parliamentary elections
13th National Parliamentary Election: Feni District
In Feni district, the electoral strength of the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has traditionally been almost equal. This pattern is reflected in the results of all national parliamentary elections held in the country, except for the last three. However, in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the absence of the Awami League has significantly altered the electoral dynamics in Feni. This time, the main contest is expected to take place primarily between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. Below is an overview of the three parliamentary constituencies in Feni district.
13th National Parliamentary Election: Chandpur District
In Chandpur district, the electoral strength of the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has traditionally been almost evenly balanced. This pattern is evident in the results of past elections considered competitive (excluding the elections of 2014, 2018, and 2024). However, in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the absence of the Awami League has reshaped the electoral calculations, prompting voters to reassess the political landscape. Below is an overview of the election contests in Chandpur’s five constituencies.
Representatives from 16 countries to observe election
A total of 57 observers from 16 countries are set to monitor Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and referendum on the July reform charter scheduled for February 12.
Reasons for rise of far-right forces in France
Before and after the parliamentary elections, President Macron faced unprecedented questions about his leadership from both conservative loyalists and centrist rebels. Candidates worried about their chances in the election openly distanced themselves from him. Meanwhile, influential leaders in the government, like Prime Minister Attal, distanced themselves from Macron's decision to call for early elections. The leftist coalition, New Popular Front (NFP), won the most seats in the French national parliamentary election, successfully blocking a landslide victory by the far-right National Rally (RN). The coalition includes the Socialists, Greens, Communists, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's France Unbowed party, which were previously deeply divided. Uniting these groups into a coalition was not easy, making their victory a groundbreaking event.