In preparation for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections, Bangladesh Bank has imposed special restrictions on mobile financial services (MFS) transactions, including popular platforms such as bKash, Nagad, and Rocket. The directives came into effect at midnight on Monday, 9 February, and will remain in force until 11:59 pm on Thursday, 12 February, spanning a […]

With the 12th February parliamentary and referendum elections approaching, citizens are navigating a complex landscape of service suspensions and travel restrictions. Many Dhaka residents, eager to cast their votes in their home districts, are already facing challenges in reaching their destinations. “I went to the train station this morning but couldn’t get a ticket. Now […]

Gajipur, Bangladesh — The industrial city of Gajipur experienced severe traffic congestion on two of its major highways on Tuesday, as commuters rushed home following the announcement of a four-day public holiday in observance of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The gridlock stretched over approximately 50 kilometres along the Dhaka–Tangail and Dhaka–Mymensingh highways. Reports […]

In a troubling prelude to the forthcoming elections, four polling stations in Netrokona Sadar Upazila were set ablaze late on Monday night, 9 February. The incidents, reportedly orchestrated by unidentified miscreants, occurred around 1:30 a.m., raising concerns over potential attempts to sow fear and disrupt the electoral process. According to local sources, the arsonists initially […]

In anticipation of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and accompanying referendums on 12 February, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has imposed temporary restrictions on the movement of certain vehicles. These measures aim to ensure smooth voting and maintain public order before, during, and immediately after election day. According to the EC’s directives, motorcycles will be […]

Rajbari-1 constituency BNP candidate Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayem has expressed optimism ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, stating that voters are eager to cast their ballots under the party’s “Rice Sheaf” symbol. Speaking at a rally on Monday afternoon at Shaheed Khushi Railway Ground, he pledged transformative development projects for the region if his party […]