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Training for polling officers for general election, referendum begins Jan 22

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Training for presiding officers, assistant presiding officers and polling officers for the parliamentary polls and the referendum will begin across Bangladesh on Jan 22. The Electio... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus encourages prompt reporting of poll complaints

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to report any election-related complaints or suggestions to the government immediately. Speaking on Monday evening after meeting repr... Read More


US Embassy cautions Bangladeshis on B1/B2 visa bond before interviews

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The United States Embassy in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi applicants not to pay any bond before attending their interview, as a new requirement for B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas... Read More


ACC to prosecute JaPa's Ranga, Panir over 'bribery' and 'money laundering'

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to prosecute Jatiya Party leaders Mashiur Rahman Ranga and Panir Uddin Ahamed on charges of "bribery" and "money laundering". ACC Di... Read More


Election Commission releases gazette for Feb 12 polling centres

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun publishing the gazette of polling centres for all constituencies ahead of the general elections slated for Feb 12. EC Deputy Secretary Monir H... Read More


BNP candidate Kaikobad retains candidacy in Cumilla-3 seat

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Election Commission (EC) has upheld the candidacy of BNP nominee Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad for the Cumilla-3 constituency in the upcoming parliamentary election. The ... Read More


Bangladesh sets deadline for turning in registered weapons ahead of election

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Bangladesh has set a deadline for depositing registered weapons ahead of the parliamentary elections. The restriction, however, will not apply to election candidates themselves. Th... Read More


Nahid, Patwary show-caused for early 'Yes' campaigning

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Returning officers have issued show-cause notices to National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam and Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary for campaigning in favour of a "Yes" v... Read More


Crimes against humanity: Tribunal receives chargesheet against Shamim Osman, 12 others

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The prosecution has submitted a formal chargesheet to the International Crimes Tribunal against former Narayanganj lawmaker Shamim Osman and 12 others, including his son, over allege... Read More


EC appeal hearings restore candidacy of 417, total valid candidates now 2,253

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Election Commission has completed appeal hearings against returning officers' decisions on nomination papers for the national election, restoring the candidacy of 417 contenders.... Read More