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Bangladesh is going to the polls for the first time since a mass uprising led by a young leader in his early thirties brought down the previous government, Reuters reported on Thursday. Observers say the election’s outcome will be critical...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman cast his vote at Gulshan Model High School in the capital on Thursday (February 12), expressing strong optimism about his party’s prospects and pledging to prioritise law and order if elected. He entered the polling...

DHAKA : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday reaffirmed the Election Commission’s commitment to holding a free, fair, impartial and acceptable election, saying all preparations have already been made to ensure a peaceful and credible polls. “The...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon voters of all classes and professions of the country to exercise their respective voting rights consciously in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Polls and Referendum. “All of you should exercise...

DHAKA : The United Nations today called for ensuring safe, inclusive and meaningful participation of women in Bangladesh's upcoming parliamentary elections, stressing that protection from intimidation, harassment and digital violence is essential for credible democratic processes. As Bangladesh prepares for...

DHAKA : The 13th national elections and referendum-2026 will be held tomorrow as voting will took place simultaneously in 299 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm without any break. The Election Commission (EC) has canceled...

DHAKA : An election observer delegation from the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. Rohana Hettiarachchie led the seven-member delegation, said the...

DHAKA : A total of 2,028 candidates from 50 political parties and independent ones, are contesting in 299 seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls slated for tomorrow. Of them, 83 are women candidates, said Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd)...

DHAKA : The government has launched a mobile app “Shubhechcha” to increase expatriate engagement in exploring opportunities in Bangladesh and a central online ticketing platform “Druto Ticket” to ensure access to citizen services, creating sustainable social and economic impact. Special...

DHAKA : A total of 2,098 executive magistrates and 657 judicial magistrates have been appointed to perform election duties in the 13th national elections and referendum to be held tomorrow. According to the Election Commission (EC), 657 judicial magistrates will...