Demand for Deployment of Special Forces and Army to Ensure Minority Security Ahead of the Election
The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Metropolitan Sarbojanin Puja Committee have demanded the deployment of the army and specialized forces to ensure the safety of religious and ethnic minorities during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. Leaders of the organization expressed this concern based on past experiences surrounding elections.
Study finds journalists expect rising threats ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming elections
Journalists across Bangladesh fear heightened physical and digital threats ahead of the national election scheduled for February 2026, according to a new study by Digitally Right.
Uproar Over Leaked Audio of Conversation Between Jamaat Leader and Islami Bank Director
A portion of a conversation has allegedly been leaked between Md. Abdul Jalil, Independent Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud, Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka South, and several officials and employees of the bank regarding the distribution of responsibilities inside and outside polling centers. After the matter surfaced, it triggered renewed debate across political circles and social media.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Rejects Charges, Says Family Targeted Politically
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said, “A false case has been fabricated against us so that we cannot contest the election. The main purpose of these verdicts is to prevent my mother and any member of my family from participating in the election.”
Massive Administrative Shake-Up: 166 Upazilas Get New UNOs Ahead of National Election
Ahead of the upcoming thirteenth national parliamentary election, a major reshuffle has been made at the grassroots level of the administration. In a single day, the government has appointed new Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) in 166 upazilas across the country. A notification in this regard was issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Public Administration.
JP Complains to Commonwealth Chief Over Election Exclusion
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, representatives of the Jatiya Party held a meeting with the visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson (SharlI Bachuyi), where they made several “complaints.”
A Double-Edged Verdict: Caretaker Government Back, But Not for the Next Election
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday at 9:40 AM delivered a historic verdict, declaring the reinstatement of the non-partisan caretaker government system for national elections. A seven-member full bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the ruling. The other members of the bench are: Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam, Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, Justice Md. Rezaul Haque, Justice S. M. Emdadul Haque, Justice A. K. M. Asaduzzaman, and Justice Farah Mahbub.
British MP Blackman Calls for Ensuring Free and Inclusive Elections in Bangladesh
British lawmaker Bob Blackman has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure that the upcoming national parliamentary election is held in a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive manner.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis and Upcoming Elections
Fifteen months after her stay in an undisclosed location in India, Sheikh Hasina has finally broken her silence in an exclusive email interview.
Momen Seeks UN Action Over 'Persecution and Rule of Law Breakdown' in Bangladesh
Former Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, who also served as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to intervene in what he described as Bangladesh's "deteriorating human rights, political, and humanitarian situation" since April 2025. Momen cited increasing repression, extrajudicial actions, and a disregard for democratic and humanitarian principles in his letter.