As the 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches, the political landscape of the Gopalganj-1 constituency (Muksudpur–Kashiani) has taken an extraordinary turn. Two candidates, currently incarcerated in separate high-security prisons, are set to launch their bids for the National Parliament from behind bars. Both aspirants have successfully navigated rigorous legal hurdles to ensure their names remain on […]

In a sharp rebuke of recent political violence, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has declared that the era of “mob rule” and orchestrated intimidation to sway public opinion is officially over. Speaking during a hospital visit on Wednesday to see party activists injured in the Dhaka-15 constituency, Dr Rahman called for an immediate […]

As the 13th National Parliamentary Election enters its most active phase, official campaigning is set to begin tomorrow, Thursday. The country is bracing for a surge in political activity as candidates prepare to launch rallies, conduct door-to-door canvassing, and mobilise supporters. To counter the inherent risks of such a high-stakes period, Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies […]