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33,900 litres of fuel seized in Gazipur; owner, manager of fuel pump jailed

31 March 2026, 01:34 AM News

Labour ordinance to be enacted soon

31 March 2026, 01:13 AM News

Cucsu leader Masum Billah injured in blade attack

31 March 2026, 00:48 AM News

PM Tarique declares Tk 23 lakh in election expenses for Dhaka-17

30 March 2026, 20:41 PM National Election 2026

Union-level Awami League leader shot in Kushtia

29 March 2026, 22:54 PM News

Woman in ICU after treatment based on ‘wrong’ CT scan, husband alleges; Uttara hospital denies claim

29 March 2026, 20:24 PM News

Content creator RS Fahim detained near Mirpur zoo

29 March 2026, 19:52 PM News

Youth arrested over ‘hurting religious sentiments’

27 March 2026, 20:26 PM Crime & Justice

Man dies while waiting in long queue at Dinajpur petrol pump

26 March 2026, 20:59 PM News

former dgfi chief mamun khaled remand hearing

‘If I were guilty, I wouldn’t have returned from UK’

26 March 2026, 19:39 PM News

Breakdown of the Referendum—What am I saying yes to

Star explainer on referendum

11 February 2026, 12:39 PM

Election Commission assures free, fair polls tomorrow

Preparations followed a coordinated and multi-dimensional approach, says CEC

11 February 2026, 12:30 PM

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Checkpoints, patrols intensified in Dhaka as polls tomorrow

Capital sees thin traffic as voters head to village homes

11 February 2026, 12:26 PM

Election Bulletin

The Daily Star live bulletin on election situation, law and order situation, and asset declarations of advisers.

11 February 2026, 12:10 PM

Long walks, overnight stays mark voting in remote Rangamati

In many areas, voters have to walk four to five hours to reach a polling station, which discourages participation

11 February 2026, 10:25 AM

‘Huge’ challenges ahead, Tarique Rahman tells AFP

'We expect that we will have a clear mandate from the people -- a big mandate,' he said

11 February 2026, 10:20 AM

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BNP unveils plan to monitor polling centres

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.

11 February 2026, 03:14 AM

Tarique, Shafiqur review poll prep

Two days before the February 12 polls, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and Jamaat‑e‑Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman separately reviewed their parties’ election preparations around the country yesterday, party sources said.

11 February 2026, 03:11 AM

BNP eyes higher turnout, stronger oversight

11 February 2026, 02:58 AM

Nation at fever pitch ahead of historic election

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.

11 February 2026, 02:51 AM

People head home with ballots on their minds

It feels almost like Eid again -- the familiar rush of people heading home. But this time, the journey carries a different spirit: people are setting out to exercise their right to vote.

11 February 2026, 02:41 AM

With Tarique in race, all eyes on Dhaka-17

Kona and Jannat were strolling through the Banani DNCC Market when they suddenly found themselves amid an election campaign procession.

11 February 2026, 00:00 AM

JP withdraws from race, backs Rumeen

The Jatiya Party (JP) has extended its support to independent candidate Rumeen Farhana in the Brahmanbaria-2 constituency for the 13th national parliamentary election.

11 February 2026, 00:00 AM