Security measures ‘unprecedented’

Law enforcement agencies have put in place a tight security arrangement across the country for the national election and referendum today, deploying nearly 10 lakh personnel to ensure a free, fair, and uninterrupted vote.
12 February 2026, 03:23 AM

Nation votes, hope rekindled

Bangladesh has been without a competitive election for so long that almost a third of the electorate has never witnessed genuine polls in which voters elect parliamentarians of their choosing.
12 February 2026, 03:14 AM

Violence, vote manipulation allegations surface on eve of polls

BNP, Jamaat clashes erupt in Dhaka and Rajshahi
12 February 2026, 01:50 AM

Ballot stuffing allegations spark clash between Sylhet-3 Jamaat and BNP activists

Army, BGB deployed to bring the situation under control
12 February 2026, 01:47 AM

330 untrained Ansar-VDP members removed from election duty

Hatirjheel team leader accused of bribery, fake certificates
12 February 2026, 01:37 AM

Eight jailed in Cumilla’s Debidwar after poll code violations spark tension

Mobile court sentences detainees as BNP men accuse NCP leader of influencing voters
12 February 2026, 01:12 AM
12 February 2026, 00:46 AM

Three claiming to be election observers taken into police custody in Sylhet

Mobile court informed about the incident, police say
12 February 2026, 00:37 AM

‘Feels like Eid holidays’

With only a day left before the national election, Dhaka wore a deserted look yesterday as many city residents left the capital to cast their votes in their respective constituencies.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka may become the bellwether again

A long-standing, unwritten equation has shaped Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections -- the party that secures a majority in the capital usually finds its path to forming the government.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM
11 February 2026, 23:53 PM

Anee’s aide held with Tk 15 lakh in campaign vehicle, released after responding to show-cause

Lakshmipur-3 BNP candidate Anee’s aide held with Tk 15 lakh in campaign vehicle, later released
11 February 2026, 23:20 PM

Tension at Narayanganj polling centre over alleged ballot tampering

BNP candidate accuses presiding officer of aiding Jamaat activists in sealing ballots; officials deny any wrongdoing
11 February 2026, 23:11 PM

Disinformation spreads on the eve of election

Flagged contents mostly relate directly to electoral issues
11 February 2026, 23:00 PM

Election atmosphere ‘so far, so good’: Nazrul Islam

EC could have played a stronger role, BNP leader says
11 February 2026, 22:20 PM
11 February 2026, 21:53 PM

No scope to view Saidpur Airport incident as 'isolated episode': BNP's Mahdi Amin

Parties must prevent fraud and protect a festive vote, says BNP chairman's adviser
11 February 2026, 21:52 PM

NCP condemns 'ugly attempt to create a narrative through news'

Asif Mahmud draws line between election bribery and lawful cash possession
11 February 2026, 21:44 PM

Thana-level Jamaat leader jailed for vote buying in Dhaka's Sutrapur

Female activists of BNP, Jamaat clash in Korail slum
11 February 2026, 21:39 PM

From Yunus to CEC and political heavyweights: Who’s voting where?

Voting will take place from 7:30am to 4:30pm tomorrow
11 February 2026, 21:04 PM