The UK has said that standards of credible and fair competitions were not consistently met during the 12th parliamentary election of Bangladesh

The United States has said the January 7 national elections were not "free and fair"

The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk yesterday voiced distress that the environment for Sunday’s polls was marred by violence and repression of opposition candidates and supporters.

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the Election Commission has provided an accurate percentage of the voter turnout in the 12th national polls held Sunday, and it welcomes anyone who wants to challenge the data.

Dhaka district had the lowest voter turnout in Sunday’s election, with only 25 percent vote cast, according to Election Commission data.

A section of foreign observers yesterday urged the Bangladesh Election Commission to take strong steps against those involved in electoral violence.

With the unofficial results of the 12th national polls out, the question now is what will the opposition in parliament look like.

Kader, Murad face embarrassing defeats

BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan today demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and cancellation of yesterday’s "dummy election"

Bhutan has congratulated Prime Minister and Awami league President Sheikh Hasina for the landslide victory in the 12th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her election victory on behalf of the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Commission is yet to announce full list of winners

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has congratulated Prime Minister and Awami league President Sheikh Hasina for the successful holding of the 12th National parliamentary election and her party's win

The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.

Palak bagged 1,35,688 votes while his nearest rival independent candidate with eagle symbol got 43,019 votes

Ghorai Chandra Das, an Ansar member stationed at Fulbaria Govt Primary School centre, has been providing security during national elections for the last 40 years.

There was a large  presence of  Awami League supporters inside and outside some polling centres in the first four hours of voting in the Dhaka-6 constituency yesterday.

There are 27,301 voters in the Korail slum of Dhaka-17 constituency.

Sukanta Roy was 19 when he first got the chance to vote in 2014.