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- 2.75 crore farmers to be given ‘Farmer Cards’: Prime Minister
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National parliament faces critical test
The 13th National Parliament entered a critical phase as it grappled with three contentious issues: dual oaths taken by lawmakers, the implementation of the referendum, and the fate of ordinances issued by the interim government. These matters have intensified political tensions, exposing deep...
Shafiqur urges govt to convene Constitution Reform Council session soon
Opposition Leader and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Md Shafiqur Rahman, today urged the government to immediately convene the session of the Constitution Reform Council, saying the constitutional deadline for its first sitting has expired, reports BSS. Raising the issue on a point of...
What volume did voter turnout drop in the revised referendum results?
The Election Commission (EC) has significantly revised the results of the February 12 referendum on the post-2024 student uprising constitutional reform, known as the July National Charter, reducing both vote totals and overall turnout. The updated figures were published in an additional gazette...
Writ filed in HC challenging Referendum results
A Supreme Court lawyer on Tuesday filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the 12 February referendum and seeking cancellation of the results announced a day later. Advocate ABM Ataul Majid Touhid submitted the public interest petition, naming the Chief Election...
People voted ‘Yes’ for reforms: Ali Riaz
Professor Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor, said the people have clearly voted in favour of reforms in the recent referendum, as reflected in the results. He made the remarks at a press conference held at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February...
Over 4.82 crore votes cast ‘Yes’ in Referendum on July Charter
A total of 4,82,00,660 votes were cast in favour of Yes in the referendum on implementing the July National Charter, held alongside the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. In contrast, 2,20,71,726 voters rejected the constitutional reform proposals, according to Election Commission (EC) Public...
So far, election atmosphere is good: Jamaat’s Taher
Jamaats parliamentary candidate for the Cumilla-11 constituency and the partys Naib-e-Amir, Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher, said the overall election atmosphere remains positive so far and expressed optimism about his partys prospects. If there is no conspiracy regarding the election, we are...
CA Yunus casts vote at Gulshan polling centre
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus cast his vote at the Gulshan Model School and College polling centre in Dhaka this morning, reports BSS. Prof. Yunus exercised his franchise at 10:25am during the 13th Parliamentary Election and the referendum on the July National Charter. He had arrived at...
EU chief observer calls twin polls a big day for Bangladesh’s democracy
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Bangladesh, Ivars Ijabs, on Thursday described the countrys twin polls the national election and referendum as a significant moment for its democracy. I think this is truly a big day for Bangladeshs democracy, he...
CEC to address nation on election, referendum at 7 pm
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin will address the nation at 7 pm on Wednesday ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum scheduled to be held tomorrow. The address will be broadcast simultaneously on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. Private...
Official results of vote to be announced Friday morning
Official results of the 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum will be counted nationwide and formally announced on Friday morning, Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah said on Wednesday. He made the remarks while briefing international election...
Police barred from 22 activities at polling stations
Police Headquarters has issued a directive outlining 22 activities that personnels must refrain from while on duty during the 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum. The order warns that disciplinary action will be taken against any officer who violates the instructions. Police...
Dry weather expected on election day, met office says
Voters heading to the polls for the National Parliament elections and referendum on February 12 can expect dry weather across the country, according to the Meteorological Department. In a forecast notice signed by meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir, the department said no rainfall is expected on...
EC bans mobile phones at polling centres
The Election Commission (EC) has imposed a ban on carrying mobile phones into polling centres during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and referendum. The directive was issued on Sunday by EC Senior Assistant Secretary Md Shahidul Islam, instructing concerned returning officers...
New generation must uphold Liberation War spirit: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today underscored the importance of preserving the spirit of the Liberation War, saying the new generation must draw inspiration from the historic struggle for independence, reports BSS. None of us is permanent. But the inspiration of the Liberation War...
JS elections, referendum readiness fully prepared: EC Anwarul
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker has confirmed that all preparations by the Election Commission (EC) for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections and the February 12 referendum have been completed, reports BSS. Now there is no preparation left except for voters to go to the polling...
Dial 333 for election, referendum information
A special information service has been launched through a2is National Helpline 333 to provide citizens with verified election-related information ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum-2026, reports BSS. A press release from the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and...
Country at a crossroads, referendum needed to restore unity: Ali Riaz
The country stands at a critical crossroads and requires national unity and a referendum to overcome the current crisis, said Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. He described the July National Charter as a historic obligation of the people, written in blood. Ali Riaz made the...
US Embassy issues security alert for citizens
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued special travel warnings and instructions for its citizens staying in Bangladesh, considering potential political violence and security risks ahead of the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections and referendum. Mention that Bangladesh will hold parliamentary...
Hasnat warns of alleged plans to seize polling centers, urges voter vigilance
Hasnat Abdullah, the 11-party alliances candidate for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar), has raised alarm over alleged plans by some groups to seize polling centers and manipulate votes. He urged his supporters to remain vigilant and guard polling stations immediately after the Fajr prayer, reports UNB....
Referendum, parliamentary election results to be announced together: Akhtar
The results of the referendum and parliamentary elections will be announced together, said EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. He said, Postal ballots for those who have already registered to vote within the country are being sent out starting today. This includes election officers,...
Votes must be counted at polling centres: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has directed all concerned authorities to ensure that votes are counted at polling centres and that the results are sent to the respective Returning Officers, according to a circular issued on Saturday. The circular, signed by Mohammad Monir Hossain, Deputy Secretary...
Body-worn cameras to be deployed at 30,000 polling stations ahead of national elections
Body-worn cameras will be installed at 30,000 polling stations for the upcoming referendum and national parliamentary elections, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced Monday at the EC Bhaban. He said that between 25,000 and 30,000 body-worn cameras will be deployed...
Eligible voters stand at 12.77 crore ahead of February 12 polls
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday released the constituency-wise voter statistics ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election and the referendum scheduled for February 12, reports BSS. A total of 12,77,11,895 voters will be able to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming polls,...
‘Referendum is important for future Bangladesh’
Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder on Tuesday said the referendum would be a significant milestone for the countrys future governance. Referring to the implementation of the July Charter alongside the 13th parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12, Majumder-who is also in charge of the food...
Referendum: Leaflets supporting ‘Yes’ to reach every household in Dhaka city
Leaflets titled Yes for the upcoming referendum will be delivered to every household in Dhaka Metropolitan City. The information was shared at a meeting held at the office of Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday, attended by Local Government Secretary Md Rezaul Maksud...
Adilur calls for ‘Yes’ vote in referendum
Adviser of the Ministries of Housing and Public Works , Industries and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adilur Rahman Khan today urged people to vote Yes in the referendum scheduled for February 12 to uphold the spirit of a new Bangladesh. Speaking as the chief guest at a...
Govt advocating ‘yes’ vote in favour of reforms: Press Secretary
Chief Advisers Press Secretary Md Shafiqul Alam on Friday said the government is openly advocating a yes vote in favour of reforms, stressing that such a stance is standard practice in referendums worldwide. Speaking to reporters after visiting and paying homage at the shrine (Majar) of Hazrat...