According to an official from the Bangladesh Embassy in Delhi, "three senior members of the Election Commission of India is among those who have landed in Dhaka as part of the international election observer."
Bangladesh Star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, currently captain of the one-day team, is contesting from his hometown constituency, Magura, for the incumbent Awami League (AL) party, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
Specifically mentioning India-Bangladesh ties, the manifesto states, "The long-standing problem of demarcation of land boundaries and exchange of enclaves with India has been resolved. This achievement has encouraged continued multilateral cooperation and friendly relations with India."
Zaman said, "The election commission (EC) wants us (armed forces) to be deployed to stage a free and fair election in a healthy atmosphere. We ensured them of all out support."
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to be the reason behind famine in the country, according to Dhaka Tribune.
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, who is in Delhi for Foreign Office Consultations, on Saturday said he has reached out to around 90 heads of mission in the Indian capital about the foreign policy priorities of the Sheikh Hasina government and preparedness for the general electio
On Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen's upcoming visit to India, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Shahriar Alam has said that both the countries have hundreds of projects and so many things to discuss, which is why there is a lot in the agenda always.
Following the announcement of the election date by the election commission, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas is reported to be leaving the country. Bangladesh is set to hold its general election on January 7.
The elections in Bangladesh are an internal matter for the country and as a "close friend and partner", New Delhi will continue to support Dhaka's vision of a stable, peaceful and progressive nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Following the ongoing arrests of BNP leaders and activities across Bangladesh, the European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the clashes around the party's rally, held on October 28, reported Dhaka Tribune.
The representatives of the United States (US) Congress, Ed Case and Richard McCormick will be arriving in Dhaka on August 12 for a four-day visit to Bangladesh, reported Dhaka Tribune.
The US has decided to deny visas to individuals, from law enforcers to political leaders, believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh.