Ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Charmonai Pir, Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, said even after 54 years of independence, foreign agendas were governing the country.

Securing the upcoming 2026 national election is not only about conducting fair polls but also about protecting the very integrity of the state itself, said experts at a seminar yesterday.

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the five constituencies in Pabna district are witnessing intense contests between the candidates of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

Jamaat‑e‑Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said his party does not believe in revenge politics and pledged to focus on regional development if elected to power.

The authorities have failed to take action in nearly half of the incidents of electoral violence recorded ahead of the February 12 polls, according to a field monitoring report released by human rights organisation Odhikar yesterday.

Almost half of the candidates contesting the 13th National Parliamentary Election come from business backgrounds, according to data released by Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan).

Md Abul Kalam, a resident of the BSCIC area in Rohitpur, Keraniganj, is waiting for the election with cautious hope.

Families of Pilkhana victims demand justice

Says CPD research director on February 12 polls

A section of govt showing favouritism towards certain candidates, he alleges

Expresses satisfaction with polls preparations

Says IAB ameer

Mirpur army camp commander says army remains on highest alert

Shafiqur Rahman says injustice would not be tolerated anywhere if party comes to power

Verbal assurances of safety made during election campaigning have failed to instil confidence among minority citizens, says parishad

A SC Chamber judge may hold hearing on petition tomorrow

The two groups clashed when a BNP member's supporters were campaigning for an independent candidate

Demands relocation of polling centre at Cosmopolitan School and College

Sayeed strives to surpass family legacy, while Helaly pledges ‘insaf-based society’

Voters can text or call 105 hotline from Feb 8, call 333 hotline, or visit the EC website to get polls-related info