Local polls will be better than national election: CEC
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9 HOUR(s) Election
BNP government has failed in first 180 days: NCP
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10 HOUR(s) Politics
‘2024 was a rehearsal for the final battle’: Jamaat ameer
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23 August 2026 Politics
President pays tribute to martyrs at nat’l memorial
UNB, Dhaka
23 August 2026 Politics
Align higher edn with job market - Says Amir Khosru
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22 August 2026 Politics
Fakhrul sworn in as president
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22 August 2026 Politics
Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as Bangladesh’s president
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21 August 2026 Election

Attacks, widespread use of money concerning

Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) has expressed concern over the overall electoral environment, citing incidents of attacks and the widespread use of money.
12 February 2026

Parties spend crores on Facebook ads

As the dust settles on election season with the last day of campaigning officially ending yesterday morning, the street rallies were complemented by a digital battle for the ballot, where political parties poured crores of taka into thousands of Facebook ads.
11 February 2026

Pro-BNP, Jamaat actors play religion card to draw voters

Election codes strictly prohibit exploitation of religious sentiments for gaining electoral advantage.
11 February 2026

6 hurt in BNP-Jamaat clash: Local leader’s ‘eye gouged out’, says BNP Bogura-4 candidate

Mother of victim died after learning of son’s eye injury, he says
10 February 2026

New political platform ‘Gonobiplobi Uddyog’ launched

Around 50 have already registered, says a representative of the platform
10 February 2026

Lawyer hands out cash during Jamaat campaign in city

Claims he did it as an act of charity
10 February 2026

EC yet to begin social media monitoring

The Election Commission had claimed that it would monitor the campaigns of political parties and candidates on social media ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum scheduled for February 12.
9 February 2026

‘Army to stay free from influence if BNP forms govt’

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said if his party comes to power, the army will remain free from political influence and its dignity will be upheld.
8 February 2026

‘If BNP assumes power, it won’t try AL for genocide’

NCP’s Asif criticises Tarique Rahman for 'offering political space to Hasina’s children'
7 February 2026

‘Stop extortion at least until Feb 12’: Ctg BNP candidate’s video goes viral

Sarwar Jamal Nizam says his speech was distorted with ill intent
7 February 2026

BNP questions Jamaat ameer’s 'Facebook-tagged policy' debate invite

Mahdi Amin raises concerns over fake voting and observer appointments
7 February 2026

Prioritise balanced development

The Institute for Planning and Development (IPD) yesterday unveiled its People’s Manifesto, urging political parties to prioritise balanced and equitable development, inclusive planning, and environmental sustainability to turn Bangladesh into a welfare state.
7 February 2026
6 February 2026

Jucsu VP Abdur Rashid Zitu joins BNP

Several hall union leaders join Chhatra Dal
6 February 2026

Festivities meet chaos in narrow alleyways

Although Lalbagh and Chawkbazar areas of Old Dhaka are economically vital wholesale hubs, residents of this region continue to grapple with deep-rooted civic problems.
6 February 2026

BNP vision is equal rights for all faiths, not secularism: Fakhrul tells Al Jazeera

The term is ‘not congenial’ for Bangladesh’s politics, he says
5 February 2026

‘Deep state’ campaigning for ‘no’ vote: Shadik Kayem

Ducsu VP alleges state-backed forces, sections of media working against ‘yes’ campaign
5 February 2026
4 February 2026

BNP vows people‑first politics, promises wage commission, safe housing

Slum residents demand housing, utilities, education, healthcare and workplace safety
4 February 2026