National election 2026

Stick to polls code or face action

The BNP has strengthened internal monitoring of its nominees, stepping up oversight to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct, so that the party’s image is not harmed during the election campaign.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Alliance under strain as IAB, Khelafat Majlis rethink ties with Jamaat

Disputes over seat-sharing, unilateral decisions and backchannel talks fuel mistrust
14 January 2026, 19:49 PM

‘Act before any incident happens’: DMP issues strict pre-election directives

Intelligence-led policing, body cameras and neutrality stressed
14 January 2026, 19:28 PM

Home ministry tightens issuing on-arrival visas during election period

Circular directs thorough examination of docs for visa-on-arrival applicants, including purpose of visit
14 January 2026, 00:06 AM

Referendum campaign creates unease among some bankers

The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Campaign monitoring: BNP rolling out centralised system

The BNP has intensified preparations for the upcoming election, rolling out a centralised system of instructions, monitoring and training aimed at tightening control over grassroots campaigning and candidate activities.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Seat-Sharing: 11-party chiefs to meet today to seal the deal

Chiefs of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance are expected to meet today to finalise the seat-sharing deal for the February 12 parliamentary election.
13 January 2026, 03:41 AM

‘Only 4.24% of candidates women’

Political parties must be held accountable for failing to nominate at least five percent women candidates in the upcoming national election despite pledging to do so under the July National Charter, said the Women’s Political Rights Forum (FWPR) yesterday.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Three cardinal rules for building democratic governance in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh approaches the 13th parliamentary election scheduled for February 12, the nation is not merely preparing to elect a new government.
12 January 2026, 09:00 AM

EC restores candidacy of 58 more

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday reinstated the candidacy of 58 more aspirants, including Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, clearing the way for them to contest the upcoming 13th general election.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

11 parties ‘close to reaching seat-sharing deal’

After nearly three months of talks, alliance leaders say they are now cautiously optimistic about reaching an understanding across all 300 constituencies.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Young voters poised to shape next election

They grew up hearing that voting was their right, only to watch how easily that right could be snatched away in elections widely criticised as “sham polls”.
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties

Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM

Poll concerns must be addressed seriously

EC must ensure proper enforcement of law and electoral code.
24 December 2025, 13:37 PM

An ominous warning for the February polls

Violence against candidates threatens public safety
13 December 2025, 14:30 PM

CEC to announce election schedule at 6pm tomorrow: EC secretary

EC briefed president on election preparations earlier today
10 December 2025, 11:12 AM

Prevent pre-election violence at any cost

With murder rate spiking and many looted guns still missing, govt must deliver results.
4 December 2025, 13:30 PM

Referendum, polls on same day, PR for upper house

The government yesterday unveiled a set of key decisions, including holding the national election and the July charter referendum on the same day, and introducing an upper house to be formed through proportional representation.
13 November 2025, 18:17 PM