More than 21 political parties are not participating in the election
Ahead of the upcoming Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election, although the Election Commission (EC) is claiming that the vote will be “participatory” and “competitive,” the ground reality is conveying a very different message. Of the 60 registered political parties, at least 21 are not participating in the election as political parties; moreover, due to the banning of activities and suspension of registration, the country’s largest party, the Awami League, is also outside the electoral process.
Election Process Violates Constitution: 707 Lawyers Call for Boycott
A total of 707 lawyers of the Supreme Court have called for a boycott of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, describing it as directly unconstitutional and an illegal political event. In their words, this is not an election, but rather a staged drama designed to forcibly legitimize the government, where the people’s voting rights have been deliberately buried.
Police Cover Mouth of Former MP Tuhin as She Attempts to Speak
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Sabina Akhter Tuhin, who is currently in jail, was brought to court. After the hearing, she was being taken to the court lock-up. While being taken, the former MP wanted to speak to journalists present in the court premises. At that moment, a female police officer on duty covered her mouth.
Sheikh Hasina Slams February 12 Polls as “Mockery of Democracy,” Warns of Minority Persecution
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly criticised the February 12 elections in Bangladesh, warning that the polls, being held under an unelected interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, threaten the country’s democratic foundations and endanger minorities.
Excluding the Awami League will make the 12 February election non-inclusive: CPD
The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has commented that the upcoming election scheduled to be held on 12 February will not be inclusive if the Awami League is excluded from the election.
Awami League leader and former minister Ramesh Chandra Sen has died in prison
Former State Minister for Water Resources and former Member of Parliament of Thakurgaon-1 constituency, Ramesh Chandra Sen, has died after falling ill while in custody at Dinajpur District Jail. On Saturday (7 February) at 9:29 am, the emergency department physician of Dinajpur Medical College Hospital declared Ramesh Chandra Sen dead. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.
1675 Prominent Citizens Call for Boycott of Upcoming February 12 National Election and Referendum
A total of 1675 prominent citizens, both from within the country and abroad, have called for a boycott of the upcoming National Parliamentary Election and Referendum scheduled for February 12. Among them are doctors, engineers, poets, writers, journalists, and others.
Sheikh Hasina Seen Healthy and Confident
A delegation of the UK Awami League recently met with former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. The five-member delegation, which traveled from London, held a nearly five-hour-long meeting with Sheikh Hasina on January 21. They returned to the United Kingdom on January 26 after completing their visit.
Sheikh Hasina Comments on Bangladesh’s Upcoming Election While in Exile
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently residing abroad, has expressed her concerns over Bangladesh’s forthcoming national election, highlighting the exclusion of her political party from the electoral process.
Sheikh Hasina to G‑24 Hours: “I Will Return to the Country Only After Restoring the Rule of Law”
In a comprehensive interview with G‑24 Hours, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina outlined her vision for restoring constitutional governance, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting national unity as Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal electoral transition. Her remarks come amid growing calls for stability and respect for democratic norms across the country.