The BNP has issued detailed instructions to its grassroots leaders and activists to boost turnout and prevent irregularities and voter intimidation at polling centres across the country on election day.

As the dust settles on election season with the last day of campaigning officially ending yesterday morning, the street rallies were complemented by a digital battle for the ballot, where political parties poured crores of taka into thousands of Facebook ads.

Election codes strictly prohibit exploitation of religious sentiments for gaining electoral advantage.

All eyes are fixed on tomorrow’s parliamentary polls as the Election Commission and law enforcement agencies enter the final stretch of preparations to ensure a smooth exercise of franchise.

The late unveiling of manifestos by all major parties—whether by choice or due to poor planning—meant that the campaign largely devolved into a contest of personalities rather than a comparison of policies.

The upcoming referendum is unique in the sense that voters will not be the final stop in the process.

Bangladeshis won a decisive victory in the national elections of December 7, 1970, the first general polls held in Pakistan.

When Winston Churchill rose at the House of Commons in October 1944, he reminded the world that democracy rests on something really important: “At the bottom of all tribute paid to democracy is the little man and woman, walking into a little booth, with a little pencil making a little cross on paper.”

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Prepare for the 12 February 13th National Parliamentary Election in Dhaka by verifying your NID. Use the Smart Election Management BD app or SMS 105 to find polling centres. Your participation ensures democratic voices matter.

Workers head home as factories shut and holiday begins ahead of polls

Candidates visited constituencies far and wide to reach voters during 19-day campaign

Chief observer says authorities appear in control as mission deploys 200-plus monitors nationwide

As a single constituency, Brahmanbaria-3 (Sadar) has the highest number of vulnerable polling centres in the 13th parliamentary election, with 121 centres classified as “highly risky”, according to police assessments.

Acknowledging shortcomings while in power earlier, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, in an address to the nation yesterday, apologised to the people, saying his party has learned from past mistakes and is committed to building a safer Bangladesh for all.

The curtain has fallen on 20 days of intense electioneering as Bangladesh heads into its 13th national parliamentary polls on Thursday, a pivotal moment of democratic transition marked by cautious optimism among voters.

As the election date draws closer, a festive political mood has taken hold of the Dhaka-6 constituency.

Bangladesh’s GDP in the fiscal year 2025 was $461.63 billion. If the country aims to reach a $1 trillion economy by FY2034, the economy would need to more than double over nine years.