Category: Politics
Election 2026 Sees Highest Candidate Count Since 2008 After Withdrawals
Dhaka: A total of 1,967 candidates are left running from 298 of the country’s 300 constituencies in the 13th Jatiya Sangshad election, after 305 contestants withdrew from the race, for which the deadline expired on Tuesday.
According to United News …
No Talks with Scotland Yet Over Replacing Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
London: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not approached Scotland about replacing Bangladesh at next month’s men’s T20 World Cup, though Scottish players say they would be ready if needed. Bangladesh recently informed the ICC that they would…
Coordinated Bid Underway to Manipulate Election Results: Abbas
Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas on Tuesday alleged that a major party and a small one are making coordinated attempts to influence the outcome of the national election in several constituencies. Speaking at a discussion meeting at Dip…
BNP Anticipates Landslide Victory Amid Allegations of Election Obstruction: Fakhrul
Dhaka: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday asserted that his party is poised for a landslide victory in the upcoming national election, while accusing some parties of attempting to block the electoral process. Fakhrul made the…
Economy Suffering from ‘Overregulation’, Says Amir Khosru
Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday highlighted the pressing issue of ‘overregulation’ hampering Bangladesh’s economy and capital market, urging a shift towards deregulation and liberalisation for economic reco…
CEC Nasir Uddin Highlights Courageous Move to Hybrid Postal Balloting System
Dhaka: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday emphasized that the Election Commission has courageously embraced the challenge of implementing an IT-supported hybrid postal balloting system, being fully aware of the potential chal…
CEC Nasir Uddin Highlights Courageous Move to Hybrid Postal Balloting System
Dhaka: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday emphasized that the Election Commission has courageously embraced the challenge of implementing an IT-supported hybrid postal balloting system, being fully aware of the potential chal…
Tarique Rahman Vows to Improve Living Conditions for Korail Slum Residents
Dhaka: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman pledged to improve living conditions for the residents of Korail Slum, promising the construction of multi-storey buildings with registered flats for long-time inhabitants if his party returns to power. “Politics mus…