Thirteenth National Parliament Election
How much will rumours influence this election
The much-discussed 13th national parliamentary election is set to be held on February 12. As the election draws closer, political tension and violence are rising, accompanied by a rapid spread of rumours and disinformation. Alongside street politics, the virtual world has turned into a battlefield of an “information war”. Fake news on social media, AI-generated deepfake videos and fabricated photo cards have created a dangerous reality that can influence voter decisions. This raises a critical question: how much impact can rumours have on the upcoming election
Representatives from 16 countries to observe election
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NCP announces 36-point election manifesto
New political party National Citizen Party, NCP, one of the partners in the 11-party electoral alliance, has announced its election manifesto ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election.
Interim Government given time to ensure fair election environment: Mirza Fakhrul
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