Even after the deadline for nomination withdrawal ended yesterday, dozens of rebel BNP candidates remain in the race, while Jamaat-e-Islami-backed nominees have rivals from within their alliance in at least seven constituencies.

305 aspirants withdrew candidacy, EC says

Withdrawals recorded across 20 constituencies

GM Quader says referendum is 'unconstitutional', calls for 'No' vote

All nominees to contest national polls under ‘rickshaw’ symbol

From rallies and posters to social media, here’s a comprehensive guide to EC’s dos and don’ts

Party promises zero tolerance for corruption, interest-free loans and expanded welfare if elected to power

Shafiqur calls for democratic renewal, accountable governance and an economy focused on jobs and dignity

With the 13th national election and referendum approaching, the interim government has placed the most vulnerable polling centres under heightened security, tightened controls on firearms and ordered law enforcers to take swift legal action against anyone attempting to disrupt the vote.

Two years ago, Mahbubur Rahman, a resident of Savar, worked in a garment factory on the outskirts of Dhaka.

As the 13th national election approaches, calls for building a “New Bangladesh” have once again taken centre stage in political campaigning.

Carrying and display of firearms banned until Feb 15 ahead of national election and referendum

She asked to appear before RO office on January 22 to explain her confrontation with magistrate

With campaigning set to begin on January 22, the Election Commission yesterday reinstated the candidacies of 421 aspirants who had appealed the cancellation of their nominations.

On February 12, 2026, alongside the 13th parliamentary election, Bangladesh will also hold a referendum on the implementation of reforms proposed in the July National Charter.

Chief of a party getting excessive security and protocol, delegation tells Yunus

Fakhrul accuses EC of 'favouring a certain party'

Pledges department for families of ‘July martyrs’ and ‘July fighters’ if BNP assumes power

The road to Bangladesh’s next general election, due on February 12, could decide far more than who governs next. It could determine whether the country restores its democratic soul or slips further into polarisation.

As the country moves towards what could be the most consequential election in decades, Dr Md Abdul Alim, election specialist and former member of the Electoral Reform Commission, spoke with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star about the Election Commission’s readiness, the referendum process, and overall preparation for the poll.