Bogura-6 by-polls and Sherpur-3 election likely by April 9, EC officials

Now that the dust has settled and we have begun another hopeful journey under a new government, we can look back at the interim government’s 18-month tenure and say with confidence that the defence forces,

Party’s Secretary General Shameem Haider says outcome was manipulated with the support of officials

Once rooted largely in rural heartlands, the party has now made visible inroads into urban constituencies, drawing support from affluent and educated voters.

Schedule likely to be announced before Eid-ul-Fitr, says election commissioner

Bangladesh passed multiple tests of its democratic credentials through the 13th parliamentary election on February 12.

Imagine a parliament and cabinet with a significant number of competent, capable, and honest women members.

Govt, opposition must work together for the sake of the country

The list includes 23 members of parliament and two technocrats among the ministers

They take oaths separately from their other alliance MPs

The lawmakers, however, didn't take oath as members of the Constitution Reform Council

About 68.6 percent of the candidates in the 13th national election exceeded the legal campaign expenditure limit, according to a report by Transparency International Bangladesh.

The arduous struggle for the restoration of democracy reaches its final step this afternoon, as an elected government prepares to take oath following the swearing‑in of newly elected lawmakers this morning.

Intense lobbying has gripped the bureaucracy and police, with officials scrambling for coveted postings as the contours of a new BNP-led government begin to take shape.

The election came after years of severe distrust in the electoral process, questions over legitimacy, and institutional strain, so the poll’s successful conduct has reinforced trust in the process as well as the principle that governments derive authority from the consent of the governed.

The new prime minister will decide on his official residence as the interim government has not finalised it so far, said Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan yesterday.

Twelve young lawmakers are set to join the national parliament formed in the wake of the July mass uprising, with their oath-taking scheduled for this morning at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

NCP leader claims coordinated attacks on agents, warns of renewed fight against corruption

Ceremony scheduled for 10:00 am

Vacant parliamentary seat must be filled through a by-election within 90 days