Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the entire nation as the voting of 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter concluded in a peaceful, orderly and festive environment. “The spontaneous participation of voters, the responsible conduct of political parties, the restraint shown by candidates and the professionalism of all institutions involved in the electoral process collectively demonstrated that our commitment to democracy remains unwavering,” he said in a statement issued by his press wing after concluding the voting at 4:30pm. Through exercising their constitutional rights,…
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The Ambassador of Trkiye to Bangladesh and a visiting Turkish election observer delegation paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today. The meeting took place in the evening at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, according to BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan. Among those present on behalf of the BNP were Chairman Tarique Rahman, Joint Secretary General Humayun Kabir and the Chairperson’s Adviser Enamul Haque Chowdhury. The Turkish election observer delegation included Mehmet Akif Yilmaz, MP, Adem Yildirim, Osman Mesten, Burhan Kayaturk, Ahmet Ozturk, Ayse Sibel Izi, Sait Demir, Mehmet Ozkan, Ali Fazil Kasap and…
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today expressed hope that the election would be peaceful, fair, free from violence and occupation, and acceptable to all. Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot at Monipur High School and College in the capital, he said his party would accept the election results if the polls were held in a free and neutral manner. “We want the results that will come through a fair process. If the vote is free and impartial, we will accept the outcome. Others must also accept it. That is the beauty of democracy. This is what we want,”…
The Election Commission (EC) has warned that if any involvement in ‘vote buying and selling’ is found, strict action will be taken against those responsible, according to an official handout citing the EC’s press release. The handout said a political party has alleged that ‘vote buying and selling’ is occurring in different parts of the country. The EC said such practices are punishable under the law and reiterated that strict action will be taken if any evidence is found.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon voters of all classes and professions of the country to exercise their respective voting rights consciously in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Polls and Referendum. “All of you should exercise your respective voting rights consciously . . . “, he said in a message this afternoon ahead of the ‘13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum-2026’ slated for tomorrow. Extending his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the countrymen, Prof Yunus also urged the political parties, candidates and other concerned parties to maintain restraint, tolerance and democratic behavior on the occasion. “Through the referendum,…
The voting in the country’s 13th parliamentary elections simultaneously with a referendum on the interim government’s reform package started nationwide at 7:30am today with people queuing up in lines to cast their ballots. Witnesses said a tight security vigil was enforced in polling centres in the capital and elsewhere in 299 of the 300 constituencies in the country as the Election Commission (EC) canceled voting in Sherpur-3 seat following the death of a candidate. “All-out preparations and extensive security measures have been taken across the country to stage the polls in a free, fair and peaceful manner,” Election Commissioner Abdur…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called upon the voters to cast their votes freely. He made this call in a televised address to the nation this evening ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum 2026 tomorrow. State-run Bangladesh Television (BTV) broadcast the CEC’s speech live. In his address, the CEC highlighted the overall preparations taken for the election and the expectations of the commission. Describing voting not only as a civic right but as a responsibility, the CEC expressed hope that voters across the country would consciously fulfill this duty. Calling upon political parties, candidates,…
About 8 lakh officials will be engaged in election duty in the 13th national parliamentary elections and referendum to be held tomorrow. According to the Election Commission (EC), there will be a total of 69 returning officers and 598 assistant returning officers will remain on duty in the polls. Voting will take place at 42,779 polling centres nationwide. Among the officials to be involved in the election, there will be 42,779 presiding officers, 2,47,482 assistant presiding officers and 4,94,964 polling officers. In total, 7,85,225 officials will be engaged in election duty.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today dismissed rumours that the interim government would not hand over power after the general elections and the referendum, saying the interim government will hand over the charge swiftly to the elected representatives. “Once the election is completed, the elected government will promptly assume office, and with that the interim government will conclude its duties,” he said. The Chief Adviser made the remarks while addressing the nation this evening on the occasion of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election and the referendum slated for February 12. Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar simultaneously aired the…
The FBI seizure of 2020 ballots in the southern state of Georgia stemmed from a criminal probe launched by an advisor to US President Donald Trump who backed his failed bid to overturn the election, according to a search warrant unveiled Tuesday. FBI agents last month raided election offices in Georgia’s Fulton County, which includes the heavily Democratic capital Atlanta, removing hundreds of boxes of ballots and other materials related to the 2020 vote, which Trump has falsely claimed that he won. Fulton County officials filed a lawsuit demanding their return and District Judge JP Boulee, a Trump nominee, ordered…
