Election in Bangladesh

US backs Yunus-led interim govt in holding polls next year

Envoy stresses that Washington does not support any particular political party, politician, or outcome in Bangladesh

Polls boycott can exclude parties from future politics

Any party has the right to skip a national election, but those who do so with excuses risk being sidelined from future politics, said BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed.

Political system will be renewed for inclusive polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the government is working to build a broad national consensus around a renewed political system that will deliver inclusive, participatory, and credible elections.

One Islamist candidate per seat to counter BNP

Different Islamist parties are in efforts to reach an “understanding” to counter the BNP ahead of the 13th parliamentary election.

BNP urges EC to ensure polls atmosphere

The BNP yesterday urged the Election Commission to swiftly complete all preparations for the election and ensure a conducive environment for it.

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

Free, fair polls between Dec and June 2026

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the next national election would be held between December this year and June 2025, and the government wants it to be the most free, fair, and acceptable election in history.

Holding polls this year may be difficult

National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam said the interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety, and holding a general election this year will be difficult.

People deserve a fair election

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is expecting a credible national election in Bangladesh through which people can decide who should look after them for the next five years.

September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025

US backs Yunus-led interim govt in holding polls next year

Envoy stresses that Washington does not support any particular political party, politician, or outcome in Bangladesh

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

Polls boycott can exclude parties from future politics

Any party has the right to skip a national election, but those who do so with excuses risk being sidelined from future politics, said BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed.

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

Political system will be renewed for inclusive polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the government is working to build a broad national consensus around a renewed political system that will deliver inclusive, participatory, and credible elections.

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

One Islamist candidate per seat to counter BNP

Different Islamist parties are in efforts to reach an “understanding” to counter the BNP ahead of the 13th parliamentary election.

July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025

BNP urges EC to ensure polls atmosphere

The BNP yesterday urged the Election Commission to swiftly complete all preparations for the election and ensure a conducive environment for it.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

Free, fair polls between Dec and June 2026

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the next national election would be held between December this year and June 2025, and the government wants it to be the most free, fair, and acceptable election in history.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Holding polls this year may be difficult

National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam said the interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety, and holding a general election this year will be difficult.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

People deserve a fair election

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is expecting a credible national election in Bangladesh through which people can decide who should look after them for the next five years.

December 26, 2024
December 26, 2024

So many people didn’t sacrifice lives just for polls

The adviser stresses the need for reforms for which people came out and ousted 'fascist' Awami League government