In a dramatic incident in Sirajganj-2, a local leader of the Islami Jamā‘at fled on foot after being confronted by members of the public while allegedly attempting to buy votes. The episode occurred on the morning of Wednesday, 11 February, in Maynakandi village, Jhail Union, Kamarkhand Upazila. A video of the event has since gone […]

Voting is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s democratic framework, providing citizens with the fundamental right to participate in shaping their government. However, when this right is manipulated through fraudulent means, the integrity of the entire electoral process is jeopardised. In Bangladesh, electoral fraud—commonly referred to as ‘bogus voting’ or ‘fake votes’—is treated as a serious offence […]

In the lead-up to the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election, vehicular movement over the Jamuna Bridge has surged to nearly twice the usual volume. Between midnight on Monday and midnight on Tuesday, a total of 36,923 vehicles crossed the bridge, generating a toll revenue of Tk 2.947 crore (29,471,660 Taka) in just 24 hours. According to […]

With Bangladesh poised to hold its 13th National Parliament election and referendum tomorrow, the United Nations office in Bangladesh has called for the safe, inclusive, and meaningful participation of women in the electoral process. On Wednesday at 2:00 pm, the UN reiterated this appeal via its verified Facebook page, emphasising that electoral participation is a […]

The Bangladesh Army has seized a microbus carrying a substantial cash sum of Tk 10,49,000 in Chittagong, while detaining three individuals in connection with the incident. The operation took place on the night of Tuesday in Abdul Barihat, located in the Chandanaiṣh area of Chittagong-14 constituency. Acting on intelligence, a team led by Army Captain […]

Tensions have escalated in the Nilphamari-1 constituency (Domar-Dimla) ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, with reports emerging of attacks and arson targeting the homes of minority communities. Allegations point to local leaders and activists of the Jamaat-e-Islami party as being responsible for the incidents, reportedly sparked by disputes over voter support. A video capturing part […]

Hili Land Port in Dinajpur will suspend all import and export operations for three consecutive days in observance of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and related public holidays. The temporary closure, affecting trade with India, has been officially communicated to Indian business partners, who have consented to the arrangement. Shahinur Islam Mondal, General Secretary of […]

The World Bank has approved a $370 million loan aimed at improving sanitation and solid waste management services, reducing water pollution, and restoring rivers and canals in the Greater Dhaka area. At an exchange rate of 122.39 Bangladeshi taka per US dollar, this amounts to approximately BDT 4,528 crore. The approval was granted during a […]