Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury appointed NHRC chairman

Four new commissioners also named to the commission
5 February 2026, 22:26 PM

'Family-based politics' won't continue if Jamaat voted to power': Shafiqur Rahman

Jamaat chief urges vigilance against vote-rigging and manipulation
5 February 2026, 21:59 PM

Referendum: Understanding the ‘yes’ vote

Alongside the general election on February 12, voters will also participate in a referendum
5 February 2026, 21:02 PM

When will power be transferred after the election? Press secretary clarifies

Transition expected by Feb 15-16, and no later than Feb 17-18, he says
5 February 2026, 20:56 PM

Things to know about the referendum questions

Discussion around the referendum has picked up over the past few days
5 February 2026, 20:41 PM

Will silent voters save Jatiya Party’s ‘plough’ in Rangpur?

Jatiya Party counts on Awami League votes as BNP and Jamaat make inroads
5 February 2026, 20:13 PM

From ‘dhaner shish’ to ‘daripalla’, symbols that shaped party identities and voter loyalty

Do voters cast their ballots based on the candidate, the party symbol, or a combination of both?
5 February 2026, 19:58 PM

EU election mission stresses security, participation ahead of Bangladesh polls

Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs outlines priorities for safe, inclusive and level-playing-field election
5 February 2026, 19:30 PM

Army vows neutral role, expands deployment to ensure free and fair election

Brig Gen Monzur outlines security measures for national polls
5 February 2026, 19:07 PM
5 February 2026, 18:51 PM

‘No one should have to live in fear because of their religion’

Jamaat ameer pledges equal rights for all communities, vows strict action to ensure women’s safety
5 February 2026, 16:40 PM

Editors’ Council calls for journalists’ safety during election

Urges authorities, parties to safeguard reporters in the field
5 February 2026, 16:19 PM

DMTCL to run additional trains to ease voter travel on election day

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited will operate additional trains on February 12 to facilitate voter movement, while traffic restrictions take effect nationwide
5 February 2026, 15:32 PM

Army chief urges neutrality and professionalism ahead of elections

Called on troops and law enforcement to ensure a fair, peaceful and citizen-friendly election and referendum
5 February 2026, 14:59 PM

‘Instability is being engineered’: NCP's Samantha questions govt role in law and order

National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin today alleged that a large section within the interim government deliberately wanted instability at the field level to serve political objectives.
5 February 2026, 14:03 PM

BNP to unveil election manifesto tomorrow

The party will launch its election manifesto at 3pm
5 February 2026, 13:51 PM

Tarique Rahman to address BNP’s final election rally on February 8

BNP chairman will attend the Nayapaltan rally as chief guest, party leaders say
5 February 2026, 13:21 PM

BNP to set up wage commission and ensure safe housing if it wins

BNP will build a state founded on equality, knowledge and respect for labour, prioritising the people above power and merit over privilege, said Dr Zubaida Rahman yesterday.
5 February 2026, 05:08 AM

EC cancels polls to Sherpur-3 after Jamaat pick dies

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday cancelled the election in Sherpur-3 (Jhenaigati-Sreebordi) constituency following the death of Jamaat-e-Islami’s nominated candidate Mohammad Nuruzzaman Badal.
5 February 2026, 04:56 AM

‘No such thing as mob violence’

Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday dismissed concerns over “mob violence” during polls.
5 February 2026, 04:51 AM