In a masterclass of digital-age political spin, Faizul Haque, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Jhalokati-1, has claimed that a widely criticised video of him discussing tobacco users has inadvertently secured his party two crore (20 million) votes. Speaking at a reception in the Kathalia Upazila headquarters on Wednesday evening, Haque described the viral controversy not as […]

In a decisive move to maintain civic order, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed across the Mirpur area of Dhaka. The deployment, confirmed by paramilitary headquarters on the afternoon of Thursday, 22 January 2026, serves as a preventative measure to safeguard public peace during a period of intensifying political activity ahead of the […]

In a blistering critique of populist electioneering, Nahid Islam, the Convenor of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) and the 10-party alliance’s nominee for Dhaka-11, has declared that the Bangladeshi electorate is weary of material bribes. Speaking as a special guest at a major rally in Dhaka-15 on Thursday, Nahid asserted that citizens are prioritising a […]

In a move that underscores the deepening diplomatic rift between New Delhi and Dhaka, India has ordered the families of its diplomats and government officials to leave Bangladesh. This decision, predicated on “security concerns,” has prompted a sharp response from the Bangladeshi interim administration, which views the move as an unnecessary escalation of bilateral tensions. […]

In a robust opening to his official election campaign, Abdul Awal Mintu, Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has warned of a “calculated digital conspiracy” targeting the electorate of Feni-3 (Daganbhuiyan–Sonagazi). Addressing a series of rallies on Thursday, 22 January 2026, the veteran politician and business leader urged the public to resist attempts by […]

In an extraordinary display of democratic civility, all contesting candidates for the Sirajganj-4 (Ullapara) constituency have appeared on a unified platform to present their electoral manifestos. Held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 22 January 2026, the event served as a public commitment to upholding the electoral code of conduct and ensuring a non-violent atmosphere for […]

An attempt at grassroots canvassing took a violent turn in Sirajganj-4 (Ullapara) on Thursday afternoon, as a verbal dispute between female political activists escalated into a confrontation involving stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism. The clash, which occurred in the village of Tetulia at approximately 3:30 PM, underscores the heightened sensitivities surrounding the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary […]

In a concerning turn of events for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Advocate Fazlur Rahman, a distinguished valiant freedom fighter and the party’s nominee for the Kishoreganj-4 (Itna-Mithamain-Austagram) constituency, was admitted to hospital on Thursday afternoon. The veteran politician, currently campaigning under the ‘Paddy Sheaf’ symbol for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, suffered a sudden […]