Tarique Rahman joins first election rally in Sylhet

Rally begins with Quran recitation as party leaders gather ahead of Tarique Rahman’s address
22 January 2026, 11:22 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

Level playing field remains absent for polls: Allege two parties, BNP candidate

Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis and BNP’s Dhaka-15 candidate yesterday alleged that a level playing field remains absent ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12.
22 January 2026, 06:59 AM

Manifesto expectations: Political use of police must end

As major political parties prepare their election manifestos, law enforcement experts and rights activists urge them to make law and order a top priority, keep police free from political interference, and end the partisan use of the force.
22 January 2026, 04:37 AM

BNP expels 59 rebel candidates

The BNP yesterday expelled 59 rebel candidates from the party for their involvement in activities that go against party policy, ideology and discipline.
22 January 2026, 03:22 AM

Tarique Rahman offers prayers at shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R)

Also offers Fateha at grave of General MAG Osmani
21 January 2026, 22:54 PM
21 January 2026, 21:40 PM

BNP expels 59 rebel candidates

Cites going against party policy, ideology and discipline as the reason
21 January 2026, 21:00 PM
21 January 2026, 20:56 PM

Tarique Rahman lands in Sylhet to launch BNP’s election campaign

BNP chairman to visit shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal and Hazrat Shah Paran
21 January 2026, 20:22 PM

Jamaat alleges bias by law enforcers, election officials ahead of polls

Zubair urges level playing field, raises concerns over conduct of law enforcers and officials
21 January 2026, 15:54 PM

Tarique Rahman to travel to Sylhet today, shrine visit planned late at night

BNP chairman to launch election campaign from Sylhet tomorrow
21 January 2026, 13:00 PM

BNP, Jamaat clash over campaigning in Mirpur

Activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami clashed in the capital’s Mirpur area yesterday over election campaigning, leaving several people injured.
21 January 2026, 05:15 AM

Make long-term plan for those bringing in billions

As political parties prepare to unveil their election manifestos, migration experts have urged them to include clear and strong commitments to reform Bangladesh’s labour migration sector.
21 January 2026, 05:10 AM

Policy dialogue: Insaf, dignity, shared prosperity

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday announced a series of policy commitments at its “Policy Summit 2026”, outlining proposals on governance, taxation, social security, employment, education and healthcare, while pledging zero tolerance for corruption if it comes to power.
21 January 2026, 04:58 AM

Policy dialogue: Will repair state, improve lives

The BNP yesterday presented its eight priority social policies as immediate deliverables under its broader 31-point “state repair” plan, pledging reforms to make governance accountable, services accessible and opportunities equitable.
21 January 2026, 04:57 AM

Political somersault, thy name is art

Even in Bangladesh’s fluid political scene, Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar stands out for his frequent shifts in loyalty.
21 January 2026, 04:54 AM

‘We must choose the liberal path’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the upcoming election would decide whether Bangladesh remains on a liberal democratic course or slips into the grip of what he described as extremist and anti-state forces.
21 January 2026, 04:49 AM

Tarique pledges modern housing, flat ownership for Korail slum residents

Will stand by the people of this area, BNP chairman says
20 January 2026, 21:34 PM

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis finalises candidates in 29 constituencies

All nominees to contest national polls under ‘rickshaw’ symbol
20 January 2026, 18:43 PM