Dhaka September 6, 2025, 7:48 am
The by-election to the Gaibandha-5 constituency, comprising Fulchhari and Saghata, will be held on Oct 12. Electronic voting machines will be used in the polls instead of traditional ballot papers
Opposition political parties fear list will be used to suppress them, while police say security is their only concern
Bangabir Kader Siddique suffered a minor heart attack. An angiogram was conducted in the morning and detected two blockage in his heart
Terming it illogical, they said in a statement, "The EC, without any political consensus, has decided to use EVM in a maximum of 150 seats in the next general election."
The BNP supporters occupied the road and began holding their programme without prior permission from the authorities. The activists grew agitated when police intervened
“If needed, our Chhatra League will have to help farmers plant paddy seedlings as they did in harvesting paddy (during the Covid-19 period),” she said
The EC has decided to use EVM after taking into account the opinions of all the political parties
The EC made the observation in response to opinions and suggestions it received during the recent dialogue with the registered political parties
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the victims of August 21 grenade attack in 2004 and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs
Sheikh Hasina, the target of Aug 21 grenade attack, hopes to eliminate terrorism from Bangladesh
At the end of the discussion, they prayed for the assassination of father of the nation and all the martyrs of 15th August; the darkest chapter of the history of Bangladesh
Election Commission, government, media, law enforcement agencies, civil society and political parties – everyone has an important role to play
All organisational units from centre to grassroots have been asked to observe the programme with due respect maintaining health guidelines and wearing facemask properly in view of Covid-19
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country is moving ahead with various mega projects, including Padma Multipurpose Bridge, Bangabandhu Satellite, Metrorail, Karnaphuli Tunnel, Dohazari-Ramu r
“Let them come to my office on foot. I don’t have any objection. I will welcome them and offer tea. I will listen to them if they want to talk as I believe in democracy. But, a befitting reply will be given them if they hurl
Without the cooperation of political parties and the general public, the Election Commission will not be able to conduct an acceptable election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condoled the death and prayed for salvation of the departed soul. She expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members
The 6.15 kilometre long Padma Bridge is the symbol of dignity as well as revenge to humiliation
Their participation in the inauguration ceremony of the Padma Bridge is being viewed positively by various quarters including the politicians of the country
A massive number of people from 21 districts of the southern region and Dhaka's adjoining areas will join it