In the early hours of Monday, around 1:00 a.m., unknown assailants attempted to set fire to Sunaru Government Primary School in Baniachong, Habiganj. Rapid intervention by police and military personnel ensured that the perpetrators fled the scene before causing significant damage, averting a potential crisis and calming fears among local residents. Additional Superintendent of Police […]

In Sirajganj’s Kamarkhand upazila, a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mostak Sarkar, reportedly fled on Wednesday morning (11 February) after being accused of attempting to buy votes. The incident occurred in Maynakandi village and was captured on video, which has since gone viral on social media and local news outlets. The footage shows Sarkar handing over […]

Voting is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s democratic system, representing one of the most fundamental rights of its citizens. However, when this right is manipulated or misused, the credibility and transparency of the electoral process are severely undermined. In Bangladesh, electoral fraud is considered a serious offence, and the law prescribes stringent punishments for anyone found […]

In the run-up to the 13th national parliamentary election, traffic across the Jamuna Bridge has surged to nearly double its usual volume. According to officials at the bridge’s toll plaza, a total of 36,923 vehicles crossed the bridge between midnight on Monday and midnight on Tuesday, generating toll revenue of BDT 29,471,660 in just 24 […]

On the eve of Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election and concurrent referendum scheduled for Thursday, the United Nations has issued a renewed appeal to ensure the safe, inclusive, and meaningful participation of women in the electoral process. Reiterating its stance through its verified Facebook page on Wednesday at 2:00 pm, the UN emphasised that women’s […]

In a significant pre-election operation, the Bangladesh Army conducted a late-night raid on Tuesday in the Chandanaish Upazila of Chittagong-14 constituency, seizing BDT 10,49,000 in cash and a microbus. Three individuals were detained during the operation, which has since drawn heightened attention from both political and administrative circles in the area. Chandanaish police officer-in-charge, Mohammad […]