Party secretary general says in reaction of CA's address

The chief adviser highlights voting rights and electoral reforms

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that elections will be held very soon, reflecting the will of the people

In a major development, the interim government yesterday formed a six-member search committee led by Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, to constitute a new Election Commission.

A day after commenting on the possibility of the next election being held in 2025, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today clarified that only the chief adviser of the interim government has the authority to make such an announcement

National election to be held after state reforms

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the next parliamentary polls may take place by 2025 after the completion of preparations, including the formation of a new Election Commission through a search committee.

The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.

No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.

"If you ask me, then I will say 18 months should be the time frame by which we should enter into a democratic process," he said

Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.

Chief adviser tells foreign diplomats; ‘I must succeed as there’s no other option’

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.

The Election Commission has sent the gazette of the 12th national election to the Bangladesh Government Press, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said today

Joint forces early today detained a panel mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) on charge of intimidating voters in Sagarpara area of the city

Job creation, good governance that will ensure stability, are expected from the new govt, says a top business leader

You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.

The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.

As the country is heading towards an exercise that the incumbent is calling an election, it is imperative that we understand what is in the making.