News analysis / Yet another blow to the reform process
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The July uprising led to public expectation for lasting reforms, including constitutional changes, to strengthen Bangladesh’s democratic institutions. Many hoped that those united in the uprising would also unite to realise those aspirations.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Constitutional reforms: Special JS committee formed, opposition walks out
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Uncertainty over constitutional reforms deepened yesterday as opposition MPs walked out in protest at the formation of a special parliamentary committee, insisting that the reforms be carried out through a council outlined in the July charter.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Two contrasting models: France and Morocco show how migration is reshaping modern global football
10 July 2026, 11:00 AM
France’s squad built on integration; Morocco’s success rooted in diaspora recruitment
10 July 2026, 11:00 AM
100 days of BNP government / Hope, crisis, and shadows of old habits complicate honeymoon period
27 May 2026, 11:37 AM
Running a country like Bangladesh is like riding a wild bull -- chaotic and unpredictable
27 May 2026, 11:37 AM
Analysis / The fall of India’s Left has been a slow, steady erosion
5 May 2026, 21:09 PM
Kerala defeat ends last stronghold
5 May 2026, 21:09 PM
Lively debate, yet much left wanting
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The first session of the parliament ended with the promise of a vibrant House with lively debates but also revealed weaknesses in the failure to adopt reforms.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
‘We are open to opposition input on fuel situation’ - PM tells JS
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday told parliament that the government will consider the opposition’s proposal regarding the fuel situation and, if it contains realistic measures, will certainly act on them.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
20 ordinances lose validity
11 April 2026, 01:59 AM
Twenty of the 133 ordinances issued by the interim government -- including major reforms on judicial independence, human rights, and anti-corruption -- are set to lose validity from today.
11 April 2026, 01:59 AM
Rebels a cause of headache for BNP
BNP’s fight in the national election is shaping up on two fronts: against rival parties outside and against rebel contenders within, threatening to split its vote base.
3 January 2026, 21:00 PM
ACC to scrutinise affidavits of aspirants
For the first time, the Anti-Corruption Commission will scrutinise the affidavits of general election aspirants to hold them accountable for their declared assets and liabilities.
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Dhaka races to heat up as big guns enter the fray
Dhaka braces for a high-voltage election as top leaders of three major parties -- the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party -- submitted their nominations on Tuesday.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM
51 of 59 parties turn in nominations
Aspirants from 51 of the country’s 59 registered political parties have filed nomination papers for the national election scheduled for February 12, according to Election Commission data.
31 December 2025, 21:00 PM
The night she won, and the legacy that followed
It was the night of February 27, 1991.
After a full day of voting, the streets were pulsing with excitement. People at home, in shops, at tea stalls were glued to their television and radio sets. They waited for one announcement.
30 December 2025, 23:17 PM
Nomination submission deadline today: Parties scramble to finalise line-ups
Political parties are locked in fevered, last-minute negotiations to settle their line-ups for the February 12 polls, as today marks the final deadline for submitting nomination papers to the Election Commission.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Armed forces will be on polls duty for 5 days
The Election Commission yesterday rolled out a detailed security plan to ensure a peaceful and orderly environment during the national polls and referendum, including a five-day deployment of the armed forces.
18 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Growing global focus on February 12 vote
The number of foreign observers preparing to monitor the February 12 polls has already exceeded those of the last three national elections
17 December 2025, 18:07 PM
Victory day today: A nation born out of blood and grit
The tide of war had turned by mid-December in 1971. The promise of freedom was no longer a dream. It had hardened into tangible certainty.
15 December 2025, 18:04 PM
Polls candidates: EC circular omits ICT charge-based disqualification
A recent Election Commission circular regarding candidate disqualifications for the next polls has omitted a provision that bars anyone from contesting if a formal charge has been filed against them at the International Crimes Tribunals.
13 December 2025, 18:23 PM
Why is the martyred intellectuals’ list still incomplete?
Since 1971, successive governments have repeatedly pledged to compile a complete list of martyred intellectuals.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
The shifting sands of electoral scheduling in Bangladesh
These announcements are not merely dates; they reflect the political conditions of the time
13 December 2025, 09:26 AM
EC sets longer prep period for polls
The longer gap between the announcement of the election schedule and polling day will give both the EC and candidates more time to prepare, it said
12 December 2025, 20:37 PM
Election on February 12
In a major step toward restoring democratic rule, the Election Commission yesterday announced the schedule for the 13th national election and the referendum on the July charter, both to be held on February 12.
11 December 2025, 22:01 PM
Four constituencies:
For the first time in history, three Election Commission officials have been appointed as returning officers (ROs) for four constituencies in the upcoming general election scheduled for February 12.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Schedule for twin votes this evening
The Election Commission will unveil the schedule this evening for the country’s first-ever twin polls -- the national election and the July charter referendum -- to be held on the same day in mid-February.
10 December 2025, 18:08 PM
A voting bottleneck we must not ignore
The Election Commission's mock voting exercise exposes a serious bottleneck
8 December 2025, 06:42 AM
EC all set for polls, referendum in Feb
The Election Commission has wrapped up the bulk of its preparations to conduct the national polls and the referendum, a rare twin political exercise slated for February.
7 December 2025, 18:13 PM
EC plans to unveil polls schedule on December 10 or 11
The Election Commission is likely to announce the election schedule on December 10 or 11, setting the stage for the much-anticipated national polls and the referendum on the July charter in mid-February.
4 December 2025, 18:17 PM
BNP leads with 33% support, Jamaat close behind with 29%: IRI survey
4,985 respondents across 63 districts participated in survey between September and October
1 December 2025, 17:36 PM