As the nation approaches the thirteenth parliamentary election, a coalition of 707 lawyers from the Supreme Court has declared the electoral process unconstitutional and called for a boycott of the vote. In a joint statement, the legal professionals described the election as not a democratic exercise but rather a “staged performance” designed to legitimise those […]

In a significant move ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections, the government has appointed 657 judges as Judicial Magistrates for a five-day period to ensure the rapid trial of election-related offences. This decision aims to uphold law and order before, during, and after voting, while swiftly addressing any electoral crimes. According to a letter […]

With only two days remaining until the 13th National Parliament election and the concurrent referendum, voters across the country are closely monitoring the weather forecast for 12 February, the day of polling. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has indicated that the day is likely to feature partially cloudy skies, generally dry and cool conditions, with a […]

TributeKhan Bahadur Ahsanullah occupies a unique place in the educational and spiritual history of Bengal. Far more than an educator, he was a visionary reformer, a devoted humanitarian, and a thinker whose insights were decades ahead of his time. Born on 27 December 1873 in the village of Nolta, Kaliganj, then part of Jessore district […]

Journalists and international observers will be permitted to carry mobile phones inside polling stations on the day of the national parliamentary elections, Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah confirmed on Monday during an inspection of specially prepared media booths at the Election Commission premises in Agargaon. Earlier, on Sunday, the Election Commission […]

The National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has clarified the identity of a woman who spoke alongside party convener Nahid Islam at a recent election rally. Contrary to some media reports claiming she was the “sister” of the late Sharif Osman Hadi, the NCP’s Deputy Chief Organiser, Dr Mahmuda Mitu, has confirmed that the speaker, Shabnam Khadija, […]

In a decisive move ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and associated referendum, the Election Commission (EC) has imposed a stringent four-day restriction on the presence of outsiders in all designated electoral areas. The measure aims to ensure that the voting process remains free, fair, and peaceful. Under the directive, no unauthorised individuals will […]