During a visit to the Railway Colony High School polling station in Dhaka-8, Naseeruddin Patwary, candidate of the 11-party alliance and leader of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), encountered a threatening situation that escalated into an attack. The incident occurred on Thursday, 12 February, at around 12:00 pm, when Patwary was addressing journalists at the […]

In the high-stakes final hours before the 13th National Parliamentary Election, a storm of controversy has engulfed the Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency. A 28-second video, which has rapidly transitioned from local Facebook groups to national viral status, purportedly shows an activist from the National Citizen Party (NCP) distributing cash to women—an act widely alleged by rivals […]

In a dramatic development on the eve of the national polls, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has summoned an emergency press conference at midnight. The announcement, which came late on Wednesday, 11 February, has sent ripples through the political landscape as the nation stands mere hours away from the commencement of the 13th General Election. […]

On the eve of the national polls, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has lodged a formal protest against its electoral ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, alleging widespread “booth capturing,” financial bribery, and strategic interference. In an emergency press briefing held on Wednesday night, 11 February, BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan revealed that the party had received […]

In a significant administrative move just forty-eight hours before the commencement of the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the immediate transfer of four high-ranking police officials. The reshuffle, involving officers of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) rank, was formalised through a gazette notification issued by […]

As Bangladesh prepares for a monumental polling day, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has raised an urgent alarm regarding the potential misuse of religious attire to facilitate electoral fraud. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Mahdi Amin, the spokesperson for the BNP’s Election Management Committee and Advisor to the party Chairman, revealed that […]

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 […]