Mobile court penalises supporters over unlawful campaign banners near upazila complex

Move made in protest demanding reserved seats in Jatiya Sangsad

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan yesterday alleged that the Election Commission has remained “clearly biased” in enforcing the electoral code of conduct.

Ballot counting for the 13th parliamentary election may take longer than usual, with the unofficial results expected not before the following morning.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has rejected a Jamaat-e-Islami suggestion to form a unity government after next week’s election, saying his party expects to secure a mandate on its own.

The economic goals outlined in the BNP’s election manifesto read like a calculated challenge. It presents the coming decade as a stark choice:

The upcoming election offers the BNP and the Jamaat-led alliances a rare opportunity to make inroads into constituencies long dominated by the Awami League

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed satisfaction with the ongoing election preparations, calling the coming week “crucial” to ensuring a flawless voting process on February 12.

He made the remarks while addressing an election rally at Thakurgaon Government Boys’ High School

Ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Charmonai Pir, Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, said even after 54 years of independence, foreign agendas were governing the country.

Securing the upcoming 2026 national election is not only about conducting fair polls but also about protecting the very integrity of the state itself, said experts at a seminar yesterday.

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the five constituencies in Pabna district are witnessing intense contests between the candidates of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

Jamaat‑e‑Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said his party does not believe in revenge politics and pledged to focus on regional development if elected to power.

The authorities have failed to take action in nearly half of the incidents of electoral violence recorded ahead of the February 12 polls, according to a field monitoring report released by human rights organisation Odhikar yesterday.

Almost half of the candidates contesting the 13th National Parliamentary Election come from business backgrounds, according to data released by Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan).

Md Abul Kalam, a resident of the BSCIC area in Rohitpur, Keraniganj, is waiting for the election with cautious hope.

Families of Pilkhana victims demand justice

Says CPD research director on February 12 polls

A section of govt showing favouritism towards certain candidates, he alleges

Expresses satisfaction with polls preparations