No Women Candidates in Jamaat-Led Eight-Party Alliance
At the preliminary stage of the election, the contrasting picture of women’s and minority representation among political parties has raised serious questions about the country’s political culture and commitment to inclusivity.
Sudden Wealth Accumulation Puts NCP Leaders Under Public Scrutiny
So far, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has nominated 44 candidates for the upcoming national parliamentary election. This number may decrease later due to an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. According to affidavits submitted to the Election Commission, four of these 44 candidates are millionaires, while the rest lag behind in terms of income and assets.
Bangladesh Sees Surge in Violence as February 2026 Elections Approach: OMCT
Bangladesh is witnessing an increase in violence and growing pressure on civic space as the country heads toward parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2026, according to two international human rights organisations.
51 Political Parties Submit Nomination Papers for 13th National Parliamentary Election
Candidates from 51 political parties have submitted nomination papers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The information was disclosed to journalists on Tuesday (30 December) by Election Commission (EC) Public Relations Director Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik at the Election Building.
JSS Will Not Participate in the Election
The regional political organization of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS), will not participate in the national parliamentary election scheduled to be held on February 12.
Workers Party, a 14-Party Alliance Partner, Opts Out of Voting Citing Six Reasons
Citing six reasons, including not being invited to dialogue by the Election Commission, the Bangladesh Workers Party, a partner of the Awami League–led 14-party alliance that has been ousted from power, has announced that it will refrain from participating in the upcoming February national parliamentary election.
JASAD Announces Boycott of February Election, Calling It “One-Sided”
The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD), a partner of the Awami League–led 14-party alliance that has been ousted from power, has announced a boycott of the upcoming February national parliamentary election, describing it as “one-sided and unilateral,” and has termed the referendum “unconstitutional.”
Minorities Worry Over Their Safety Ahead of Polls After 2,184 Religious and 489 Indigenous Attacks
Religious and ethnic minority communities in Bangladesh are increasingly worried about their safety as the country moves toward its next national election, amid a sharp rise in violence targeting vulnerable groups.
Jamaat Continues to Use Religious Rhetoric to Mobilise Voters
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is facing widespread allegations of exploiting religious sentiment to mobilise voters ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections scheduled for February 12 next year.
HC Rejects Manna’s Petition, Loan Defaulter Status Blocks Bogura-2 Bid
On the same day that BNP announced its decision to give the Bogura seat to Mahmudur Rahman Manna, the President of Nagorik Oikya, a High Court order became an obstacle for him to contest in the upcoming election.