The 13th national election will not take place unless the demands and conditions of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami are met, said Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday that statements from various political parties have led citizens to have doubts about the election.

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday reaffirmed that the current administration will leave office in February, following the 13th national election.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said the country is heading towards the national election, and the army has taken preparations to assist the government in holding free and fair polls.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it will unveil its action plan for the upcoming 13th national election later this week, adding that the number of polling centres will not be increased.

The Election Commission yesterday said it would publish the roadmap for the 13th national election next week.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the interim government is prepared to transfer power to an elected administration.

The BNP and its like-minded partners, who had staged simultaneous protests against the Awami League government, will take part in the February election as an alliance.

BNP believes this historic announcement will help overcome the political deadlock in Bangladesh and make the path to democracy smoother

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night announced that the general election will be held before Ramadan in February 2026, kickstarting the process of handing over the power to an elected government.

As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.

He reiterates that the commission is advancing steadily with election preparations

Jahangir said the overall law and order situation is good now

The interim government’s revised election timeline with certain conditions has stirred cautious optimism as well as raised questions among  political parties.