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
EC starts process to register new political parties
The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Consensus commission: Critical issues picked for party feedback
To seek political parties’ opinions, it has picked the “most crucial” proposals from a wide range of recommendations made by reform commissions
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
‘A speech more notable for what wasn’t said’
March 1971 was electric.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
NID services, birth registrations: One authority to serve them all
The government is planning to streamline vital citizen services by bringing National Identity cards, birth and death registrations, and other essential services under a single authority.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Local polls not feasible by Dec
It will not be feasible to hold local elections before the national polls mainly because of the lengthy process and logistics involved, say Election Commission officials.
1 March 2025, 18:00 PM
What does a second republic mean?
In its first statement to the people, the National Citizen Party clearly declared a vision for a second republic in Bangladesh.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Another feather in Nahid’s cap
How young were the other political leaders when they founded their parties?
28 February 2025, 08:05 AM
A legacy of movements
New political parties have coincided with major landmark events. Here is a look back
28 February 2025, 04:42 AM
EC preparing to announce schedule for Dec polls
The Election Commission is making preparations to announce the election schedule and hold the polls in December this year.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
A charter of reforms for next govt
The goal of the reforms should be eliminating the legal and institutional frameworks that allow one to become an autocrat, said Muhammad Yunus
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Form separate body to redraw constituencies
The Electoral Reform Commission has proposed a new law in line with internationally accepted guidelines, such as maintaining impartiality and ensuring true representation, while demarcating parliamentary constituencies.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP, Jamaat on collision course
The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
EC seeks record Tk 2,794cr for next nat’l polls
The Election Commission has sought Tk 2,794 crore for conducting the 13th parliamentary election, making it the costliest poll in Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2025, 18:54 PM
Preparing for election: EC targets Dec to get all its tasks done
There is no hard and fast decision on when the next election will be held, but the Election Commission is making preparations to hold it in December.
11 February 2025, 21:30 PM
It contradicts spirit of constitution, uprising
Political analysts have opposed the Electoral Reform Commission’s recommendation of making a bachelor’s degree mandatory to become a member of the upper house in the proposed bicameral legislature.
7 February 2025, 21:21 PM
Reform now at crucial stage
Poised on the cusp of discussions on its much-promised reforms, the interim government completes six months in office following a wave of turbulence.
7 February 2025, 19:47 PM
Only wealthy have access to politics
Elections in Bangladesh are an expensive affair, with candidates spending between Tk 5-10 crore to secure nominations and for their campaigns, according to a report by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
1 February 2025, 19:37 PM
Polls may come sooner than later
As speculations swirl around the timing of the next general election, remarks from election commissioners and historical precedents suggest that the highly anticipated 13th national polls may take place this December or next January.
29 January 2025, 20:29 PM
Election likely to be earlier than later
Scenarios point towards a December-January election
29 January 2025, 05:41 AM
Primary education reform: Classroom size of 30 for better learning
The government committee on primary education is set to recommend a classroom size of 30 so that teachers can give extra attention to weaker students to help with their learning.
27 January 2025, 18:06 PM