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Florida Republican defeats Democrat in special election

Republican State Senator Randy Fine has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in a closely watched special Florida congressional election to fill the seat held by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, BBC reported. The result dashes Democratic hopes of pulling what would have been a stunning upset in a...

Canada alleges India could interfere in elections

Canadas spy service on Monday claimed that India and China are likely to try to interfere in its upcoming general election, a charge that came amid its worsening relations with the two countries, reports NDTV. Addressing a press conference on the April 28 snap election, Vanessa Lloyd, the deputy...

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, targets Trump’s threats

Canadas new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called early elections for April 28, pledging to defeat Donald Trumps drive to annex the United States huge northern neighbor. Carney, a former central banker, was chosen by Canadas centrist Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau as prime...

Khaleda likely to return home in April, Tarique a few months before nat’l polls

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is expected to return home in April this year, while her elder son and the partys acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, may return from London a few months before the forthcoming national election. He (Tarique Rahman) will return to the country at a time of his choosing....

EC seeks OIC support for expatriate voting in national elections

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has sought cooperation from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to enable Bangladeshi expatriates to vote in the upcoming national elections. Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah Brig. Gen. (Retd.) made the...

EU calls for international standard election in Bangladesh: CEC

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said that the European Union (EU) aims to witness an election in Bangladesh that aligns with international standards. The Election Commission (EC) is committed to this and is working impartially to ensure the election is free, fair, and...

Khandaker Mosharraf calls quick election roadmap

BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain demanded an immediate election roadmap. After the quick implementation of poll-centric reforms, the election date should be fixed immediately, he said at an iftar mahfil at a city hotel. Jatiyotabadi Jubo Dal, Swechhasebak Dal and...

India's statement on Bangladesh elections unwarranted: Foreign Ministry

The Foreign Ministry has termed Indias statement on Bangladesh elections as unwarranted. The ministrys spokesperson Rafiqul Alam said this at a briefing on various contemporary issues at the Foreign Ministry on Thursday. Reminding that elections are Bangladeshs internal matter, the...

BGMEA leaders pledge $50 billion garment export target

Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), representing a joint council contesting the upcoming election, have pledged to increase Bangladeshs garment exports to $50 billion over the next five years if elected. Speaking at an iftar event hosted by...

EC does not want to miss national election timeline in Dec

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission (EC) does not want to miss the national election timeline in December. CEC said this after a meeting with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook at the Election Building in Agargaon in the capital on Monday....

Rajshahi division gets 2,36,997 new voters

A total of 2,36,997 people have registered as new voters in all eight districts under Rajshahi division this year, marking a 1.5 per cent rise. Speaking to BSS on Sunday, Delwar Hossain, regional election officer, said the total number of voters in the division has now reached 1,59,85,790 after...

EC to distribute smart cards from April 12

The ongoing voter list update is set to conclude on April 11. Following its completion, the Election Commission (EC) will resume the distribution of smart national identity cards, starting from April 12. This decision was made during the ECs recent monthly coordination meeting. Brigadier...

People's distrust to interim government to arise if elections delayed: Rizvi

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the people are looking forward to the election. If the Election Commission works properly, national elections are possible in June-July, not December. However, Peoples distrust to the interim government will arise if it is delayed. He...

Election this year may be difficult due to unrest, says NCP chief Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) chief Nahid Islam, who recently resigned as an adviser to the interim government, stated that holding the next general election this year will be challenging due to administrative failures in ensuring public safety across the country. Nahid, a key student leader who...

Tesla sales plunge in Germany after Musk backs far right

Teslas sales in Germany dropped sharply in February, continuing a downward trend after Elon Musk publicly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) during the countrys recent election campaign. Official data released Wednesday by the KBA federal transport authority showed just 1,429...

General election likely between Dec 2025 & Mar 2026, CA tells BBC

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said he felt dazzled when asked to take charge after long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina was driven from power last year. I had no idea Id be leading the government, Yunus told the BBC. I had never run a government machine before and had to get the buttons...

Excuses cannot be made to postpone elections: Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas said excuses cannot be made to postpone the election process. The thoughts, consciousness, and opinions of one person will be imposed on the shoulders of another- thats not expectable, he said. He came to see the condition of BNP Secretary General...

Conspiracies to increase if elections delayed: Salahuddin Ahmed

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed visible initiatives must be taken for holding elections by December as if its delayed, conspiracies will increase. He said this at a discussion meeting at the National Press Club on Sunday. Salahuddin Ahmed said, I demand that what the government...

Debate surrounds ‘new constitution’ and the Second Republic

The newly formed political party, National Citizen Party (NCP), born out of a revolution aims to establish the Second Republic in Bangladesh. During the partys inaugural event, they announced plans to hold a Constituent Assembly election and draft a new constitution. On the other hand,...

‘Political forces to take next decisions if roadmap not given within a month’

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said if the roadmap for the national elections is not given within a month, the political forces will discuss the matter and take the next decision. He made this statement at a discussion titled Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahmans Sacrifice and...

CA says elections likely in Dec, seeks German help for reforms

Seeking German assistance to implement the reform agenda of his interim government, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the government is likely to hold the elections by the end of this year. We need all your support for the New Bangladesh. We are working hard to make the general...

SC orders reinstatement of 85 election officers fired 18 years ago

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered reinstating 85 upazila election officers, who were sacked by the then caretaker government 18 years ago in 2007 with all their benefits, reports BSS. The five-member Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat...

Zelensky has ‘no chance’ in fair election – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Vladimir Zelensky has absolutely no chance of winning a fair election due to his low approval ratings and Ukraines internal political situation, reads an RT report. Zelenskys five-year presidential term expired in May 2024, but he has refused to call new...

'Let's not move away from country's interests by making unnecessary arguments'

BNP Acting chairman Tarique Rahman said, As parts of politics, there will be discussions, arguments, and debates on various issues. However, we have to be careful that such a situation does not arise in the country while making arguments, so that there is a dictatorship or someone who does not want...

Preparing for elections in full swing: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said we are preparing for the 13th National Parliament elections in full swing and we are trying with all our efforts. He said this at a program organized at the Election Training Institute in Agargaon in the capital on Monday. The CEC said,...

Govt withdraws BPM, PPM awards of 103 police officials

The government has withdrawn the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) and President Police Medal (PPM) conferred on 103 police officials for the undue role they played in the 2018 national election, reports UNB. The police officials have been ordered to refund all the money they received against the...

Conservatives win German election as far-right surges

Germanys conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, secured a narrow victory in Sundays national election, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its support in its strongest showing since World War II, according to projections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat...

‘EC takes preparations to hold election in December’

Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker said that the Election Commission (EC) is preparing to hold the national election by December. Mentioning that the election schedule will be announced within the logical time, Anwarul Islam said the election commission is trying to announce a...