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Let's hold election to save people, says Fakhrul 

Let's hold election to save people, says Fakhrul 

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

NCC sends final July Charter copy to parties

NCC sends final July Charter copy to parties

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

‘Water Lily’ symbol must be allocated: NCP

‘Water Lily’ symbol must be allocated: NCP

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 backs same-day polls, referendum plan: Fakhrul

BNP backs same-day polls, referendum plan: Fakhrul

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

Administration hopes good voter turnout in CUCSU polls

Administration hopes good voter turnout in CUCSU polls

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

No scope for NCP to get ‘shapla’ symbol: EC Secretary

No scope for NCP to get ‘shapla’ symbol: EC Secretary

Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has said that the National Citizen Party (NCP) will not be allotted the ‘Shapla’ (water lily) symbol. The party has been asked to select an alternative symbol and inform the commission by October 19. “If the NCP fails to choo

RU Senate session set to return after 2016

RU Senate session set to return after 2016

After almost a decade, the Rajshahi University's (RU) Senate session is set to make a comeback, as the long-awaited RU Central Students' Union (RUCSU) and hall union elections draw near. While most of the spotlight remains on the vice-president (VP) and general secretary (GS) candidates, a quieter

CUCSU election tomorrow after 35yrs

CUCSU election tomorrow after 35yrs

The Chittagong University (CU) authority has made all necessary preparations to conduct the CUCSU and hall council elections tomorrow (Wednesday). After a 35-year wait, the highly anticipated Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall council elections will finally take place.