At least 21 people were detained or jailed for possessing cash, intruding into polling centres, and other anomalies in different districts last night.

Law enforcement agencies have put in place a tight security arrangement across the country for the national election and referendum today, deploying nearly 10 lakh personnel to ensure a free, fair, and uninterrupted vote.

Bangladesh has been without a competitive election for so long that almost a third of the electorate has never witnessed genuine polls in which voters elect parliamentarians of their choosing.

BNP, Jamaat clashes erupt in Dhaka and Rajshahi

Today, the nation is voting in one of the most anticipated and consequential elections of Bangladesh’s history.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, advisers of the interim government, and key political figures are set to cast their franchise at their respective voting centres in Dhaka and elsewhere during the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum today.

A long-standing, unwritten equation has shaped Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections -- the party that secures a majority in the capital usually finds its path to forming the government.

Lakshmipur-3 BNP candidate Anee’s aide held with Tk 15 lakh in campaign vehicle, later released

Despite many uncertainties and deep misgivings that weigh heavily on our minds, the excitement of voting this time is inescapable.

BNP candidate accuses presiding officer of aiding Jamaat activists in sealing ballots; officials deny any wrongdoing

Jamaat leader, polling officer among detainees

Voting will take place from 7:30am to 4:30pm tomorrow

'I don't have the authority, right, or power to say this,' says Akhtar Ahmed

Urge their supporters to vote for BNP's 'sheaf of paddy'

Seeks EC’s effective role

Bus, launch and train terminals overflow as voters head to hometowns

Election Commissioner Masud says voting atmosphere ‘festive’

Police to interrogate him over source of funds on eve of national polls

As Bangladesh goes to the polls tomorrow for the 13th parliamentary election and referendum, here is a comprehensive guide for voters

Capital sees thin traffic as voters head to village homes