EC says ballot counting may take longer for Feb 12 polls, referendum

Warnings and fines issued on first day of campaigning
22 January 2026

Another 2018-style election will have serious consequences: Rumeen Farhana

Independent candidate alleges administrative bias and violence against supporters in Brahmanbaria-2
22 January 2026

British citizenship concealed by two candidates in affidavits: TIB

Flags false disclosures, undeclared foreign assets ahead of Feb 12 polls
22 January 2026

Carrying others’ NIDs or promising donations during campaigns punishable: EC

Urges citizens and organisations to refrain from such practices
22 January 2026

891 election candidates possess assests worth Tk 1 cr or more: TIB

27 of them possess assets worth Tk 100cr, the anti-graft watchdog says while presenting analysis of candidates’ affidavits
22 January 2026

BNP’s first election rally draws overnight crowds to Sylhet ground

Grassroots supporters converge as Tarique Rahman set to address the rally
22 January 2026

Tarique Rahman launches official election campaign from Sylhet

Pledges family cards and farmer cards if BNP voted to power
22 January 2026

Next national elections: Symbol allocation for 20 Dhaka seats finalised

The symbol allocation process for the upcoming national elections was completed across 20 constituencies of Dhaka district yesterday.
22 January 2026

Fair, credible polls possible

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said a fair and credible election is possible under the current circumstances, expressing confidence in preparations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary polls.
22 January 2026

13th National Polls: Election campaigns officially underway

With election symbols allocated yesterday, MP candidates and their supporters are set to hit the campaign trail as electioneering for the 13th national polls formally kicks off today.
22 January 2026

When electoral symbols were still up for grabs

There was a time when the boat was not confirmed for the Awami League, nor was the paddy sheaf the BNP’s permanent symbol.
22 January 2026

EC greenlights 24 candidates following dual citizenship review

Following nomination appeal hearings, the Election Commission has given the green signal to 24 aspirants who had dual citizenship to contest the upcoming February 12 national election.
22 January 2026
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21 January 2026

No equal opportunity for all parties: Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis tells EC

Submits several suggestions and complaints to CEC
21 January 2026

Feb 12 polls: Expatriates to vote online from 5pm today

EC opens postal voting for expatriates, officials and people in custody
21 January 2026

Jamaat candidate flags election office arrangements, raises concerns over ballot security in Dhaka-6

Abdul Mannan alleges rented building linked to rival candidate could compromise election integrity
21 January 2026

BNP’s rebel woes just won’t go away

Even after the deadline for nomination withdrawal ended yesterday, dozens of rebel BNP candidates remain in the race, while Jamaat-e-Islami-backed nominees have rivals from within their alliance in at least seven constituencies.
21 January 2026

1,967 candidates in the race for 13th national election

305 aspirants withdrew candidacy, EC says
21 January 2026

EC directs security measures for seven Jamaat leaders ahead of national polls

Order issued following Jamaat application citing law-and-order concerns
21 January 2026