Bangladesh Election News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Senior British leaders call for inclusive elections in Bangladesh, protection of minorities
London, April 18: Over a 100 political activists, social representatives, human rights advocates and senior British political leaders attended a recent seminar in London on the current political landscape in Bangladesh, highlighting participation of all political parties, including the Awami League, in elections, as and when they are held in the crisis-ridden country.
Bangladesh: BNP to hold talks with Yunus, warns against any delay in national election
Dhaka, April 16: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the major political parties in the country, is scheduled to meet the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, reaffirming the party’s stance against any delay in the national election beyond December 2025.
Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections
New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.
Bangladesh EC says holding local polls first will delay national elections
Dhaka, March 18: The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has warned that holding local government polls before the national election would delay the parliamentary polls.
Bangladesh Election Commission rules out local elections before national polls
Dhaka, March 2: The Election Commission of Bangladesh has stated that it will not be possible to hold local elections before national elections. This confirmation came at a time when major political parties in Bangladesh were at loggerheads over which election to have first, according to the local media.
Bangladeshi political parties at loggerheads over holding elections
Dhaka, Feb 13: With the Election Commission of Bangladesh stating that it is preparing to hold general elections anytime after December 2025, two former allies Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are at loggerheads over having local elections first.
Bangladesh promises to hold elections as pressure mounts on interim govt
Dhaka, Feb 11: The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Tuesday said that it is preparing to hold the national elections anytime between December 2025 to June 2026.
Bangladesh Election Commissioner vows to remain 'neutral' in elections
Dhaka , Feb 10: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Bangladesh, AMM Nasir Uddin, has said the commission does not intend to support or oppose any political party and vowed to remain neutral, local media reported.
Elections can be held when situation in country is conducive: Ex Bangladesh Envoy to India
Dhaka, January 8: Former Deputy High Commissioner for Bangladesh to India, Mashfee Binte Shams, said the next general elections can be held when the situation in the country is "conducive".