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VIP Prisoners Cast Historic Votes in Bangladesh

February 7, 2026

For the first time in the nation’s history, incarcerated individuals have been allowed to exercise their voting rights in a national parliamentary election. Under this unprecedented initiative, registered prisoners are participating in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) elections through postal ballots. According to the Department of Prisons, the special voting process began on Tuesday, […]

Bullet from Myanmar Kills Child After 27 Days

February 7, 2026

Tragically, nine-year-old Huzayfa Sultana succumbed to injuries sustained from gunfire originating across the Myanmar border, 27 days after the incident. She passed away at 9:00 am on Saturday while receiving treatment at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Dhaka. The news was confirmed to Prothom Alo by Mohammad Shahjalal, acting chairman of Teknaf’s […]

Loud Election Campaigns Double Noise Pollution

February 7, 2026

Last Thursday at half-past nine in the evening, cultural activist Said Khan Sagar returned home to Arshinagar, Keraniganj, Dhaka, after a long day’s work, hoping for some rest. Instead, his peace was shattered by the piercing sound of election campaign loudspeakers blaring through his neighbourhood. Frustrated, he called the national emergency hotline 999, and shortly […]

Heightened Security Around Shahbag and InterContinental

February 7, 2026

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have imposed heightened security across Shahbag, the Hotel InterContinental precinct and adjoining neighbourhoods, following clashes between police and activists of Inqilab Mancha a day earlier. The enhanced measures were visible from Saturday morning, reflecting authorities’ efforts to prevent a repeat of Friday’s unrest and to maintain public order in a highly […]

Bangladeshi Expat Wins Dh3.4 Crore Lottery

February 7, 2026

Mohammad Alwar Uddin Haji Abu Syed, a Bangladeshi expatriate residing in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, has realised the fruits of six years of perseverance by winning a staggering 1 million dirhams (approximately BDT 3.4 crore) in the weekly draw of the popular ‘Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’ lottery. Alwar Uddin, who has been living in […]

Hefazat Amir Declares Jamaat Vote Unlawful

February 7, 2026

Hefazat-e-Islam’s Amir, Allama Muhibbullah Babunagari, has ignited fresh political controversy by declaring that Muslims should not vote for Jamaat-e-Islami, asserting that such a vote would be religiously impermissible. His remarks, delivered during a religious gathering in Chattogram, have since circulated widely on social media, intensifying debate ahead of the next parliamentary election. The comments were […]

In Remembrance Revolutionary Anil Mukherjee

February 7, 2026

Anil Mukherjee was a fearless soldier of the revolutionary movement, labour politics, and communist ideology in the Indian subcontinent. He was simultaneously a renowned revolutionary, organiser, political theorist, and writer—whose life was devoted to the relentless struggle for a society free from exploitation. Born on 10 October 1912 in Munsiganj, Anil Mukherjee’s political consciousness emerged […]

Two Politicians, Two Destinies — The Death of Ramesh Sen and the Waiting End of Mirza Fakhrul

February 7, 2026

This morning, Ramesh Chandra Sen passed away silently in prison, without receiving any medical care.A man under the care of the state—former minister, teacher, politician—died because he was denied treatment. Under police supervision, his lifeless body was taken out of prison today. This scene is more than just a death; it is a stark testament […]

Fearless Advocate of the Bengali Language: Nafisa Kabir

February 7, 2026

Nafisa Kabir, a valiant and committed activist of the 1952 Bengali Language Movement, passed away on 7 February 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, after a long period of residence abroad. Throughout her life, she remained an unwavering champion of the Bengali language, advocating for its recognition and preservation beyond the borders of her homeland. […]

Veteran Journalist Zakaria Kajol Passes Away

February 7, 2026

Renowned journalist and member of the National Press Club, Zakaria Kajol, has passed away. He died on Friday, 6 February, at 3:30 pm while receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital. He was 67 years old. (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.) Kajol’s younger brother, Mohammad Sohel, informed the media that the funeral prayers […]

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Category: Asia

VIP Prisoners Cast Historic Votes in Bangladesh

Bullet from Myanmar Kills Child After 27 Days

Loud Election Campaigns Double Noise Pollution

Heightened Security Around Shahbag and InterContinental

Bangladeshi Expat Wins Dh3.4 Crore Lottery

Hefazat Amir Declares Jamaat Vote Unlawful

In Remembrance Revolutionary Anil Mukherjee

Two Politicians, Two Destinies — The Death of Ramesh Sen and the Waiting End of Mirza Fakhrul

Fearless Advocate of the Bengali Language: Nafisa Kabir

Veteran Journalist Zakaria Kajol Passes Away

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