At least nine upazila parishad chairmen in seven districts have resigned from their posts seeking Awami League’s nomination to contest the upcoming 12th national election, while many in other districts are in line to follow suit.

The Election Commission may consider deferring the date of the national elections if “one party” decides to participate in the polls, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said yesterday.

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Some retired government officials and a vested quarter are trying to create another “one-eleven situation” by trying to kill democracy, said 371 prominent citizens, teachers, and professionals

A significant number of BNP leaders have shown interest in joining the upcoming national election and some are inclined to contest as independents, the home minister said today

The ruling Awami League has finalised its candidates in the constituencies under Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, Obaidul Quader, general secretary of the party said today

The Election Commission can consider deferring the date of the national election if "one party" decides to participate in the polls, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said today

Ending all speculation, Jatiya Party has announced that it will run in the general election as it has assurance from different stakeholders that the polls will be free and fair.

A total of 141 retired government officials issued a statement calling for cancellation of polls schedule and release of the opposition leaders and activists for national interest

Quader on parties joining polls

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The Election Commission today warned ruling Awami League lawmaker of Rajshahi-1 Omor Faruk Chowdhury for violating the electoral code of conduct

The main opposition Jatiya Party has sold a total of 1,510 nomination forms in the last three days for Tk 4.53 crore

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir today said the commission will not transfer any field level government and police officials unless it has reasonable grounds

The Election Commission can defer the polls schedule within the timeframe mentioned in the constitution, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today

Bringing an end to recent speculation, Jatiya Party today finally decided to participate in the January 7 national election

Four brothers have sought Awami League nomination to compete in the 12th national elections, scheduled to be held on January 7 next year, from Pirojpur-1 constituency

The Election Commission appears to be indifferent to the numerous allegations of violations of electoral code of conduct by Awami League and Jatiya Party leaders hoping to run for parliament.

Awami League nomination seekers are in a race among themselves as on average 11 people are vying to get the party ticket in each constituency.

The Election Commission has instructed different ministries, departments and organisations to suspend initiating any new projects or programmes, including reliefs and grants for all constituencies, ahead of the upcoming 12th national election.