10:07 pm, Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Election

NCP announces candidates in 27 constituencies

Jatiya Nagarik Party (NCP), a member of the Jamaat-e-Islami–led 10-party electoral alliance, has announced candidates in 27 of the 30

Vote ‘Yes’ in referendum to bring change: Rizwana Hasan

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday urged voters to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the

Jamaat warns fair election at risk if administration favors BNP

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday alleged that the country’s administration is gradually leaning toward a particular political party, warning that such

Govt clarifies CA’s support for ‘Yes’ vote

The interim government on Sunday clarified the Chief Adviser’s support for the “Yes” vote in the forthcoming referendum is consistent

Govt to promote ‘Yes’ vote in educational institutions

The government has announced plans to conduct a nationwide campaign in universities, colleges, schools and madrasahs to encourage students to

EC not biased, committed to inclusive polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said that Election Commission (EC) conducted the appeal hearings without any

Nuruzzaman Liton Emerges as KeyFocus in Jashore-1,Ahead of MP Polls

As the 13th national parliamentary election approaches, BNP-nominated candidate Nuruzzaman Liton is increasingly becoming a central figure in political discussions

July Oikya demands cancelling nominations of JaPa, alliance candidates

July Oikya has announced a two-day protest programme demanding the cancellation of the candidacies of the Jatiya Party, the 14-party

Jamaat candidate Fazlul Haque loses candidacy

Jamaat-e-Islami candidate AKM Fazlul Haque has failed to get back his candidacy for the Chittagong-9 constituency as the Election Commission

Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been siloed in military detention since a 2021 coup, but her absence

EU EOM chief stresses inclusive participation in Bangladesh polls, credible turnout

Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs on Sunday said these historic elections –

Manna’s nomination reinstated

Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination of Mahmudur Rahman Manna, president of Nagorik Oikya and the party’s candidate

EC holds meeting with law enforcement officials

The Election Commission (EC) today held a law and order coordination meeting with 16 divisions and agencies, including the armed

Nahid Islam meets Jamaat Ameer to discuss election, political situation

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday morning to discuss the country’s

Second day of appeal hearings underway at EC

The Election Commission (EC) today commenced the second day of hearings on appeals lodged against the decisions of returning officers

EC grants 52 nomination appeals, rejects 15

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday began hearing appeals filed against returning officers’ decisions to reject nomination papers for the

175 more appeals filed as deadline ends Friday

A total of 174 appeals were filed with the Election Commission on Thursday, the fourth day of filing appeals, with

BNP urges rebel candidates to withdraw before deadline

Nazrul Islam Khan, member of BNP’s Standing Committee and chairman of the party’s election management committee, said Friday that those

Feb 12 polls to shape nation’s next 50 yrs: Adviser Fouzul

Adviser to Ministries of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Road Transport and Bridges; and Railways, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, on

EC thrashes reports of election postponement in Pabna-1, Pabna-2

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday dismissed reports claiming that elections in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies had been postponed.

Newly elected JnUCSU leaders pay tribute at Khaleda Zia-Hadi’s mausoleum

The newly elected leaders of the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Odommo Jobian Oikka Panel in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union

NID correction services to resume this month

The Election Commission (EC) is set to resume the National Identity Card (NID) correction services later this month, after the

EC opens law and order coordination cell

Election Commission (EC) has opened a Law and Order Coordination Cell ahead of the upcoming national election and referendum. According

No manipulated polls this time, CEC reiterates

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has reiterated that no manipulated election will be conducted in the country this

Nat’l Election: Law enforcers to remain in field for 7 days starting 8 Feb

Law enforcement agencies will be deployed for seven days on the occasion of the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum scheduled

EC working to bring electoral system back on track: Sanaullah

Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah on Wednesday said the Election Commission (EC) is committed to steering

‘JaPa rehabilitation won’t be allowed thru polls’

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said nation do not want rehabilitation of Jatiya Party (JaPa) by

JnUCSU vote counting suspended

Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election’s vote counting has been suspended due to technical faults in Optical Mark Recognition

164 appeals filed over nomination decisions in 2 days

A total of 164 candidates have filed appeals with Election Commission (EC) in first two days, challenging returning officers’ decisions

Tarique Rahman reviews polls preparations with Dhaka-17 BNP leaders

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday held a meeting with party leaders and activists from Dhaka-17 constituency to assess