Bangladesh national election

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Political parties must support the election drive

The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.

CA office writes to EC for polls in February

The Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday sent a letter asking the Election Commission to complete all necessary preparations for the parliamentary polls before Ramadan in February 2026.

CA may declare election date on Aug 5: Salahuddin

"We're not sure, but maybe in the speech, the chief adviser will tell the nation about the promised election schedule that was fixed in London meeting"

Misuse of AI a big challenge ahead of polls: CEC

He emphasises the critical role of journalists, especially those in mainstream media

Are they creating instability to delay polls?

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday cast doubt on the motives of those questioning the interim government’s ability to hold the upcoming national election.

People ready, time right for the election

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said in a question-answer session at Chatham House in London.

Dozens of parties want polls by Dec

Gono Forum, the Left Democratic Alliance, and the 12-Party Alliance have strongly reiterated their demand for holding the national election by December.

Polls should be held by December

Chief of Army Staff  General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said the national election should be held by December this year, according to three sources with direct knowledge of his remarks made at a high-level gathering in Dhaka cantonment.

The need for smart election observation

The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.

August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025

Political parties must support the election drive

The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

CA office writes to EC for polls in February

The Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday sent a letter asking the Election Commission to complete all necessary preparations for the parliamentary polls before Ramadan in February 2026.

August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025

CA may declare election date on Aug 5: Salahuddin

"We're not sure, but maybe in the speech, the chief adviser will tell the nation about the promised election schedule that was fixed in London meeting"

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

Misuse of AI a big challenge ahead of polls: CEC

He emphasises the critical role of journalists, especially those in mainstream media

July 20, 2025
July 20, 2025

Are they creating instability to delay polls?

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday cast doubt on the motives of those questioning the interim government’s ability to hold the upcoming national election.

June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025

People ready, time right for the election

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said in a question-answer session at Chatham House in London.

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

Dozens of parties want polls by Dec

Gono Forum, the Left Democratic Alliance, and the 12-Party Alliance have strongly reiterated their demand for holding the national election by December.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Polls should be held by December

Chief of Army Staff  General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said the national election should be held by December this year, according to three sources with direct knowledge of his remarks made at a high-level gathering in Dhaka cantonment.

May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025

The need for smart election observation

The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.