UP polls to begin Jan 21, end May 27 in 2027
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12 October 2026 • Election
EC sits in meeting to finalise UP polls roadmap
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12 October 2026 • Election
Race for Thakurgaon-1 begins as BNP, Jamaat hit campaign trail
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8 October 2026 • Election
26 election observers to be appointed for Thakurgaon-1 by-polls
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6 October 2026 • Election
EC yet to fix UP election timeline, decide on army deployment
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1 October 2026 • Election
29 expat voters from 12 countries register for Thakurgaon-1 by-poll
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30 September 2026 • Election
Update / 6 candidates declared valid for Thakurgaon-1 by-election
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29 September 2026 • Election
All measures taken for free, fair Thakurgaon-1 by-election: CEC
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27 September 2026 • Election
Thakurgaon-1 by-election nomination deadline today
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27 September 2026 • Election

Question raised over Shamim’s renouncement

Question has arisen over documents submitted to the Election Commission by Shamim Haque, candidate of Awami League from Faridpur-3 constituency, regarding renouncing his citizenship of the Netherlands.
14 December 2023

AL to share 7 seats with Workers Party, JSD, JP (Manju)

The ruling Awami League has so far decided to share seven seats with three of its ideological partners of the 14-party alliance
14 December 2023

AI disinformation disrupting Bangladesh’s election: report

Pro-government news outlets and influencers in Bangladesh have in recent months promoted AI-generated disinformation created with cheap tools offered by artificial intelligence start-ups, according to a report by Financial Times
14 December 2023

12th national polls: Hero Alom to withdraw candidacy

Ashraful Hossain Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, said he will not contest in the upcoming national election
14 December 2023

Appeals at EC: 28 more get nod to participate in polls

The Election Commission restored the candidacy of 28 aspirants for the upcoming national election in the pre-lunch session today, on the fifth day of hearing appeals on decisions regarding nominations
14 December 2023

Our own democratic values put pressure to hold free, fair polls: Momen

Bangladesh is not under any pressure from foreign countries, but the pressure to hold free and fair election comes from within the country, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.
14 December 2023

Shahriar earns Tk 7.9cr annually

Incumbent lawmaker and Awami League’s candidate from Rajshahi-6 Mohammad Shahriar Alam’s wealth surged significantly since 2008.
13 December 2023

Zahid Farooq’s wealth surges in 5 years

Zahid Farooq, incumbent lawmaker of Barishal-5 and Awami League’s candidate for the constituency in upcoming polls, saw his wealth multiply in last five years.
13 December 2023

Jinnah’s land property rose from 1.5 decimals to 1,700

Shariful Islam Jinnah, two-time lawmaker from Jatiya Party and incumbent MP from Bogura-2 (Shibganj) constituency, saw his wealth surge significantly over the last 10 years, according to his affidavit submitted to the EC.
13 December 2023

No bar on peaceful political events

Says Election Commissioner Alamgir
13 December 2023

JP ‘assures’ AL it’ll run

Amid doubts that Jatiya Party may withdraw from the electoral race, the main opposition party has assured the ruling Awami League of running
13 December 2023

UN wants Bangladeshis to vote without intimidation

The UN wants every Bangladeshi to be able to vote free of intimidation and repercussions in the upcoming election.
13 December 2023

EC declares 46 more candidates valid

Another 46 aspirants got their candidacy back yesterday after winning appeals against the cancellation of their candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary election.
13 December 2023

MA Mannan’s income drops, wealth increases

Planning Minister and Sunamganj-3 lawmaker MA Mannan’s total wealth rose in value, while his income decreased since 2018, according to his affidavit submitted to the EC.
13 December 2023

AL independent for B’baria-3 gets candidacy back

Lion Firozur Rahman Olio, an aspirant for the Brahmanbaria-3 constituency, got his candidacy back today after winning an appeal against the cancellation of his candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary election
13 December 2023

UN wants Bangladeshis to vote without intimidation

The UN wants every Bangladeshi to be able to vote free of intimidation and repercussions in the upcoming election
13 December 2023

Curb on political prog: IGP directed to follow EC's instructions

The home ministry, following Election Commission's instructions, today directed the inspector general of police (IGP) not to allow any rallies, meetings, gatherings, or political programmes other than campaigning from December 18 until the end of polls
13 December 2023

EC’s curbs on political prog for fair polls: home minister

The Election Commission's decision to curb political programmes other than campaigning during the campaign period of the polls is to make it fair and beautiful, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today
13 December 2023

JP wants to participation in polls: Obaidul Quader

Jatiya Party's participation in the upcoming polls is still uncertain despite its willingness to form an electoral alliance with the Awami League, the ruling party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today
13 December 2023

EC rejects appeal against JP leader Chunnu’s candidacy

The Election Commission today rejected an appeal challenging the candidature of Jatiya Party Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu
13 December 2023