Funding plan ready for Tk 2,500 Family Card support: Khosru

Women will be major beneficiaries of BNP’s policies, he says
18 January 2026, 22:53 PM

Jamaat alleges bias by DCs and SPs, seeks chief adviser’s intervention

Chief of a party getting excessive security and protocol, delegation tells Yunus
18 January 2026, 22:33 PM

‘Throats will be slit’: Video of Netrokona-3 Jamaat candidate’s nephew goes viral

Candidate apologises, says remarks by nephew were made in anger
18 January 2026, 20:25 PM

NCP announces candidates in 27 seats

All will contest national election under 'waterlily bud' symbol
18 January 2026, 19:30 PM

Tarique Rahman calls upcoming election ‘extremely important’ for democracy

Pledges department for families of ‘July martyrs’ and ‘July fighters’ if BNP assumes power
18 January 2026, 15:23 PM

Shafiqur-led Jamaat delegation to meet Yunus at 6:30pm

Taher, Golam Parwar and Rafiqul Islam among delegation members
18 January 2026, 12:51 PM

‘Action’ if EC allows dual citizens to run: Warns NCP

The National Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud yesterday warned that NCP would take action if the Election Commission allows loan defaulters or dual citizens to contest the elections.
18 January 2026, 05:03 AM

Hasnat regains candidacy, his BNP rival disqualified

The Election Commission reinstated the candidacy of July uprising frontliner Hasnat Abdullah, along with 44 others, after the eighth day of hearings, which was punctuated by heated altercations.
18 January 2026, 04:32 AM

‘We’ll always stand by you’

He added that any democratic government has an obligation and responsibility towards the victims and their families.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Affordable care must be next govt’s focus: Say health experts

As major political parties prepare to roll out their election manifestos, health experts say that ensuring quality primary healthcare for all and reducing high out-of-pocket expenditure should be their top priority.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Jamaat-IAB split a blow to Islamists’ one-box plan’

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, which aimed at mobilising Islamist votes, is set to have a negative effect on the alliance’s “one-box policy”.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

10-Party alliance: Jamaat to take most vacant seats after IAB exit

After weeks of drama, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led electoral alliance is now set to redistribute seats following the exit of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, ahead of the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentary election.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Rumeen Farhana locked in dispute with magistrate over electoral code

Brahmanbaria-2 independent candidate asked to stop meeting; supporter fined
17 January 2026, 23:06 PM

Faridpur-4 independent candidate ‘assaulted by BNP men’

BNP denies involvement; police investigation underway
17 January 2026, 22:35 PM

Asif Mahmud accuses BNP of acting against constitution, laws

NCP spokesperson raises concerns over candidate eligibility ahead of polls
17 January 2026, 21:52 PM

Tarique Rahman, family convey greetings to chief adviser

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family today conveyed greetings to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus
17 January 2026, 21:49 PM

Ensure justice for Hadi

Inqilab Moncho yesterday staged a demonstration demanding justice for its slain spokesperson, Sharif Osman bin Hadi, with a large number of protesters in attendance.
17 January 2026, 03:45 AM

Alliance debacle ‘major setback’ for Jamaat

The split in the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance of mostly Islamist parties is likely to have a major impact on the electoral equation, analysts say, after Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) announced it would quit the coalition and contest the polls independently.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

IAB leaves Jamaat-led bloc, to run solo in 268 seats

After days of suspense, Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday finally announced that it parted ways from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance, saying it does not want to engage in politics by “depending on others’ favour”.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Khaleda’s legacy central to our democratic future

Upholding and emulating the ideals of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is essential for building a better Bangladesh and deepening its democratic foundations, speakers said yesterday.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM