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 […]

Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin has issued a stark warning, saying her life would be placed in grave danger if the Indian authorities do not renew her permission to reside in the country. Speaking with visible anxiety, she said that being forced to leave India would leave her with nowhere safe to go, adding bluntly: […]