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EC may defer polls date if ‘one party’ joins:

Report in The Daily Star, Nov 24, 2023The Election Commission may consider deferring the date of the national elections if “one party” decides to participate in the polls, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said yesterday. He, however, did not name the party. The 12th JS polls is slated for January 7, 2024. BNP, a major political party, along with other like-minded allies are on the street demanding polls under a non-partisan caretaker government. Soon after the…

BNP, Jamaat, like-minded parties threaten to resist one-sided polls

report in Prothom Alo, Nov 24, 2023The leaders of BNP and some like-minded parties and alliances on Thursday threatened that the people of the country will foil the government’s move to hold a lopsided national election on 7 January by using their all might. Speaking at demonstrations and rallies in different areas of the capital in support of their ongoing 48-hour blockade on Thursday, they also called upon the government to cancel the election schedule…

Statement of 584 eminent citizens: ‘One-sided election will push country towards conflict’

report in Prothom Alo, Nov 24, 2023Demanding that the election schedule be cancelled, 586 eminent citizens of the country have warned that a one-sided election will push the country towards conflict. They say that it is imperative that a neutral government be formed and a new schedule be given on the basis of talks, with the aim for a free, fair, impartial and inclusive election. This statement was issued yesterday, Thursday, by 586 eminent citizens…

Zardari foresees another coalition govt ‘not led by Nawaz’

by Syed Irfan Raza in Dawn, November 24th, 2023• Predicts no single party will secure two-thirds majority• Acknowledges ‘talented’ Bilawal needs more experience in politics• Defends Imran’s ouster, accuses him of plotting to extend stayISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday anticipated the formation of a “national unity government” after the upcoming general election, insisting that no single party would be able to secure a two-thirds majority. Mr Zardari expressed confidence that the Feb…

12th parliamentary election : Atmosphere for credible election remains elusive: JaPa secretary general

report in Prothom Alo, Nov 22, 2023Jatiya Party believes that no transfer of power is possible in a democracy without elections, said the party Secretary General Md Mujibul Haque alias Chunnu on Tuesday. “We want a fair and credible election. Till now, the atmosphere for a 100 per cent credible election remains elusive. Jatiya Party Chairman Golam Mohammad Quader will announce our decision regarding participation in the election,” he said. Chunnu’s statement could be perceived…

JP polls-bound but won’t say it:

By Rashidul Hasan in The Daily Star, Nov 21, 2023Jatiya Party is selling nomination forms and preparing for the polls even though it claims it has not decided to join the election. Party insiders said the JP was delaying the announcement on taking part in the January 7 election so that it could have a leverage while bargaining with the Awami League over securing polls-related benefits. The BNP and its allies have said that they…

47 eminent citizens raise concerns over holding ‘one-sided’ election

report in Prothom ALo, Nov 21, 2023Some 47 eminent citizens of the country feel that the Election Commission (EC) is playing the role of a supplementary force for the government to conduct a ‘one-sided’ election. They have urged the government to take initiatives to create a conducive electoral environment. They made this statement on Monday. The statement reads, “The government has taken various initiatives to conduct a one-sided election. As part of this, leaders and…

Stop ‘peace rallies’ and political intimidation: AB Party

report in Prothom Alo, Nov 20, 2023Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) held a protest rally on Sunday afternoon around Kakrail, Bijoy Nagor, ShegunBagicha areas of the capital, denouncing the recently declared election schedule, said a press release. Abdul Wahab Minar, joint convener of the party, said that the unelected government was pushing the country towards a civil war. The puppet election commission has been used as a tool to realise the regime’s goal to hold…

14-party alliance partners want to contest elections in boat symbol

by Anowar Hossain & Riadul Karim in Prothom Alo, Nov 19, 2023Dhaka: The allies of the Awami League-led 14-party alliance once again want boat symbol to contest the 12th parliamentary election, to be held on 7 January next year. The alliance partners want to ensure the victory for their important leaders from the constituencies that they will get following their negotiation with the ruling Awami League. Other than this, the allies will also field several…

17 parties reject polls schedule, 15 welcome while 12 yet to disclose stance:

By Samsur Rahman in Prothom Alo, Nov 17, 2023A total of 17 out of 44 registered political parties of the country rejected the polls schedule announced by the election commission (EC) on Wednesday evening. Ruling Awami League (AL) and 14 other parties welcomed the polls schedule. The remaining 12 parties are yet to disclose their stance on the issue. The ruling AL is gearing up for the election while Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been…

BNP goes for 48-hour hartal from Sunday:

Report in The Daily Star, Nov 17, 2023The BNP yesterday called a 48-hour nationwide hartal from 6:00am Sunday protesting the unveiling of the polls schedule by the Election Commission. Party Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programme at a virtual press briefing. Rizvi said the party will enforce the strike also to mount pressure on the government to step down, hand over power to a non-party neutral government and release all arrested…