National Election 2026

‘After Aug 5, we protected lives and property while others enriched themselves’

1 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Jamaat ameer says party didn't engage in extortion, profiteering through false cases

BNP postpones Tarique Rahman’s Feb 8 rally

2 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Announces citywide campaign in Dhaka

Gunshots injure 5, including children and Rohingyas, during BNP campaign in Teknaf

1 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Police say local man allegedly opened fire while intoxicated

6 days to vote / BNP manifesto: Likely to focus on justice, welfare, women’s safety

10 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Disinformation biggest challenge ahead of polls: EC secretary

5 February 2026, 23:49 PM National Election 2026

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

5 February 2026, 21:59 PM National Election 2026

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

5 February 2026, 20:56 PM National Election 2026

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

5 February 2026, 20:13 PM National Election 2026

EU election mission stresses security, participation ahead of Bangladesh polls

5 February 2026, 19:30 PM National Election 2026

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

5 February 2026, 19:07 PM National Election 2026

Explainer / Referendum: Understanding the ‘yes’ vote

5 February 2026, 21:02 PM Explainers

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

5 February 2026, 16:40 PM National Election 2026

Editors’ Council calls for journalists’ safety during election

5 February 2026, 16:19 PM National Election 2026

Voters' Voice

February 12 Election | Dhaka-20 / High hopes, fresh pledges shape a calm contest

5 February 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

Bandarban voters demand more than promises

31 January 2026, 04:09 AM National Election 2026

February 12 Election | Dhaka-18 / Civic reforms, bridging urban divides top candidate agendas

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

From boats to ballots

1 February 2026, 06:45 AM National Election 2026

Nalchity, where Hadi’s memory meets ballot box

1 February 2026, 03:13 AM National Election 2026

‘Ensure policy support, cut red tape, bribery’

30 January 2026, 04:43 AM National Election 2026

Voter's Voice / Unfamiliar ballots for voters in Dakop-Batiaghata

29 January 2026, 04:23 AM National Election 2026

On the campaign trail

From doorsteps to courtyards: Rita Rahman’s call for women’s awakening in Rangpur-3

4 February 2026, 14:58 PM National Election 2026

A day on the campaign trail with Nabila Tasnid

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

A walk through Dhaka-9 with Tasnim Jara

1 February 2026, 04:38 AM National Election 2026

February 12 Election / Asma’s quiet presence on Ctg’s busy roads

30 January 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

February 12 Election / Putul’s doorstep campaign in Natore-1

30 January 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

While the government insists that this will be the cleanest election in the country’s history, it remains uncertain whether sufficient safeguards and scrutiny are in place—within the Election Commission, among observers, or in the media—to prevent rigging

Opinion / A tough fiscal test awaits the next government

3 February 2026, 00:28 AM MACRO MIRROR

The incoming government will have to make austerity a top priority at the leadership level for fiscal consolidation. Enhancing accountability mechanisms is essential to improving expenditure efficiency. Parliamentary oversight of public funds must be strengthened.

Opinion / Safeguarding voters’ minds against AI

2 February 2026, 00:12 AM Views

Editorial / A test for the government before the polls

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM Editorial

Opinion / The NCP manifesto: Bold on youth, silent on inclusion

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM Views

Opinion / Voters must hold politicians to task over health and education

1 February 2026, 04:32 AM Views

Confrontational election politics shows that little has changed

30 January 2026, 00:56 AM Views

Opinion / Yes, no and 'confused': A closer look at the July charter as the referendum nears

30 January 2026, 01:07 AM Views

Opinion / Backlash at the ballot: Why women are being shut out of politics

28 January 2026, 00:14 AM Views

Disinformation/Misinformation

Star Investigation / Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of elections

3 February 2026, 07:01 AM Investigative Stories

Onslaught of AI content aims to sway voters

25 January 2026, 11:45 AM Fact-check

Fact check / Fake news card falsely attributes quote to Fakhrul: Dismislab

4 February 2026, 19:55 PM Bangladesh

Disinformation narratives intensify as Feb 12 election nears: Dismislab

31 January 2026, 18:36 PM Bangladesh

They look like voters. They’re AI

22 January 2026, 14:32 PM Tech & Startup

Fact check / Man beside Nasiruddin Patwary during egg attack not a Chhatra League leader: Rumor Scanner

28 January 2026, 16:54 PM National Election 2026

Fact check / Not 55 lakh, but 15 lakh registered for postal votes: Dismislab

1 February 2026, 17:41 PM National Election 2026

Poll Environment

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97% of polling centres in Gopalganj deemed ‘at risk’

3 February 2026, 14:03 PM

Postal BD app has no connection to voting process: EC

3 February 2026, 14:00 PM

Pre-election violence ongoing but not increasing: Jahangir

3 February 2026, 12:56 PM

Over a quarter of Barishal polling centres hard to reach

3 February 2026, 01:11 AM

Reform gains, security gaps: Crisis Group evaluates interim govt ahead of polls

2 February 2026, 22:19 PM

Election rush lifts domestic air travel

3 February 2026, 00:00 AM

72 Narayanganj jail inmates to cast votes via postal ballots

2 February 2026, 20:34 PM

Six candidates seek police protection, firearm permits ahead of polls

2 February 2026, 20:26 PM

NCP alleges violence and administrative bias to EC

2 February 2026, 17:52 PM

Home adviser confident of peaceful election with enhanced security

2 February 2026, 17:26 PM

DMP launches special hotlines for election-related complaints

2 February 2026, 13:54 PM

10 Days to Vote / Parties hunting voter NIDs, phone numbers in slums

2 February 2026, 04:40 AM

13 constituencies ‘highly risky’

2 February 2026, 04:36 AM

Police have identified 13 constituencies across nine districts as “high risk” ahead of the February 12 national election, after analysing political violence since the announcement of the polls schedule on December 11.

Violence flares in three constituencies ahead of polls

2 February 2026, 02:42 AM

Three injured as rival BNP factions clash in Patuakhali‑3

Feb 12 voter turnout may surpass 1991 polls: Touhid

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Voter turnout for the February 12 election may surpass 55 percent, the turnout rate for the 1991 elections, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain.

Former Chhatra Dal leader’s car shot at after election campaign in Araihazar

1 February 2026, 21:15 PM

Attack leaves vehicle damaged; police launch probe

Voter turnout likely to exceed 55%: Foreign adviser

1 February 2026, 17:22 PM

Predicts higher participation than the 1991 election

‘After Aug 5, we protected lives and property while others enriched themselves’

Jamaat ameer says party didn't engage in extortion, profiteering through false cases

1 hour(s) ago

Gunshots injure 5, including children and Rohingyas, during BNP campaign in Teknaf

Police say local man allegedly opened fire while intoxicated

1 hour(s) ago

BNP postpones Tarique Rahman’s Feb 8 rally

Announces citywide campaign in Dhaka

2 hour(s) ago

‘Killings, verbal abuse of us have begun’

He said killings and verbal abuse were taking place as political tensions rose ahead of the February 12 elections.

10 hour(s) ago

BNP’s vision is equal rights for all faiths

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that secularism is not the party’s objective, asserting that the term is not “congenial” for the politics of Bangladesh.

10 hour(s) ago

JP looks to retain its northern strongholds

As polling day approaches, the Jatiya Party has shifted its campaign strategy to door-to-door outreach, focusing on retaining its traditional stronghold in the Rangpur region amid allegations of obstruction in holding large-scale rallies.

10 hour(s) ago

‘Stand up against new oppressors’: Nahid urges voters

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said those involved in extortion, land grabbing, and the rehabilitation of fascist forces after August 5 have now emerged as “new oppressors” in the country.

10 hour(s) ago

World watches Bangladesh election showdown

Global and regional powers are closely watching the upcoming election to see how participatory and fair it is, as well as from a geopolitical and economic lens.

10 hour(s) ago

Ensure safety of journalists during polls

The Editors’ Council has called on authorities and political parties to ensure the safety of journalists covering the upcoming elections.

10 hour(s) ago

Transfer of power by Feb 18: Shafiqul

The interim government will transfer power to the newly elected representatives within three to four days of the national election, according to Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser.

10 hour(s) ago

Even the CEC can administer oath to new MPs: Says Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday detailed the constitutional procedures for administering oaths to newly elected members of parliament amid the absence of the speaker and deputy speaker.

10 hour(s) ago

Army assures all-out efforts for credible polls

The Bangladesh Army will do everything required within the law to help ensure a free and fair election and referendum, Brigadier General Dewan Mohammad Monzur Hossain, director of the Military Operations Directorate at Army Headquarters, said yesterday.

10 hour(s) ago

BNP manifesto: Likely to focus on justice, welfare, women’s safety

Giving priority to justice, the rule of law, human rights, women’s safety and religious freedom -- among 11 fundamental issues -- the BNP will announce its election manifesto today, outlining its vision for what it calls a new phase of democratic governance.

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