Canada alleges India could interfere in elections
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
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
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
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
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...

India's statement on Bangladesh elections unwarranted: Foreign Ministry
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...

EC does not want to miss national election timeline in Dec
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....

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

Tesla sales plunge in Germany after Musk backs far right
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...

Excuses cannot be made to postpone elections: Mirza Abbas
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
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...

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

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

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