Jamaat pledges ‘Bangladesh 2.0’

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday pledged to build a “Bangladesh 2.0” by placing the young generation at the forefront of state leadership and carrying out reforms in the judiciary, education, and the economy.
10 February 2026, 04:18 AM

Campaigning draws to a close

The curtain has fallen on 20 days of intense electioneering as Bangladesh heads into its 13th national parliamentary polls on Thursday, a pivotal moment of democratic transition marked by cautious optimism among voters.
10 February 2026, 03:01 AM

Lawyer hands out cash during Jamaat campaign in city

Claims he did it as an act of charity
10 February 2026, 01:33 AM

Those intending to steal votes will have one destination - hospital: Sarjis

Alleges 'neo-authoritarian' practices surfacing in Panchagarh
10 February 2026, 00:44 AM
10 February 2026, 00:16 AM

Security tops voter concerns ahead of polls

Ahead of the 13th national election scheduled for February 12, voters in the Chattogram-6 (Raozan) constituency say they are gripped by a deep sense of unease over security concerns.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Justice Naima Haider resigns

Justice Naima Haider, a senior High Court judge who was under investigation by the Supreme Judicial Council, has resigned from office, citing “personal difficulties”.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Legacy collides with new promises

As the election date draws closer, a festive political mood has taken hold of the Dhaka-6 constituency.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM

One party trying to mislead voters ahead of polls: Tarique

Calls for protecting regained voting rights
9 February 2026, 23:23 PM

Political parties outline visions ahead of polls, referendum

CPB, Khelafat Majlis, AB Party, Labour Party, Socialist Party, Muslim League present agendas on BTV
9 February 2026, 23:20 PM

Final push from contenders as election campaign nears end

Festive scenes in Bogura, Bagerhat, Barishal, Gopalganj contrast with fear in Noakhali
9 February 2026, 22:18 PM

Rab detains key leader protesting NCT deal in Chattogram

Ibrahim Khokan, coordinator of Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad, handed over to police
9 February 2026, 22:04 PM

Phones will be allowed inside polling centres: EC senior secretary

Photos not allowed inside secret voting booths, he says
9 February 2026, 21:40 PM

BNP has learned from past mistakes, committed to a safer Bangladesh: Tarique

BNP chief seeks fresh mandate, pledging anti-corruption measures, rule of law and a safer, inclusive Bangladesh
9 February 2026, 21:27 PM

NCP alleges attack on Patwary's campaign by BNP activists

Patwary claims involvement of Mirza Abbas; BNP leader dismisses claims
9 February 2026, 20:43 PM

Army entry into media office concerning: Editors’ Council

Council calls on govt and security agencies to uphold press freedom and accountability
9 February 2026, 20:36 PM

Jamaat women protest attack on campaign in Patuakhali's Bauphal

Intimidation can't prevent Jamaat’s victory, says party's Patuakhali-2 candidate
9 February 2026, 20:35 PM

We want to put the youth in the cockpit of the state: Jamaat ameer

‘We will sit in the passenger seats,’ Shafiqur Rahman says in televised address
9 February 2026, 20:25 PM

Two major parties’ election manifestos ‘overly ambitious’: Shujan

Raises concerns over feasibility of election manifestos
9 February 2026, 19:49 PM

TIB slams mobile phone ban near polling centres

Decision undermines transparency, voter confidence, and media freedom, it says
9 February 2026, 19:10 PM