UP polls to begin Jan 21, end May 27 in 2027
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EC sits in meeting to finalise UP polls roadmap
12 October 2026
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Race for Thakurgaon-1 begins as BNP, Jamaat hit campaign trail
8 October 2026
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26 election observers to be appointed for Thakurgaon-1 by-polls
6 October 2026
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EC yet to fix UP election timeline, decide on army deployment
1 October 2026
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29 expat voters from 12 countries register for Thakurgaon-1 by-poll
30 September 2026
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Update / 6 candidates declared valid for Thakurgaon-1 by-election
29 September 2026
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All measures taken for free, fair Thakurgaon-1 by-election: CEC
27 September 2026
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Thakurgaon-1 by-election nomination deadline today
27 September 2026
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Govt favours UP polls from January
27 September 2026
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18 hurt in pre-polls violence
At least 18 people were injured in pre-polls violence, while six were arrested, in four separate districts since Monday night.
26 December 2023
On the campaign trail: It all boils down to 3 contenders
Netrakona-3, a constituency comprised of Kendua and Atpara upazilas, is going to see a three-way battle among an incumbent and two former lawmakers.
26 December 2023
On the campaign trail: AL candidate to face tough test from two rivals
The electoral race for Faridpur-1 is turning out to be a contest among Awami League’s Abdur Rahman, BNM chief Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar and independent aspirant Arifur Rahman Dolon.
26 December 2023
We never wanted the opposition to stay away from polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said his party did not want the opposition parties to stay away from the January 7 election and it would have been more competitive if those, including BNP, took part
26 December 2023
PM in Rangpur for day-long election campaign
Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Rangpur this morning, as part of her party's campaign for the 12th national parliamentary election
26 December 2023
A tale of the minnows
Except 3, no other party participating in Jan 7 polls could obtain even 1pc votes in 2008, 2018 elections
25 December 2023
National Polls: EC to brief foreign envoys on January 4
The Election Commission will brief on January 4 the heads of the foreign missions, international organisations, and the UNDP resident representative on the progress of its preparation for the national polls.
25 December 2023
Help ensure presence of voters on Jan 7
Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday sought assistance from the city’s ward councillors to ensure the presence of voters in the January 7 national election.
25 December 2023
On the campaign trail: A close race in the offing
Candidates are campaigning in Faridpur-2 (Nagarkanda-Saltha) for what is likely to be a close race between ruling Awami League’s Shahdab Akbar Labu and independent aspirant Jamal Hossen Mia.
25 December 2023
On the campaign trail: Independent has edge over AL candidate
In Munshiganj town, the Awami League leader running for parliament as an independent seems to have more party leaders rallying behind him than the party nominee.
25 December 2023
EC decides to withdraw Habiganj DC
The Election Commission yesterday asked the public administration ministry to withdraw Habiganj Deputy Commissioner Debi Chanda, who has also been working as the district returning officer for the January 7 polls.
25 December 2023
Rangpur all set to welcome PM Sheikh Hasina
Preparations are going on in full swing in Rangpur to hold two separate public rallies of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Taraganj and Pirganj upazilas today
25 December 2023
Are candidates in your area breaking these electoral codes of conduct?
Less than two weeks out from the election, candidates are campaigning hard to woo voters and secure victory in the 12th National Election on January 7, 2024
25 December 2023
Rajshahi-1 independent candidate can contest polls after HC directive
Awami League leader Ayesha Akter Dalia got back her candidacy for the January 7 national election as an independent candidate from Rajshahi-1
25 December 2023
Candidates can campaign through SMS
Candidates participating in the upcoming polls can now send text messages to their voters to communicate with them directly after the telecom regulator amended a directive on this.
24 December 2023
Pre-polls violence leaves 12 injured in three districts
At least 12 people were injured and house of a union parishad chairman was vandalised in election-related violence in four districts since Saturday night.
24 December 2023
Polls code violators to face music
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the ruling party wants a peaceful election, so it will not tolerate any kind of anti-poll violence.
24 December 2023
PM to address two rallies in Rangpur on Dec 26
Prime Minister and President of Awami League Sheikh Hasina is set to address two rallies in Rangpur's Pirganj and Taraganj upazilas on Tuesday as part of the party's election campaign
24 December 2023
12 hurt in pre-polls violence in 4 dists
At least 12 people were injured, and an election camp was vandalised in electoral violence in four districts between Friday night and yesterday.
23 December 2023
AL allowed all its aspirants to make polls participatory
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has said her party has allowed its aspirants to contest the national election so people can participate.
23 December 2023