by Shamima Rita in Dhaka Tribune, Dec 18, 2023Sunday was the last day for the withdrawal of nominations for the 12th general election. Many candidates withdrew their nominations on the day, including those from the ruling Awami League, Jatiya Party, Trinamool BNP and Zaker Party as well as independents. As many as 347 contenders had withdrawn of their own accord from contention in the next general election, the Election Commission said. Now the total number…
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By Shahabul Shahin in Prothom Alo, Oct 21, 2023The ruling Awami League has started preparations in Gaibandha ahead of the general elections. Although there is no overt rift over the district committee of the Awami League, there is conflict between the incumbent MP and local leaders over nomination. The committees of the associate bodies of the ruling party of the district have expired. On the other hand, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is being run…
by Anil Giri in The Kathmandu Post, Aug 2, 2023The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has decided to summon Foreign Minister NP Saud following public complaints that the principle of inclusiveness was ignored in ambassadorial nominations. The decision was made on Tuesday after studying the complaints lodged against the government’s nomination last month of ambassadors for six Nepali missions. Ambassadorial positions are vacant in seven vacant missions and the government has yet to name its ambassador for…
by Tika R Pradhan in the Kathmandu Post, Feb 26, 2023Two former Speakers, who are also active politicians of the country’s two biggest electoral forces, filed their nominations on Saturday for the March 9 presidential election. With the two previous Presidents courting controversy for trying to exercise ‘extra-constitutional’ powers, what the country really needs is a President who is broadly accepted, who can play a neutral role, and who can act as a true guardian…