‘Level-playing field is still absent’

Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded the removal of partisan deputy commissioners and superintendents of police from their posts, equal treatment to all parties and action against violations of electoral code of conduct ahead of the February 12 national election and referendum.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Taher’s income doubles, assets dip

The annual income of Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, has more than doubled over the last seven years, yet his net wealth has seen a significant decline, according to his election affidavit.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Shishir Manir declares Tk 1.12cr asset

Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Shishir Manir, also a Supreme Court lawyer, has declared a total asset of Tk 1.12 crore, over three times less than that of his wife, according to his affidavit.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Sarwar earns monthly Tk 28,000 from writing

Md Golam Sarwar, the NCP candidate for Narsingdi-2, doesn’t own agricultural or non-agricultural land, an apartment, furniture, or electronic items, according to his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Mitu has movable assets worth Tk 74 lakh

Mahmuda Alam Mitu, the Jhalakathi-1 candidate from the NCP, holds movable assets worth over Tk 74 lakh, but doesn’t own any land, house, or apartment, shows her affidavit submitted to the Election Commission.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

'One party is receiving extensive promotion and protection'

Jamaat leader Taher alleges discrimination in nomination scrutiny
7 January 2026, 14:05 PM

Over 15 lakh register for postal voting

More than 15 lakh people have registered to vote through the postal balloting in the upcoming national election and referendum.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Legal loopholes allow defaulters to stay in race

If loan defaulters continue to receive such advantages in all areas, it will have negative consequences, especially in a national election, said experts and analysts.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Will return to the streets if voting rights are undermined: Asif Mahmud

Raises concern over law and order, nomination approvals, and administration's neutrality
6 January 2026, 13:10 PM

Barrister Fuaad raises Tk 22 lakh in just 25 hours through Facebook appeal

Barishal-3 candidate promises full financial transparency
6 January 2026, 12:01 PM

Income of Amir Khosru doubles in seven years

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury’s annual income has more than doubled since 2018, rising to Tk 1.6 crore despite a Tk 78 lakh loss in the share market last fiscal year.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Azad’s net wealth grows five-fold in 17 years

The net wealth of AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, assistant secretary general of Jamaat-e-Islami, has increased nearly 5.3 times over the last 17 years, reaching Tk 1.93 crore in 2025.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

No women on tickets of 30 parties

Women remain largely absent from the electoral race, with 30 of the 51 political parties contesting the upcoming national election fielding no female aspirants at all, Election Commission data shows.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

EC allows appeals on both valid, invalid nominations: EC senior secretary

Commission will hear the appeals from January 10 to 18, he says
5 January 2026, 08:51 AM

Appeals against nomination decisions open ahead of Feb 12 polls

Candidates can challenge acceptance or rejection of nomination papers until Jan 9
5 January 2026, 05:54 AM

ROs cancel 723 nominations after scrutiny

Returning officers have cancelled 723 nominations out of 2,568 submitted across the country, the Election Commission (EC) said yesterday.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

EC declares 1,842 candidates' nomination papers valid, 723 invalid

Dhaka records the highest number of valid nominations, with 309 candidates
4 January 2026, 15:52 PM

Nomination papers of 41 candidates cleared in six Barishal constituencies

Several high-profile candidacies restored as scrutiny ends with six rejections
4 January 2026, 14:00 PM

325 polling centres don't have electricity: EC

Commission writes to Power Division seeking connections
4 January 2026, 12:59 PM

Tarique Rahman’s nomination declared valid in Dhaka 17

BNP acting chair's candidacy also confirmed for Bogura 6
3 January 2026, 11:57 AM