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For the first time in 35 years, no one killed in electoral violence on polling day

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- In a welcome occurrence, not a single person was killed in election-related violence on polling day of the 13th Jatiya Sangshad election, that fell on Thursday. This is the first tim... Read More


It'll send tremendous signal to world: Commonwealth about Bangladesh polls

, Feb. 12 -- Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the smooth beginning of vote casting at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College and hope... Read More


BNP's Robin casts vote in Dhaka-4; slow process reported

, Feb. 12 -- nominated candidate for Dhaka-4 Tanvir Ahmed Robin cast his vote at Shyampur Government Model School and College centre in on Thursday morning, where voters complained about a slow voting... Read More


Young voter in Khulna relishes 'first vote of life'

, Feb. 12 -- As polling got underway on Thursday morning, Zobayer, a student at Khulna Alia Madrasah, joined the queues with a sense of anticipation. Within minutes, he would cast the first vote of h... Read More


BNP leads in Sylhet-1 by 32,766 votes; narrow margin in Sylhet-6

Sylhet, Feb. 12 -- BNP candidate Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has taken a commanding lead in Sylhet-1 constituency while a close contest is underway in Sylhet-6. In Sylhet-1, results from 106 out of 215 ... Read More


Voting continues in a festive atmosphere: Hasnat Abdullah

, Feb. 12 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organiser (South Region) and Cumilla-4 candidate Hasnat Abdullah on Thursday said till now the voting is being held in a festive atmosphere. "Voting is... Read More


BNP leader held in Barishal over alleged attack on AB Party's Barrister Fuad

Barishal, Feb. 12 -- Joint forces on Thursday detained a BNP leader from Babuganj upazila in Barishal-3 constituency over his alleged involvement in an attack on AB Party leader Barrister Asaduzzaman ... Read More


EC thanks all for peaceful polls, urges special Friday prayer

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The Election Commission on Thursday expressed its gratitude to political parties, candidates, law enforcement personnel, government and private officials on election duty, observers,... Read More


BNP candidates take early lead in Manikganj-1, 2 and 3

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- BNP candidates are leading in all three parliamentary constituencies of Manikganj district, according to unofficial results received from a number of polling centres. In Manikganj-1... Read More


Jamaat Ameer casts vote at Monipur centre

, Feb. 12 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman cast his vote at 8:15am on Thursday at the Monipur High School (Boys' Branch) polling centre. The Jamaat leader went to the polling station around 8 am ... Read More