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Results Due by Friday, Commission Says

February 9, 2026

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has ruled out any prolonged delay in announcing the results of the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and the accompanying referendum, stating unequivocally that the nationwide outcome can be finalised by Friday, the day after polling. The commission has dismissed speculation that the process could take three days or longer, describing such […]

Bangladesh Banks Launch Cross-Border Asset Recovery Initiative

February 9, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan Habib Monsur has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at repatriating funds illegally transferred abroad. In a move designed to strengthen the nation’s financial integrity, commercial banks in Bangladesh have entered formal agreements with specialised international legal consortia, ensuring judicial support in recovering assets held by fugitive offenders and cross-border money […]

Mobile Phones Banned at Polling Stations

February 9, 2026

The Election Commission has issued a crucial directive for voters ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026. According to an official notification released on Sunday, carrying any mobile phone into polling stations will be strictly prohibited. The ban applies within a 400-yard radius of each polling centre to ensure […]

Treasury-Bill Yields Slide Ahead of Election

February 9, 2026

As Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming national elections, yields on Treasury Bills (T-bills) have witnessed a notable decline, reflecting shifting liquidity conditions and cautious investor sentiment. Financial institutions are increasingly directing surplus funds into risk-free government securities amid subdued demand for private-sector credit. Investors are prioritising capital preservation and stability in the face of impending […]

Motorcycle Movement Banned Nationwide for 72 Hours

February 9, 2026

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and accompanying referendum, the Road Transport and Highways Division has imposed restrictions on vehicle movement across Bangladesh. As part of these measures, motorcycle traffic will be prohibited nationwide for a continuous period of 72 hours, commencing at midnight on 10 February. The directive was formalised in a recent […]

Dhaka Identifies 37 High-Risk Polling Stations

February 9, 2026

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has identified 37 polling stations in the city as high-risk ahead of upcoming elections, as part of a comprehensive security plan to ensure safe and orderly voting. DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali confirmed that special measures have been implemented at these locations, including the deployment of body cameras and […]

“CCTV installed in 96 polling stations, 50 vulnerable stations identified”

February 9, 2026

In preparation for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, authorities in Kendua, Netrokona, have installed CCTV cameras at 96 polling centres to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful voting process. Among these, 50 centres have been identified as high-risk, prompting additional security measures and heightened monitoring. Five executive magistrates will be on continuous duty to oversee […]

Alleged ‘Fake Sister’ of Osman Hadi Sparks Election Controversy

February 9, 2026

A recent election campaign in Bangladesh has ignited a political controversy involving claims that a candidate presented as the sister of BNP-Jamaat coalition leader Osman Hadi is, in fact, not related to him. The allegation has drawn widespread criticism on social media and raised questions about electoral ethics and voter deception. According to local sources, […]

“Promoted from assistant professor to professor.”

February 9, 2026

In the Barisal-4 constituency, encompassing Mehendiganj and Hizla, Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate, Mohammad Abdul Jabbar, has stirred controversy by presenting himself as “Professor Abdul Jabbar” in his election campaign materials. However, verification from his workplace confirms that he is not a full professor but occupies a lower-ranking academic post. Abdul Jabbar currently serves as the Assistant Professor […]

Candidate Promises Paradise for Votes, Sparks Controversy

February 9, 2026

In a statement that has ignited widespread debate, A R Hafiz Ullah, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Lakshmipur-4 (Ramgati-Kamolnagar) constituency, recently made a controversial remark linking voting preferences to religious reward. Speaking through a handheld microphone during a campaign event, he told voters: “If you vote in favour of Islam and uphold the Holy Qur’an, Paradise […]

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Treasury-Bill Yields Slide Ahead of Election

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