The top officials of the Election Commission (EC) have met with the members of an Australian delegation. They discussed tackling misinformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. Both the sides exchanged views on the pro
Young politicians and diplomats from Sweden and Norway describe Bangladesh's upcoming national elections as a "significant stone in the foundation of democracy" and hopes for a peaceful and inclusive transition of power. Their remarks came at a reception jointly organised by the Swedish and Norweg
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for health examinations. She left her Gulshan residence “Feroza” at 12:40 am on Thursday and reached the hospital at 12:25 am. Her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain told bdnews24.com said that up
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday warned that any disruption in the democratic process could lead to the ‘entry of a dark horse’, creating more uncertainty in the country’s political situation. Talking to reporters at the party’s Nayapaltan c
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called upon all not to create further divisions raising the demands for referendum and PR, rather to help holding the upcoming election to save the countrymen. "Let's hold the election quickly to sa
A delegation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed visited the site of the devastating fire at a RMG factory and chemical warehouse at Sialbari in Mirpur. The BNP delegation visited the place on Tuesday night, hours after the fire erupt
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has sent the final version of the July National Charter to political parties ahead of its signing, scheduled for October 17, Commission Vice-Chair Prof Ali Riaz confirmed to The Financial Express on Tuesday. The commission has also made a copy of the charter
In a sharp reaction to the Election Commission’s latest letter, the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday insisted that the ‘Water Lily’ must be allocated as its electoral symbol, saying the matter “does not depend on the Commission’s whim.” “Even today,
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow over the devastating fire at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in the Shialbari area of Mirpur, urging a transparent investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. In a post on his verified Fa
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has agreed to the National Consensus Commission’s proposal to hold the general election and a referendum on the same day, according to secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He made the announcement around 3pm on Tuesday while addressing an extended m
BNP Standing Committee Member Begum Selima Rahman on Tuesday said the party may nominate at least five per cent women candidates in the upcoming national election. She expressed hope that the number could increase further, enabling women to play a stronger role in politics. She made the remarks w
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday voiced suspicion of a ‘master plan’ behind Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s call for a November referendum on the July Charter, suggesting it might be an attempt to delay the upcoming national election. “As for the
Students are nearly ready to choose their representatives in the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) and hall and hostel union elections. Campaigning for the polls ended at midnight on Monday. The Chittagong University (CU) students will elect their representatives after 35
