BNP needs strong cabinet to deliver: International Crisis Group

February 14, 2026

NEWS DESK After a landslide victory with over a two-thirds of parliamentary seats, the International Crisis Group on Friday said BNP will need to announce a strong cabinet and hit the ground running if it is to deliver on its ambitious election promises and meet the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. “The BNP administration […]Continue Reading

BNP sweeps with 209 seats, Jamaat gets 68, NCP 6: EC

February 14, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 parliamentary seats, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68, as the Election Commission disclosed the statistics of the unofficial election result of 297 constituencies on Friday afternoon. Besides, National Citizen Party-NCP settled victory in six constituencies, independent candidates in seven constituencies, Continue Reading

Come out and vote without fear: Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Thursday urged voters to come out and cast their ballots without fear, expressing optimism that the election would be free and fair. “Please come out of your homes without fear, go to the polling stations and cast your votes. This is a very important day for […]Continue Reading

Tarique confident of BNP’s victory after casting vote

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday expressed satisfaction after casting his vote, saying he is fully confident about his party’s victory in the national election. He cast his vote at Gulshan Model High School and College centre in the capital around 9:40pm. Talking to reporters afterwards, Tarique said people in Bangladesh have been […]Continue Reading

‘Today, a new Bangladesh is born,’ Prof Adviser Yunus

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said ‘a new Bangladesh is born’ as the nation cast its votes in the election, urging all to participate in the referendum as well. “Today is the birthday of a new Bangladesh. We will celebrate this birthday throughout the day,” he said after casting his ballot […]Continue Reading

Voting underway in 13th national election, July Charter referendum

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Voting in the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter began this morning amid what election officials described as a festive and peaceful atmosphere across Bangladesh. Polling started at 7:30am and will continue until 4:30pm without a break in 299 of the 300 constituencies, as voting in one seat […]Continue Reading

What BNP, Jamaat pledge for CHT in election manifestos

February 10, 2026

STAFF REPORTER Both BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami have addressed the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in their election manifestos, promising equal rights, improved public services and security for communities living in the region. On the CHT Peace Accord, BNP says it will “review” the 1997 agreement, while Jamaat says it will “reform” it. WHAT BNP SAYS BNP […]Continue Reading

Tarique regrets party’s past mistakes, seeks votes for BNP to build safe Bangladesh

February 10, 2026

NEWS DESK Regretting the party’s unintended mistakes in running the country in the past, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged voters to cast their votes for the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ on February-12 election to create a safe and self-reliant Bangladesh by implementing all its plans and programmes. “In the past, with your support, BNP […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh election to be among world’s most closely watched this year: Jamaat Ameer

February 10, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh’s February-12 national election is expected to be one of the most closely watched polls globally this year, with international media monitoring not only the results but also the conduct of the electoral process, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said. In a Facebook post, Shafiqur Rahman said global attention is focused on […]Continue Reading

Tarique vows to restore BDR name, says army won’t be used for political interests

February 8, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that his party would restore the name Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) if voted to power, saying the force’s historic identity linked to the Liberation War was unjustly removed after the 2009 Pilkhana tragedy. “After the brutal massacre of army officers at BDR headquarters in Pilkhana in 2009, […]Continue Reading