Leaders and activists of a BNP faction and its affiliated organisations staged demonstrations yesterday by burning tyres in Hathazari, demanding a change of the party’s nominee for the Chattogram-5 constituency (Hathazari–part of Bayezid).

The non-party caretaker government system has returned to Bangladesh’s constitution, but apparently not for the national polls slated for early February.

The Election Commission (EC) today said that nearly 5,000 Bangladeshis living in 37 countries have registered as voters through the Postal Vote BD app in the past two days..According to EC data, a total of 4,449 had registered by 9:00pm today (Bangladeshi time), including 4,169 men and 280

Jamaat questions reshuffles in police, admin; NCP says candidates must not use alliance partner’s symbols

It would ensure neutrality and bring qualitative change to election process, Moyeen Khan says

Chief Adviser reaffirmed the interim govt's commitment to holding a free, fair, and festive election in the first half of February.

Voter growth rate is 3.20%, says EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed

Once seemed like an endless deadlock, the long political storm surrounding the July charter’s implementation is finally subsiding as Bangladesh’s major parties retreat from their hard-line stances.

Consultations continue ahead of 13th national polls scheduled for February

Speakers at Citizen’s Platform warn of mob violence, artist harassment, Hijra neglect, and minority evictions

Upcoming election will be free, fair and inclusive, he says

Won't be appropriate to comment without knowing the details, he says

With about three dozen doctors set to contest the upcoming national election, doctors appear to constitute one of the largest groups of professionals vying for seats in the parliament.

Opening day’s talks will be held in two sessions

Says decision on his resignation rests on discussion with higher authorities

Ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, the Election Commission has registered 66 local observer organisations, the EC said in a circular last night.

Final list issued after review of 73 preliminary applicants

The government has issued a gazette on the amendments to the Representation of the People Order, 1972, making it mandatory for candidates contesting polls under an alliance to use the electoral symbol of their own party, rather than that of a coalition partner.

Gazette issued today

After accepting “Shapla Koli” (water lily bud) as its electoral symbol, the National Citizen Party is now gearing up to finalise 150 candidates in as many seats.