2014 Polls: AL, BNP to observe Jan 5 differently

A day after the BNP announced a rally to protest against the January 5, 2014 national elections, the ruling Awami League yesterday
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Attack on Hindus: Nasirnagar AL leader arrested

Police yesterday arrested ruling Awami League leader Abdul Ahad over the October 30 attack on the Hindus in Nasirnagar upazila.
27 December 2016, 21:10 PM

NCC polls 'flawless only on surface'

The Narayanganj City Corporation election was not fair as it “looked flawless on the surface” but underneath it were various plots, BNP
27 December 2016, 21:08 PM

JSD to meet president over EC formation

President Abdul Hamid this afternoon will sit with Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Inu) at the Bangabhaban for a dialogue on the formation of a new Election Commission.
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

AL tries to quell infighting

The ruling Awami League has taken initiatives to resolve intra-party conflicts for keeping its unity intact ahead of the next general elections in 2019.
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Polls Code Violation: ROs warn lawmakers Dipu Moni, Aftabuddin

The returning officers have verbally warned ruling Awami League lawmakers Dipu Moni and Aftabuddin Sarker of Chandpur and
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Ivy meets Shakhawat

In a gesture of goodwill, mayor-elect Selina Hayat Ivy called on BNP's defeated candidate Shakhawat Hossain Khan at his Chashara residence with sweets yesterday morning.
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

N'ganj win boosts AL's confidence

The ruling Awami League has started portraying the victory of Selina Hayat Ivy in Narayanganj City Corporation polls as road to fair and peaceful elections under the incumbent government.
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

He votes for Ivy, violates polls code

Violating electoral rules, ruling Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman yesterday voted for party mayoral candidate Selina Hayat Ivy in public instead of stamping the ballot paper in the polling booth.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

JP backs Ivy for N'ganj mayor

Jatiya Party yesterday extended its support to Awami League nominee Selina Hayat Ivy for mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Talks at Bangabhaban: Khaleda to lead 10-member delegation

BNP chief Khaleda Zia will lead a ten-member delegation to discuss with President Abdul Hamid the formation of a new Election Commission at Bangabhaban.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Checking Black Money: Aspirants seek strict vigilance

Mayor and councillor aspirants yesterday demanded strengthening vigilance to check use of black money and muscle power in the December 22 Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) elections.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM

EC Search Committee: BNP to press for two members

The BNP will urge the president to include at least two names from its list of potential members of the search committee which would be formed for constituting the new Election Commission.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Breath of fresh air in Narayanganj

Character assassination and mudslinging during election campaigns anywhere in the country are all too common.
11 December 2016, 18:00 PM

No rivalry, I'm with Ivy

Claiming that he has no misunderstanding with party-nominated mayor candidate in Narayanganj city polls Selina Hayat Ivy, Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman yesterday said he would even resign from parliament to campaign for her if instructed by the party chief.
9 December 2016, 18:00 PM

3 Jubo League Men: MP gives 72-hr ultimatum for arrest of killers

Ruling Awami League lawmaker in Natore-2 constituency Shafiqul Islam Shimul yesterday set a 72-hour deadline for police to
6 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Fakhrul warns govt against 'plan to remove' Zia's grave

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said people will not accept the government's attempt to remove the grave of Ziaur Rahman from the Jatiya Sangsad complex.
2 December 2016, 18:00 PM

N'Ganj City Polls: BNP writes to EC for army deployment

The BNP yesterday submitted a letter to the chief election commissioner, demanding army deployment in Narayanganj ahead
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Cases against Ershad: Raushan to ask PM to have those dropped

Opposition leader Raushan Ershad yesterday said she would urge the prime minister once again to take steps so that all the
28 November 2016, 21:25 PM

District Council Polls: AL backs 61chairman hopefuls

The ruling Awami League yesterday announced the names of its 61 district council chairman favourites.
25 November 2016, 18:00 PM