A fresh start for parliamentary democracy
13 March 2026, 03:42 AM
The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.
13 March 2026, 03:42 AM
13th National Parliamentary Election / Postal ballots swing in Jamaat’s favour
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Though the BNP won the February 12 national polls decisively, the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami performed stronger in postal ballots.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Analysis / Parliament must not repeat the failures of the past
12 March 2026, 10:52 AM
After decades of boycotts and hollow debate, expectations are high for genuine lawmaking and accountability
12 March 2026, 10:52 AM
With high hopes, 13th parliament goes into session
12 March 2026, 02:12 AM
The 13th parliament begins its journey today amid hopes that the new House will emerge as the living centre of democratic practice, alive with constructive debate, meaningful decision-making, and a strong role in holding the government accountable.
12 March 2026, 02:12 AM
An unprecedented event for the House
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM
In a scene never witnessed before in Bangladesh’s parliamentary history, the maiden sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is likely to begin today with the speaker’s chair vacant for a brief period.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM
National election: Record 16.91 lakh ballots rejected
7 March 2026, 03:28 AM
An unprecedented number of ballots was rejected in the February 12 national polls.
7 March 2026, 03:28 AM
HISTORIC MARCH 7 / The day the nation held its breath
7 March 2026, 03:11 AM
Bangladesh bristled with anticipation, convinced that a defining moment was approaching.
7 March 2026, 03:11 AM
Urban voters show ballot box apathy
26 February 2026, 03:12 AM
The voting rate in constituencies across the 12 city corporation areas was significantly lower than in rural areas.
26 February 2026, 03:12 AM
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
Four constituencies:
For the first time in history, three Election Commission officials have been appointed as returning officers (ROs) for four constituencies in the upcoming general election scheduled for February 12.
11 December 2025, 18:00 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
A voting bottleneck we must not ignore
The Election Commission's mock voting exercise exposes a serious bottleneck
8 December 2025, 06:42 AM
EC all set for polls, referendum in Feb
The Election Commission has wrapped up the bulk of its preparations to conduct the national polls and the referendum, a rare twin political exercise slated for February.
7 December 2025, 18:13 PM
EC plans to unveil polls schedule on December 10 or 11
The Election Commission is likely to announce the election schedule on December 10 or 11, setting the stage for the much-anticipated national polls and the referendum on the July charter in mid-February.
4 December 2025, 18:17 PM
BNP leads with 33% support, Jamaat close behind with 29%: IRI survey
4,985 respondents across 63 districts participated in survey between September and October
1 December 2025, 17:36 PM
How next caretaker govts will be formed
The caretaker government system has again prompted political discussion, this time over the process of its formation, after the Supreme Court yesterday reinstated the provisions for election-time administration.
20 November 2025, 18:31 PM
Caretaker govt system revived
The non-party caretaker government system has returned to Bangladesh’s constitution, but apparently not for the national polls slated for early February.
20 November 2025, 18:17 PM
When do we get the caretaker government then?
Supreme Court revives caretaker system in a unanimous judgement
20 November 2025, 13:28 PM
BNP wants returning officers from commission, not the admin
Jamaat questions reshuffles in police, admin; NCP says candidates must not use alliance partner’s symbols
19 November 2025, 18:24 PM
EC, govt going full steam ahead with polls prep
Chief Adviser reaffirmed the interim govt's commitment to holding a free, fair, and festive election in the first half of February.
18 November 2025, 18:12 PM
All major parties bound for polls
Once seemed like an endless deadlock, the long political storm surrounding the July charter’s implementation is finally subsiding as Bangladesh’s major parties retreat from their hard-line stances.
16 November 2025, 18:12 PM
Referendum question: ‘Too complicated for voters’
Despite deep disagreements over the timing of the referendum and other issues, major political parties agreed on one point yesterday -- the proposed four-part referendum question is too difficult for voters to understand.
14 November 2025, 18:41 PM
Referendum, polls on same day, PR for upper house
The government yesterday unveiled a set of key decisions, including holding the national election and the July charter referendum on the same day, and introducing an upper house to be formed through proportional representation.
13 November 2025, 18:17 PM
Govt readies a package to appease all
The government is considering holding the national election and the referendum on the same day
12 November 2025, 18:05 PM
July charter deadlock: Govt decision on Nov 13 if parties fail to agree
Officials said the administration will wait a few more days, but is ready to act if the deadlock continues.
10 November 2025, 18:09 PM
67% of polling stations ‘risky’
Nearly two-thirds of polling centres for the upcoming national election have been classified as “risky,” a sharp rise from the 2024 polls, when only about 25 percent of centres were deemed risky.
9 November 2025, 21:17 PM
No end in sight to charter deadlock
BNP bins Jamaat’s call for dialogue, says it’ll respond only to chief adviser's invite
8 November 2025, 18:08 PM
Charter, RPO row deepens amid buck-passing
With barely a month to go before the announcement of the election schedule, many critical issues remain unresolved
4 November 2025, 18:19 PM