Nusrat’s nomination valid: EC

The Election Commission yesterday declared the nomination paper of Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party, valid for a reserved women’s seat in the 13th National Parliament under the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance.
3 May 2026

Question looms as NCP’s Monira seeks women’s reserved seat

Former govt official submits nomination despite a law barring ex-civil servants from becoming MPs within three years of retirement
21 April 2026

Jamaat-led alliance submits 13 names for reserved women’s seats in parliament

Alliance raises concerns over reform council and referendum mandate
21 April 2026

BNP's Rezaul Karim Badsha leading in 144 out of 150 centres in Bogura-6 by-polls

District returning officer data shows him leading with 127,823 votes, while Jamaat’s Abidur Rahman trails with 54,552
9 April 2026

EC imposes vehicle restrictions for Bogura-6 by-polls, Sherpur‑3 election

Directive sent to secretary of Road Transport and Highways Division
7 April 2026

Bogura-6 by-polls in three days; voters show little enthusiasm

Polling set for April 9 as major parties step up campaigns amid muted public interest
6 April 2026

NCP names candidates for five city corporation polls

Lays out five-point demand for local polls
29 March 2026

NCP planning to field Asif Mahmud, Adeeb for Dhaka city polls

Adeeb says he has informed party leaders of his interest in the DNCC mayoral race
23 February 2026

EC to observe National Voters’ Day on March 2

Says EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed
21 February 2026

EC rejects allegations of ‘hurried’ election results

Commissioner admits anomaly in referendum figure presented in media, pledges investigation
15 February 2026

Reform gains, security gaps: Crisis Group evaluates interim govt ahead of polls

Report praises July Charter and economic steps; criticises weak policing, mob violence
2 February 2026

Violence flares in three constituencies ahead of polls

Three injured as rival BNP factions clash in Patuakhali‑3
2 February 2026

Not 55 lakh, but 15 lakh registered for postal votes: Dismislab

Social media posts spreading false claim on expat Bangladeshi voter numbers, fact checker says
1 February 2026

Voter turnout likely to exceed 55%: Foreign adviser

Predicts higher participation than the 1991 election
1 February 2026
30 January 2026

144 electoral code violations, Tk 9 lakh fines slapped ahead of Feb 12 polls: EC

Election officials can’t campaign for or against referendum, says EC Anwar
27 January 2026

NCP alleges security risks, electoral code violations

Party leaders complain of attacks on NCP's Dhaka‑18 candidate
26 January 2026

July frontman takes on local old guard

Along Pragati Sarani -- the lifeline of eastern Dhaka -- stands the International Buddhist Monastery. During a recent visit, its vice-principal, Buddhananda Mahathero, prayed for national peace.
26 January 2026

Manifesto expectations: End partisan influence in bureaucracy

In their election manifestos, political parties should clearly commit to reforming public administration, leaving no scope for partisan loyalty in the bureaucracy, say former and serving government officials.
26 January 2026

EC ready to deliver free, fair polls

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday assured Dhaka-based foreign diplomats that transparency would be ensured at all stages of the February 12 general election and referendum.
26 January 2026