Inclusion of NCP in alliance further complicates calculation

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.

Despite submitting nomination papers, the party remains short of election-ready structures, with crucial tasks, such as strategy-setting and manifesto drafting, either stalled or unfinished.

Candidates can challenge acceptance or rejection of nomination papers until Jan 9

Returning officers have cancelled 723 nominations out of 2,568 submitted across the country, the Election Commission (EC) said yesterday.

Alliance partners have expressed deep frustration, as the BNP failed to rein in its leaders contesting in seats allocated to allies

Gives updates on high-profile cases

BNP’s fight in the national election is shaping up on two fronts: against rival parties outside and against rebel contenders within, threatening to split its vote base.

Says appeal underway

Verification of 238 nomination papers starts ahead of February 12 polls

The vigorous presence of women in the past pro-democracy movements proved that many of the women leaders are parliament-ready.

Dhaka braces for a high-voltage election as top leaders of three major parties -- the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party -- submitted their nominations on Tuesday.

Misinformation has also followed the mechanics of the campaign itself

We step into the new year with hope and optimism as new beginnings are wont to be, the national election on the horizon is all the more reason to look ahead to 2026.

Dhaka records highest submissions as deadline closes

EC secretary says final tally of nomination papers to be known tonight

Candidates crowd returning officers’ offices nationwide ahead on 13th parliamentary election

Police intervene as supporters of Ctg-10 candidate try to enter office premises, 'violating' electoral code

Nomination papers of those who enter the premises by 5pm will be accepted, he says

Papers submitted at the office of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner around 12pm