Bangladesh is preparing for a historic 13th parliamentary election, to be held simultaneously with a nationwide referendum—a first in the country’s history. Observers suggest this election carries unprecedented significance, potentially marking a turning point in Bangladesh’s democratic evolution. Amid heightened political tensions, citizens have expressed a strong desire for a transparent, fair, and peaceful poll. […]

Bangladesh’s incoming administration faces a challenging economic landscape, inheriting a complex and fragile system rather than a period of stable growth. Rather than stepping into prosperity, the government must navigate high debt dependence, persistent inflation, and structural weaknesses that could constrain policy manoeuvres and development initiatives. Economists stress the urgent need to secure immediate political […]

In a dramatic development ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election, Bangladesh Muslim League candidate Md. Mostafa announced on the evening of 11 February that he will boycott the Khagrachhari constituency poll. Speaking at approximately 9:30 pm, he cited administrative bias, undue interference, and serious concerns over voter and candidate safety as the reasons behind his withdrawal. […]

Mirza Abbas, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate for the Dhaka-8 parliamentary constituency, has alleged attempted infiltration and possible electoral malpractice at several polling stations ahead of the upcoming vote. He claims that activists affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) are preparing to unlawfully enter polling centres and destabilise the electoral process. […]