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Foreigners too think fair polls not possible under Hasina govt

Foreigners too think fair polls not possible under Hasina govt

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reiterated on Saturday its stance not to take part in the upcoming national elections without installation of a neutral caretaker government. "There is no possibility to hold a free and fair election under Sheikh Hasina government. And now the foreigners are thin

‘More sanctions will come if democracy not restored’

‘More sanctions will come if democracy not restored’

More sanctions will come if democratic environment is not restored in the country, cautioned BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury. He said the government tries to prove that the trend of fair election is ongoing in the country through the results of the just held election to

Democracy wins through Gazipur city polls: Quader

Democracy wins through Gazipur city polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said democracy has won through the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) polls as it was held in a free, fair and peaceful manner. "Democracy has won through the Gazipur city election and it has been lauded abroad. Awami League did not interfere in the

Dozens injured in AL-BNP clash in Keraniganj

Dozens injured in AL-BNP clash in Keraniganj

Clashes between the activists of BNP and Awami League on Friday left dozens of people injured with the two groups blaming each other for the violence. The local BNP leaders said at least 15 of the party’s leaders and activists including Nipun Roy Chowdhury were injured in the clash with Awam

Five BNP men injured in clash with AL members in Khagrachhari

Five BNP men injured in clash with AL members in Khagrachhari

At least 5 BNP men, including Khagrachhari chapter vice president Khetro Mohon Royaza, were injured in an attack on a motorcade allegedly by ruling Awami League men in Sadar upazila of Khagrachhari on Friday. Wadud Bhuiyan, president of district chapter BNP, said their five men including Royaza su

Seven mayoral candidates get symbols in Barisal city polls

Seven mayoral candidates get symbols in Barisal city polls

Symbols have been allocated among the seven mayoral candidates in Barishal City Corporation election. Returning Officer Humayun Kabir distributed the symbols at the regional election officer's office at Nathullabad in Barisal on Friday morning. The mayoral candidates have started campaigning with

Another JCD man injured in Narsingdi factional clash dies

Another JCD man injured in Narsingdi factional clash dies

Another Chhatra Dal activist who was shot and injured during a factional clash between two groups in Narsingdi’s Sadar upazila , has died while undergoing treatment in Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), reports UNB.  The deceased was identified as Ashraful Islam, 22. Doctors declare

Zahangir’s mother Zaida Khatun wins GCC polls

Zahangir’s mother Zaida Khatun wins GCC polls

Zaida Khatun, an independent mayoral candidate and mother of former mayor Zahangir Alam, has won the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections with 238,934 votes, according to unofficial results. Her nearest rival, Awami League-backed mayoral candidate Azmat Ullah Khan got 222,737 votes. Md Faridu

GCC polls: Will accept results no matter what, says Azmat

GCC polls: Will accept results no matter what, says Azmat

Awami League-backed mayoral candidate Azmat Ullah Khan on Thursday cast his ballot in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) Election saying he will accept whatever the result is. "I always respect the people's opinion and whoever gets elected today, I will accept the results," he said while talking t

Voting in Gazipur City Corporation election opens

Voting in Gazipur City Corporation election opens

Voting in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election began on Thursday using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in all polling stations in a peaceful manner. The voting began around 8am and will continue till 4pm without any break, reports UNB. Eight candidates are contesting for mayoral posts in

Police, BNP clash in Dhanmondi; One vehicle torched

Police, BNP clash in Dhanmondi; One vehicle torched

A chase and counter-chase took place between police and BNP leaders and activists in front of City College in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Tuesday. Witnesses said leaders and activists of BNP staged a prescheduled march programme in the Dhanmondi area in the afternoon to press home th