In the run-up to the 13th National Parliamentary Election, Bangladesh Bank has imposed temporary restrictions on mobile financial services (MFS) transactions to ensure transparency and reduce the risk of irregular financial activity during the electoral period. The directive came into effect at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 February, and will remain active until 11:59 p.m. […]

As Bangladesh approaches its upcoming elections, unusual scenes have emerged across the capital and other major cities. On Tuesday morning, Tajul Islam, a garment worker from Mirpur, set out for his family home in Tangail. Upon arriving at Mohakhali Bus Terminal, he had to wait over one and a half hours to secure a seat. […]

In a decisive move to bolster security for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has announced a complete ban on all drone flights across the country from Tuesday, 10 February, to Sunday, 15 February 2026, unless prior permission is obtained. This was confirmed by the CAAB’s Public Relations […]

Following the announcement of a continuous four-day public holiday to mark the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, Gazipur’s industrial areas have witnessed an unprecedented exodus of people returning to their hometowns. The surge has resulted in severe traffic congestion along major routes, including the Dhaka–Tangail and Dhaka–Mymensingh highways, stretching over approximately 50 kilometres. Commuters have […]

In Netrokona Sadar Upazila, four polling stations experienced attempted arson in the early hours of Monday, 9 February, around 1:30 a.m. Local sources reported that miscreants first poured petrol into a voting room at Parla Government Primary School in the town area and set it alight. Swift action by residents, however, prevented the fire from […]

Ahead of the 13th National Parliament election and associated referendum scheduled for 12 February, the Election Commission (EC) has imposed stringent traffic restrictions across the country. The measures aim to ensure a smooth, secure, and orderly voting process, regulating the movement of various vehicles on the day of polling, as well as the day before […]