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Bangladesh 13th National Parliamentary Election

BNP Returns to Power After Two Decades: Tarique Rahman to be the New Prime Minister

In a historic political shift in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is returning to state power after a long 20-year hiatus. Following a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on Thursday (February 12), the party is…

Polls Open Today in Long-Awaited Election: A Major Test for Post-Hasina Democracy

The nation is set to participate in the much-anticipated 13th National Parliamentary Election today, amidst a festive atmosphere. This marks Bangladesh’s first democratic exercise since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime. Today, Thursday, nearly 130 million voters are exercising…

Bangladesh Election, Media’s Projection, Safety, Etcetera

As Bangladesh heads for the 13th Parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter simultaneously on Thursday (12 February 2026), the interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus urged all participating candidates to rise above personal and party interests…

Tension Rises as Bangladesh is Set to Sign a Confidential Tariff Pact with the US Days Ahead of Polls

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s interim government is poised to sign a tariff agreement with the United States on 9 February(Monday), just two days before the country’s 13th national parliamentary election. The move has sparked unease among business…

Pledges Ahead of the Bangladesh National Election: A Crisis of Public Trust

As the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh approaches on February 12, political tension has reached its peak. Major political parties have unveiled their election manifestos, filled with ambitious promises of reform, governance, and public welfare. However, interviews with general…

Security Tightened at All Land and Airports in Bangladesh

by Sabrina Khan (Dhaka Bureau) In view of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, security measures are being intensified across all land and air ports in Bangladesh. Necessary steps have already been initiated in this regard. Following the recommendations of…