Press secretary’s failed plea for help shows govt allowed attacks on media houses: Nurul Kabir

Editors’ Council president describes the attacks as ‘sustained, organised violence’
27 January 2026, 20:39 PM

Patwary attacked on instructions of Mirza Abbas, with consent of Tarique Rahman: Nahid

NCP convener warns of ‘counter‑attack’ if EC and police fail to act before national polls
27 January 2026, 19:03 PM

'If BNP were so bad, why didn't their two MPs resign in 2001-2006?'

Tarique Rahman hits back at claims branding the party a ‘champion of corruption’
27 January 2026, 18:20 PM

President Shahabuddin to vote through postal ballot from Pabna

Ballot will be sent to him by post office, says Election Commissioner Masud
27 January 2026, 16:53 PM

Referendum to shape Bangladesh’s future: Prof Ali Riaz

CA's special assistant warns against return of authoritarian rule
27 January 2026, 15:28 PM

EC issues 11 directives for election observers ahead of February 12 polls

Commission accredits 55,454 observers for twin votes
27 January 2026, 15:19 PM

Jamaat’s women’s wing to hold rally in Dhaka on Jan 31 protesting 'harassment'

Women activists say they are being targeted during election campaigns
27 January 2026, 13:49 PM

HC asks EC to allow BNP’s Sarwar to contest Feb 12 election from Ctg-2

Commission also asked to allocate him sheaf of paddy as electoral symbol
27 January 2026, 12:46 PM

A party planning to seal votes after Tahajjud prayers: Nahid Islam

NCP convener alleges conspiracy to capture polling stations, urges voters to guard centres on Feb 12
27 January 2026, 12:06 PM

Over 425,000 expatriates complete postal voting ahead of Feb 12 polls

More than 21,500 overseas postal ballots have already reached Bangladesh, according to updated EC data
27 January 2026, 11:38 AM

16 Days to Vote

16 Days to Vote
27 January 2026, 05:25 AM

‘Jamaat’s politics is for people’s welfare’

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said his party practises politics for the welfare of people, not for personal or organisational gain.
27 January 2026, 05:16 AM

Certain group conspiring to obstruct polls

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged his party leaders and activists to remain cautious as “a group is conspiring to obstruct the national election”.
27 January 2026, 04:54 AM

Past rulers have nothing new to offer: IAB chief

Ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim yesterday said past rulers who have governed the country since independence have nothing new to offer.
27 January 2026, 04:45 AM

Defeated, new fascist forces now united to ensure ‘no’ vote

National Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said “defeated and new fascist forces” have reached a tacit unity to ensure the victory of the “no” vote in the upcoming referendum.
27 January 2026, 04:42 AM

Observers return in droves to monitor this election

The February 12 election is set to be held under the watch of the largest contingent of local and international observers since the 2008 polls.
27 January 2026, 04:31 AM

Safety, freedom and job on young voters’ mind

Young voters want citizens’ safety and security at core of their election manifestos, with special focus on safeguarding freedom of expression and protecting rights of minority communities
27 January 2026, 02:48 AM

The ‘youth vote’, from the ground

In the run-up to February 12 polls, Shakeel Anwar visits outlying constituencies to hear directly from voters about their hopes, demands and expectations.
27 January 2026, 02:33 AM

Polls duty: Exercise ‘maximum caution’

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus advised the armed forces to exercise “maximum caution” so that even a minor deviation does not undermine public trust during the February 12 referendum and the national election.
27 January 2026, 02:28 AM

'Country missing out on local innovations'

Speakers flag weak policy, bureaucratic issues at workshop
26 January 2026, 23:15 PM