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The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is considering a significant overhaul of parliamentary constituency boundaries ahead of the next national election, prioritising logical demands from stakeholders.
The EC has received 416 applications requesting changes to the boundaries of at least 66 constituencies across various districts, with nearly 90% seeking a return to the 2001 demarcations.
Following the National Parliament Constituency Delimitation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, the EC has begun drafting new boundaries for the 300 parliamentary constituencies, guided by existing laws, the latest census data, administrative and geographical integrity, and public applications.
The majority of applications came from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders, including former MPs and local government representatives.
The highest number of requests—103—targeted Pirojpur-2 (Kaukhali, Bhandaria, and Nesarabad Upazilas), followed by 92 for Cumilla-10 (Sadar Dakkhin, Lalmai, and Nangalkot Upazilas).
Additionally, 38 applications sought an extra seat in Manikganj, and nine requested one in Chandpur.
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker told UNB on May 26, 2025, “We are reviewing the logical basis of the applications. Only valid arguments will be considered, but not all boundaries will change, as many existing ones are logical.”
He emphasised that census data and administrative integrity will also guide the process. The EC expects a reduction in urban seats, particularly in Dhaka and Chattogram, and an increase in rural constituencies.
The EC will publish a draft delimitation gazette for public objections, followed by a final gazette before the election.
Officials noted that changing one constituency’s boundary affects neighbouring seats, making this the most significant redrawing since 2008, when over 100 constituencies were altered.
Minor changes occurred before the 2014 (50 seats), 2018 (25 seats), and 2024 (12 seats) elections.
Former Local Government Secretary Abu Alam Shahid Khan warned that without coordination among the government, judiciary, and EC, legal challenges could delay the election.
“Petitions against the EC’s decisions may be filed in higher courts, risking delays,” he told UNB, urging agreement to avoid complications.
The 66 constituencies under review include Satkhira-3 and 4, Rangpur-1, Barguna-1 and 2, Pirojpur-1 and 2, Kishoreganj-2, Manikganj-1, 2, and 3, Munshiganj-1, 2, and 3, Dhaka-1, 2, 3, 7, 12, Gazipur-3 and 5, Narayanganj-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Rajbari-1 and 2, Faridpur-4, Shariatpur-2, Sylhet-3, Brahmanbaria-2 and 3, Cumilla-1, 2, 6, 9, and 10, Chandpur-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Feni-2 and 3, Noakhali-1, 2, 3, and 4, Chattogram-4, 5, 7, and 8, Gaibandha-3, Sirajganj-2, 5, and 6, Jashore-2, Jhalakati-2, and Barishal-3.
Source: UNB
১২ আগস্ট, ২০২৬ ১৩:৩১
An explosion occurred near the main gate of the Barishal Judge Court premises this morning, triggering panic among litigants and the general public.
After the explosion took place around 10:32am with a loud bang, Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Detective Branch (DB) personnel rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.
Police collected several pieces of evidence, including shattered glass and fragments of plastic, from the site.
It was not a major explosion, Barishal Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abu Saleh Mohammad Raihan said, adding that police initially suspected that it was a crude bomb blast.
Advocate Taslim Uddin, a member of the Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, told The Barishal Times that they believed "fascists" carried out the blast to create fear among the public and prevent the law minister from making a secluded visit to the court premises on August 16.
Many people moved to safer locations after the explosion. The blast briefly disrupted normal court proceedings, according to our correspondent at the scene.
Court activities resumed after the situation came under control. Additional police have been deployed on the court premises.
An explosion occurred near the main gate of the Barishal Judge Court premises this morning, triggering panic among litigants and the general public.
After the explosion took place around 10:32am with a loud bang, Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Detective Branch (DB) personnel rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.
Police collected several pieces of evidence, including shattered glass and fragments of plastic, from the site.
It was not a major explosion, Barishal Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abu Saleh Mohammad Raihan said, adding that police initially suspected that it was a crude bomb blast.
Advocate Taslim Uddin, a member of the Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, told The Barishal Times that they believed "fascists" carried out the blast to create fear among the public and prevent the law minister from making a secluded visit to the court premises on August 16.
Many people moved to safer locations after the explosion. The blast briefly disrupted normal court proceedings, according to our correspondent at the scene.
Court activities resumed after the situation came under control. Additional police have been deployed on the court premises.
০২ জুলাই, ২০২৬ ১০:৫১
A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered that former lawmaker Jebunnesa Afroz be shown arrested in a case filed over the attempted murder of a businessman during the July student-mass uprising.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam passed the order, allowing a petition filed by police, prosecution department SI Kamal Hossain confirmed. Earlier on 28 June, investigation officer of the case, Sub-Inspector Rifat Al Afsani, submitted the application and the court fixed Wednesday for the hearing in the presence of the accused.
The case documents said that evidence had been found against Jebunnesa Afroz alleging that she acted as an instigator and financier of the activities of Awami League and its affiliated bodies.
Police sought her detention in the case, claiming that she was directly and indirectly involved in the incident described in the case.
According to the case statement, the accused allegedly incited and directed armed activists to attack protesters in front of Jamuna Future Park in Kuril Area on 5 August 2024. The case over the attempted murder of businessman Robiul Islam was filed with Bhatara Police Station on 25 December 2024.
Earlier, on 17 May 2025, police disclosed that Jebunnesa Afroz had been detained from a house in the capital.
A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered that former lawmaker Jebunnesa Afroz be shown arrested in a case filed over the attempted murder of a businessman during the July student-mass uprising.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam passed the order, allowing a petition filed by police, prosecution department SI Kamal Hossain confirmed. Earlier on 28 June, investigation officer of the case, Sub-Inspector Rifat Al Afsani, submitted the application and the court fixed Wednesday for the hearing in the presence of the accused.
The case documents said that evidence had been found against Jebunnesa Afroz alleging that she acted as an instigator and financier of the activities of Awami League and its affiliated bodies.
Police sought her detention in the case, claiming that she was directly and indirectly involved in the incident described in the case.
According to the case statement, the accused allegedly incited and directed armed activists to attack protesters in front of Jamuna Future Park in Kuril Area on 5 August 2024. The case over the attempted murder of businessman Robiul Islam was filed with Bhatara Police Station on 25 December 2024.
Earlier, on 17 May 2025, police disclosed that Jebunnesa Afroz had been detained from a house in the capital.
০৮ নভেম্বর, ২০২৫ ১৪:২৬
The Advisory Council of the interim government approved the list of public holidays for next year (2026) on Thursday.
There will be a total of 28 public holidays next year, though nine of them fall on weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).
The decision was made at a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
Later, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed journalists about the meeting’s decisions at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
The Advisory Council of the interim government approved the list of public holidays for next year (2026) on Thursday.
There will be a total of 28 public holidays next year, though nine of them fall on weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).
The decision was made at a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
Later, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed journalists about the meeting’s decisions at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
২৬ মে, ২০২৫ ২২:১৭
The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is considering a significant overhaul of parliamentary constituency boundaries ahead of the next national election, prioritising logical demands from stakeholders.
The EC has received 416 applications requesting changes to the boundaries of at least 66 constituencies across various districts, with nearly 90% seeking a return to the 2001 demarcations.
Following the National Parliament Constituency Delimitation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, the EC has begun drafting new boundaries for the 300 parliamentary constituencies, guided by existing laws, the latest census data, administrative and geographical integrity, and public applications.
The majority of applications came from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders, including former MPs and local government representatives.
The highest number of requests—103—targeted Pirojpur-2 (Kaukhali, Bhandaria, and Nesarabad Upazilas), followed by 92 for Cumilla-10 (Sadar Dakkhin, Lalmai, and Nangalkot Upazilas).
Additionally, 38 applications sought an extra seat in Manikganj, and nine requested one in Chandpur.
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker told UNB on May 26, 2025, “We are reviewing the logical basis of the applications. Only valid arguments will be considered, but not all boundaries will change, as many existing ones are logical.”
He emphasised that census data and administrative integrity will also guide the process. The EC expects a reduction in urban seats, particularly in Dhaka and Chattogram, and an increase in rural constituencies.
The EC will publish a draft delimitation gazette for public objections, followed by a final gazette before the election.
Officials noted that changing one constituency’s boundary affects neighbouring seats, making this the most significant redrawing since 2008, when over 100 constituencies were altered.
Minor changes occurred before the 2014 (50 seats), 2018 (25 seats), and 2024 (12 seats) elections.
Former Local Government Secretary Abu Alam Shahid Khan warned that without coordination among the government, judiciary, and EC, legal challenges could delay the election.
“Petitions against the EC’s decisions may be filed in higher courts, risking delays,” he told UNB, urging agreement to avoid complications.
The 66 constituencies under review include Satkhira-3 and 4, Rangpur-1, Barguna-1 and 2, Pirojpur-1 and 2, Kishoreganj-2, Manikganj-1, 2, and 3, Munshiganj-1, 2, and 3, Dhaka-1, 2, 3, 7, 12, Gazipur-3 and 5, Narayanganj-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Rajbari-1 and 2, Faridpur-4, Shariatpur-2, Sylhet-3, Brahmanbaria-2 and 3, Cumilla-1, 2, 6, 9, and 10, Chandpur-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Feni-2 and 3, Noakhali-1, 2, 3, and 4, Chattogram-4, 5, 7, and 8, Gaibandha-3, Sirajganj-2, 5, and 6, Jashore-2, Jhalakati-2, and Barishal-3.
Source: UNB
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