Bangladesh to hold polls on Feb 12, Hasina’s party stays suspended

[ad_1] Chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced the poll schedule in a pre-recorded televised address, setting Dec 29 as the last date for filing nomination papers. Election campaign will begin on Jan 22 and will end on Feb 10 at 7.30am. Voting in all 300 parliamentary constituencies will take place on Feb 12, he […]

Bangladesh polls: Yunus govt to hold referendum, general elections in February 2026; what is July Charter?

[ad_1] Muhammad Yunus (ANI image) Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday announced that Dhaka will hold a national referendum on implementing the landmark “July Charter” for state reform on the same day as its parliamentary elections in February 2026. The charter, drafted following last year’s deadly student-led uprising, aims to reshape the country’s […]

‘Any Jew who votes for…’: Donald Trump attacks Zohran Mamdani ahead of NYC polls | World News

[ad_1] In a sharp escalation ahead of New York’s mayoral election, US President Donald Trump called Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani a “self-professed Jew hater,” adding that “any Jewish person who votes for him is stupid.” The remarks, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account just as voting began, have injected fresh controversy into a closely watched […]

‘If I had to choose between a communist and a bad Democrat…’: Who is Donald Trump backing in the NYC polls?

[ad_1] A hardline GOP leader like Donald Trump would naturally find it difficult to back a mayoral candidate in a blue stronghold like New York. And when the choice is between two Democrats with sharply different positions on the political spectrum, the decision becomes even more complicated.However, the MAGA chief has thrown his support behind […]

Polls close in Argentina’s key midterm election for Milei

[ad_1] Argentina’s President Javier Milei and his advisor Santiago Caputo (Image credits: AP) Argentines have voted in legislative elections viewed as a litmus test for President Javier Milei’s free-market reforms and deep austerity measures.Turnout was 66%, according to provisional figures released by the national election chamber. If confirmed, this would be the lowest turnout in […]

‘Limited PTI’s ability to contest’: Observers group releases report on 2024 Pak polls; flags Imran Khan’s convictions, denial of ‘bat’ symbol

[ad_1] The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has officially released its report on Pakistan’s 2024 general elections, noting “conditions that appeared to impact one party’s ability to fairly contest the election” — namely the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), led by incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan.The report, which included a “Letter of Transmittal” by COG chairperson and […]

Bihar BJP Announces 45-Member Election Campaign Committee Ahead of Assembly Polls | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Patna, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News) – The Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced a 45-member Election Campaign Committee for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The party has included senior leaders, ministers, MPs, and young faces to ensure a comprehensive campaign across all regions of the state. According to […]

‘Had a responsibility’: Kamala Harris regrets campaigning for Joe Biden for 2024 presidential polls – watch

[ad_1] Kamala Harris admitted she regretted backing Joe Biden’s bid for a second term, saying she had a “certain responsibility” to voice her concerns about his 2024 run at a time when most Americans believed he was too old for the job.In an interview to MSNBC, released on Tuesday, Harris said, “I have and had […]

‘Certain forces’ still attempting to delay polls: Yunus

[ad_1] Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Report by Ahsan TasnimDHAKA: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday conveyed to European Parliament members that “certain forces” are still “attempting to delay” the Feb national poll but the interim govt remains resolute in ensuring the election proceeds as scheduled. He, however, did not elaborate on his “certain […]

Bangladesh EC terms upcoming polls ‘most risky’ in history, warns of unpredictable challenges

[ad_1] DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) on Friday described the national election scheduled for February next year as the “most risky” in the country’s electoral history, urging officials to brace for unpredictable challenges amid political uncertainty and social unrest.The remarks came a day after it unveiled a roadmap for the election, which has drawn mixed […]