Forces Prioritise Public Safety as Election Campaigning Begins As Bangladesh stands on the precipice of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the official campaign window is set to open tomorrow, Thursday. With candidates preparing to traverse their constituencies and engage in large-scale rallies, the nation’s law enforcement agencies have shifted into high gear. The primary objective, […]

In a significant move to maintain internal cohesion and discipline ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled 59 senior and mid-level leaders. The decision follows their defiance of the central command by contesting the upcoming polls as “rebel” or independent candidates. The announcement was formalised late Wednesday night […]

A volatile confrontation broke out in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, on Wednesday afternoon following the official allocation of electoral symbols for the upcoming parliamentary polls. Supporters of the official Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) nominee, Md. Akteruzzaman Bachchu, and those of the independent candidate, AB Siddique Rahman, engaged in a violent skirmish that left at least five individuals […]

The Adviser for Shipping, Labour, and Employment, Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M. Sakhawat Hussain, has declared a paradigm shift in the conduct of the Bangladesh Police. Speaking at a consultative meeting on the upcoming national referendum held at the Mirza Ruhul Amin Auditorium in Thakurgaon on Wednesday, the Adviser emphasised that the days of police […]

Bangladesh has lost one of its most steadfast advocates for transparency and governance. M. Hafizuddin Khan, a former advisor to the Caretaker Government and a distinguished civil servant, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, 21 January 2026. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Uttara, Dhaka, following a period of age-related illness. […]

As the official campaign window for the 13th National Parliamentary Election opens, the Election Commission (EC) has issued a comprehensive set of directives under the ‘Political Parties and Candidates Code of Conduct 2025’. These regulations are designed to ensure a level playing field and maintain public order. Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) Abul Fazl Md. […]

The political landscape in Bogra-2 (Shibganj) has undergone a dramatic transformation following the collapse of seat-sharing negotiations between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Mahmudur Rahman Manna’s Nagorik Oikya. With the failure to reach a consensus, the stage is now set for a fierce three-way contest that pits the traditional dominance of the BNP against […]

The stage is set for Bangladesh’s monumental 13th National Parliamentary Election as the Election Commission (EC) concluded the allocation of symbols to candidates across the nation on Wednesday. This administrative milestone clears the way for a high-octane campaign period, with nearly two thousand candidates authorised to begin canvassing for votes starting Thursday morning. The Numbers […]

In a dramatic shift within the Bangladeshi political landscape, Mahmudur Rahman Manna and his party, Nagorik Oikya, have officially severed ties with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). This dissolution marks the end of a decade-long strategic partnership, as the party prepares to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections independently under their own symbol, the […]