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People smell something fishy in attempt to delay national elections: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that people smell something fishy in the attempt to delay the national election by talking about reforms. Stating that some of the advisors have a desire to stay in power, he said, If you want to do politics, leave your post, form a...

Local govt election won’t be allowed before national elections: Faruque

BNP chairpersons adviser Zainul Abedin Faruque said there wont be any local elections before national elections bypassing the decision of BNP. Faruque said this in his speech as the chief guest at a civic rally demanding national elections before the local elections organized by the Trinamool...

Gayeshwar urges interim govt to hold elections on time

BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy said, My humble request to the interim government is that people should not die by being shot on the streets to hold an election. If you hold the elections on time, you will be covered in flower petals. Even, you will not be able to bear the...

BNP ready for elections at the time set by interim government: Mirza Abbas

BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas said, BNP is ready for elections at the time set by the interim government. However, various political parties are making various statements about the elections to confuse the government. He said this at the inauguration ceremony of the primary...

Albin Kurti favorite as Kosovo parliament elections starts

Voters inKosovobegan casting their ballots on Sunday as parliamentary elections kicked off. About 2 million citizens are able to make their voices heard in the election, with many Kosovars returning from abroad to vote. Polling booths opened at 7 a.m. (0600 GMT) and will close 12 hours later....

German opposition leader hopeful pledges stronger strategic ties with Turkiye

Germanys opposition leader and frontrunner for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has called for closer cooperation with Turkiye, highlighting its strategic importance amid major geopolitical shifts. Speaking ahead of Germanys early elections on Feb. 23, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader...

'Fallen tyrant to get more opportunities for conspiracy if elections delayed'

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said if elections are delayed, the fallen tyrant government and its allies will get more opportunities for plotting conspiracy. He said this while virtually participating in a workshop organized on the 31-point state reforms in Kadamtali in the capital on...

Government's interest in other matters besides elections is questionable: Gayeshwar

BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has said that its questionable that the government is showing more interest in other matters than holding elections. He said this while talking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting organized by the Swadhin Bangla Anti-Drug Welfare Society...

EC committed to ensuring fair elections

Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said the Election Commission (EC) is committed to holding free and fair elections as it has been formed on the blood of children, teenagers and young people, reports BSS. We are committed, we promise, we will repay the...

Committed to creating environment for ‘free, participatory’ polls

Planning and Education Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has said the interim government is committed to making the groundwork for fostering an inclusive and pluralistic democracy; and creating an environment for free, fair and participatory elections in line with the aspirations of the countrys...

Net tightening around those DCs, SPs

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations of fraud, abuse of power, and irregularities during the 2018 Eleventh National Assembly elections. The investigation will focus on key figures such as District Commissioners (DC), Superintendents of Police (SP),...

Parties race to form strategic alliances

As Bangladesh gears up for its 13th parliamentary elections, political parties are intensifying efforts to form alliances. While the election roadmap remains unannounced, the nations key players are busy forging coalitions to strengthen their positions. From the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)...

Commission focuses more on national elections — says EC Masud

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has stated that the nations primary focus is on the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to the Chief Adviser, the polls are expected to take place by the end of 2025 or early 2026. We are currently prioritizing preparations for the national...

BNP focuses entirely on elections

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the countrys major political entities, has centered its agenda exclusively on elections. The party is vocal about the urgent need for National Parliament elections and is actively consolidating its organizational strength. By aligning with like-minded...

National elections feasible by mid-year: Mirza Fakhrul

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for the 13th national elections to be held by mid-year, specifically by July-August 2025. On Tuesday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized that it was entirely feasible to prepare for the elections within this time frame,...

Monju elected AB Party chairman, Fuaad as general secretary

Mujibur Rahman Monju has been elected Chairman of the Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, with Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuaad chosen as General Secretary. The announcement came during the partys inaugural national council at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday. Voting for the Chairmans post was...

Austria faces snap elections as Chancellor resigns, coalition talks collapse

Austrias conservative Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, has announced his resignation after coalition talks to form a government, excluding the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), broke down. His surprise departure could lead to snap elections in the Alpine EU nation, or potentially a new negotiation with the...

France’s Macron acknowledges early elections led to political instability

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesdayhis choice to hold early parliamentary elections in June had caused more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition. The speech caps a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who shocked the nation halfway through the year by...

German president dissolves parliament

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected date for the early general election prompted by the collapse of Olaf Scholzs government last month, reports BSS. Scholzs coalition was brought down by internal fights over how to revive Europes...

BNP not prioritising election over reforms: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday clarified that it is a misconception to believe that the party is solely focused on elections and not on reforms, reports UNB. We have been sincere about reforms from the very beginning. Unfortunately, were now hearing statements that...

Inflation, elections, and war defined 2024

Inflation eased in most global economies in 2024, but voters remained unconvinced. Years of soaring prices for essentials, from eggs to energy, fueled widespread frustration, leading to the downfall of incumbent parties across the world. The lingering pain of inflation made governments an easy...

Many people appear unhappy when we talk about holding polls: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that many people appear to be unhappy whenever the issue of holding elections is raised. We want to reclaim our voting rights. I want to cast my vote and give it to whoever I want. Many people are unhappy when we talk about voting....

Faruque calls for announcing specific elections date in short time

BNP Chairpersons advisor Zainul Abedin Faruque has called for early announcement of a specific date for national elections according to the peoples aspirations without paying heed to anyones words. He made this call to the interim government at a discussion meeting on Election Road Map and...

We’re fully prepared to hold elections: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said we have started working for the national elections from the very first day and have all the preparations needed for the national elections. We are fully prepared to hold the elections as per the time indicated by the Chief Advisor, he said....

Preparations are underway

The newly appointed Election Commission (EC) is silently carrying out preparatory work for the 13th National Parliament Elections after taking charge. The EC will make final move on electoral reforms after reviewing the reform commissions reports by January. The concerned committee will take...

“Will go away after handing over power to politicians through elections”

The foreign affairs adviser of the interim government Md Touhid Hossain said they will go away after handling over power to the politicians through elections. The adviser on Saturday made this remark at a view-exchange meeting with stake holders including government officials, freedom fighters,...

Elections will be held soon as per will of people: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed optimism that elections will be held very soon as per the will of the people. Fakhrul expressed this optimism to journalists after paying tribute at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in the capitals Mirpur on Saturday. The BNP...

Google’s 2024 trending searches: elections, movies, and viral highlights

As 2024 wraps up, Google released its list of top trending searches on December 10, giving a glimpse into global interests, from major sports events to viral cultural moments. A viral social media video in August sparked interest, with many Americans searching for the meaning of the word demure,...