National Election
37 defeated candidates challenge election results in HC
Thirty-seven defeated candidates in the 13th National Parliamentary Election have filed petitions with the High Court's Election Tribunal challenging the results, alleging vote rigging and various irregularities.
Election campaigns kick off for Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-elections
The official campaign for the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-elections begins today (March 16).
Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-polls on April 9, no referendum: EC Secretary
Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has announced that there will be no referendum in the elections for the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 constituencies. He shared this information with journalists after a meeting with law enforcement agencies at the Election Building in Agargaon, capital, on Wednesday, March 11.
HC orders recount of votes in Bagerhat-1 seat
The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned to recount the votes cast in the Bagerhat-1 (Chitalmari, Fakirhat, and Mollahat) parliamentary constituency in the 13th national parliamentary elections.
Appeals for Sherpur-3, Bogura-6 by-polls begin March 6
The Election Commission has allowed candidates to appeal against decisions made by returning officers during the scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming by-elections in Sherpur-3 and Bogura-6 constituencies. Aggrieved candidates can submit their appeal applications to the Election Commission between March 6 and March 10.
Hearing today on cases over vote rigging in three districts
Jamaat candidates from Narayanganj-2, 3 and Lalmonirhat-1, 2 constituencies, along with a BNP candidate from Mymensingh-1, have filed cases alleging vote rigging in the 13th national parliamentary election.
Move beyond mob culture, engage in dialogue: New IGP
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has called on the younger generation and political parties to move beyond the country’s “mob culture” and engage in dialogue to resolve conflicts.
Major revision in referendum results, nearly 1.1 million votes reduced
The Election Commission (EC) has made major revisions to the results of the referendum held to implement the 2024 post-student uprising constitutional reform or the 'July National Charter'.
Sherpur-3 and Bogura-6 by-elections to be held on Apr 9
The Election Commission has completed preparations to hold the long-awaited suspended election in Sherpur-3 constituency and the by-election in Bogura-6 constituency. A preliminary decision has been made to hold voting in these two seats on April 9. The formal schedule for these elections will be announced before the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
EC likely to hold polls to women’s reserved seats during Ramadan
The Election Commission has said it plans to hold the election to the 50 reserved seats for women in the 13th National Parliament during Ramadan, before Eid-ul-Fitr.