Polls to local bodies: EC seeks info from LGD to finalise schedule
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission yesterday sought information from the Local Government Division on the number of local government bodies eligible to go to polls.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Persons with disabilities: City’s only dedicated playground stays unused
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka’s only designated playground for persons with disabilities has remained largely unused despite being restored and inaugurated two years ago with much fanfare.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Local Govt Elections / EC sets sights on October
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it was gearing up preparations to conduct local government elections, targeting October as the possible timeline, starting with the union parishad polls.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
With October in mind, EC gears up for local govt elections
28 June 2026, 19:21 PM
Polling centres likely to increase for union parishad elections; EC says no decisions to be made without consulting political parties
28 June 2026, 19:21 PM
Local govt polls: EC drafts stricter code of conduct
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission has proposed tougher rules in its draft code of conduct for upcoming local government elections, introducing provisions to disqualify candidates for serious breaches, shorten campaign duration, regulate social media activity, and restrict the use of sound systems.
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
FY 2026-27 budget: Tk 4,401 crore proposed for EC as local polls near
11 June 2026, 18:07 PM
Allocation rises by Tk 1,445 crore from the outgoing fiscal year’s initial budget
11 June 2026, 18:07 PM
Union Parishad / Draft polls code likely next week
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission is likely to publish the draft of code of conduct within next week, following a meeting ahead of the upcoming union parishad elections expected to begin in October this year.
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
EC likely to publish draft of UP election code within a week
10 June 2026, 11:06 AM
Draft to be opened for public opinion before final approval by commission
10 June 2026, 11:06 AM
Nation votes, hope rekindled
Bangladesh has been without a competitive election for so long that almost a third of the electorate has never witnessed genuine polls in which voters elect parliamentarians of their choosing.
12 February 2026, 03:14 AM
EC yet to begin social media monitoring
The Election Commission had claimed that it would monitor the campaigns of political parties and candidates on social media ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum scheduled for February 12.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Polls results unlikely before next morning
Ballot counting for the 13th parliamentary election may take longer than usual, with the unofficial results expected not before the following morning.
8 February 2026, 03:44 AM
How to find your polling centre: EC rolls out hotline, app, website
Voters can text or call 105 hotline from Feb 8, call 333 hotline, or visit the EC website to get polls-related info
7 February 2026, 19:38 PM
February 12 Referendum: Govt, EC at odds over civil servants’ push for ‘yes/no’
The Election Commission and the government are at loggerheads over whether employees of the republic can campaign for a “yes” vote in the referendum, scheduled to be held along with the February 12 general election.
30 January 2026, 03:26 AM
Jamaat seeks removal of ‘daripalla’ symbol in seven constituencies; EC rejects
Commission says no scope to remove symbols after allocation deadline
30 January 2026, 00:01 AM
Observers return in droves to monitor this election
The February 12 election is set to be held under the watch of the largest contingent of local and international observers since the 2008 polls.
27 January 2026, 04:31 AM
How postal ballots will be counted in the Feb 12 election
EC outlines process as expatriates and in-country voters cast ballots for election, referendum
25 January 2026, 15:13 PM
BNP flags bulk deliveries of postal ballots
The Election Commission’s first-ever initiative to digitally register Bangladeshi expatriates and allow them to vote through postal ballots has sparked controversy, with the BNP raising concerns over the process.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Young voters poised to shape next election
They grew up hearing that voting was their right, only to watch how easily that right could be snatched away in elections widely criticised as “sham polls”.
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM
51 of 59 parties turn in nominations
Aspirants from 51 of the country’s 59 registered political parties have filed nomination papers for the national election scheduled for February 12, according to Election Commission data.
31 December 2025, 21:00 PM
Nomination submission deadline today: Parties scramble to finalise line-ups
Political parties are locked in fevered, last-minute negotiations to settle their line-ups for the February 12 polls, as today marks the final deadline for submitting nomination papers to the Election Commission.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Armed forces will be on polls duty for 5 days
The Election Commission yesterday rolled out a detailed security plan to ensure a peaceful and orderly environment during the national polls and referendum, including a five-day deployment of the armed forces.
18 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Growing global focus on February 12 vote
The number of foreign observers preparing to monitor the February 12 polls has already exceeded those of the last three national elections
17 December 2025, 18:07 PM
It was an ‘isolated incident’
The Election Commission yesterday termed the shooting incident involving Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho and an independent aspirant for the Dhaka-8 constituency, an “isolated” event.
13 December 2025, 18:24 PM
Strengthen security at all polls offices
The Election Commission last night instructed the police to strengthen security at all of its field-level offices.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
EC terms Hadi shooting ‘isolated incident’, puts offices on alert
Says police are handling the matter; promises swift action over any untoward incident
13 December 2025, 13:03 PM
Election on February 12
In a major step toward restoring democratic rule, the Election Commission yesterday announced the schedule for the 13th national election and the referendum on the July charter, both to be held on February 12.
11 December 2025, 22:01 PM
Schedule for twin votes this evening
The Election Commission will unveil the schedule this evening for the country’s first-ever twin polls -- the national election and the July charter referendum -- to be held on the same day in mid-February.
10 December 2025, 18:08 PM
Seat-sharing talks change gear as polls schedule imminent
Political parties are accelerating preparations for the coming polls, with aspirants nearly finalised, alliances taking shape, and seat-sharing talks at full throttle.
9 December 2025, 18:07 PM