Articles tagged with "Elections in Bangladesh"

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Younger Bangladesh voters primed for first post-Hasina election

Young people aged from 18 to 37 make up 44% of the country's 129 million voters, many who say they never voted during Hasina's 15-year iron-fisted tenure; demographic bulge of younger voters has forced parties to recalibrate their campaigns.

February 11, 2026

EU seeks free, fair, peaceful Bangladesh election: Chief observer

Says around 200 observers are involved in the mission, including long-term observers deployed across all 64 districts, as well as analysts, diplomats and a delegation from the European Parliament.

February 7, 2026

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today speaking at a meeting with senior officials of the Armed Forces over the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum-2026 at the Helmet Auditorium of the Army Headquarters in Dhaka (BSS)

Bangladesh chief adviser urges armed forces to ensure fair February elections

Instructs the country’s Armed Forces to carry out their duties with professionalism, neutrality and coordination among institutions to ensure participatory, fear-free, and fair national elections in February, according to state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.

January 26, 2026

Pakistan, Bangladesh reaffirm commitment to strengthening ties across multiple sectors

Pakistan FM and Bangladesh foreign adviser 'reviewed Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration across multiple sectors,’ Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.

January 25, 2026

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 21, 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

Bangladesh prepares for February 12 elections with postal voting, security measures

With postal ballots being dispatched to expatriates worldwide, nomination scrutiny ongoing, and security measures being taken, Bangladesh is steadily gearing up for a nationwide vote.

January 4, 2026