How past presidents were elected
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Bangladesh is heading towards its 13th presidential election today, but the country’s history of choosing its head of state tells a story of shrinking political competition.
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The day before his assassination
15 August 2026
It was like any other day.
On August 14, 1975, the president’s office carried out its routine functions. Officials exchanged pleasantries, ministers held meetings, decisions were taken and instructions were given.
15 August 2026
SSC pass rate hits 19-year low
11 August 2026
This year’s SSC results painted a grim picture, with the pass rate across the nine general education boards hitting a 19-year low and GPA-5 achievers falling to their lowest level since 2020.
11 August 2026
Teacher shortages strain government primary schools
8 August 2026
Government primary schools across Bangladesh are struggling to keep lessons on track as headteacher posts remain vacant in more than half of the institutions while thousands of assistant-teacher positions also remain unfilled, putting extra pressure on teachers and disrupting classes.
8 August 2026
Presidential election: A process shackled by provisions
8 August 2026
When Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned as president on July 24, the spotlight immediately shifted to who would succeed him at Bangabhaban.
8 August 2026
Analysis / How Sheikh Hasina's iron grip unravelled
5 August 2026
From electoral controversies to student protests, the events that brought an end to Hasina's 15-year rule
5 August 2026
Looking back at July: Road to one-point demand
4 August 2026
It began with a question that resonated with millions of young Bangladeshis competing for scarce government jobs: should merit take a back seat to quotas?
4 August 2026
Poll campaigns cost nothing for most parties
1 August 2026
Twenty-seven of the 50 parties that contested February’s general election reported zero campaign expenditure, according to filings submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
1 August 2026
How will EC check illegal spending?
A candidate can spend Tk 10 per voter for electioneering in the upcoming parliamentary polls. His/her total spending, however, in no way can exceed Tk 25 lakh, the ceiling of maximum expenditure, even if the number of voters in a constituency is more than 2.5 lakh, according to a notification issued by the Election Commission.
9 November 2018
Election on Dec 23
Claiming there is a congenial atmosphere for polls across the country, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday announced that the 11th parliamentary election will be held on December 23.
8 November 2018
EC set to unveil schedule today
The Election Commission announces the schedule for the 11th parliamentary polls today amid support from the ruling Awami League and strong opposition from Jatiya Oikyafront, comprising the BNP and several other parties.
7 November 2018
The ball now in PM's court
Leftist parties in talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last night demanded that parliament be dissolved and the election be held under a neutral caretaker government.
6 November 2018
Complete all examinations by Dec 10
The government has rescheduled and brought forward the dates of all primary and secondary school final exams so that students do not face any problems during the 11th national election, likely to be held in late December.
5 November 2018
Exams deferred for Qawmi event
Hiyatul Ulya Lil-Zami’atil Qawmiya Bangladesh will accord a grand reception to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tomorrow at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka for recognising top Qawmi degree Dawra-e-Hadith as equivalent to master's in Islamic studies and Arabic.
3 November 2018