Jamaat-e-Islami Warns of Risk of “Rigged Election” Ahead of February 12 Polls
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, has alleged that the government and law enforcement agencies have been “leaning towards a particular political party” for some time. He believes this has created concern that the February 12 election may turn into a “rigged election.”
Awami League Introduces “No Boat, No Vote” Slogan After Sheikh Hasina Orders Election Boycott
Voters of the Awami League will not go to polling booths in Bangladesh’s upcoming national parliamentary election. Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has instructed party leaders to explain to activists and supporters so that they do not go to polling stations on election day.
Operation Devil Hunt: Claims of Arrests Based on Political Identity, Not Crime
As Bangladesh approaches the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the government’s “Operation Devil Hunt” has drawn attention over claims that arrests are being carried out based on political identity rather than proven criminal activity.
High Court Petition Challenges Validity of Bangladesh’s National Election and Referendum Schedule
On the same day, a writ petition was filed in the High Court challenging the validity of the schedule for the national parliament elections and the referendum.
No Women Candidates in Jamaat-Led Eight-Party Alliance
At the preliminary stage of the election, the contrasting picture of women’s and minority representation among political parties has raised serious questions about the country’s political culture and commitment to inclusivity.
78th Founding Anniversary of Bangladesh Chhatra League
The founding anniversary of Bangladesh Chhatra League is observed every year on January 4, as the organization was founded on January 4, 1948, by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest Beside Her Husband with State Honours
Bringing an end to a long chapter of Bangladesh’s political history, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been laid to eternal rest beside her husband. She was buried with state honours next to the grave of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman at Chandrima Udyan in the capital.
Discussion and Curiosity over Taliban Government’s Senior Official Visiting Dhaka Ahead of Election
With only about one and a half months remaining before Bangladesh’s next national parliamentary election, Noor Ahmad Noor, Director General of the First Political Division of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, paid a visit to Dhaka.
JSS Will Not Participate in the Election
The regional political organization of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS), will not participate in the national parliamentary election scheduled to be held on February 12.
JASAD Announces Boycott of February Election, Calling It “One-Sided”
The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD), a partner of the Awami League–led 14-party alliance that has been ousted from power, has announced a boycott of the upcoming February national parliamentary election, describing it as “one-sided and unilateral,” and has termed the referendum “unconstitutional.”