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Lawyers Call for Election Boycott Over Constitutional Breaches

February 9, 2026

In a striking and unprecedented statement, 707 Supreme Court lawyers have denounced the upcoming 13th National Parliament election as unconstitutional and illegitimate, urging citizens to boycott the polls. According to the lawyers, the election is not a democratic exercise but rather a meticulously staged drama aimed at legitimising power while deliberately undermining the people’s right […]

Butler’s Controversy Clouds Women’s Football

February 9, 2026

Controversy, professionalism concerns, and accusations of arbitrariness continue to surround Peter Butler, head coach of the Bangladesh women’s national football team. The British coach, who led the team to a second consecutive SAFF Women’s Championship title, has faced open dissent from 18 players. Although intervention by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) temporarily eased tensions, five […]

DNCC Administrator Ejaz Removed by Government

February 9, 2026

The Government of Bangladesh has removed Mohammad Ejaz from his position as Administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). He has been replaced by Suraiya Akter Jahan, Additional Secretary of the Local Government Division, who will assume the role alongside her existing responsibilities. The decision was formalised on Monday, 9 February, through a government […]

657 Judges Appointed for Swift Electoral Offence Trials

February 9, 2026

In preparation for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the government has appointed 657 judges as judicial magistrates for a five-day period from 10 to 14 February to ensure the rapid adjudication of election-related offences before, during, and immediately after polling. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, through its Law and Justice Division, […]

Weather Forecast Ahead of Election Day

February 9, 2026

With just two days remaining until the 13th National Parliament Election and the accompanying referendum, voters are keen to know what the weather will be like on polling day, 12 February. According to the latest forecast from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the nation may experience slightly cooler temperatures on the day of the election. […]

In Memoriam Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah

February 9, 2026

Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah holds a singular place in the educational and spiritual history of Bengal. He was not merely an educator, but a visionary reformer of education, a devoted humanitarian, and a great thinker whose intellect was far ahead of his time. He was born on 27 December 1873 in Nolta village, Kaliganj Upazila (then […]

Journalists Allowed Phones Inside Polling Stations

February 9, 2026

Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah, Commissioner of the Election Commission (EC), has clarified that journalists and election observers will be permitted to carry their mobile phones inside polling stations on the day of the national parliamentary election. Speaking to reporters on Monday during an inspection of a booth set up for media personnel […]

Control Room Monitors Election Activities

February 9, 2026

Chittagong District Police have established an integrated Operations Command and Control Room to monitor and manage election-related activities and maintain law and order across the district. The facility is designed to provide continuous oversight and rapid response during the electoral process, ensuring a safe, transparent, and well-coordinated election environment. On Monday, 9 February, the Command […]

Woman Speaks at Nahid Islam Rally: True Identity Revealed

February 9, 2026

In a recent development, the woman who addressed a rally in support of National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam, purportedly as the sister of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, has been identified more accurately. According to Dr Mahmuda Mitu, Deputy Chief Organiser of NCP, the speaker is in fact Sharif Osman Hadi’s paternal cousin, not […]

EC Imposes Four-Day Restriction on Outsiders in Poll Areas

February 9, 2026

In a bid to ensure that the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and accompanying referendums are conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has imposed a temporary restriction on the presence of outsiders within designated electoral areas. According to the Election Commission, no unauthorised individuals will be permitted to […]

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Lawyers Call for Election Boycott Over Constitutional Breaches

Butler’s Controversy Clouds Women’s Football

DNCC Administrator Ejaz Removed by Government

657 Judges Appointed for Swift Electoral Offence Trials

Weather Forecast Ahead of Election Day

In Memoriam Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah

Journalists Allowed Phones Inside Polling Stations

Control Room Monitors Election Activities

Woman Speaks at Nahid Islam Rally: True Identity Revealed

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