Islami Andolan in single election: Candidates for 268 seats; Support for remaining 32 seats

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced that it will participate in the election alone instead of joining an alliance. The party leaders announced this decision at a press conference organized at the party's central office in Purana Paltan in the capital on Friday (January 16) afternoon.

BNP's 'Nation Building Plan' training workshop held in Savar

A training workshop on the 'Nation Building Plan' announced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been held in Savar. This workshop, organized by Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal, was held at the Enam Medical College Auditorium in Savar. The aim of the workshop was to give the leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal a clear idea about BNP's state reform ideas, political philosophy and future action plan and to further enhance their organizational skills.

BNP has taken a stand in favor of a “yes” vote in the referendum!

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to vote ‘yes’ in favor of reforms in the referendum. Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of the party’s standing committee, said that BNP has been playing an active role in the reform process from the beginning and in that vein, they will take a stand in favor of ‘yes’ in the referendum.

Crack in seat sharing? Extreme uncertainty over the presence of Charmonai Pir and Mamunul Haque in Jamaat's alliance

Due to dissatisfaction with the electoral seat agreement, there has been great uncertainty over the presence of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis in the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance. Charmonai Pir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim's party Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Allama Mamunul Haque's Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis are rethinking whether to remain in the alliance after not getting the expected concessions in seat sharing.

Shafiqul Islam Masud expelled for disobeying party decision, BNP withdraws expulsion order of several leaders

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled Sherpur district BNP joint convener Md. Shafiqul Islam Masud from the party on charges of disobeying party decisions and violating organizational discipline. This information was given in a notification signed by the party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday (January 13).

Joint coordination meeting of Jubo Dal-Swechchhasebak Dal-Chhatra Dal in Keshabpur

A joint coordination meeting was held in Keshabpur at the initiative of Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Chhatra Dal. This meeting was organized with the aim of further organizing the party activities, strengthening coordination in the movement and struggle and successfully implementing the political programs of the future. A large number of leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliates were present at the meeting.

Leaders of the new committee of EB Chhatra Shibir are not regular students

‘InshaAllah you are going to be an MP’ – Sadiq Qayem to Hannan Masud

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) joint chief organizer and MP candidate Abdul Hannan Masud paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President (VP) Sadiq Qayem. Sadiq Qayem’s warm remarks at the beginning of the meeting sparked discussions in the political arena.

People are not thinking about any other party except BNP: Mirza Abbas in Kakrail

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas said that a clique is trying to sabotage the elections in a planned manner in the country. However, no conspiracy of any kind will be tolerated. He warned that wherever there is a conspiracy, it will be resisted with a strong hand.

EB branch student wing president Yusuf, secretary Rafi

Tasneem Zara regains candidacy, preferred symbol football

Tasneem Zara, an independent candidate for Dhaka-9 constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, has had her nomination papers declared valid in the appeal hearing of the Election Commission. After the commission's decision, she said that she will apply for allocation of football symbol to participate in the election.

Tareq Rahman takes charge of BNP chairman after being relieved of his Acting duties

Tareq Rahman has officially taken charge as the party chairman after being relieved of his duties as the acting chairman of BNP. This decision was taken as per the constitution as the party chairmanship post was vacant due to the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

Mirza Fakhrul's concern over law and order - calls on the government to play a more responsible role before the elections

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the law and order situation. He said that the people of the country have been waiting for an acceptable election for a long time. But he is not satisfied with the current law and order situation.

‘People deprived of voting rights for 17 years will give their verdict this time’ – Dr. Salauddin Babu hopes to bring BNP to power

For the past 17 years, the people of the country have not had the opportunity to actually vote in the national elections, said BNP Central Committee’s Joint Secretary for Family Welfare and BNP’s nominated candidate for Dhaka-19 constituency Dr. Dewan Md. Salauddin Babu. He said that the people deprived of voting rights for a long time will vote for BNP in the national elections this time and bring them to power.

Shibir full panel wins in JOCSU along with VP, GS, AGS

The Chhatra Shibir-backed panel has made major progress in the preliminary results of the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JOCSU) elections. According to the results of 4 centers announced so far, Shibir-backed candidates are leading in all three important positions - VP, GS and AGS. The JOCSU Election Commission announced the results of these centers at around 7 am on Wednesday (January 7).

Chhatra Dal's humanitarian initiative in Savar: Distribution of blankets among cold-stricken people

Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal has organized a blanket distribution program in Savar to stand by the helpless people affected by the severity of the winter. This winter clothing distribution program was organized by BNP's organizational guardian Tarique Rahman. This program was held on Wednesday at the Dogarmora Matribagan Mosque ground in the municipal area at the initiative of Savar Municipal Chhatra Dal leader Taj Khan Naeem.

Those who were my people are now the pillars of Jamaat: Dr. Milon

Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon, the BNP-nominated candidate for Chandpur-1 (Kachua) constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, made a sensational comment on a talk show. He said that he was surprised and shocked by an unexpected incident that happened in his area before the election.

Will be resisted if they try to capture the center: Hasnat Abdullah

NCP's southern chief organizer and 10-party alliance candidate for Comilla-4 constituency Hasnat Abdullah said that voters will have to guard the center in the upcoming elections. He also warned that if anyone comes to capture the center, they will be resisted.

After Asif Mahmud, Hasnat loses Facebook ID

The personal Facebook profile of Hasnat Abdullah, the main organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region, has been deactivated. He himself announced this information while going live on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday morning. He also mentioned that he has not been able to communicate directly with his fans and supporters for the past few days due to the closure of his personal ID.

State apparatus and law enforcement agencies have taken a stand against July: Hasnat

Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region, has alleged that the state apparatus and law enforcement agencies have taken a stand against the July coup. He claims that there is a planned attempt to make the current state system and existing political parties irrelevant to the participants in the July coup.

Obaidul Quader leaves hospital, returns to 'secret place' in Kolkata for treatment

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has returned to 'secret place' from a private hospital in Kolkata after completing treatment. He was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata last Thursday night due to deterioration in his physical condition. It is learnt that he was put on ventilation at one stage as his condition was serious.

Obaidul Quader on ventilation, undergoing treatment in critical condition in Kolkata hospital

The physical condition of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who was banned from staying in India after the July uprising, is said to be critical. He is currently kept on ventilation in a private hospital in Kolkata. He is undergoing treatment under close observation of doctors.

Dr. Mahmuda Mitu: From Physician to Politician—NCP’s Emerging Voice in Citizen-Centric Politics

In contemporary Bangladeshi politics, the emergence of a new face always sparks interest and discussion. This attention is heightened when the individual comes from a professional, humanitarian, and relatively non-political background. Dr. Mahmuda Mitu is precisely such a figure, who, after establishing herself as a physician, has now actively entered the political arena as a member of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

Obstacles to fair elections not yet removed: Jamaat's concerns over administration's impartiality

The Central Executive Council of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami believes that the environment for free, fair and impartial elections has not yet been fully created in Bangladesh. The party claims that allegations are being received from various places that some government officials within the country's administration are working for a particular political party. In addition, incidents of killing political leaders and activists in broad daylight are still taking place in various parts of the country, which is further questioning the electoral environment.

Election affidavit: 3 modern firearms in Mirza Abbas' possession under discussion

In the election affidavit filed ahead of the 13th National Parliament election, BNP Standing Committee member and Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Mirza Abbas has disclosed detailed information about the weapons in his possession. According to the affidavit, he currently has 3 modern firearms, the total purchase price of which is shown as 4 lakh 10 thousand taka.

End of nomination drama in Narail-1 constituency: B. M. Nagib Hossain and Milton Mollah's candidacies are valid

The nomination papers of the two candidates who were suspended in Narail-1 constituency for the upcoming 13th National Parliament election have finally been declared valid. After submitting the necessary documents and verifying them, the District Returning Officer declared independent candidate B. M. Nagib Hossain and Jatiya Party candidate Md. Milton Mollah as valid candidate.

Nomination papers of 19 candidates for two seats in Panchagarh verified: 7 including Jagpar Al Rashed Pradhan cancelled

After verifying the nomination papers submitted for two seats in Panchagarh ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, the nomination papers of 7 out of 19 candidates have been cancelled. At the same time, the nomination papers of 12 candidates have been declared valid.

Doa mahfil and joint meeting held at the initiative of Keshabpur Upazila and Municipal BNP

A doa mahfil and joint meeting was held at the initiative of Keshabpur Upazila and Municipal BNP in Jessore to seek forgiveness for the soul of BNP Chairperson, former Prime Minister and uncompromising national leader Begum Khaleda Zia. A large number of leaders and activists attended the program, organized at the Abu Sharaf Sadik Auditorium in Keshabpur town on Saturday.

Two suspects arrested in front of Tarique Rahman's residence

Police and the Chairperson Security Force (CSF) have arrested two suspects in front of the residence of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in the capital's Gulshan.

Level playing field is needed in the election, which has not yet been confirmed: Amir Hamza

The District Returning Officer has declared the nomination of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mufti Amir Hamza valid in Kushtia-3 constituency. The announcement was made after the scrutiny of the nomination papers in the meeting room of the Kushtia District Commissioner on Sunday (January 4) afternoon.

Former Jatiya Party Secretary General Chunnu's nomination paper cancelled

The nomination paper of Mujibul Haque Chunnu, a prominent leader of a faction of the Jatiya Party and former secretary general of the party, has been cancelled. He had submitted his nomination paper as a candidate for parliament from Kishoreganj-3 (Karimganj-Tarail) constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election. The Returning Officer decided to cancel his nomination paper based on allegations of defaulting on loans from Rupali Bank.

Refrain from the election, otherwise there will be a fate like Osman Hadi – Threat to BNP candidate!

Ahead of the 13th National Parliament election, BNP nominated candidate for Cox’s Bazar-4 (Ukhia-Teknaf) constituency and former MP Shahjahan Chowdhury has been threatened to withdraw from the election. He was threatened through a letter sent by post, to which a piece of white cloth—the alleged shroud—was attached.

Income increased 22 times in 6 years, owns 5 kathas of land and 5 flats in Dhanmondi: Rumin Farhana

Information has emerged about the massive changes in the declared income and assets of Rumin Farhana, the leader and former MP who was recently expelled from BNP, in the last six years. Comparing the affidavit submitted in 2019 with the affidavit submitted on the occasion of the 13th National Parliament election in 2025, it was found that her annual income increased more than 22 times during this period. At the same time, the amount of movable and immovable assets has also increased significantly.

‘Share photos of voting in postal ballots, NID will be blocked’

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has said that strict punitive measures will be taken, including blocking the National Identity Card (NID) of the voter concerned, if photos or videos of voting in postal ballots are shared on social media. This decision has been taken to protect the secrecy of voting and maintain electoral discipline.

Nomination of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Dhaka-2 constituency Col. (retd.) Abdul Haque cancelled

The nomination of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate and retired military officers' organization RAWA president Col. (retd.) Abdul Haque for Dhaka-2 parliamentary constituency has been cancelled. Dhaka Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Rezaul Karim officially announced this decision after scrutinizing the nomination papers on Saturday. At the same time, the nomination papers of BNP candidate Amanullah Aman and two other candidates for this constituency were declared valid.

High-voltage fight in Thakurgaon-1, Mirza Fakhrul's nomination valid

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, the election heat has started to increase in Thakurgaon in the northern district. After the scrutiny of nomination papers held at the office of the District Returning Officer on Saturday (January 3) morning, the nomination papers of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir were declared valid. Returning Officer Ishrat Farzana made the announcement.