The EU visiting delegation today expressed hope that the next government of Bangladesh will be formed through a free and fair elections.

Intelligence surveillance has been increased across Dhaka and at its entry points to prevent subversive activities as the Election Commission is expected to announce the election schedule soon

The US position is neutral and it does not favour or support any particular political party in Bangladesh, Ambassador Peter Haas said today.

Chief Election Commissioner Habibul Awal will address the nation at 7:00pm today to announce the schedule of the 12th parliamentary election

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for the 12th parliamentary polls this evening.

The BNP activists will  take to the streets once the Election Commission unveils the polls schedule, party insiders said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her firm conviction that the people will cast votes freely in the next general election.

UN rights experts have urged the Human Rights Council and the international community to press upon Bangladesh the urgency and importance of ensuring a safe, open, and conducive environment for free and fair elections.

In anticipation of the Election Commission’s announcement of the poll schedule today, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has ordered all of its units to be on high alert to prevent any potential violence in the coming days.

The Election Commission has decided to invite election management bodies from 42 countries to observe the upcoming parliamentary polls.

Attorney General AM Amin Uddin today said the Election Commission must declare the schedule for holding the upcoming national election under the constitution, as there is no relation between holding dialogues and announcement of election schedule

Newly elected mayor of Barishal City Corporation Abul Khair Abdullah (Khokon Serniabat) took charge of his office this afternoon, five months after his victory in the city elections

Says EC secretary ahead of tomorrow's meeting to discuss schedule

Gono Forum's Emeritus President Kamal Hossain today said he wants a participatory election through national dialogue

The Election Commission will hold a meeting tomorrow at 5:00pm to discuss the election schedule

The US said yesterday that the Bangladeshi people should determine the future government

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule of the next polls either on November 15 or 16.

The Election Commission yesterday announced that 29 more local observers are eligible to get registration as local observers for observing the next general election.

The Election Commission yesterday cancelled the results of one polling station in Lakshmipur-3 and two in Brahmanbaria-2 constituencies due to irregularities in by-polls.

The Election Commission has cancelled the results of one polling station in Lakshmipur-3 and two in Brahmanbaria-2 constituencies due to irregularities in the recent by-polls.