23 January 2026, 22:53 PM

Will make politics difficult for loan defaulters: Hasnat

10-party alliance's Cumilla-4 candidate officially launches campaign
23 January 2026, 22:27 PM

Will work for a Barishal that truly reflects public expectations: Mufti Faizul Karim

Islami Andolan Bangladesh leader’s campaign draws a strong public response
23 January 2026, 20:25 PM

Busy first day

With electioneering officially kicking off yesterday, political parties had a busy day of campaigning across the country.
23 January 2026, 05:13 AM

Won’t indulge in graft, nor allow it, says Jamaat ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday launched its election campaign, with its ameer warning against the resurgence of fascism and vowing to build a corruption-free country.
23 January 2026, 05:02 AM

Tarique slams ‘ticket to heaven’ pledge

In his maiden election rally yesterday, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman alleged that a certain party is trying to deceive voters, particularly women, with “tickets to heaven” in exchange for votes.
23 January 2026, 04:54 AM

IAB promises justice, equal opportunities

Islami Andolan Bangladesh Senior Nayeb-e-Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim yesterday said his party, if voted to power, will work to build a new Bangladesh free from corruption, misrule, and discrimination.
23 January 2026, 04:50 AM

Four-day holiday for election

People will get to enjoy a four-day consecutive holiday from February 11 to 14, following the declaration of February 11 as a general holiday.
23 January 2026, 04:07 AM

EC says ballot counting may take longer for Feb 12 polls, referendum

Warnings and fines issued on first day of campaigning
22 January 2026, 23:58 PM

Another 2018-style election will have serious consequences: Rumeen Farhana

Independent candidate alleges administrative bias and violence against supporters in Brahmanbaria-2
22 January 2026, 18:16 PM

British citizenship concealed by two candidates in affidavits: TIB

Flags false disclosures, undeclared foreign assets ahead of Feb 12 polls
22 January 2026, 16:43 PM

Carrying others’ NIDs or promising donations during campaigns punishable: EC

Urges citizens and organisations to refrain from such practices
22 January 2026, 16:16 PM

891 election candidates possess assests worth Tk 1 cr or more: TIB

27 of them possess assets worth Tk 100cr, the anti-graft watchdog says while presenting analysis of candidates’ affidavits
22 January 2026, 13:53 PM

BNP’s first election rally draws overnight crowds to Sylhet ground

Grassroots supporters converge as Tarique Rahman set to address the rally
22 January 2026, 10:16 AM

Tarique Rahman launches official election campaign from Sylhet

Pledges family cards and farmer cards if BNP voted to power
22 January 2026, 08:53 AM

Next national elections: Symbol allocation for 20 Dhaka seats finalised

The symbol allocation process for the upcoming national elections was completed across 20 constituencies of Dhaka district yesterday.
22 January 2026, 07:00 AM

Fair, credible polls possible

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said a fair and credible election is possible under the current circumstances, expressing confidence in preparations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary polls.
22 January 2026, 03:55 AM

13th National Polls: Election campaigns officially underway

With election symbols allocated yesterday, MP candidates and their supporters are set to hit the campaign trail as electioneering for the 13th national polls formally kicks off today.
22 January 2026, 03:34 AM

When electoral symbols were still up for grabs

There was a time when the boat was not confirmed for the Awami League, nor was the paddy sheaf the BNP’s permanent symbol.
22 January 2026, 03:29 AM

EC greenlights 24 candidates following dual citizenship review

Following nomination appeal hearings, the Election Commission has given the green signal to 24 aspirants who had dual citizenship to contest the upcoming February 12 national election.
22 January 2026, 03:23 AM