The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has voiced profound disappointment regarding a series of alleged violent incidents, illegal financial inducements, and attempts at “booth capturing” reportedly orchestrated by Jamaat-e-Islami. As the nation stands on the precipice of a historic electoral transition, the BNP leadership has characterised these actions as a desperate response by an ally fearful […]

A significant security breach has been uncovered within the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) just hours before the national polls. Authorities have dismissed 330 personnel who were illegally inducted into election security duties through a fraudulent scheme involving bribery and forged documentation. The Hatirjheel Bribery Scandal The irregularities primarily centred on the Hatirjheel […]

Following three electoral cycles marred by controversy, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture for democratic restoration. The Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election is unprecedented, not only as the first truly competitive contest in years but also because it is being held concurrently with a national referendum. This dual exercise makes it the most distinct electoral event […]

The political landscape of Bangladesh is undergoing a seismic shift as the nation prepares for its 13th General Election tomorrow, 12 February 2026. For Generation Z—those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s—this represents a historic milestone. Having grown up in an era where competitive elections were largely absent, this demographic has transitioned from […]

A surge of local tension erupted in the Mirzaganj Upazila of Patuakhali on Wednesday afternoon, following the citizen’s arrest of a political activist accused of attempting to bribe voters. The incident, involving an operative identified as Syed Kamal Hossain, has highlighted the volatility surrounding the Patuakhali-1 constituency on the eve of the national polls. The […]

Zonayed Saki, the Chief Coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolan and the BNP-led alliance candidate for the Brahmanbaria-6 (Bancharampur) constituency, has launched a scathing critique of the electoral climate. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Saki claimed that a sophisticated and “nationwide plan for election engineering” orchestrated by Jamaat-e-Islami has become increasingly transparent to the […]

The curtain is set to fall on Bangladesh’s interim administration as the nation prepares for the 13th National Parliamentary Elections and a pivotal national referendum tomorrow, Thursday. Following the student-led mass uprising on 5 August 2024, which led to the fall of the Awami League regime, the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad […]

Tensions flared in Sylhet city late on Wednesday night after local residents intercepted three youths attempting to gain unauthorised entry into a polling station under the guise of election observers. The incident, which occurred at the Shahjalal Jamia Islamia School and College centre at approximately 10:30 pm, has raised serious questions regarding the security and […]

A joint operation by the Bangladesh Army and local police has led to the arrest of three individuals in the Kalai Upazila of Joypurhat. The arrests, made on the evening of Wednesday, 11 February, follow allegations that official ballot papers for the Joypurhat-2 constituency were being duplicated and distributed amongst political activists under the cover […]

Serious allegations of electoral fraud and administrative bias emerged in Narayanganj on Wednesday night, following reports that a Presiding Officer with alleged partisan ties was found handling ballot papers behind closed doors. The incident occurred at the Dhankunda Popular High School centre under the Narayanganj-3 constituency, drawing a heavy deployment of the army, police, and […]