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“There is no fear about holding the election at this moment. We are, of course, satisfied with the election preparations made by the interim government. We do not see any challenge to holding the election in a free and fair manner. Where there is no Awami League, we see no challenge,” he said.

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/816631

The final voter list will be published on 31 August ahead of the upcoming general elections, Election Commission (EC) Senior Assistant Secretary Nasir Uddin said on Tuesday.

The draft list will be published on 10 August, and all the complaints will be settled by 21 August, he said.

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/816663

Will reach the July charter by Thursday: Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission's Vice Chairman Ali Riaz has expressed hope to reach the July Charter by Thursday (July 31).

''We will combine them and reach the July Charter by the day after tomorrow

https://www.observerbd.com/news/536641

China awaits Bangladesh’s nod to implement Teesta project: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said that China is fully prepared to implement the Teesta multipurpose project for the conservation and management of the river.

He said that if the Bangladesh government makes a decision, China will be able to start the project work promptly.

https://www.jagonews24.com/en/amp/84429

No, I would think highly unlikely, but it is just another box ticked, so that the elections can take place.....

The draft of the July Charter has been formally delivered to all recognised political parties, Dr Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, announced on Monday, July 28.

Speaking to reporters after a high-level meeting with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, Ali Riaz said the commission has invited feedback from all parties by noon on July 30.

https://www.jagonews24.com/en/politics/news/84413

“The Inspector General of Police informed the meeting that 1.5 lakh police personnel will receive specialised election-related training starting next month,” he said.

Alam said the training will take place throughout September, October and November.

Bangladesh govt to train 1.5 lakh police for election duty from Sept

The government will arrange a three-month long training for 1.5 lakh (150 thousand) members of the police on election duties starting from September next.

Earlier in the day, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired a key review meeting at the state guest house Jamuna to assess the law-and-order situation and the preparedness of law enforcement agencies ahead of the upcoming national election.

Talking to reporters after the meeting at the Foreign Service Academy, Alam said the meeting discussed the preparations of police ahead of the election.

https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/bangladesh-govt-to-train-15-lakh-police-for-election-duty-from-sept/165024

Ali Riaz: Going to reach final process of July Charter in 2-3 days

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz on Monday said that the commission is going to reach the final process of the historic July Charter in the next 2-3 days through continuous discussions.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/government-affairs/387565/ali-riaz-finalizing-july-charter-within-2%E2%80%933-days

CA Prof Yunus reviews law & order, election preparations

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus had a review meeting on the country's law-and-order situation and election preparations by law enforcement agencies today (28 July).

The meeting was held at the state guest house Jamuna with Prof Yunus in the chair, said Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/ca-prof-yunus-reviews-law-order-election-preparations-1198611

So the BIG news this weekend is that Yunus is going to give a road map, and an actual election date this coming week….

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has formally assured political leaders that the next general election's roadmap and date will be announced very soon within the next 4 to 5 days, meaning by this work week.

While we thank the CA, we also eagerly wait for a clear public announcement on the roadmap and a specific election date to be announced by this week, and without any delay.

https://www.observerbd.com/news/536430

EC calls for registration for election observers, deadline set to Aug 10

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a public notification inviting applications from interested and eligible non-governmental organizations (NGOs) seeking registration as election observers for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. Applications must be submitted to the EC’s Senior Secretary by 5.00pm on August 10.

The call for applications was issued in a notice signed by Md Shariful Alam, director of Public Relations at the Election Commission, on Sunday (July 27).

https://viewsbangladesh.com/ec-calls-for-registration-for-election-observers-deadline-set-to-aug-10/

Great news….. So the July Charter to be announced on time as promised, and then the election date to be given by Yunus in the next few days ….

Exciting week ahead 🤞

‘CA Yunus to announce election timetable in 4-5 days,’ says party leaders after meeting

Political leaders make the remarks after meeting with the chief advisor in the aftermath of recent unrest

Bobby Hajjaj, founder and chairman of the National Democratic Movement, said after the meeting: “The honourable chief advisor said that in the next few days, alongside the July Charter, he will hold an official briefing clarifying to the nation when the election will be held and what the process for it will be. The chief advisor promised us in the meeting today that he will present the date of the elections and everything else to the nation in a few days.”

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/dae31802b468

The interesting point and big question for me is, (and no I don’t know the answer, lol), will the three month rule apply, where you can only give an exact election date three months prior to the election, which means the elections will obviously be brought forward or is Yunus just going to give a date in the future just to try and bring some peace to the country? 🤷‍♂️

It’s going to be an interesting week ahead either way, that’s for sure …..

Speaking to the media, Mustafa Jamal Haider said, “The Chief Adviser told us he will announce the election date within the next four to five days. There can be no better news than this.”

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/chief-adviser-to-announce-election-date-in-four-to-five-days-mustafa-jamal

Chairman of the Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar faction) Mostafa Jamal Haider on Saturday said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is expected to announce a specific date for the upcoming national election within the next four to five days.

“I'm pleased to share that the Chief Adviser has categorically said he will announce an exact date for the election within four to five days,” Haider told reporters.

He made the remarks after a meeting between Prof Yunus and leaders of 12 political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna.

Haider described the anticipated announcement as ‘a message of great joy for the nation’.

He said holding a national election is the only practical way to resolve the current political turmoil in the country. “Many problems will be addressed through the election. It will help bring an end to the ongoing unrest.

Haider also said the Chief Adviser made it clear during the meeting that elections are the only way forward to restore order. “He assured us that a specific election date will be announced within the next four to five days.

https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/prof-yunus-likely-to-announce-election-date-within-days-mostafa-haider/164904

Chief Adviser to announce date of election within next four-five days'

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will announce the date of the next general election within next four-five days, Jatiya Party’s (Kazi Jafar) Chairman Mostafa Jamal Haider said today.

He made the remark while briefing journalists following the Chief Adviser’s meeting with 14 political parties at the state guest house Jamuna today, Saturday.

https://en.prothomalo.com/amp/story/bangladesh/politics/02pye4ltly

Something tells me, that the elections will be held in February, but sadly not without them having to go on the streets … Yunus has a lot to answer for, that’s for sure!!

The party has decided to take to the streets from August with different programmes in demand of quick state reforms, timely elections as promised by Prof Yunus and protesting the conspiracy to destabilise the country. In that case, it has planned to hold programmes including road marches, divisional rallies, and constituency-based foot marches across the country, including in Dhaka city, party sources said.

Talking to the Daily Sun, an organising secretary of the party, wishing not to be named, said the law and order situation in the country is deteriorating alarmingly as a certain quarter is taking this chance to destabilise the situation. “The BNP has planned to remain in the streets to resist any plot.”

In the meeting, the party leaders gave their opinions on what to do in the coming days and how to keep the activities going in the field for the next three months. Most of the leaders called for holding road marches and divisional rallies, while some others called for rallies at the grassroots level, like union, upazila, and district.

The BNP standing committee will hold its meeting in the current week and will finalise the next course of action, including its programmes for the next three months ahead of the national election, party sources said.

The BNP leader further said they are hopeful about holding the elections by February next. “Prof Yunus (Chief Adviser of the current interim government) has committed in writing about holding the polls in February. That’s why the ball is now in his court. We are waiting for the time.”