Global and regional powers are closely watching the upcoming election to see how participatory and fair it is, as well as from a geopolitical and economic lens.

The Editors’ Council has called on authorities and political parties to ensure the safety of journalists covering the upcoming elections.

The interim government will transfer power to the newly elected representatives within three to four days of the national election, according to Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser.

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday detailed the constitutional procedures for administering oaths to newly elected members of parliament amid the absence of the speaker and deputy speaker.

The Bangladesh Army will do everything required within the law to help ensure a free and fair election and referendum, Brigadier General Dewan Mohammad Monzur Hossain, director of the Military Operations Directorate at Army Headquarters, said yesterday.

Giving priority to justice, the rule of law, human rights, women’s safety and religious freedom -- among 11 fundamental issues -- the BNP will announce its election manifesto today, outlining its vision for what it calls a new phase of democratic governance.

The Dhaka-5 constituency, spanning the eastern edge of the capital and covering Jatrabari and Demra police stations, is currently alive with election campaigning.

Although Lalbagh and Chawkbazar areas of Old Dhaka are economically vital wholesale hubs, residents of this region continue to grapple with deep-rooted civic problems.

Bangladesh’s electoral credibility could be undermined unless weaknesses in key digital systems are addressed, according to a report by the Tech Global Institute (TGI), a technology policy research organisation.

Ballot papers dispatched, campaigns to end Feb 10; postal voting on track

Four new commissioners also named to the commission

Jamaat chief urges vigilance against vote-rigging and manipulation

Alongside the general election on February 12, voters will also participate in a referendum

Transition expected by Feb 15-16, and no later than Feb 17-18, he says

Discussion around the referendum has picked up over the past few days

Jatiya Party counts on Awami League votes as BNP and Jamaat make inroads

Do voters cast their ballots based on the candidate, the party symbol, or a combination of both?

Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs outlines priorities for safe, inclusive and level-playing-field election

Brig Gen Monzur outlines security measures for national polls

Let’s find out in today’s Star Explains