Dhaka, February 14: The results of Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections have been announced, revealing a decisive victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In a surprising turn of events, 41 political parties failed to secure a single seat in the elections. According to the Dhaka Tribune, voting took place on Thursday from 7:30 AM to … Read more
Dhaka, February 13: Tarique Rahman, the chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has declared that his party is poised for a “historic victory” in the national parliamentary elections. This announcement was reported by local media on Friday. According to a report from Xinhua News Agency, BNP’s senior joint secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi congratulated the … Read more
Dhaka, February 12: Vote counting continues in Bangladesh following Thursday’s elections. Meanwhile, a BNP-backed candidate has announced a boycott of the election, according to local media reports. As reported by The Daily Star, A. Jasim Uddin, the BNP-supported candidate from the Comilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency and a member of the Gana Adhikar Parishad, declared the boycott … Read more
Dhaka, February 9: In a significant move, Bangladesh’s election commission has announced that journalists and election observers will be permitted to carry mobile phones inside polling stations during the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. This information was shared by Chief Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retired) Abul Fazal Mohammad Sanuallah on Monday. According to the Dhaka Tribune, … Read more
Dhaka, February 8: Parliamentary elections are set to take place in Bangladesh on February 12. Amidst election preparations and campaigns, women’s empowerment, food security, and employment have emerged as critical issues. This has gained particular attention following comments made by the Jamaat-e-Islami party regarding women, sparking a broader discussion about women’s participation in politics. Currently, … Read more
Washington, February 6: Former Bangladeshi Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen has labeled the upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh as a “sham” that cannot be trusted. He urged the United States to reject the electoral process and refrain from granting recognition. Momen stated that since “most parties have been banned from participating” and “many individuals are … Read more
Washington, February 6: Bangladesh is set to hold elections soon, but the situation in the country is alarming. An American scholar has stated that the upcoming national elections in Bangladesh will not be “free or fair.” He warned that excluding major political parties has already undermined the democratic significance of the electoral process. Michael Rubin, … Read more
Brussels, February 5: As Bangladesh approaches its general elections on February 12, the future of the country, particularly for minorities, is increasingly uncertain. A recent report indicates that minorities may face a government that does not recognize them as equal citizens. The report primarily blames the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus for this situation. … Read more
Dhaka, February 5: Bangladesh is set to hold its 13th parliamentary elections on February 12. In anticipation of the elections, political parties have begun unveiling their enticing promises. Among them, the radical Islamic party Jamaat-e-Islami has released its election manifesto. In its manifesto, Jamaat-e-Islami pledges to establish peaceful and cooperative relations with neighboring countries, including … Read more
Dhaka, February 4: Political violence is escalating in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. As the national elections approach on February 12, incidents of violence have surged across the country. Reports indicate a significant increase in violence-related events in January compared to December 2025, according to local media citing a Dhaka-based human … Read more