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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
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
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.
২৮ অক্টোবর, ২০২৫ ১৪:২৬
Bangladesh Premier League's defending champions Fortune Barishal have requested the BPL governing council to reschedule the tournament as they are struggling to prepare for the tournament on short notice.
The league's governing council had recently announced that the upcoming edition of the BPL will consist of only five teams and shall commence from mid-December. Following the announcement, the body also invited Expression of Interest for franchise ownership rights for BPLT20.
"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially opened the process for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from reputed business houses, companies, and entities for the acquisition of Franchise Ownership Rights in the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPLT20)," BCB said in a statement on Sunday (October12).
"The rights will be granted for five consecutive editions, [from the] 12th-16th seasons of the tournament," it added.
"The BCB has outlined ten (10) potential franchise regions as follows: Barishal, Chattogram, Cumilla, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Noakhali, Rajshahi, Rangpur, and Sylhet.
"As part of a transparent and merit-based process, the BPL Governing Council will consider a minimum of five (5) eligible EOI submissions for the 12th edition of the BPL T20 (2026)," it added.
Since the announcement was made there has been wide-scale speculation that Fortune Barishal will not be part of the tournament, though their owner Mizanur Rahman begs to differ.
"I haven't said that I won't play in the BPL. All I said is that in this short span of time it will be difficult for a team like us to play, and so we wanted them to extend the time. Everyone is calling me and I told them (BCB) that it's too small and it is becoming impossible for a team like us (to prepare for the tournament)," Mizanur told Cricbuzz.
"Even if we have players, we have to organize the funds and the instruments that we need to buy [players], we have to bring them and in this one or one-and-a-half months even if we work for 24 hours we cannot do that. I have requested for a different slot and now let's see what they say.
"I haven't said that we won't play but if the slot is changed in that case we would...because we have always been with the game and we are not out of the game," he said.
"I don't think any good team will be willing to play in this short time and you can even ask Rangpur (Riders), and what I feel is that team that doesn't have the experience will be willing to play.
"I just wanted to buy some time...We can do it in April and May, and what is the problem?! You can give the team (for the next cycle) and give us some time so that we can organize it well. I don't think there is any point in doing it just for the sake of it and I don't think it would be right to do BPL without us," he said.
Mizanur also cleared air about their skipper Tamim Iqbal after the former international announced that all kinds of cricket is being boycotted under the leadership of newly elected BCB president Aminul Islam.
"I don't think there is any such thing (that Tamim won't play in BPL) and I think he said about it (boycotting cricket) regarding normal game," he said. "If the BPL happens I will request him to play and I feel that if Barishal plays he will play."
Bangladesh Premier League's defending champions Fortune Barishal have requested the BPL governing council to reschedule the tournament as they are struggling to prepare for the tournament on short notice.
The league's governing council had recently announced that the upcoming edition of the BPL will consist of only five teams and shall commence from mid-December. Following the announcement, the body also invited Expression of Interest for franchise ownership rights for BPLT20.
"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially opened the process for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from reputed business houses, companies, and entities for the acquisition of Franchise Ownership Rights in the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPLT20)," BCB said in a statement on Sunday (October12).
"The rights will be granted for five consecutive editions, [from the] 12th-16th seasons of the tournament," it added.
"The BCB has outlined ten (10) potential franchise regions as follows: Barishal, Chattogram, Cumilla, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Noakhali, Rajshahi, Rangpur, and Sylhet.
"As part of a transparent and merit-based process, the BPL Governing Council will consider a minimum of five (5) eligible EOI submissions for the 12th edition of the BPL T20 (2026)," it added.
Since the announcement was made there has been wide-scale speculation that Fortune Barishal will not be part of the tournament, though their owner Mizanur Rahman begs to differ.
"I haven't said that I won't play in the BPL. All I said is that in this short span of time it will be difficult for a team like us to play, and so we wanted them to extend the time. Everyone is calling me and I told them (BCB) that it's too small and it is becoming impossible for a team like us (to prepare for the tournament)," Mizanur told Cricbuzz.
"Even if we have players, we have to organize the funds and the instruments that we need to buy [players], we have to bring them and in this one or one-and-a-half months even if we work for 24 hours we cannot do that. I have requested for a different slot and now let's see what they say.
"I haven't said that we won't play but if the slot is changed in that case we would...because we have always been with the game and we are not out of the game," he said.
"I don't think any good team will be willing to play in this short time and you can even ask Rangpur (Riders), and what I feel is that team that doesn't have the experience will be willing to play.
"I just wanted to buy some time...We can do it in April and May, and what is the problem?! You can give the team (for the next cycle) and give us some time so that we can organize it well. I don't think there is any point in doing it just for the sake of it and I don't think it would be right to do BPL without us," he said.
Mizanur also cleared air about their skipper Tamim Iqbal after the former international announced that all kinds of cricket is being boycotted under the leadership of newly elected BCB president Aminul Islam.
"I don't think there is any such thing (that Tamim won't play in BPL) and I think he said about it (boycotting cricket) regarding normal game," he said. "If the BPL happens I will request him to play and I feel that if Barishal plays he will play."
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