EC seems lenient about code violations
The Election Commission seems to be lenient about violation of the electoral code of conduct as it has taken no action although its instructions to parties and authorities concerned to go by the code have fallen flat.
Zia Orphanage case: Petition seeks stay on HC verdict against Khaleda
A provisional leave to appeal was filed on Monday seeking stay on the High Court verdict that extended the jail term of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.
AL, BNP struggle with seat sharing
Both the ruling Awami league and the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party continued struggling to decide seat sharing with their allies for the 11th parliamentary elections as the two archrivals were under pressure from aspiring party candidates and allies.
31st night celebrations restricted
The government has imposed a restriction on any kind of indoor and outdoor celebrations of the 31st night on the eve of New Year 2019 due to the general election.
HC order on Khaleda's plea Monday
The High Court on Sunday fixed Monday to deliver an order on a writ filed challenging the government's decision to send Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital and seeking her readmission.
BNP starts interview of nomination seekers
Bangladesh Nationalist Party has started interviewing its nomination seekers to finalise the candidates who will contest the 11th general election with its tickets.
Walls still covered with posters seeking votes
Walls at places in the capital are still covered with posters seeking votes for aspirants from different parties as the deadline set by the Election Commission for removal of posters, banners, graffiti and other campaign materials expires today.
AL minister Kibria’s son seeks JOF nomination for Habiganj 1
Economist Reza Kibria, son of slain Awami League leader and former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria, is likely to be the Jatiya Oikya Front’s candidate for next general elections at Habiganj 1 constituency.
No polls boycott, reaffirms Kamal
Jatiya Oikya Font chief Kamal Hossain on Saturday said their alliance will in no way boycott the election and urged people to get ready to guard the polling stations.
Child killed, six hurt in city gas cylinder blast
A child was killed and six people sustained burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion at Dhalpur of Jatrabari in the city on Friday.
