U.S. Congress Raises Concerns Over Party Suspension in Letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser
Five lawmakers of the United States have written a letter to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government. In the letter, they said that it is extremely important for the interim government to work with all political parties to ensure the holding of a free and fair national election in an environment of freedom and fairness next February.
Brother of Osman Hadi Accuses Government of Using Killing to Sabotage Election
Sharif Omar bin Hadi, brother of Sharif Osman Hadi, the convener of Inquilab Mancha, has said that "You are the ones who had Hadi killed, and now you are trying to use it as an issue to derail the election."
Code of Conduct to Be Amended to Allow Candidates to Possess Weapons
Relevant officials of the EC said that the code of conduct would need to be amended regarding candidates possessing weapons, because there is no opportunity for any candidate to legally carry weapons during election campaigning.
Sheikh Hasina’s Son Claims Yunus May Flee Amid Foreign Influence | Exclusive
News18 conducted an exclusive interview with Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, about the upcoming polls.
Cocktail Explosions in Moghbazar, Mouchak, and Mohammadpur
Incidents of cocktail explosions have occurred in the capital’s Moghbazar, Mouchak, and Mohammadpur. These explosions took place between 7 pm and 12 am on Thursday.
Awami League Holds Torch Processions in the Ganobhaban Area and Nearly 90 Upazilas
Leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations held a torch procession in the Ganobhaban area of Dhaka. It has also been reported that in more than 90 upazilas across the country, leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations have held torch processions.
Awami League Announces New Three-Day Nationwide Program Amid Political Tensions
The Bangladesh Awami League has announced a new three-day program today through a press release.
Kader Siddiqui Says He Will Boycott Any Election That Excludes the Majority of the People
Saying that he will not participate in an election that excludes the majority of the people, Bangabir Kader Siddiqui Bir Uttam, president of the Krishak Sramik Janata League, made this remark.
Bangladesh Faces Unease Ahead of Parliamentary Polls
As Bangladesh moves closer to the national parliamentary election, an invisible but steady sense of unease has surfaced among the public. Citizens want to register as voters, but at the same time they are fearful—“Will I become a target of mobs while going to vote?”—the answer to this question is still uncertain.
Demand for Deployment of Special Forces and Army to Ensure Minority Security Ahead of the Election
The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Metropolitan Sarbojanin Puja Committee have demanded the deployment of the army and specialized forces to ensure the safety of religious and ethnic minorities during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. Leaders of the organization expressed this concern based on past experiences surrounding elections.