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Farhan Sadik, 20, a student and first-time voter, poses for a photograph at the Government Azizul Haque College campus in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 4, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Bangladesh’s Gen Z voters pin hopes on jobs, governance and freedom

Thursday's vote is considered the Muslim-majority nation's first competitive election since 2009, even though Hasina's Awami League party has been barred from contesting as the...

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How podcasts are transforming political communication in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman paid a solemn tribute to the late Hafiz Maulana Rezaul Karim in Sherpur. 1 February 2026. Photo: BSS

Jamaat Ameer visits grave of Rezaul Karim

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman delivering a speech at an election rally organised by Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka District at Shakta Government High School ground in Keraniganj. 31 January 2026. Photo: Collected.

Irregularities, injustice will no longer be accepted in politics: Jamaat ameer

ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Group A - Bangladesh v India - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 20, 2025 India's Shubman Gill and KL Rahul shakes hands with Bangladesh players after winning the match. File Photo: Reuters

Cricket row with Bangladesh threatens India's 2036 Olympic bid: Report

Mahfuj Alam attends a conference titled “Cracks in the old settlement, reform and the reimagining of democracy” held at the BRAC Centre Inn in the capital on 29 January 2026. Photo: TBS .

Attempting to politically annihilate AL will backfire: Mahfuj Alam

BNP Standing Committee member and Chattogram-11 (Port-Patenga) constituency candidate Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, during a door-to-door campaign in the North Nalapara area of the port city this afternoon. 27 January 2026. Photo: TBS

People will reject politics of foreign dependence: Amir Khasru

Former state minister for information Abu Sayeed has joined BNP. 21 January 2026. Photo: BSS

Ex-state minister for AL Abu Sayeed joins BNP

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NCP demands resignation of Ctg mayor to ensure fair election

Rucsu GS Salahuddin Ammar removes banner congratulating Tarique Rahman on 18 January 2025. Photo: Screengrab

Rucsu GS Ammar takes down teacher’s banner greeting Tarique Rahman

Mahdi Amin, adviser to the BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. Photo: Facebook/Mahdi Amin

Level playing field being undermined in various ways: Mahdi Amin

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World Bank cuts FY26 growth forecast, signals recovery in next year with reduced political uncertainty

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Between cricket and diplomacy: How the gentleman's game became a victim of populist politics