Bangladesh national election

EC halts election-related activities in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2

SC’s Appellate Division issues directive
9 January 2026, 11:40 AM

Why the long wait for elections has been an illuminating interlude

The delayed election, rather than being merely a period of political stagnation, has paradoxically served as a crucial and illuminating interlude for Bangladesh. Had the interim government, formed on August 8, 2024, acted as a caretaker, conducted elections within 90 days, and then departed, peo
3 January 2026, 08:00 AM

Rumeen Farhana to run as independent candidate in Brahmanbaria-2 despite BNP’s alliance decision

Former BNP lawmaker says she will resign from party posts before filing papers
23 December 2025, 15:01 PM

Gun licences for candidates?

It signals the state’s failure, not people's safety
16 December 2025, 12:29 PM

'We'll deliver the best election in the country's history'

Yunus says after being briefed by CEC on election preparations
7 December 2025, 13:01 PM

'Anyone trying to obstruct voting won't be able to return with their hands intact'

Says Jamaat top leader ATM Azharul; Calls Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Abdul Kader Mollah 'martyrs'
2 December 2025, 14:08 PM

Jamaat, allies set to agree to referendum on election day

Rangpur rally will deliver final message on reforms, says Abdul Halim
2 December 2025, 12:47 PM

‘No guarantee vote rigging or killings won't occur on election day'

Porwar says, referring to today’s violence on Khulna court premises
30 November 2025, 14:03 PM

Youth to cast first ballots after 3 rigged elections: Yunus tells Dutch minister

Visiting Dutch minister praises Bangladesh’s election preparations
18 November 2025, 11:50 AM

Prescription for power: Doctors lining up for parliament

Physicians emerge as one of the largest professional blocs running for election
12 November 2025, 10:58 AM

Govt gears up for polls

The interim government has stepped up preparations for the upcoming national polls, with the Election Commission planning to announce the schedule by the first week of December.
29 October 2025, 18:24 PM

A 'third force' taking shape? Talks underway to form 9-party alliance

Gono Odhikar Parishad GS Rashed Khan says alliance not being formed 'under NCP's leadership'
29 October 2025, 10:36 AM

Yunus holds high-level meeting on election preparations

A press briefing is scheduled for 4:00pm at Foreign Service Academy, likely to provide information on this issue
29 October 2025, 07:58 AM

EC finalises 42,761 voting centres for next year's national election

Parties’ registration expected to be complete this week, senior secretary says
27 October 2025, 10:52 AM
26 October 2025, 10:21 AM

'Crimes and flash processions will decline further as election nears'

Home adviser says overall law and order situation has improved
8 October 2025, 13:23 PM

EC plans to begin dialogues from Sept 28

Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed says the NCP will not get the “Shapla” symbol
23 September 2025, 09:00 AM

EC to publish final voter list on Nov 18

Draft list to be released on Nov 1; correction applications deadline set for Nov 16
23 September 2025, 05:50 AM

Bangladesh prepared for free, fair polls in February, Yunus tells US envoy

During talks with Sergio Gor in New York, chief adviser highlights Bangladesh’s election preparations, regional cooperation goals
23 September 2025, 03:07 AM

‘Election in Feb still uncertain’

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday said there is still uncertainty about whether the election will be held in February.
22 September 2025, 18:00 PM