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Referendum to shape Bangladesh’s future: Prof Ali Riaz

CA's special assistant warns against return of authoritarian rule
27 January 2026, 15:28 PM

EC issues 11 directives for election observers ahead of February 12 polls

Commission accredits 55,454 observers for twin votes
27 January 2026, 15:19 PM

Abu Sayed killing verdict any day

The tribunal heard arguments but didn't set a date for delivering the verdict
27 January 2026, 15:10 PM

'Level playing field in place,' EC official tells ahead of Feb 12 election

Diplomats briefed on electoral process, command structure, and security deployment, say EC senior secretary
26 January 2026, 16:04 PM

Yunus directs armed forces to ensure fair, fear-free election: ISPR

Thanks the armed forces for maintaining law and order with patience and professionalism over a long period
26 January 2026, 14:50 PM

Victims’ families reject Chankharpul verdict, vow to seek justice

Relatives say punishment falls short, fear threats after convicts’ release
26 January 2026, 14:26 PM

EC confirms nearly 56,000 observers for February 12 parliamentary election

83 organisations confirmed participation, whilst five declined inviation
26 January 2026, 13:21 PM

Two weeks of ceremonious winter in Dhaka

Dhaka might not experience winter for long but it sure loves to prepare for it
26 January 2026, 09:24 AM

Power deals rigged against public: Review committee flags structural overpricing

Capacity payments, take-or-pay clauses and sovereign guarantees created fiscal liabilities, committee says
25 January 2026, 16:36 PM

No level playing field yet for elections: Nahid

Claims intimidation and questions EC neutrality during Dhaka-11 campaign
25 January 2026, 15:59 PM

How postal ballots will be counted in the Feb 12 election

EC outlines process as expatriates and in-country voters cast ballots for election, referendum
25 January 2026, 15:13 PM

UK envoy meets Jamaat ameer, discusses parliamentary elections

Hopes that the election would strengthen democracy, democratic institutions in Bangladesh
25 January 2026, 13:06 PM

Is outdoor exercise healthy in Dhaka? Think again...

Rising air pollution forces residents to rethink the safety of outdoor acitivities
25 January 2026, 12:33 PM

Tasnim Jara for a 'no service no pay' policy for utilities

Says same taxes as Gulshan, Banani, but third class service in 6-point manifesto
24 January 2026, 19:49 PM

Jamaat ameer urges parties not to ‘hurt’ one another

Calls for unity and fair campaigning ahead of national election
23 January 2026, 11:31 AM

Farooki calls for rethink of ‘pro-liberation vs anti-liberation’ narrative

Adviser says forces that compromised sovereignty and elections are the real anti-liberation actors
22 January 2026, 22:59 PM

Jagannath University gears up for Saraswati Puja with 39 mandaps across campus

Students put final touches on colourful mandaps amid budget constraints
22 January 2026, 22:48 PM

China’s influence, election in focus as new US ambassador sets out Bangladesh agenda

Brent Christensen says the US will not back any political side
21 January 2026, 18:24 PM

1,967 candidates in the race for 13th national election

305 aspirants withdrew candidacy, EC says
21 January 2026, 01:53 AM

No rent hike in 2 years, tenants must have access to roof and main gate

DNCC drafts house rent guidelines for the capital, incorporating 16 directives
21 January 2026, 01:12 AM