A tense confrontation erupted at the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) on Saturday, 17 January, involving prominent political figures Abdul Awal Mintu, the BNP candidate for Feni-3, and Abul Hasnat Abdullah, the NCP candidate for Comilla-4. The incident occurred during a hearing concerning dual citizenship issues, highlighting the volatile atmosphere surrounding the upcoming national elections. The […]

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has annulled the nomination of BNP candidate Manzurul Ahsan Munshi for the Comilla-4 constituency in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. The decision, announced on Saturday, came after the commission upheld an appeal filed against Munshi’s candidature, effectively disqualifying him from the race. Initially, the returning officer had validated Munshi’s nomination […]

The Indian government has officially acknowledged a high-level diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, marking a significant and pragmatic pivot in New Delhi’s traditional foreign policy stance toward Dhaka. The confirmation was delivered by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following recent disclosures by the party’s Amir, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, regarding a previously undisclosed meeting. Official […]

Mahmudur Rahman Manna, the President of Nagorik Oikya and a veteran figure in the Bangladeshi political landscape, has been admitted to hospital following a severe cardiac arrest. The incident occurred late on Saturday night, leading to his emergency hospitalisation at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka. His personal physician, Dr Shoaib Muhammad, […]

In a notable move by the interim administration, Omar Bin Hadi has been appointed as the Second Secretary to the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The announcement was made via an official gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday, 16 January 2026. Omar Bin Hadi is the brother […]

In a pivotal shift for Bangladesh’s right-wing political landscape, ten Islamist and conservative parties have finalised an electoral pact following weeks of fractious negotiation. The newly formalised “11-Party Electoral Unity” announced on Thursday night that they have reached a consensus on 253 constituencies, positioning Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as the dominant partner with 179 confirmed candidates. The […]