Bangladesh polls

India pitches for free and fair polls in Bangladesh

May 30, 2025 1:54 am

New Delhi's comments came amid fresh protests in Dhaka by government employees and demands by various parties to hold elections by the end of this year.

Bangladesh foreign secretary on violence in run-up to polls: Welcome observers, not interference

November 26, 2023 7:42 am

After holding bilateral talks with Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and briefing the New Delhi-based ambassadors of various countries which are accredited to Bangladesh, Momen said his country will hold elections as per its schedule and its “own Constitution”.

Day of reckoning

December 29, 2018 12:18 am

As Bangladesh goes to polls again, choice is not tidy. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a good friend to India, has been a polarising leader at home

Hasina offers olive branch to Zia, says polls ‘legitimate’

January 08, 2014 4:32 pm

4 killed in post-poll violence in Bangladesh, minority leaders demand protection

January 07, 2014 11:45 am

Clashes between activists of the ruling Awami League and ally Jatiya Party turned violent.

Awami League sweeps ‘one-sided’ poll; 21 killed, 200 booths burnt

January 06, 2014 2:13 pm

Most voters preferred to stay at home fearing violence.

21 killed in Bangladesh polls hit by violence,opposition boycott

January 05, 2014 10:48 am

Poor turnout would give Opposition the chance to question legitimacy of Sunday's elections.

Fight for Bangladesh: Country seeks to retain its identity amid growing Islamic influence

January 05, 2014 8:35 am

It's an election centred around the very idea of Bangladesh.

Step back in standoff: Hasina says may defer Bangladesh polls

December 08, 2013 1:06 am

Officials said the envoy would also hold talks with Hasina’s arch-rival Khaleda Zia,head of the BNP.

Another Bangladeshi party boycotts polls,uncertainty deepens

December 03, 2013 5:38 pm

Opposition led by BNP is demanding installation of a "non-party" govt to oversee elections.