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2,028 candidates vying in polls, 83 women: EC

Bangladesh, Feb. 11 -- A total of 2,028 candidates from 50 political parties and independent ones, are contesting in 299 seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls slated for tomorrow. Of them, 83 are wo... Read More


394 foreign observers, 197 journalists to monitor Bangladesh election

Bangladesh, Feb. 11 -- At least 394 international election observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived in Bangladesh to observe the country's 13th general election and the referendum on the Jul... Read More


Jamaat leader arrested at Saidpur Airport with Tk 50 lakh in cash

Bangladesh, Feb. 11 -- Thakurgaon district Jamaat Ameer Belal Uddin was detained at Syedpur Airport on Wednesday morning while carrying a large sum of money. Nilphamari Superintendent of Police Sheik... Read More


At Dhaka Rally: Shafique alleges election plot

India, Feb. 10 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Monday accused a group of trying to hijack the election, claiming they were using goons, weapons, and attempting to seize polling centres ill... Read More


Forex reserves cross $29 billion

India, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $29 billion mark for the first time since the central bank began calculating reserves using the International Monetary Fund's ... Read More


At Dhaka Rally: Tarique vows safe Bangladesh

India, Feb. 10 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman vowed to build a Bangladesh where men and women can move freely and safely at any time, saying the BNP is the only party with the experience and plans to ... Read More


EC retreats on mobile phone ban

India, Feb. 10 -- The Election Commission withdrew its decision to ban mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres following strong criticism from political parties, civil society and journalist... Read More


Yes' vote to ensure end of misrule: CA

India, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said Bangladesh would experience a fundamental transformation and misgovernance would not return if the "Yes" vote prevails in the re... Read More


Bangladesh gears up for Feb 12 election with over 12.77cr voters

India, Feb. 10 -- EC data showed that of the total voters, 6,48,25,154 are male and 6,28,85,525 female, while 1,220 belong to the third gender. The EC recently cancelled the election in Sherpur-3 con... Read More


JS polls, referendum Thursday, preparations completed

India, Feb. 10 -- The much-awaited 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections and the referendum will be held on Thursday (February 12)with voting is scheduled from 7:30am to 4:30pm across 299 constituencies ... Read More