Current Affairs
Motorcycle movement still restricted today; other vehicles allowed
A nationwide restriction on motorcycle movement remains in force until today (13 February) in connection with the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum. However, all other types of vehicles—except motorcycles—are allowed to operate.
BNP thanks nation for landslide victory
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has extended heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the people of Bangladesh across the country, including Dhaka metropolis, following the party's victory in a large number of seats in the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
EC to postpone results announcement in 3 constituencies
The Election Commission has decided to postpone the announcement of results of three constituencies of the recently concluded 13th National Parliament elections. The constituencies are Sherpur-2, Chattogram-2, and Chattogram -4. The decision has been taken as there are court cases against the winning candidates in these constituencies. The announcement of their results will be postponed until the cases are disposed of.
No victory processions, prayers to be held after Jumu'ah: Tarique Rahman
Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which has secured an absolute majority in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, has instructed party leaders and activists not to hold victory processions.
Jamaat routed, BNP sweeps all seven seats in Bogura
BNP candidates have unofficially won all seven parliamentary constituencies in Bogura in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. Among the winners is BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman.
BNP set to form government, heading towards absolute majority
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured government formation by winning over 150 seats in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to unofficial results and information received from various centres, the party has achieved absolute majority. As of the latest count, the BNP and its alliance have won 167 seats. Results from 71 constituencies are still pending. The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, is firmly on course to form the new government of Bangladesh.
Fazlur Rahman dedicates victory to Bangabandhu, Ziaur Rahman
BNP candidate for Kishoreganj-4 (Itna-Mithamoin-Ashtagram) constituency, senior advocate and brave freedom fighter Fazlur Rahman has been elected unofficially. He won by a margin of 77,704 votes with a total of 132,503 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol.
BNP alleges ‘election engineering’ in specific constituencies
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that “election engineering” was carried out in several specific constituencies in an attempt to ensure the victory of certain candidates in the national parliamentary election.
Jamaat Ameer questions 'delay' in announcing election results
Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, has raised questions over the delayed announcement of results in several constituencies of the national parliamentary election.
Allegation of ‘betrayal’ against alliance candidate: Sarwar Tushar
Sarwar Tushar, Joint Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has accused a Jamaat candidate of “betrayal,” alleging that he took a stance against the alliance in the Narsingdi-2 constituency.