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Akhtar Hossain, 11-party alliance candidate and National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary, has been unofficially elected in the Rangpur-4 (Pirgacha-Kaunia) constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Contesting with the shapla flower symbol, he received 1,47,947 votes.
Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho, BNP alliance candidate and Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) chairman, has been unofficially elected in the Bhola-1 (Sadar) constituency after defeating the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate by a huge margin. He has been elected member of parliament from this important district seat for the second time. He was previously elected MP from the same constituency in 2008.
Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which has secured an absolute majority in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, has instructed party leaders and activists not to hold victory processions.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
Following the regime change in 2024, it was widely anticipated that the entire nation would witness a just investigation and trial regarding the highly publicized Sagar-Runi murder.
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Bangladesh’s women cricketers are finally getting their own franchise spotlight as the inaugural Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) roars into action on April 3.
Ahead of Thursday’s 13th National Parliament election, several of Bangladesh’s top athletes are preparing to vote in their hometowns.
The International Cricket Council has announced that no disciplinary action will be taken against the Bangladesh Cricket Board after accepting conditions set by the Pakistan Cricket Board before agreeing to play against India.
Pakistan has said it is willing to play under three conditions in connection with the Bangladesh issue following controversy surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.
India has said that the country is waiting wait for the results of Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election and referendum before commenting further.
India has strengthened security along the border with Bangladesh ahead of the country’s 13th National Parliament election, officials said Tuesday (February 10).
At least nine people were killed and 25 others injured in a shooting at Tumblar Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence in northeastern British Columbia, Canadian authorities said.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that “election engineering” was carried out in several specific constituencies in an attempt to ensure the victory of certain candidates in the national parliamentary election.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, has raised questions over the delayed announcement of results in several constituencies of the national parliamentary election.
Sarwar Tushar, Joint Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has accused a Jamaat candidate of “betrayal,” alleging that he took a stance against the alliance in the Narsingdi-2 constituency.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that if the BNP is able to form the government, they will work to implement the party's declared election manifesto.
Following the regime change in 2024, it was widely anticipated that the entire nation would witness a just investigation and trial regarding the highly publicized Sagar-Runi murder.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
The United States is concerned about China's expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladesh’s next government U.S. and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware, Washington's ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters.
A congressional briefing in Washington has cast doubt on the credibility of Bangladesh’s parliamentary election.
Voting is underway across the country for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Alongside ordinary voters, celebrities from the entertainment industry are also exercising their franchise in this festive atmosphere.
BNP candidates have unofficially won all seven parliamentary constituencies in Bogura in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. Among the winners is BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman.
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday (February 10) purchased $171 million from 11 commercial banks through multiple auctions as part of its ongoing monetary policy measures.
