Long-Standing Tradition Changes: Cabinet Oath-Taking at South Plaza of Parliament
A new chapter in the country’s political history is set to begin next Tuesday (February 17). Breaking with tradition, the cabinet oath-taking ceremony will be held in the South Plaza of the National Parliament, under the open sky. On the same day in the morning, newly elected members of parliament will also take their oaths at the same location.
Palashbari Awami League President Lipon Dies in Custody After Re-Arrest at Jail Gate
Palashbari Upazila Awami League President and former vice principal Shamikul Islam Sarkar Lipon died after falling critically ill inside Gaibandha District Jail late Sunday night, authorities confirmed. He had been in custody for a prolonged period in connection with a case filed with Gaibandha Sadar Police Station.
At least 3 killed nationwide, over 200 injured, vandalism and looting reported across the country
The BNP and Jamaat have been involved in post-election violence surrounding the 13th National Parliamentary Election, with clashes, attacks, vandalism, and looting reported in various districts across the country. At least three people have been killed and more than two hundred injured.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Open to Dialogue, Calls Bangladesh Election a Sham
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has described Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election as a “sham,” yet emphasized that the door to dialogue remains open in the greater national interest. In an interview with British broadcaster ITV, he said he is prepared to engage with any political force even if Tarique Rahman assumes the office of Prime Minister.
11-Party Alliance Alleges Manipulation of Election Results
In the 13th National Parliament election, Shafiqul Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, alleged that even though the voting process was “fair,” the results were manipulated through “irregularities and rigging.” He made these claims during a press conference held on Friday night at Jamaat’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka, organized on behalf of the 11-party electoral alliance.
Allegation of 10 Percent Vote Rigging by Nahid
Nahid Islam, Convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), has alleged that there was clear manipulation of the results in the 13th National Parliament election.
Narendra Modi Speaks with Tarique Rahman by Phone, Reiterates India’s Continued Support
Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephone conversation with Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), regarding his party’s decisive victory in the national elections held on Thursday.
‘Yes’ Wins in Referendum, but Major Discrepancies in EC Statistics; 244% Vote Casting in One Constituency
In the recently held referendum, approximately 62.47 percent voted in favor of “Yes” and 29.32 percent voted in favor of “No.” Although “Yes” won nationwide with more than double the votes, The Business Standard (TBS) has identified major discrepancies in the referendum results and calculations published by the Election Commission (EC). Although “Yes” won in most constituencies, “No” secured victory in 11 constituencies.
There Were No Voters at the Polling Centers, But Votes Were on the Counting Tables
Sheikh Hasina has termed the national election held on 12 February a “planned fraudulent farce” and demanded the cancellation of the results in an official statement. She alleged that although voter presence at polling centers was low, the number of votes increased abnormally at the counting tables.
13th National Parliament Election: 7 Women Candidates Elected
In the 12th National Parliament election, 19 women candidates were directly elected, whereas in the 13th National Parliament election that number has dropped to only 7. This means that within just one electoral cycle, women’s representation has decreased by 12 seats, a development that is being viewed with concern in political circles.