Veteran freedom fighter Fazlur Rahman has secured a resounding victory in the Kishoreganj-4 constituency (Itna–Mithamain–Austagram), defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Rokon Reza Sheikh by a commanding margin. The win marks a significant political development in the haor region, long regarded as electorally competitive and symbolically important. Soon after the result was announced, Rahman took to social media […]

In Barguna’s Taltali Upazila, a Union Parishad (UP) member, Ali Ahmad Farazi, was brutally assaulted while returning home after casting his vote. Farazi represents Ward No. 7 of the Borbogi Union. Police have indicated that the attack was the result of a longstanding personal dispute rather than any political or electoral motivation. The incident occurred […]

Following the conclusion of polling in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the concurrent referendum, widespread discussion has emerged regarding when the official results will be released. This election marks the first time in the country’s history that a parliamentary vote has been held simultaneously with a public referendum, a development expected to prolong the […]

Dhaka, 12 February 2026 – Authorities at Shahbagh Metro Station apprehended a young man in possession of a fake pistol earlier today, raising concerns about security during the ongoing national elections. The suspect’s identity has not yet been disclosed. The arrest occurred on Thursday morning at approximately 10:30 a.m., according to Additional Police Superintendent of […]

In a dramatic turn of events in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, independent candidate and former State Minister, Professor Md. Rezaul Karim, has announced his withdrawal from the race in the Narayanganj-3 constituency, which encompasses Sonargaon and Siddhirganj. The announcement was made on Thursday, 12 February, at 3:20 pm, following an extensive visit by Professor […]

Bangladesh witnessed the culmination of the historic 13th National Parliamentary Election and nationwide referendum today, with polling taking place across the country in a largely peaceful atmosphere. Voting began at 7:30 a.m. and continued uninterrupted until 4:30 p.m., with reports from the capital and other constituencies indicating that no major incidents disrupted the process. According […]

Tragedy struck in Manikganj-1 constituency (Ghiur-Doulatpur-Shibaloy) on Thursday, 12 February, when Babu Mia, a 65-year-old resident of Mahadebpur village in Shibaloy Upazila, collapsed and died while attempting to cast his vote at the Mahadebpur Government Primary School polling station. According to reports, Mr Mia arrived at the polling centre around 11:30 am, carrying his voter […]

When Elections Can Be Suspended or Cancelled in Bangladesh While rare, the suspension or cancellation of elections is not entirely unprecedented in Bangladesh’s electoral history. The Election Commission (EC) has, on several occasions, postponed or annulled voting at specific centres or entire constituencies when faced with evidence of violence, manipulation, intimidation, or serious doubts over […]

In a shocking incident at a polling station in Noakhali-6, Shyamoli Sultana Zedeni, the wife of Hannan Masud—candidate of the 11-party alliance and leader of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP)—allegedly came under attack. According to her social media post, members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reportedly assaulted her with an iron rod and forcibly […]

Despite a calm and orderly atmosphere, voter turnout remains noticeably low across several polling stations in Dhaka. This morning, a BBC correspondent visited multiple polling centres, including Dhaka Metropolitan High School, Lalmatia Society School and College, Graphics Art Institute, Residential Model School and College, Mohammadpur Government Primary School, and Dhaka City College. The correspondent observed […]