Cox’s Bazar, Teknaf – In a troubling escalation of pre-election tensions, gunfire was fired at the campaign vehicle of the Dhanshish (Rice Ear) party candidate in Ali Khali, Hnila Union, Teknaf, on the night of Thursday, 5 February. The incident occurred near Camp 25 of the Rohingya settlements in the area. According to local reports, […]

In a significant stride towards modernising the electoral process, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has launched a dedicated mobile application that allows voters to access comprehensive information about their designated polling stations directly on their smartphones. This move aims to simplify voter engagement, enhance transparency, and reduce confusion during elections. Using their National Identity (NID) […]

The Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, has clarified the dual responsibilities and objectives of all stakeholders, including the Bangladesh Army, ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections and the 2026 referendum. Speaking at a consultative meeting yesterday morning at the National Football Stadium in Gulistan, he emphasised that the army is fully prepared to […]

The Election Commission (EC) has released constituency-wise data on voter transfers in Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh’s thirteenth parliamentary election, rejecting opposition claims that the scale of transfers is abnormal or politically motivated. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has repeatedly alleged that unusually high voter movements in several Dhaka constituencies could be used to manipulate election […]

The Department of Shipping has formally published the results of the eyesight and psychological assessments conducted under the Integrated Marine Cadet Admission Examination for the 2025–26 academic session. Alongside the results, the authorities have also issued a detailed notification outlining the subsequent stages of the admission process, timelines, fees and contact points for candidates seeking […]

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has temporarily suspended Md. Saifuzzaman, Executive Engineer (Civil) of the Department of Public Works, following allegations of misappropriating government funds, abuse of power, and corruption. The suspension was announced in an official notification signed by the Ministry’s Secretary, Md. Nazrul Islam, on Tuesday, 3 February. According to the […]

Operations at Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) have been temporarily disrupted due to labour unrest at the Port of Chittagong, causing delays in the unloading of diesel from incoming vessels. Consequently, distribution to fuel depots across the country has slowed, prompting complaints from dealers who have not been able to receive diesel on schedule. While some […]