He made the remarks on Wednesday while visiting the Operation Control Room at Police Headquarters and later inspecting the New Market and Mohammadpur police stations under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
The elections come at a critical time in the country's history, almost two years after the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted following a student-led movement in July 2024.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman alleged that certain groups are spreading misinformation across the country to mislead voters, while Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman expressed gratitude to the country's top Islamic scholars for reportedly supporting
Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury shared the information on Wednesday during a media briefing on election preparedness.
CM Sarma made a post on his official X account, "Shri @Pawankhera ji is publicly sharing my photo with a Maulana. This is actually a case of the arrow boomeranging back. For his information, let me clarify that the same Maulana had come to the residence of the respected Tarun Gogoi ji whe
Officials said ballot papers, ballot boxes, seals, indelible ink, forms, and other essential election materials have been prepared and distributed in accordance with the Election Commission's guidelines. The distribution process was carried out in an organized and systematic manner from desi
Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, reviewed election security in Dhaka ahead of the February 12 parliamentary polls. Authorities reported completed preparations, extensive security deployment, and a positive environment, though c
Speaking about the upcoming polls, Tawohidul Haque, Associate Professor and Criminologist,
University of Dhaka noted, "And in a new context, the 13 national elections is going to be held." According to him, the evolving political landscape has opened space for new thinking and engagement.
Bangladesh will hold its 13th general election and a referendum on the July National Charter on February 12. A total of 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived to monitor the polls. Authorities say preparations are complete, with over 2,000 candidates contesting.
Bangladesh will hold its 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum on February 12. Schools and public buildings are serving as polling stations. Authorities say preparations and security arrangements are complete. Over 12.77 crore voters will cast ballots amid optimism from o
The Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program will strengthen local and national institutions' capacity to reduce water pollution in the greater Dhaka area, which generates about half of the country's formal employment and one-third of its GDP. The program introduces a results-bas