political parties

EC asks AL, two other parties to further amend constitutions

Fri November 20, 2009 - 2:46pm BdST

The Election Commission on Thursday wrote to three political parties, including the ruling Awami League, asking for further amendments to their respective constitutions which, it said, had provisions in conflict with the Representation of the People Order. The two other political parties which have been asked to amend their constitutions in line with the RPO provisions are Liberal Democratic Party and Jatiya Party (JP-Manju).

Parties call for quick execution

Fri November 20, 2009 - 12:58pm BdST

All the political parties have applauded the Supreme Court judgement on Bangabandhu murder case saying the historical verdict has established the rule of law in the country. They also demanded implementation of the verdict without further delay.

Parties get until Jan 24 to submit constitutions to EC

Tue November 3, 2009 - 11:43am BdST

Political parties will have to submit their ratified constitutions by January 24, 2010 to the Election Commission to get registered as the Jatiya Sangsad Monday passed the Representation of the People Order (Second Amendment) Bill 2009. The House approved the bill by voice vote rejecting an amendment proposal moved by an independent lawmaker to extend the time for six months. Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Shafique Ahmed sought passage of the bill after a brief discussion.

EC delays action as parties miss deadline

Thu October 29, 2009 - 1:40pm BdST

The Election Commission (EC) has finally decided to exempt 39 political parties from submitting to it within the timeframe, audit reports on their financial transactions in the immediate past year, without amending the legal provision in this regard.

EC mulls state funding for parties

Sun October 25, 2009 - 9:49pm BdST

The Election Commission (EC) would hold talks with the political parties to introduce state funding for political parties in efforts to bring transparency in political funding, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda said on Sunday.

President makes plea for 'unity'

Tue October 20, 2009 - 1:17pm BdST

President Zillur Rahman on Tuesday called upon political parties to "set their differences aside" and work together for the national good. The president made the call in a speech to mark Jagannath University Day in a programme at Osmani Memorial Auditorium, with a backdrop of unresolved disputes and non-cooperation between the country's ruling and opposition parties.

BNP, 5 other parties to get time till Jan 24

Mon October 5, 2009 - 3:12am BdST

The main opposition BNP and five other political parties will have to submit their ratified constitutions to the Election Commission by January 24 next year to retain their registration with the EC as per a provision of a new bill placed in parliament yesterday.

No move to change political culture

Mon October 5, 2009 - 12:15am BdST

Ruling Awami League is yet to make a move to formulate a code of conduct for political parties in line with its electoral pledge to bring changes in the country's political culture and establish good governance. During Awami League's nine months in office, the country's politics seems to have regained its old look in intolerance, unlawful activities by ruling party men, lax observance of democratic practices within major political parties and parliament boycott by opposition parties.

Cabinet okays fresh amendment to RPO

Tue September 15, 2009 - 2:43am BdST

Political parties will lose their registration if they fail to hold party council and submit party's amended constitution within the stipulated timeframe of one year fixed by the Election Commission under a freshly amended law.

Dhaka faces half-day hartal

Mon September 14, 2009 - 1:43am BdST

A citizens' committee, tied to left-leaning political parties, has vowed to go ahead and enforce Monday's half-day general strike in Dhaka, despite repeated requests from businesses and the government to call off the strike.