In a move that underscores the deepening diplomatic rift between New Delhi and Dhaka, India has ordered the families of its diplomats and government officials to leave Bangladesh. This decision, predicated on “security concerns,” has prompted a sharp response from the Bangladeshi interim administration, which views the move as an unnecessary escalation of bilateral tensions. […]

In a robust opening to his official election campaign, Abdul Awal Mintu, Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has warned of a “calculated digital conspiracy” targeting the electorate of Feni-3 (Daganbhuiyan–Sonagazi). Addressing a series of rallies on Thursday, 22 January 2026, the veteran politician and business leader urged the public to resist attempts by […]

In an extraordinary display of democratic civility, all contesting candidates for the Sirajganj-4 (Ullapara) constituency have appeared on a unified platform to present their electoral manifestos. Held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 22 January 2026, the event served as a public commitment to upholding the electoral code of conduct and ensuring a non-violent atmosphere for […]

An attempt at grassroots canvassing took a violent turn in Sirajganj-4 (Ullapara) on Thursday afternoon, as a verbal dispute between female political activists escalated into a confrontation involving stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism. The clash, which occurred in the village of Tetulia at approximately 3:30 PM, underscores the heightened sensitivities surrounding the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary […]

In a concerning turn of events for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Advocate Fazlur Rahman, a distinguished valiant freedom fighter and the party’s nominee for the Kishoreganj-4 (Itna-Mithamain-Austagram) constituency, was admitted to hospital on Thursday afternoon. The veteran politician, currently campaigning under the ‘Paddy Sheaf’ symbol for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, suffered a sudden […]

As the campaign for the 13th National Parliamentary Election gains momentum, Abdul Awal Mintu, Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has delivered a poignant message against the weaponisation of faith. Addressing a crowd in the Yakubpur Union of Feni this Thursday, the BNP nominee for the Feni-3 (Sonagazi–Daganbhuiyan) seat condemned the “spiritual blackmail” allegedly […]

In a move that has ignited intense discussion across social media platforms, the interim government has officially announced an extended holiday period to facilitate the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The announcement, delivered by Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, during a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Thursday afternoon, sets the […]