The National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has clarified the identity of a woman who spoke alongside party convener Nahid Islam at a recent election rally. Contrary to some media reports claiming she was the “sister” of the late Sharif Osman Hadi, the NCP’s Deputy Chief Organiser, Dr Mahmuda Mitu, has confirmed that the speaker, Shabnam Khadija, […]

In a decisive move ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and associated referendum, the Election Commission (EC) has imposed a stringent four-day restriction on the presence of outsiders in all designated electoral areas. The measure aims to ensure that the voting process remains free, fair, and peaceful. Under the directive, no unauthorised individuals will […]

In a significant move in the history of Bangladesh Police, 153 officers have recently received promotions, marking a milestone in the force’s efforts to strengthen leadership and operational efficiency. The promotions were formalised through three separate gazette notifications signed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Sunday. The announcements were officially made public […]

In an intensified drive to restore order and discipline on the capital’s congested roads, the Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 406 cases in a single day against motorists for violating traffic laws. The enforcement operation was carried out on Saturday, 7 February, across several key roads, intersections and traffic-prone areas […]

Electioneering for Bangladesh’s thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad election and the accompanying referendum will formally come to an end at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, ushering in the legally mandated period of electoral silence. The Election Commission (EC) has reiterated that all forms of campaign activity must cease 48 hours before polling begins, in line with existing electoral […]