Sheikh Hasina introduces AL candidates for Dhaka

    Sayeed Muhammad of DOT :  Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday introduced her party’s candidates for the constituencies of Dhaka in the upcoming general election. She came up with the move while addressing an election campaign rally- at the Youth Club grounds in the Gulshan 2 area of Dhaka, reports the Dhaka Tribune. The candidates…

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      Hero Alam’s candidacy needs reconsideration

      Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed of DOT  : Quoting Hero Alam, “Hundreds of people surround me where ever I go. They desperately want to take a selfie with me on their phones. The situation goes out of control whenever I go outside. I did not know before that they love me this much. The situation will uncontrollable even…

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        What more can be done to ensure good governance?

        Ambassador Muhammad Zamir speaks to DOT : Dr. Kamal Hossain has made certain comments about the future procedure pertaining to the forthcoming election in which he expressed his belief that there is no good governance in the country. “If the Election Commission (EC) fails to hold the December 30 elections in a fair manner, the…

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          Pope urges predator priests to turn themselves in

          Raj Ahmed of DOT : Making one of his strongest comments ever on the crisis sweeping the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis urged priests who have sexually abused minors to turn themselves in. While it was not immediately clear if Francis was referring to the Church judicial system, civil justice, or both, Vatican sources believed…

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            Most complaints filed at EC baseless

            Dr Zeenat Huda Wahid speaks to DOT  :  Most of the allegations placed by different political parties, at the Election Commission (EC) are groundless. The parties will definitely make allegations centring polls. The Commission has to verify the complaints and take measures duly. There are two types of complaints: real and made-up. Politicians are now…

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              Bangladesh’s consequential election

              Ali Riaz, East Asia Forum :  Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary election, scheduled for 30 December, may become the most consequential for the country since independence. Not only is incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Bangladesh Awami League (BAL) seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term, but the election will have important implications for the future course…

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