The BNP has decided to launch a countrywide campaign in mid-October to improve its public image, counter opposition narratives and reassure voters of its commitment to reforms ahead of the national election scheduled for February.

They also urged political parties to set aside their divisions and reach consensus on implementing proposed reforms

The Election Commission yesterday published the draft list of polling centres for the upcoming 13th national election, setting the figure at 42,618.

With the national election approaching, police have sped up the process of identifying officers who played “commanding roles” in the three previous controversial polls or had strong political affiliations during that period.

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

The Election Commission has proposed stricter amendments to the election law, including a provision barring fugitives from contesting national polls.

Parties should support Yunus’s stance on polls in February

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to holding the 13th national election in the first half of February next year.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings today with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming election.

The official election timetable to be released in the first half of December this year

Delimitation, voter list and party registration among 24 key tasks ahead of February 2026 vote

As the Election Commission prepares for the next general elections, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said he would step down from his position if he’s asked to act under government orders.

‘No pressure yet from govt, will resign if it comes,’ he says

The 13th national election will not take place unless the demands and conditions of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami are met, said Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday that statements from various political parties have led citizens to have doubts about the election.

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday reaffirmed that the current administration will leave office in February, following the 13th national election.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said the country is heading towards the national election, and the army has taken preparations to assist the government in holding free and fair polls.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it will unveil its action plan for the upcoming 13th national election later this week, adding that the number of polling centres will not be increased.

The Election Commission yesterday said it would publish the roadmap for the 13th national election next week.