National election

Nearly one million law enforcers deployed ahead of February 12 elections

Army, police, BGB, Rab, Ansar, VDP and other forces mobilised nationwide to ensure peaceful voting
8 February 2026

DMTCL to run additional trains to ease voter travel on election day

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited will operate additional trains on February 12 to facilitate voter movement, while traffic restrictions take effect nationwide
5 February 2026

‘Instability is being engineered’: NCP's Samantha questions govt role in law and order

National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin today alleged that a large section within the interim government deliberately wanted instability at the field level to serve political objectives.
5 February 2026

Manifesto expectations: Political use of police must end

As major political parties prepare their election manifestos, law enforcement experts and rights activists urge them to make law and order a top priority, keep police free from political interference, and end the partisan use of the force.
22 January 2026

BNP struggles to rein in rebels

Despite repeated warnings from the BNP, most rebel candidates have remained in the electoral race, causing discomfort among party high-ups.
12 January 2026

Time for a decisive role

As the election process gets underway, the EC must assert effective control over law-enforcing agencies and direct them
9 January 2026

An alarming uptick in brutal crimes

With only a few weeks left before the national elections, one of the most decisive factors potentially affecting voter turnout is people’s sense of security.
7 January 2026

Will the next government deliver truth and healing for victims?

Suffering is acknowledged rhetorically, yet accountability is consistently deferred in the name of stability, order, or political transition.
4 January 2026

A test Bangladesh cannot afford to fail

Election schedule marks a defining moment for our democratic future
12 December 2025

Asif Mahmud reaffirms election bid, stays silent on resignation

Says only the chief adviser’s office can announce his exit
10 December 2025

Unauthorised gatherings to face tough action till election day: CA Press Wing

Those participating in 'illegal' rallies after polls schedule is announced will be brought under the law, it says
9 December 2025

Election schedule to be declared in second week of December: CEC

Inspects a mock voting exercise demonstrated at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Government Girls High School
29 November 2025

Army to extend full support to govt, EC during election: General Waker

Army stands beside people during natural disasters with sincerity, he says
23 November 2025

Bangladesh does not have an early warning system: Home adviser

No signs of security risks ahead of the national election, he says
23 November 2025

Govt asks EC to hold referendum alongside national election

CEC says it would be challenging for the EC to hold election and referendum on the same day
22 November 2025

Eight parties reiterate demand for referendum before national election

Announce nationwide rallies as part of seventh round of their programmes
19 November 2025

Referendum must be before polls to make charter effective: Jamaat

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher yesterday said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has created confusion by announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.
13 November 2025

People want a fair election, so does the Bangladesh Army: Lt Gen Md Mainur

Election will allow the army to go back to barracks, he hopes
5 November 2025

Neutrality debate takes centre stage

Major political parties are locked in a debate over the neutrality of the government and the Election Commission.
23 October 2025

Officials for polls duty: BNP to oppose hiring from select entities

Party will ask EC not to pick people from certain organisations known to be close to a right-wing party
22 October 2025