Despite repeated warnings from the BNP, most rebel candidates have remained in the electoral race, causing discomfort among party high-ups.

As the election process gets underway, the EC must assert effective control over law-enforcing agencies and direct them

With only a few weeks left before the national elections, one of the most decisive factors potentially affecting voter turnout is people’s sense of security.

Suffering is acknowledged rhetorically, yet accountability is consistently deferred in the name of stability, order, or political transition.

Election schedule marks a defining moment for our democratic future

Says only the chief adviser’s office can announce his exit

Those participating in 'illegal' rallies after polls schedule is announced will be brought under the law, it says

Inspects a mock voting exercise demonstrated at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Government Girls High School

Army stands beside people during natural disasters with sincerity, he says

No signs of security risks ahead of the national election, he says

CEC says it would be challenging for the EC to hold election and referendum on the same day

Announce nationwide rallies as part of seventh round of their programmes

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher yesterday said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has created confusion by announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.

Election will allow the army to go back to barracks, he hopes

Major political parties are locked in a debate over the neutrality of the government and the Election Commission.

Party will ask EC not to pick people from certain organisations known to be close to a right-wing party

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday expressed serious reservations about the neutrality of the Election Commission, public administration, and the police, demanding necessary reshuffles in these institutions ahead of the polls.

Commission holds preparatory meeting on law and order

Party suggests lottery system for appointing election officials

Alliance partners complain that many BNP leaders continue campaigning in constituencies where allies are also in the field