UNDP to oversee purchase ensuring transparency, funded entirely by national exchequer

The trend of settling old scores about “who did what” decades ago should be seen as a distraction from the huge challenges facing any incoming government.

Terming the forthcoming national polls a “foundational election”, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the government has no alternative but to hold it in the first half of February.

The Election Commission is likely to announce its action plan or the roadmap for the 13th national parliamentary election today.

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

'We won't give even one percent concession in July Charter,' says Nahid

The number of Bangladeshi voters undecided about their choice in the upcoming polls has risen sharply over the past eight months, shows a BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) survey.

Commission moves to expand law enforcement role in proposed RPO amendments

Bangladesh now has 126.17 million (12.61 crore) registered voters, according to the latest draft list prepared by the Election Commission.

Govt plans to procure the cameras for police to enhance security at voting booths

Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies

Expected chief adviser to hold discussions with parties regarding announcing the election timeline, it says

journalists may conduct live broadcasts from polling centres

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday ordered the authorities concerned to complete, by December, the preparations for the upcoming national election.

The Bangladesh Army said it has not yet received any official instructions from the government to assist in the upcoming election duties.

Draft code of conduct finalised with tougher rules, eco-friendly campaign focus

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed urged the government to immediately inform the Election Commission of its decision to hold the national polls in February next year.

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the national election can be held only after basic reforms, the trial for crimes against humanity committed in July, and the establishment of a proper election system.

BNP leaders believe that the government is trying to cater to the interests of multiple political groups, which may explain the conflicting statements.