Politics Landslide for BNP-backed Asaduzzaman in Jhenaidah-1 Amid National Reforms
BNP-backed candidate and former Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman has been unofficially declared the winner of the Jhenaidah-1 constituency in the 13th National Parliament Election and the Referendum.
12 Feb 2026
Politics BNP’s Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Reclaims Bhola-3 with Landslide Win
BNP leader Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed secured a resounding victory in the Bhola-3 constituency during the 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Vote Counting Underway
Vote counting is officially underway across Bangladesh following the conclusion of the 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum at 4:30 pm.
12 Feb 2026
International EU Chief Observer Lauds 'Positive Enthusiasm' and High Turnout in Historic Polls
Ivars Ijabs, the Chief Observer of EU EOM, lauded the "positive enthusiasm and participation" of Bangladeshi voters during the first half of today's 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Chief Adviser Thanks Nation after Historic Election and Referendum
Chief Adviser extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation, hailing the 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum as the dawn of a "New Bangladesh".
12 Feb 2026
Politics Voting Concludes in Landmark Election and Referendum
Voting in Bangladesh’s landmark 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum concluded at 4:30 pm on Thursday.
12 Feb 2026
Politics DMP Commissioner Dismisses Rumors, Confirms Peaceful Polls Across the Capital
DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali reassured the public that voting is proceeding in a peaceful and orderly manner, dismissing months of speculation regarding potential unrest.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Air and Navy Chiefs Cast Votes in Dhaka
Chiefs of the Bangladesh Air Force and Navy exercised their franchise early Thursday during the 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum.
12 Feb 2026
Politics 32.88% Voter Turnout Recorded by Noon
In a significant show of public participation, voter turnout in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum reached 32.88% by noon on Thursday.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Political Leaders Cast Votes to Restore Democracy
Prominent leaders from major political parties and alliances cast their ballots in the 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum early Thursday.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman Calls for National Reconstruction through Ballot
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman called on the nation to turn out in high numbers at polling stations and exercise their right to vote for candidates of their choice.
12 Feb 2026
International Bangladesh Election a 'Powerful Example' for South Asia: C'wealth Observer Chief
Nana Akufo-Addo, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group and former President of Ghana, has lauded the commencement of Bangladesh’s the 13th National Parliament Election and the Referendum.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Urges Citizens to Vote With Confidence
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has urged citizens to cast their ballots without hesitation, expressing firm optimism for a free and fair electoral process.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Age No Bar for Democracy: 110-Year-Old Centenarian Casts Vote in Cumilla
In a moving display of civic duty, 110-year-old Hafizur Rahman became a symbol of democratic resilience as he cast his ballot at the Chawara Madrasa polling center in Cumilla Sadar Dakshin upazila.
12 Feb 2026
Politics 'End of a Nightmare, Start of a New Dream': Chief Adviser
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, cast his vote today at the Gulshan Model High School and College center in the capital.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Festive Atmosphere Draws Millions of Women to Polling Centers Nationwide
Following the end of 17 years of Awami League rule, the 13th National Parliamentary Election is currently underway across Bangladesh.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman Casts Vote in 13th National Parliamentary Election
Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a candidate for the Dhaka-17 constituency, cast his ballot in the 13th National Parliamentary Election today.
12 Feb 2026
Politics 'Improving Law and Order is Top Priority if Elected': Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman stated today that if his party wins the election, their foremost priority will be the improvement of the country’s law and order situation to ensure that citizens feel safe
12 Feb 2026
Politics Cocktail Attack at Gopalganj Polling Center; 3 Injured
A cocktail (crude bomb) attack occurred at a polling center in Gopalganj Sadar Upazila during the ongoing voting process, leaving three people injured, including two Ansar members.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Series of Cocktail Explosions Near Munshiganj Polling Center
Panic erupted near the Makuhati Gurucharan JC High School polling center in Munshiganj Sadar Upazila as 14 to 15 crude bombs (cocktails) were detonated in quick succession this morning.
12 Feb 2026
Sports Double Super Over Drama: Afghanistan Suffers Heartbreaking Defeat
South African broadcaster Kass Naidoo remarked that in her 20-year career, she had never witnessed a match quite like this.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Voting Begins: A Landmark Day for the Return of Democracy
The long-awaited 13th National Parliamentary Election and National Referendum are underway across the country today.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Strict Action Against Troublemakers: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a stern warning, stating that police officers on duty at polling stations for today’s 13th National Parliamentary Election and National Referendum,
12 Feb 2026
International 'A Major Day for Bangladesh's Democracy': EU Observer Chief
Ivars Ijabs, the head of the European Union (EU) election observation mission, has described today’s voting process as a "major day" for democracy in Bangladesh.
12 Feb 2026
Culture Festive Atmosphere at Polling Centers
As the morning mist cleared to reveal bright skies, long queues began to form in front of polling stations across the country.
12 Feb 2026
International Sweden to Significantly Tighten Citizenship Requirements
Sweden is set to introduce much stricter rules for acquiring citizenship, the Nordic country’s government announced on Monday.
12 Feb 2026
Politics Turkish Ambassador, Election Observers Call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman
A high-level Turkish delegation, comprising diplomats and election observers, met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday.
12 Feb 2026