Guard polling stations to protect July: Says Jamaat ameer while campaigning for Nahid in Dhaka

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday urged leaders, activists, and supporters of the 11-party electoral alliance to guard polling stations on February 12 to protect the spirit of the July uprising.
9 February 2026, 04:47 AM

Tarique pledges real change

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged people to be vigilant about protecting their voting rights from “a group that is using religion to mislead the public and carry out plans to manipulate the electoral process”.
9 February 2026, 04:31 AM

Ctg port strike postponed until Feb 15

National election and Ramadan cargo release cited as reason
9 February 2026, 01:12 AM
9 February 2026, 01:07 AM

Covert forces with fake ballot seals must not be allowed in polling centres: Tarique

Voting and leaving won’t be enough, people must stay alert, he says
9 February 2026, 00:36 AM

EC yet to begin social media monitoring

The Election Commission had claimed that it would monitor the campaigns of political parties and candidates on social media ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum scheduled for February 12.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Farmers’ rights, Pragati’s key focus

In an election season dominated by blaring loudspeakers and long motorcades, Rangpur-4 candidate Pragati Barman Toma is taking a different approach: a quiet, door-to-door campaign, focused entirely on a manifesto centred on farmers’ rights, women’s dignity and basic public services.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Civic amenities top voter demands

Sinthia Akter runs a beauty parlour in Rahmatpur, Jinjira, along the banks of the Buriganga river. She has lived in the area since childhood.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
8 February 2026, 22:34 PM

Jamaat leader accuses administration of bias ahead of national polls

Alleges harassment and assault on their female activists; urges EC to act swiftly
8 February 2026, 22:13 PM

Only BNP has a plan to change people’s fate: Tarique tells Dhaka-13 rally

Campaigning for Bobby Hajjaj, BNP chairman says throughout Dhaka and the country, law and order will be ensured
8 February 2026, 21:43 PM

26 injured as BNP, Jamaat activists clash in Patuakhali’s Bauphal

Altercation broke out during Jamaat campaign over vote-buying claims, locals say
8 February 2026, 21:21 PM

Canada to provide $2 million to EC ahead of Feb 12 polls

High Commissioner Ajit Singh says contribution aims at peaceful democratic transition
8 February 2026, 21:12 PM

Gono Odhikar Parishad's Kurigram-1 candidate quits race, backs Jamaat's pick

'This is both a moral and political responsibility,' says Bin Yamin Mollah
8 February 2026, 20:59 PM

Website launched to showcase election manifestos of major political parties

The site aims to help analyse promises political parties made in election manifestos in polls held since 1991
8 February 2026, 20:45 PM

Adviser Bashir accuses Daily Star of running smear campaign against him

Insists dual role as adviser and Biman chair involves no conflict of interest
8 February 2026, 20:14 PM

BNP chief warns of attempts to mislead voters using religion

Seeks support for Dhaka‑14 candidate and Maayer Daak key coordinator Sanjida Islam Tulee
8 February 2026, 20:00 PM

BNP will ensure higher education for girls up to master's: Zubaida

Pledges six-month maternity leave for garment workers
8 February 2026, 19:41 PM

Nahid would ‘definitely’ be made a minister if elected: Jamaat ameer

At a Dhaka-11 rally, Shafiqur Rahman calls on alliance activists to prevent vote tampering on Feb 12
8 February 2026, 18:41 PM

BNP won’t make unrealistic promises: Tarique Rahman

At Dhaka-15 rally, BNP chairman calls Feb 12 election a turning point for national rebuilding
8 February 2026, 18:17 PM