National election

12-party to back BNP for polls by 2025

Leaders of the 12-party alliance, who previously organised joint movements with the BNP against the former Awami League government, have expressed support for the BNP’s position on holding the next parliamentary elections by 2025.

US welcomes interim govt’s election plan

The US yesterday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections next year or in early 2026

CA’s speech: No mention of election date frustrates BNP

The BNP expressed its disappointment yesterday over the absence of a specific date for the next parliamentary polls in the chief adviser’s recent address to the nation.

Polls to take place by June 30, 2026

The next parliamentary polls are expected to take place by June 30, 2026, said Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the chief adviser.

Prepared for elections by mid-2026: CEC

Focus on parliamentary elections now, no immediate plans for local elections

Election likely by mid-2026

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said it may be possible to hold the next general election at the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026.

Election to boost business confidence: entrepreneurs

Business leaders, economists and professionals have emphasised that an elected government is essential for restoring confidence in the business community, stabilising law and order, and revitalising the business and investment climate.

CA’s polls announcement: BNP seeks specifics, Jamaat okay to wait

BNP leaders welcomed Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’s announcement on the timeline of national elections but urged a clear and actionable roadmap.

Election by mid-2026 / Reaction from the streets

Earlier, Yunus said it may be possible to hold the next national elections at the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

12-party to back BNP for polls by 2025

Leaders of the 12-party alliance, who previously organised joint movements with the BNP against the former Awami League government, have expressed support for the BNP’s position on holding the next parliamentary elections by 2025.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

US welcomes interim govt’s election plan

The US yesterday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections next year or in early 2026

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

CA’s speech: No mention of election date frustrates BNP

The BNP expressed its disappointment yesterday over the absence of a specific date for the next parliamentary polls in the chief adviser’s recent address to the nation.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

Polls to take place by June 30, 2026

The next parliamentary polls are expected to take place by June 30, 2026, said Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the chief adviser.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Prepared for elections by mid-2026: CEC

Focus on parliamentary elections now, no immediate plans for local elections

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Election likely by mid-2026

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said it may be possible to hold the next general election at the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Election to boost business confidence: entrepreneurs

Business leaders, economists and professionals have emphasised that an elected government is essential for restoring confidence in the business community, stabilising law and order, and revitalising the business and investment climate.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

CA’s polls announcement: BNP seeks specifics, Jamaat okay to wait

BNP leaders welcomed Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’s announcement on the timeline of national elections but urged a clear and actionable roadmap.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Reaction from the streets

Earlier, Yunus said it may be possible to hold the next national elections at the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Jamaat to back election delay if reforms ensured

Party secretary general says in reaction of CA's address