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Bangladesh Election Schedule in Early Dec

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Bangladesh Election Schedule in Early December, Voting Set for February Election Commissioner (EC) Md. Anwarul Islam has announced that the schedule for the next National Parliamentary Election will be declared in the first week of December, with voting to take place in February. He shared this information while speaking with journalists at the Patuakhali Circuit House on Friday. Anwarul Islam stated: “We want to complete the election before Ramadan in February. Our action plan has already been published. The schedule will be announced in the first part of December.” Commission…

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Returning Officers Now Have Legal Power to Cancel All Centers in a Constituency

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Returning Officers Now Have Legal Power to Cancel All Centers in a Constituency Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarkar stated that the Representation of the People Order (RPO) has been amended, granting the Returning Officer the legal authority to cancel the results of all polling centers in a constituency if they deem it necessary and justifiable. However, he cautioned that this does not mean the election for a constituency will be canceled arbitrarily. He made these remarks while addressing a day-long workshop on “Identifying Challenges and Finding Solutions for Duty…

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India Dodges Question on Supporting Awami League’s Return

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India Dodges Question on Supporting Awami League’s Return to Bangladesh Election The political landscape in Bangladesh post-August 5th has shifted dramatically, leaving virtually no place for the Awami League. Many leaders of the “fallen authoritarian government” have been fugitive since last year. Given this situation, with national elections expected in February, the possibility of the Awami League’s participation appears to be near zero. However, discussions are rife in neighboring India about whether the Indian government will advise the interim government of Bangladesh to include the Awami League—historically India’s biggest ally…

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Political Divisions Over Referendum

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Political Divisions Over Referendum and July Charter Implementation Spark Public Anxiety in Bangladesh Fourteen months after the bloody July Uprising, the public’s dream of building a new nation—based on reforms, political reconciliation, and democratic stability under the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus—is facing severe challenges. Instead of prioritizing public expectations, political parties are entrenched in disputes over the implementation of the July Charter and the mechanism for a referendum, causing widespread frustration and anxiety among citizens. Many citizens feel that the rigid, uncompromising positions taken by…

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Bangladesh Left Parties Plan to Contest All 300 Seats

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Bangladesh Left Parties Plan to Contest All 300 Seats, Centering Electoral Strategy on Liberation War Ideals Left-leaning political parties in Bangladesh are advancing with preparations to field candidates in all 300 constituencies for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The parties are currently engaged in the process of candidate selection and finalization, basing their electoral strategy on the ideals of the 1971 War of Liberation. Forming the Left Bloc Left party leaders indicate that candidate announcements may begin in the first week of the next month (December). Beyond party nominees,…

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Anni Warns Against Election Conspiracies

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BNP Leader Anni Warns Against Election Conspiracies and Vows Party Discipline Shaheed Uddin Chowdhury Anni, Joint Secretary General of the BNP, asserted that conspiracies regarding the election are still ongoing and urged everyone to remain alert and vigilant, declaring that no conspiracy will succeed. He made these remarks today (Friday) while speaking as the chief guest at a Qirat and Azan competition organized by the voluntary organization As-Suffa Youth Foundation at Chandkhali Dakhil Madrasa field in Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila. High Expectations and Failed Governance Anni acknowledged the massive public expectations…

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Jamaat Leader Calls for PR System, Decries “10 Motorcycles, 20 Thugs” Election Culture

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Jamaat Leader Calls for PR System, Decries “10 Motorcycles, 20 Thugs” Election Culture Professor Mujibur Rahman, Naibe Amir (Vice-Chief) of Jamaat-e-Islami, has strongly criticized the prevailing electoral environment in Bangladesh, stating that the public no longer wishes to witness the “anarchic situation” symbolized by the phrase: “10 motorcycles, 20 thugs; the election’s cold.” He made the comments today (Friday, October 31st) while addressing a free medical camp organized by the Kafrul North Thana unit of Jamaat in the playground of Sher-e-Bangla Government Primary School in Mirpur, Dhaka. The medical camp…

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No Power Can Stop It(Election)

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No Power Can Stop It”: Interim Government Vows to Hold Election Before February 15 The Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, today reiterated the interim government’s firm commitment to the upcoming general election timeline, stating unequivocally that the vote will take place before February 15, 2026. Shafiqul Alam made these assertive comments while speaking to journalists after the award ceremony for the ‘Mind Bridge and Knowledge Competition,’ organized by the July Konna Foundation at the central auditorium of Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) this Friday afternoon. On political disagreements,…

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Election Will Be Held Before February 15

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Election Will Be Held Before February 15 The Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, has confirmed that the final decision regarding a national referendum rests entirely with the Chief Advisor, but emphasized that the general election will take place before February 15, regardless of the outcome. Shafiqul Alam made these remarks today (Friday) while concluding the award ceremony for the ‘Mindbridge & Knowledge Competition 2025,’ organized by the July Konna Foundation at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). Regarding the election timeline, Shafiqul Alam stated: “Whatever decision is taken [on…

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