The first day of nomination paper collection for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections took place on Tuesday, 12 August. According to the Chief Returning Officer, Mohammad Jasim Uddin, a total of seven candidates collected nomination papers on the opening day. Among the aspirants, two candidates are contesting for the position of Vice […]

For the forthcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the number of potential polling centres is estimated to be 45,098, with approximately 280,564 polling booths. Around 931,131 election officials are expected to serve at these centres. This information was revealed during a meeting reviewing the preparation and training of polling officials. Election Year Registered Voters Polling Centres […]

The final voter list for the Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall parliament elections at the University of Dhaka (DU) has been published. After settling objections and making corrections, the total number of voters stands at 39,775. This includes 20,873 male student voters and 18,902 female student voters. The university’s Public Relations Office issued a […]

In Shyamnagar, Satkhira, three leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its youth wing, Jubo Dal, have been temporarily suspended. The suspension followed allegations of violating party discipline, obstructing voting processes, and exhibiting arrogant behaviour. Suspension Orders Issued On Monday (11 August), the district BNP convenor Rahmatullah Palash and member secretary Abu Zahid Dablu […]

Following the dissolution of old committees and the announcement of new convenor committees in 18 halls at Dhaka University (DU), Ferdous Siddique Simon and Md. Mahdijjaman Jyoti have taken leadership roles at Sir A F Rahman Hall. Both are residential students of A F Rahman Hall. Profiles of Convenor and Secretary Ferdous Siddique Simon, the […]

An application has been filed in a Gazipur court seeking legal action against Sarjis Alam, the northern chief organiser of the NCIP, accusing him of defamation for falsely implicating the BNP in the murder of journalist Tuhin. The plaintiff in the case is Tanvir Siraj, president of the BNP’s Basan Thana unit. Details of the […]

Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has announced that Bangladesh is prepared to hold national elections by mid-February. He made this statement during a joint briefing following a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday, 12 August. At the joint briefing, Dr. Yunus said Bangladesh is striving to revive […]

The government has extended the term of the National Unity Commission until 15 September. The Cabinet Division issued a notification late on Monday, 11 August, officially prolonging the commission’s tenure by one month. Previously, on 12 February, a seven-member National Unity Commission was formed under the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Professor […]

Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and exchanged three Notes of Exchange. These agreements were signed on the first day of the three-day visit of Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in Putrajaya on Tuesday, 12 August. The Chief Adviser’s verified Facebook page posted this information at 9:25 am on […]