The Bangladesh Awami League has announced month-long programs marking the fiery month of March
On the occasion of the great Independence month, fiery March, the Bangladesh Awami League has announced month-long programs. These programs have been adopted to observe the important days of March with due dignity, remembering the historic role of the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the spirit of the great Liberation War.
ASK Voices Concern Over Police Order to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders
The directive to take action “as deemed appropriate” against leaders and activists of a political party whose activities have been banned, and the instruction to show individuals released on bail as re-arrested under “shown arrest” or in other cases, are contrary to the rule of law, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). The organization has expressed deep concern over such instructions.
Order Issued to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders After Bail
Rajshahi Range DIG Mohammad Shahjahan has instructed that if any leaders and activists of organizations whose activities have been banned are granted bail by the court, they must be shown arrested again in other cases. In a letter signed by the DIG on Tuesday (24 February), police superintendents of eight districts under the range were directed to implement this instruction.
Awami League Working Committee Meets as Sheikh Hasina Outlines Next Strategy
On Tuesday morning, Sheikh Hasina held a meeting of the Awami League Working Committee to discuss the post-election situation in Bangladesh and the party’s future programs. She joined virtually from Delhi. Members of the Working Committee gathered at the residence of a Presidium Member of the Awami League.
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.
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.
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.
Ballot Paper Without the Boat Symbol After 30 Years
One of the country’s oldest political parties, the Awami League, boycotted the election twice; and this time, due to the suspension of its registration, it did not get the opportunity to contest at all. As a result, the boat symbol is not even on the postal ballot.
Washington Briefing: Election Without Awami League Questioned
At a U.S. congressional briefing, some participants expressed the view that the election set to take place in Bangladesh without the Awami League will be regarded as “questionable.”
Rice Trader, Jubo League Leader Hacked to Death in Trishal Shop
A rice trader was hacked to death inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh. After killing him, the assailants left the body inside the shop and closed the shutter before fleeing. He was also the President of Hariram Union Ward No. 6 Jubo League of Trishal upazila.