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First-time voters turn out in force

First-time voters turned out in large numbers across the capital on Thursday, many expressing enthusiasm and high expectations for political and institutional change. For these young citizens, the 13th national election represents more than a routine exercise in democracy - it is an opportunity to reshape governance and secure a...

Global media hail peaceful BD polls

International media outlets have described Thursday's parliamentary elections in Bangladesh as largely peaceful and mostly free of violence, as vote counting progressed following the country's first national election since the 2024 mass uprising.Global coverage framed the election as a significant moment for Bangladesh's democracy, highlighting the calm atmosphere at polling...

BNP blames low turnout on social media campaigns

The BNP on Thursday thanked the Election Commission, the armed forces, the interim government, law-enforcement agencies, and everyone involved in the 13th parliamentary polls and the referendum for arranging a good election. But it expressed concern over the low voter turnout, which it alleged was the result of negative social...

Elderly voters brave barriers to vote

Defying age, illness and physical barriers, elderly voters were seen turning out in notable numbers across the capital on polling day. Many arrived supported by family members, determined to exercise what they described as a fundamental constitutional right.While their presence underscored a deep sense of civic duty, several senior citizens...

Postman reaches poll office 3 minutes before deadline

A postman has travelled nearly 57km, partly on foot and partly by rickshaw, to deliver postal ballots just minutes before voting ended in the Feb 12 election and referendum.The incident occurred in Mymensingh's Haluaghat Upazila, a border area, said Salim Ahmad Khan, team leader of the Election Commission's Out of...

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Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal-fired electricity

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 12 (AFP): US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Wednesday to buy electricity from coal-fired plants, in his latest bid to boost an industry that is a major contributor to climate change.Surrounded by coal miners at a ceremony in the White House, Trump signed an...

At the end of voting Thursday

At the end of voting Thursday, counting begins at the Rowshan Ara Jalil Girl's High School centre in Brahmanbaria. — Focus Bangla

Voting peaceful overall, only minor incidents reported: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday said voting was progressing in a free, peaceful and festive atmosphere, apart from a few stray incidents, reports UNBHe made the remarks while speaking to reporters after casting his vote at the Baridhara Scholars International School and College...

Child drowns as mother goes to vote in Chuadanga

A child has drowned in Chuadanga's Alamdanga Upazila as his mother was at the polling centre to cast her ballot, reports bdnews24.com. The incident occurred around 10:30am in Kharad village in the Upazila, said Alamdanga Police chief Bani Israel.The child -- three-year-old Hasan -- was the son of village resident...