National election

A chance to break the cycle of retribution

Rahman is inheriting a fragile economy and institutions weakened by partisanship.
15 February 2026, 19:37 PM

A first vote, a quiet hope

Casting my first vote felt like pride. It also carried a trace of guilt, the awareness that every choice means rejecting another.
15 February 2026, 13:55 PM

You won! Now what?

We don’t need more violence, not even in the name of punishment.
14 February 2026, 17:07 PM

The emerging architecture of post-authoritarian politics

What is being decided is not only who will govern but whether the institutional settlement emerging from the uprising can acquire sufficient legitimacy to endure.
13 February 2026, 18:30 PM

2 Ansar members, teenager injured in crude bomb blast at Gopalganj polling centre

Police have intensified security in and around the centre following the incident
12 February 2026, 12:23 PM

Tarique Rahman optimistic about victory after casting vote

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today expressed optimism about the victory and forming the government.
12 February 2026, 10:00 AM

First two hours of polls see peaceful voting, enthusiastic turnout

Voting in the 13th Parliamentary Election and 2026 referendum is progressing largely peacefully, with no major violence or disruptions reported in Dhaka or elsewhere in the country so far.
12 February 2026, 09:48 AM

'We are on the verge of forming government,' Nahid says after voting

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam today urged voters to go to polling centres and exercise their voting rights without fear.
12 February 2026, 08:39 AM

Bangladesh goes into votes in landmark national election, referendum

Polling opened at 7:30am and will continue without break until 4:30pm
12 February 2026, 07:30 AM

EC begins nationwide distribution of election materials

The Election Commission today began distributing election materials, including ballot boxes, to the polling centres across the country ahead of the 13th national election and referendum, scheduled for tomorrow.
11 February 2026, 13:00 PM

Election Commission assures free, fair polls tomorrow

Preparations followed a coordinated and multi-dimensional approach, says CEC
11 February 2026, 12:30 PM

Checkpoints, patrols intensified in Dhaka as polls tomorrow

Capital sees thin traffic as voters head to village homes
11 February 2026, 12:26 PM

Election day etiquette every Bangladeshi voter should know

Prepare for the February 12 Bangladesh parliamentary elections by following essential voting day etiquette. Arrive early at designated polling centres, respect queues, cooperate with security personnel, and maintain a neutral, calm atmosphere for all.
9 February 2026, 19:34 PM

EC is failing to do its due diligence

Parties’ delay in submitting social media details is unacceptable
9 February 2026, 19:32 PM

Citizens speak up ahead of Bangladesh’s election

Analyze public expectations for the upcoming Bangladesh elections as citizens demand economic stability, women's empowerment, and job creation. Prioritize heritage preservation and judicial transparency to ensure a resilient, democratic future for the sovereign nation.
9 February 2026, 19:29 PM
8 February 2026, 16:05 PM
8 February 2026, 15:36 PM

Nearly one million law enforcers deployed ahead of February 12 elections

Army, police, BGB, Rab, Ansar, VDP and other forces mobilised nationwide to ensure peaceful voting
8 February 2026, 15:09 PM

DMTCL to run additional trains to ease voter travel on election day

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited will operate additional trains on February 12 to facilitate voter movement, while traffic restrictions take effect nationwide
5 February 2026, 15:32 PM

‘Instability is being engineered’: NCP's Samantha questions govt role in law and order

National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin today alleged that a large section within the interim government deliberately wanted instability at the field level to serve political objectives.
5 February 2026, 14:03 PM