Home adviser says overall law and order situation has improved

Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed says the NCP will not get the “Shapla” symbol

Draft list to be released on Nov 1; correction applications deadline set for Nov 16

During talks with Sergio Gor in New York, chief adviser highlights Bangladesh’s election preparations, regional cooperation goals

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday said there is still uncertainty about whether the election will be held in February.

The National Citizen Party, Gono Odhikar Parishad, AB Party, Rastro Songskar Andolan, and Ganosamhati Andolan are exploring the possibility of forming an alliance ahead of the upcoming national election, sources in the five parties said.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday stressed that there is no alternative to consensus on the July Charter, warning that any delay or dispute could endanger the nation’s hard-won stability.

Salahuddin Ahmed says BNP ready to sign July Charter

Consensus among political parties, improving the law-and-order situation and ensuring the Election Commission’s neutrality are the biggest challenges for the upcoming parliamentary polls to be free, fair and credible, said speakers at an event yesterday.

Those who won the Ducsu election on Tuesday have set a new precedent.

Gazipur gains one new seat while Bagerhat loses one

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

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.

"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"

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

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.

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

Gono Forum, the Left Democratic Alliance, and the 12-Party Alliance have strongly reiterated their demand for holding the national election 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 return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.