EC to finalise local polls code July 21
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
As preparations for the local government elections gather pace, the Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it will finalise the code of conduct for the five tiers of local bodies at a meeting on July 21, before sending it to the law ministry for vetting.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Local Govt Polls / EC eyes inclusion of armed forces
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Ahead of local government elections, the Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it plans to amend the definition of law enforcement agencies to include the Armed Forces Division to address any untoward situations during the polls.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Why Bangladesh imports mangoes despite being a top producer
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Polls to local bodies: EC seeks info from LGD to finalise schedule
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission yesterday sought information from the Local Government Division on the number of local government bodies eligible to go to polls.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Persons with disabilities: City’s only dedicated playground stays unused
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka’s only designated playground for persons with disabilities has remained largely unused despite being restored and inaugurated two years ago with much fanfare.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Local Govt Elections / EC sets sights on October
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it was gearing up preparations to conduct local government elections, targeting October as the possible timeline, starting with the union parishad polls.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
With October in mind, EC gears up for local govt elections
28 June 2026, 19:21 PM
Polling centres likely to increase for union parishad elections; EC says no decisions to be made without consulting political parties
28 June 2026, 19:21 PM
Local govt polls: EC drafts stricter code of conduct
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Election Commission has proposed tougher rules in its draft code of conduct for upcoming local government elections, introducing provisions to disqualify candidates for serious breaches, shorten campaign duration, regulate social media activity, and restrict the use of sound systems.
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Election observers: Minimum age lowered to 21
The Election Commission yesterday revoked the registrations of all 96 local organisations that monitored the 12th national election.
17 July 2025, 21:18 PM
Political parties with phantom addresses queue for EC nod
In its application for registration with the Election Commission, Janatar Bangladesh Party has said its central office is located on the 12th floor of Darus Salam Arcade near the capital’s Paltan intersection.
5 July 2025, 18:02 PM
Draft polls code seeks to regulate digital campaigns
The Election Commission is likely to have a set of guidelines in its electoral code of conduct for the use of social media in campaigning.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Bekar, Janata, Nagorik’
Ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, a total of 147 political parties have applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC), several of them with rather unusual names.
24 June 2025, 18:00 PM
EC outlay lower than last election year
Although the national parliamentary election is slated to be held within June next year, the allocation for the Election Commission (EC) in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 has been set at Tk 2,956 crore — significantly lower than what was spent in the previous election year.
2 June 2025, 18:11 PM
A milestone to treasure
Miftahul Jannat Ashra travelled all the way from Chattogram with her parents to claim the reward of years of hard work.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Electoral system: EC opposes key reform proposals
The Election Commission has objected to 10 key reform proposals, including those on the delimitation of constituencies, the timing of local government polls and the national election, and investigations against election commissioners.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
EC starts process to register new political parties
The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Two NPP factions fight over 'mango' election symbol, hearing held at EC
Both factions claim that the 'mango' symbol belongs to them
9 March 2025, 11:56 AM
NID services, birth registrations: One authority to serve them all
The government is planning to streamline vital citizen services by bringing National Identity cards, birth and death registrations, and other essential services under a single authority.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Reform commission proposes separate PSC for health
The Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed renaming the BCS (Health) cadre as the Bangladesh Health Service, alongside the establishment of a separate Public Service Commission (Health) to oversee recruitment, promotions, and related activities.
9 February 2025, 18:00 PM
No radiotherapy at lone cancer hospital for 44 days
All six radiotherapy machines of the National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICRH) have been out of order for the last 44 days, depriving more than 10,000 cancer patients of their scheduled therapy.
3 February 2025, 19:10 PM
Cancer patients cut off from vital lifeline
All six radiotherapy machines of the NICRH have been out of order for 19 days, depriving over 200 cancer patients of their scheduled therapy every day.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Children take a hit from winter diseases
The influx of child patients suffering from pneumonia, winter diarrhoea and other cold-related diseases has been straining hospitals.
5 January 2025, 18:46 PM
Pneumonia cases shoot up
Three-year-old Anisha Anju was struggling to breathe in the pneumonia ward of Dhaka Shishu Hospital and Institute.
13 December 2024, 21:00 PM
Shot, July heroes battle a harsh new reality
Rakib Hossain, a barber from Narayanganj, has been fighting two battles since the July mass uprising -- one for his health and another for his family’s survival.
2 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Is respect too much to ask for?
Rasel Alam, 36, a tailor from Mohammadpur, has been fighting two battles since the July mass uprising -- one for his health and another for his dignity.
14 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Community Healthcare: Govt to create 14,000 posts
The interim government is moving to approve the creation of around 14,000 temporary posts at the community level in the health sector to strengthen the workforce at the grassroots.
28 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Public medical colleges: 86 doctors, 136 students punished since August 5
Over the last two months, at least 86 physicians and 136 students in eight public medical colleges and hospitals across the country have faced different punitive actions on various allegations, including “taking a stance against” the quota reform movement.
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Heart disease treatment too Dhaka-centric
In Bangladesh, cardiovascular disease treatment is predominantly Dhaka centric and is prohibitively expensive. Patients have to either come to the capital or remain untreated, said experts.
29 September 2024, 18:00 PM