Election Commission of Bangladesh
Over 1,900 candidates to contest Bangladesh polls
With 305 candidates withdrawing, the remaining 1,967 hopefuls now prepare for the campaign trail; Voting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
January 26, 2026
European Union deploys 56 long-term observers across Bangladesh
As election day approaches, the mission will be reinforced by 90 short-term observers, along with observers from diplomatic missions of European Union member states, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland, to observe voting, counting, and tabulation processes.
January 17, 2026
Bangladeshi election commissioner warns of legal action over postal ballot irregularities
Says, 'We have categorically made it clear to everyone that electoral integrity must not be compromised under any circumstances. If anyone is found engaging in unethical practices over postal ballots to serve vested interests, there will be zero tolerance.'
January 16, 2026