Parties must heed their concerns about safety, freedom, jobs

The February 12 election is set to be held under the watch of the largest contingent of local and international observers since the 2008 polls.

Young voters want citizens’ safety and security at core of their election manifestos, with special focus on safeguarding freedom of expression and protecting rights of minority communities

In the run-up to February 12 polls, Shakeel Anwar visits outlying constituencies to hear directly from voters about their hopes, demands and expectations.

Thanks the armed forces for maintaining law and order with patience and professionalism over a long period

Along Pragati Sarani -- the lifeline of eastern Dhaka -- stands the International Buddhist Monastery. During a recent visit, its vice-principal, Buddhananda Mahathero, prayed for national peace.

Several candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election have withheld information about significant overseas assets and, in some cases, foreign citizenship from their mandatory affidavits, official filings and UK corporate records show.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said some quarters, fearing defeat, might resort to unfair practices in the February 12 polls, and vowed to resist any such attempts.

Commission urges postal voters to submit ballots early to ensure inclusion in February 12 count

Political parties need to prioritise law and order, macroeconomic stability, and ease of doing business in their election manifestos, say business leaders and trade bodies.

The candidates of major political parties and independents stepped up their campaigns yesterday, the first weekend of the electioneering window, spreading out across cities and villages to woo voters ahead of the February 12 polls.

Public holiday on Feb 11, along with voting day and weekend, creates extended holiday from Feb 11 to 14

Ameer Shafiqur Rahman to address rally at Mirpur Adarsha High School field

Party leaders, candidates launch door-to-door canvassing, rallies, and public meetings as voters prepare for polls and referendum

Rally begins with Quran recitation as party leaders gather ahead of Tarique Rahman’s address

With election symbols allocated yesterday, MP candidates and their supporters are set to hit the campaign trail as electioneering for the 13th national polls formally kicks off today.

The power sector’s high reserve margin, capacity payment obligations, and reliance on imported fossil fuels have weakened the Bangladesh Power Development Board’s (BPDB) financial strength.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday announced a series of policy commitments at its “Policy Summit 2026”, outlining proposals on governance, taxation, social security, employment, education and healthcare, while pledging zero tolerance for corruption if it comes to power.

The BNP yesterday presented its eight priority social policies as immediate deliverables under its broader 31-point “state repair” plan, pledging reforms to make governance accountable, services accessible and opportunities equitable.

Even in Bangladesh’s fluid political scene, Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar stands out for his frequent shifts in loyalty.