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Bangladesh: 1,400 polling stations in Dhaka marked high risk ahead of poll
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury shared the information on Wednesday during a media briefing on election preparedness.
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"DMK and Congress hold distinct views on coalitions": Congress MP Jothiman
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
However, the Tamil Nadu CM signalled that the Congress would continue to be a partner when the state goes to the polls.
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TKS Elangovan backs CM MK Stalin on power sharing in Tamil Nadu, says, "We
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Elangovan said, "We have to go by the decision of our party president. Beyond that, I have nothing to say on that." He dismissed suggestions that such comments could strain ties between the DMK and Congress, asserting that only official party leadership views
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BGB Director General visits election base camp in Dhaka, orders firm actio
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, reviewed election security in Dhaka ahead of the February 12 parliamentary polls. Authorities reported completed preparations, extensive security deployment, and a positive environment, though c
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"Historic and important elections for Bangladesh": EU Observer Chief Ivars
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Bangladesh votes on February 12 amid tight security and finalised logistics. EU Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs called the elections historic, stressing a neutral, fact-based assessment. Over 12.77 crore voters will elect representatives, alongside a constitutional referendum, with authorities ex
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"Important to see free and fair election,: say Dhaka University Professor
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Speaking about the upcoming polls, Tawohidul Haque, Associate Professor and Criminologist, University of Dhaka noted, "And in a new context, the 13 national elections is going to be held." According to him, the evolving political landscape has opened space for new thinking and engagement.
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394 international observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th general election and a referendum on the July National Charter on February 12. A total of 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived to monitor the polls. Authorities say preparations are complete, with over 2,000 candidates contesting.
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Dhaka's streets turn black-and-white as Bangladesh prepares for historic F
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum on February 12. Schools and public buildings are serving as polling stations. Authorities say preparations and security arrangements are complete. Over 12.77 crore voters will cast ballots amid optimism from o
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Telangana: Union Minister Kishan Reddy visits BJP candidate's bereaved fam
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Reddy was accompanied by several BJP leaders. The opposition party in Telangana has alleged that Congress leaders were pressuring Mahadevappa to withdraw his nomination for the municipal polls.
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Bangladesh braces for historic February 12 polls: First vote since Hasina
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Bangladesh holds crucial parliamentary polls and a referendum tomorrow after Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Over 12.77 crore voters will decide 299 seats amid high security and hopes for democratic reform. Minorities fear post-poll violence in some areas.
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"Don't think there will be any fair polls": Ramchander Rao after Maktal ca
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"There was an unfortunate death of Mahadevappa. We have seen how biased the police are and how they have not followed the required procedures. The FIR was tampered with, the statements were tampered with and the Police tried to help the local MLA and Minister, the Congress leaders. Tomorr
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Nepal continues HPV vaccination drive amid preparations for parliamentary
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all relevant authorities to complete the inoculation drive within three weeks, starting this week, ensuring that the campaign is not disrupted by the parliamentary polls.
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