election campaign
Pro-BNP, Jamaat actors play religion card to draw voters
Election codes strictly prohibit exploitation of religious sentiments for gaining electoral advantage.
11 February 2026, 02:55 AM
Campaigning ends as nation prepares for February 12 polls
Candidates visited constituencies far and wide to reach voters during 19-day campaign
10 February 2026, 12:18 PM
Campaigning draws to a close
The curtain has fallen on 20 days of intense electioneering as Bangladesh heads into its 13th national parliamentary polls on Thursday, a pivotal moment of democratic transition marked by cautious optimism among voters.
10 February 2026, 03:01 AM
EC is failing to do its due diligence
Parties’ delay in submitting social media details is unacceptable
9 February 2026, 19:32 PM
Final day of campaigning sees rallies by top leaders across Dhaka
Thousands join processions as parties wrap up canvassing before February 12 vote
9 February 2026, 15:13 PM
Pollution, traffic woes top local concerns
Md Abul Kalam, a resident of the BSCIC area in Rohitpur, Keraniganj, is waiting for the election with cautious hope.
8 February 2026, 01:35 AM
Economics of election
On the morning of January 29th, before the sun had fully risen over Rajshahi, food vendors began arriving at a local Madrasa field.
7 February 2026, 00:06 AM
A walk through Dhaka-9 with Tasnim Jara
Just after 9:00am on Friday, independent Dhaka-9 candidate Tasnim Jara stepped into the narrow lanes of Goran Bazar in Khilgaon with around 15 volunteers by her side.
1 February 2026, 04:38 AM
Be wary of vote theft and ballot stuffing
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday warned against vote theft, urging voters to remain wary of people from other areas casting votes using someone else’s name.
1 February 2026, 03:03 AM
Campaign clashes must not be normalised
Political parties, the EC, and police all must act to stop further violence
28 January 2026, 18:28 PM
‘Cases are being turned into a business’: Jamaat ameer
Hundreds have been falsely implicated since August 2024, he says in Kushtia
26 January 2026, 17:33 PM
‘Islami Andolan forced to take a separate path for the sake of Islam’
Charmonai Pir says Jamaat deviated from its commitment to implementing Islamist values
25 January 2026, 20:08 PM
'Elect me on Feb 12, sleep peacefully with your doors open from 13th'
Mufti Faizul Karim campaigns with promise of corruption‑free society
25 January 2026, 19:48 PM
Jamaat ameer promises ‘agri-based capital’ for North Bengal if alliance wins power
Shafiqur says reviving rivers will drive agriculture, livelihoods and regional renewal
24 January 2026, 12:04 PM
Camps, crime, civic woes take centre stage in Dhaka-16
Kahkasan, a young woman from the Bihari Camp in Mirpur-11, lives under the constant fear of eviction. Growing up in the congested camp, she has faced a lack of water, gas, and other civic rights, alongside persistent health risks and an unstable environment.
24 January 2026, 04:26 AM
Election race heats up
The candidates of major political parties and independents stepped up their campaigns yesterday, the first weekend of the electioneering window, spreading out across cities and villages to woo voters ahead of the February 12 polls.
24 January 2026, 02:17 AM
Nationwide election campaign begins ahead of February 12 voting
Party leaders, candidates launch door-to-door canvassing, rallies, and public meetings as voters prepare for polls and referendum
22 January 2026, 13:06 PM
Tarique Rahman joins first election rally in Sylhet
Rally begins with Quran recitation as party leaders gather ahead of Tarique Rahman’s address
22 January 2026, 11:22 AM
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, 10:16 AM
Tarique Rahman launches official election campaign from Sylhet
Pledges family cards and farmer cards if BNP voted to power
22 January 2026, 08:53 AM