29 January 2026, 14:57 PM

Jamaat ameer, US ambassador discuss election, state reforms

Meeting also covers political situation, trade ties and Rohingya crisis
29 January 2026, 10:33 AM

TIME calls Tarique Rahman ‘clear front runner’ in upcoming polls

US magazine highlights BNP chairman’s political positioning, exile return and reform agenda ahead polls
29 January 2026, 09:22 AM

No level playing field: Nahid

A level playing field is absent in the ongoing election campaign, said National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam, citing administrative inaction despite repeated attacks and obstruction targeting his party’s candidates.
29 January 2026, 05:13 AM

Be neutral, act with restraint ahead of polls: Gen Waker asks troops

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday directed troops deployed in aid of civil authorities to maintain strict neutrality, professionalism, and restraint as the country prepares for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum.
29 January 2026, 05:01 AM

‘If anyone harms women, we will not remain silent’ : Says Jamaat chief

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday reiterated allegations of obstruction, violent attacks, and harassment of women activists of the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance, and vowed to resist such actions.
29 January 2026, 04:29 AM

Tarique to hold 3 rallies in the North today

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will join six election rallies in six districts -- Rajshahi, Naogaon, Bogura, Rangpur, Sirajganj, and Tangail -- during his three-day tour starting today.
29 January 2026, 04:26 AM

Unfamiliar ballots for voters in Dakop-Batiaghata

I reached Dakop-Batiaghata in Khulna on Monday, travelling through flat land crisscrossed by embankments and rivers. Compared to other constituencies,
29 January 2026, 04:23 AM

Rebels giving BNP run for its money

The scale of internal defiance has triggered questions about BNP’s ability to enforce organisational discipline even as it confronts rival parties.
29 January 2026, 04:11 AM

Women demand action, not just promises

As Bangladesh moves towards the February 12 national election, women, who make up half the electorate, say political rhetoric no longer moves them.
29 January 2026, 04:07 AM

5 student unions to campaign for ‘yes’ vote

A joint platform of five public university student unions under the banner of “Oikyoboddho Chhatra Sangsad” has announced campaign programmes for a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum, beginning with divisional‑level rallies from today.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

A race shaped by a murder and war of words

As the national election approaches, the nation’s attention has converged on Dhaka-8, a constituency at the heart of the capital’s administrative and commercial life.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM
28 January 2026, 22:49 PM

BGB to deploy 38 platoons in Dhaka region for Feb 12 polls

Dhaka battalion will operate from 12 base camps
28 January 2026, 22:23 PM

EC raises numbers of polling centres and booths

42,779 centres, 2,47,482 booths finalised
28 January 2026, 22:07 PM

Tarique to join election rally in Rajshahi tomorrow

Will also attend rallies in Naogaon, Bogura, Rangpur, Sirajganj, Tangail in the next three days
28 January 2026, 21:07 PM

‘If anyone raises a hand against women, we won’t remain silent’

Jamaat ameer vows to protect women’s dignity at rally in Dhaka’s Mirpur
28 January 2026, 21:05 PM
28 January 2026, 20:29 PM

Six farmers abducted at gunpoint from Teknaf Hills

Joint forces launch search operations
28 January 2026, 20:10 PM

Five public university student unions campaign for ‘yes’ vote

Joint platform announces divisional rallies in Sylhet tomorrow
28 January 2026, 18:51 PM