The symbol allocation process for the upcoming national elections was completed across 20 constituencies of Dhaka district yesterday.

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.

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.

There was a time when the boat was not confirmed for the Awami League, nor was the paddy sheaf the BNP’s permanent symbol.

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.

EC publishes final list of candidates

Programme will begin around 10:30am

Submits several suggestions and complaints to CEC

EC opens postal voting for expatriates, officials and people in custody

Abdul Mannan alleges rented building linked to rival candidate could compromise election integrity

Even after the deadline for nomination withdrawal ended yesterday, dozens of rebel BNP candidates remain in the race, while Jamaat-e-Islami-backed nominees have rivals from within their alliance in at least seven constituencies.

305 aspirants withdrew candidacy, EC says

Order issued following Jamaat application citing law-and-order concerns

Local leaders allege prior AL association; candidate calls it ‘politically motivated’

Five candidates withdrew nominations from four Patuakhali constituencies today

Withdrawals recorded across 20 constituencies

GM Quader says referendum is 'unconstitutional', calls for 'No' vote

From rallies and posters to social media, here’s a comprehensive guide to EC’s dos and don’ts

The commission will meet the party heads at 4:00pm

With the 13th national election and referendum approaching, the interim government has placed the most vulnerable polling centres under heightened security, tightened controls on firearms and ordered law enforcers to take swift legal action against anyone attempting to disrupt the vote.