Bangladesh Television (BTV) has announced that four political party leaders will deliver televised speeches ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election. Starting Sunday, February 8, 2026, the state broadcaster will air these addresses as part of newly introduced reforms following the July uprising. According to BTV sources, Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis chief Mamunul Haque will speak from 6–7 p.m., followed by National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam from 7–8 p.m. The next day, February 9, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman will speak from 6–7 p.m., and BNP chairman Tarique Rahman from 7–8 p.m.

A BTV official said no other parties have yet requested broadcast slots, but additional applications will be considered if received. This marks the first time in about fifteen years that party leaders are being allowed to address the nation through the state broadcaster. The last such opportunity was during the army-backed caretaker government in 2008, while the previous three national elections did not feature similar broadcasts.

The initiative reflects policy changes in state media operations introduced after the July uprising, signaling a shift toward broader political inclusion in election coverage.