High hopes, fresh pledges shape a calm contest

Rina Hijra has lived in the Commissioner Mor area, beside Dhamrai Thana Road, since birth. Over the decades, she has watched the rural landscape change -- mud roads paved, markets expand, and living standards improve.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

We’re contesting against candidates with criminal backgrounds: Nahid

NCP’s Tariqul says AL men are seeking votes for BNP in exchange for forgiveness
4 February 2026, 22:53 PM

1,051 executive magistrates to perform election duty: Ministry

They will conduct mobile courts to maintain law and order
4 February 2026, 22:35 PM

No such thing as mob violence: Home adviser

There's no possibility of violence during the election, he says
4 February 2026, 22:24 PM
4 February 2026, 22:20 PM

August 5 will return if administration turns against people: Hasnat

NCP leader warns against vote rigging, corruption, and biased media coverage
4 February 2026, 22:02 PM

Jamaat promises women in cabinet, youth at the helm in election manifesto

Party lays out 26 priorities including governance reform, merit-based recruitment
4 February 2026, 21:30 PM

Jamaat misusing religion to deceive voters: Fakhrul

BNP leader says false religious promises are being made ahead of polls
4 February 2026, 20:29 PM

BNP vows people‑first politics, promises wage commission, safe housing

Slum residents demand housing, utilities, education, healthcare and workplace safety
4 February 2026, 19:53 PM

Feb 12 vote a ‘red card’ against 54 years of misrule: Jamaat ameer

Shafiqur Rahman calls election a verdict for an exploitation-free Bangladesh
4 February 2026, 17:57 PM

Islami Andolan unveils manifesto pledging Islamic principles in governance

Party says Islam offers a complete framework for justice, accountability, and state administration
4 February 2026, 17:49 PM

Golam Porwar links 'X hack' to BNP, Bangabhaban and India

Party secretary general links 'hacking' to BNP, Bangabhaban and India
4 February 2026, 17:19 PM

Electoral environment ‘quite good, comparatively better’: EC

300 inquiry and adjudication committees active nationwide ahead of Feb 12 polls
4 February 2026, 17:09 PM

Home adviser warns of strict action over election-duty lapses

Says wrongdoing at polling centres will invite punishment
4 February 2026, 16:02 PM

Jamaat chief alleges coordinated smear after 'X account breach'

Says if Jamaat comes to power, development work would begin from Kurigram
4 February 2026, 15:52 PM

A ‘covert political force’ emerged as new oppressors: Tarique Rahman

Hopes of ending authoritarian practices after Aug 2024 remain unfulfilled, he says
4 February 2026, 15:41 PM

From doorsteps to courtyards: Rita Rahman’s call for women’s awakening in Rangpur-3

Drawing on her father’s legacy, she campaigns beyond party symbols
4 February 2026, 14:58 PM

EC warns polling officials against fraud calls ahead of Feb 12 polls

Commission says honorariums will be paid through presiding officers after polls and referendum
4 February 2026, 13:27 PM

EC cancels Sherpur-3 election after Jamaat candidate’s death

Commissioner says fresh polling in the constituency may be held after February 12
4 February 2026, 12:38 PM

Nearly half of former Awami League voters now lean towards BNP: Survey

Finds first-time voters show strong support for Jamaat
4 February 2026, 12:27 PM