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Army detains 13 BNP activists on suspicion of attempting to seize polling stations in Ashulia

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Members of the Bangladesh Army detained 13 BNP activists on suspicion of attempting to seize two polling stations in Dhaka's Ashulia early Thursday, officials said. The detainees we... Read More


Voting begins in 13th national elections, referendum

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Voting in the 13th parliamentary election and a nationwide referendum began across the country at 7:30 am today (Thursday), with voters casting their ballots in what authorities desc... Read More


JS polls: National Helpline 333 activated

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- A special information service has been launched through the a2i National Helpline 333 to provide voters with accurate and reliable information during the election. Citizens can dial... Read More


Eight injured in BNP-Jamaat clash in Bagerhat

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- At least eight people were injured in a clash between activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Bagerhat's Sadar upazila on Wednesday night. The incident took place in the Baruipara a... Read More


Three fake observers detained in Sylhet

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Three people were detained in Sylhet on Wednesday night after they allegedly entered a polling centre posing as election observers. The incident took place at Shahjalal Jameya Islam... Read More


Voting will begin at 7:30am, continue until 4.30pm

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and a nationwide referendum are set to take place on Thursday (February 12), with voting scheduled from 7:30am to 4:30pm without interruption, accord... Read More


Brother of Kurigram-2 NCP candidate attacked

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Wednesday alleged that the brother of its Kurigram-2 candidate Atiq Mujahid was attacked. In a Facebook post, the party claimed that Ashiq, broth... Read More


Two election officials detained for 'dining at Jamaat leader's house' in Lakshmipur

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Two election officials were detained in Lakshmipur on Wednesday night after they allegedly left their polling centre and went to have dinner at the residence of a local Jamaat leader... Read More


Over 1,400 polling stations in Dhaka flagged as 'high risk'

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- More than 1,400 polling stations across 13 constituencies in Dhaka have been identified as high risk ahead of the 13th national election, according to officials. Dhaka Divisional Co... Read More


12 petrol bombs, 15 cocktails recovered in Rajshahi

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 12 petrol bombs and 15 cocktails from Chhotobangram area under the Chandrima Police Station in Rajshahi city on Tuesday night. On a... Read More