In preparation for the forthcoming national parliamentary election and public referendum, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has announced a temporary ban on five categories of vehicles across the country. The restrictions will come into effect from midnight on Wednesday and continue until the close of polling on Thursday night. The vehicles affected by the ban […]

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the forthcoming referendum, the police have put in place a comprehensive three-tier security system, according to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam. Addressing a press conference at the Police Headquarters Media Centre on Tuesday (10 February), the IGP outlined the law and order preparedness for the […]

Ibrahim Khokon, a prominent coordinator of the Chittagong Port Protection Struggle Council and general secretary of the Port Nationalist Workers’ Party, was detained on Monday evening (9 February) from the port area. His arrest follows his active participation in protests against the government’s decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port […]

As the countdown to the 12 February national parliamentary elections continues, Bangladesh finds itself caught between the festive atmosphere of the electorate and the transitional rhythm of the caretaker government. While citizens prepare to exercise their democratic rights, government officials are quietly making arrangements for an orderly handover of responsibilities. Among these preparations, advisers of […]

Narayanganj, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh Coast Guard has intercepted a major consignment of Indian sarees, estimated to be worth approximately 10 crore Bangladeshi Taka, that were being smuggled into the country in an attempt to evade customs duties. During the operation, authorities also arrested one individual involved in the illegal trade. Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq, Media […]