Voting has commenced peacefully across Bangladesh for the 13th National Parliament elections and accompanying referenda, according to reports from international observer groups. Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group and former President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, confirmed that polling began in a calm and orderly manner, expressing hope that this will continue throughout the country. He […]

Early on Thursday morning, voters flocked to polling stations across Dhaka and other major cities as the country held the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Citizens, both men and women, arrived with their National Identity Cards (NIDs), eager to cast their ballots promptly, some even arriving well before the official opening hours to secure a spot […]

In a significant prelude to the 13th national parliamentary election, Bangladesh Muslim League candidate Md. Mostafa has declared a boycott of the Khagrachhari constituency polls. The announcement came late on Wednesday night, 11 February, at approximately 9:30 pm, citing alleged administrative bias, interference, and inadequate security. Mostafa stated that he and his family have faced persistent […]

Serious allegations over the integrity of the forthcoming parliamentary election have intensified political tensions in the Dhaka-8 constituency, after Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Mirza Abbas accused rival groups of attempting to infiltrate polling stations and manipulate the voting process. Addressing a press conference at his Shahjahanpur residence in the capital on Wednesday night (11 […]

As part of heightened security arrangements ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the interim government has enforced stringent measures on licensed firearms across the country. In line with a directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, firearm licence holders were instructed to deposit their weapons at their respective police stations within a specified […]

In a worrying security breach, CCTV cameras were reported stolen from the polling centre at Bairag Government Primary School in Anowara Upazila. Local sources confirmed that the theft took place late on Tuesday night, 10 February, raising serious concerns about the safety of election facilities ahead of the national parliamentary elections. According to residents, the […]

Ballot papers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the accompanying referendum have begun arriving at polling centres across the country. According to the Election Commission, by late Wednesday night, all necessary election materials—including ballot papers and boxes—will have reached centres outside Dhaka. In major cities, including the capital, the equipment is expected to arrive […]

The 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum are scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday. The Election Commission (EC) has announced that nearly eight lakh (800,000) officials will be deployed nationwide to ensure smooth and transparent voting. According to the EC, a total of 69 Returning Officers and 598 Assistant Returning Officers will be assigned to […]

As the nation heads to the polls, streets and transport hubs have been transformed into scenes of patience, struggle, and determination, as voters make their way home to participate in the election. From Tuesday afternoon (10 February), long queues of people have been visible along both ends of the Karnaphuli Bridge, as well as in […]