25 candidates withdraw nominations in Dhaka constituencies

Withdrawals recorded across 20 constituencies
20 January 2026, 19:30 PM
20 January 2026, 19:16 PM

GM Quader-led Jatiya Party announces final list of 196 candidates

GM Quader says referendum is 'unconstitutional', calls for 'No' vote
20 January 2026, 19:02 PM

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis finalises candidates in 29 constituencies

All nominees to contest national polls under ‘rickshaw’ symbol
20 January 2026, 18:43 PM

National election: What candidates can and cannot do

From rallies and posters to social media, here’s a comprehensive guide to EC’s dos and don’ts
20 January 2026, 17:54 PM

Four new police stations approved

Satkhira upgraded to ‘A’ category
20 January 2026, 17:17 PM

BADC restores waterlogged farmland, lifts rice output in Barishal region

60% of excavation completed as major irrigation scheme targets productivity gains across four districts
20 January 2026, 16:22 PM

Jamaat pledges ‘Smart Social Security Card’ if it comes to power

Party promises zero tolerance for corruption, interest-free loans and expanded welfare if elected to power
20 January 2026, 16:17 PM

Fugitive in Narsingdi jailbreak hacked to death

He escaped from jail during July uprising
20 January 2026, 15:36 PM

BNP predicts landslide win, accuses rivals of orchestrated smear campaign

Mirza Fakhrul urges Jamaat to practise transparent politics, warns against 'religious manipulation' ahead of polls
20 January 2026, 15:14 PM

Cumilla-2 to comprise Homna, Titas; SC stays HC verdict

The upazilas will be added to the constituency in accordance with EC's gazette notification, EC lawyer says
20 January 2026, 13:26 PM

BNP gears up for massive turnout at Tarique’s Sylhet-Moulvibazar-Habiganj rallies

The BNP chairman will visit the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal and Hazrat Shahparan, formally launching the party’s campaign
20 January 2026, 13:15 PM

Evaly owners Rassel, Shamima arrested in Dhanmondi

More than 200 arrest warrants have been issued against Shamima and Rassel: DB
20 January 2026, 13:12 PM

Jamaat ameer outlines vision for ‘new Bangladesh’ ahead of February 12 election

Shafiqur calls for democratic renewal, accountable governance and an economy focused on jobs and dignity
20 January 2026, 12:32 PM

Around 500 shelters burnt in Ukhiya Rohingya camp fire

Blaze quickly spread through D-4 block, said fire service official
20 January 2026, 12:19 PM

Candidacy withdrawal deadline ends today

EC to allocate symbols from tomorrow; campaigning starts Jan 22
20 January 2026, 12:09 PM

July atrocities: Verdict in Chankharpul killing case deferred to Jan 26

The tribunal says the verdict was deferred as the judgment is yet to be prepared
20 January 2026, 11:52 AM

Postal ballots: EC to hold talks with political parties today

The commission will meet the party heads at 4:00pm
20 January 2026, 10:23 AM

Uttara abduction: Bodyguard dies of his wounds

A 57-year-old retired army personnel working as a bodyguard died two days after being attacked during an abduction in Dhaka’s Uttara on January 16.
20 January 2026, 07:41 AM

8,780 polling centres ‘most vulnerable’

With the 13th national election and referendum approaching, the interim government has placed the most vulnerable polling centres under heightened security, tightened controls on firearms and ordered law enforcers to take swift legal action against anyone attempting to disrupt the vote.
20 January 2026, 05:35 AM