One hundred and fifty-four eminent citizens yesterday expressed concern over an “ill-attempt to thwart” the January 7 parliamentary election in the country.

As the nation gears up for the upcoming national election, the printing press industry anticipates a familiar surge in activity, traditionally marked by a boom preceding every electoral contest.

The allocation of symbols for the upcoming national polls started yesterday, with eagle being the most preferred one for independent candidates.

Similar trainings will take place at upazila and district level till January 4

Candidates across the country began their electoral campaigns right after being allocated symbols by returning officers today

The clash broke out in front of Kazi Farms in the new Charchashi area of the upazila around 3:00pm

EC's guidelines for candidates

Kayser Kamal, also BNP's legal affairs secretary, told the press conference that the statement of Razzaque was confessional, as it indicates that the "fascist" government is making the constitutional institutions compliant to it

If someone mentions a "nouka" (boat) anywhere in Bangladesh, the first thought might be about a transportation method that floats on water. The next thought, however, will definitely have something to do with the political party called Awami League

The High Court today overturned the Election Commission's decision to cancel the nomination of Major General (retd) MA Salam, the ruling Awami League's candidate from Mymensingh-9.

Speculation surrounding seat-sharing with lesser-known parties in the upcoming January 7 polls concluded yesterday as the Awami League finalised agreements only with Jatiya Party and three partners from its 14-party alliance.

Members of the armed forces member will be stationed at different "nodal points" and convenient places in every district, upazila and metropolitan area

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today said they would see about national and international acceptance of the January 7 polls after the election is over

The Supreme Court today directed the Election Commission to allow independent candidate Shafiqur Rahman Badsha to contest the January 7 national election from Rajshahi-2 constituency.

It is the first time that the commission has asked for ballot papers to reach the polling centres on the morning of polling day

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will announce the election manifesto

The High Court today upheld the Election Commission's decision that cancelled the nomination of Awami League candidate from Faridpur-3 Shamim Haque due to his dual citizenship

A total of 1,896 candidates will run in the January 7 polls amid boycott by major opposition BNP, its allies and some other likeminded parties.

Despite a series of hectic meetings, repeated assurances, intense negotiations and nail-biting calculations, Awami League seems to have failed to satisfy its allies and electoral partners and, in many cases, even its own ranks.

The Jatiya Party has failed to persuade the ruling Awami League to withdraw its nominees from more than 26 constituencies.