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The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has alleged rigging in the vote counting of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The alliance formally lodged a complaint with the Election Commission on Sunday, February 15. The Commission has also responded to it.
The BNP, which is on course to form the government after winning two-thirds of the seats in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, has secured nearly four crore votes—amounting to 49.97 per cent of votes cast. Jamaat-e-Islami, which has emerged as the main opposition party in second position, has received 31.76 per cent of the votes.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has arrived at the residence of National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam for a courtesy visit, conveying a message of post-election political harmony and positive politics.
Poet, fiction writer and political analyst Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed's birthday is being celebrated today. He was born in Baluadanga Mohalla of Dinajpur city on this day in 1961.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is currently receiving an outpouring of congratulations due to his imminent assumption of the role of Prime Minister of Bangladesh within the next day or two. We extend our congratulations to Tarique Rahman on this significant occasion of becoming the leader of the nation, following the party's substantial victory in the national elections. However, as a professional journalist, I feel it is my responsibility to highlight a crucial aspect of national politics. As a conscientious citizen, I wish to avoid witnessing any future head of government being perceived as a 'disrespectful' figure by the conclusion of their term. I understand that such discussions may not be well-received in the current climate. While it is certainly gratifying to hear words of commendation today, I seek to hear something more substantial, as my professional obligation is to convey the truth with clarity and precision.
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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has arrived at the residence of National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam for a courtesy visit, conveying a message of post-election political harmony and positive politics.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has offered advance congratulations to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman as the future Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The Jamaat Ameer conveyed his congratulations when Tarique Rahman visited his residence on Sunday.
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