Dhaka city polls
DU students end hunger strike as EC gives in to demand
A group of Dhaka University (DU) students, who went on a fast unto death on Thursday demanding deferment of the polls to the two Dhaka city corporations, ended their strike on Saturday night after their demand was met.
EVM use can’t be allowed, says Oikyafront
Describing the electronic voting machine (EVM) as a new method of rigging votes, Jatiya Oikyafront on Saturday warned that it will not allow the Election Commission (EC) to use it in the elections to two Dhaka city corporations.
Dhaka city polls now on Feb 1
Elections to both the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will now be held on February 1 instead of January 30.
Dhaka City Polls: 5 more protesting DU students fall sick
Five more students of Dhaka University fell sick on the third day of their fast unto death demanding deferment of polls to the two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30.
Dhaka city polls date EC’s concern: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday said the government has nothing to do with the Dhaka city polls date though it coincides with Saraswati Puja.
EC not working at govt’s order: Quader on Dhaka city polls
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the government is not interfering with elections to the Dhaka south (DSCC) and north (DNCC) city corporations.
Appeal seeks deferment of DSCC, DNCC polls
An appeal was filed with the Appellate Division on Thursday against a High Court Division order that turned down a writ petition seeking deferment of Dhaka city polls scheduled for January 30.
Basic civic amenities for residents ‘within 90 days’: Taposh
With a promise to bring basic civic amenities to the doorstep of residents ‘within 90 days of taking office’, ruling party Awami League’s mayoral candidate for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Monday emphasized good governance and a turnaround in service-delivery if elected.
HC to pass order on Dhaka city polls deferment pleas Tuesday
The High Court will deliver its order on Tuesday on a writ petition filed seeking its directive to defer the elections to the two Dhaka city corporations.
DU teachers, students for rescheduling Dhaka city polls
Teachers and students of Dhaka University (DU) on Monday called for rescheduling the elections to two Dhaka city corporations billed for January 30 as Saraswati Puja will be celebrated on the day.