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Mohammad Jamil Khan

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8,780 polling centres ‘most vulnerable’

With the 13th national election and referendum approaching, the interim government has placed the most vulnerable polling centres under heightened security, tightened controls on firearms and ordered law enforcers to take swift legal action against anyone attempting to disrupt the vote.
20 January 2026, 05:35 AM
20 January 2026, 05:35 AM
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‘Act before any incident happens’: DMP issues strict pre-election directives

Intelligence-led policing, body cameras and neutrality stressed
14 January 2026, 19:28 PM
14 January 2026, 19:28 PM
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Political leaders start getting armed escorts

Law enforcers have started providing security to top political leaders and election officials ahead of the national election after assessing their security risks or threats.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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8 political killings since polls schedule: ASK

With a little over a month left before the 13th general election, political leaders and activists are increasingly falling victim to targeted killings.
9 January 2026, 04:02 AM
9 January 2026, 04:02 AM
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Law and order lapses stoke public fears

Despite the launch of Operation Devil Hunt, continued killings and law enforcement’s failure to arrest escaped criminals and recover looted weapons are raising serious concerns ahead of the national election.
9 January 2026, 03:50 AM
9 January 2026, 03:50 AM
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Govt warns parties of sabotage ahead of elections

With the national elections approaching, the interim government has warned political parties about possible infiltration by agents of fascist forces and saboteurs posing as allies.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh interim government warns political parties

Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties

Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM
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Police directed to arrest ‘fascist’ elements attempting to purchase nomination forms

Decision made during core committee meeting on law and order
28 December 2025, 19:58 PM
28 December 2025, 19:58 PM
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Tarique’s security under review amid huge crowds

Law enforcement agencies are reassessing Tarique Rahman’s security citing unexpectedly large crowds at programmes attended by the BNP acting chairman, officials said.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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‘Fire safety enforcement is harder without full-time magistrates’

With the number of fire-prone establishments in the country tripling within a year, questions have emerged about how effectively safety standards are being enforced.
24 December 2025, 05:00 AM
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Farewell to fallen soldiers of peace with flags, tears

Mohammad Alamgir, father of private Shamim Reza, stood solemnly beside his son’s coffin, draped half in the national flag and half in the UN flag.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Jamaat seeks gunman, police protection for its ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sought round-the-clock deployment of a gunman for its ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, and the posting of armed police personnel for the security of his residence.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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‘My son was my banyan tree’: Families bid farewell to six fallen Bangladeshi peacekeepers

Grief and pride converge at Dhaka Cantonment as slain UN soldiers receive state honours
21 December 2025, 07:38 AM
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Candidates, July warriors can now apply for firearms

In a major development, the government has issued policy guidelines on granting firearm licences and appointing retainers (persons to carry firearms) to individuals who are politically important and candidates contesting the national election.
15 December 2025, 18:06 PM
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The call that never came

Laments wife of peacekeeper killed in Sudan; grief sweeps families as news reaches home
14 December 2025, 18:11 PM
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Six deaths in Sudan, countless tears in Bangladeshi villages

With the latest deaths, number of Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in UN missions rises to 174
14 December 2025, 16:53 PM
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Govt to provide firearm licence to candidates

The government has decided to provide personal security to individuals who played key roles in the July uprising in the wake of several shooting incidents, including the Friday attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent MP aspirant from Dhaka-8.
13 December 2025, 18:24 PM
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Shooting spate raises concerns ahead of polls

In recent weeks, several killings involving underground gangs have made headlines.
13 December 2025, 18:03 PM
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CID partners with foreign firm to recover MTFE scammed funds

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is preparing to repatriate a portion of the money laundered through MTFE, a Canada-based trading platform that scammed thousands of Bangladeshi investors with promises of high returns from cryptocurrency and forex trading.
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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From hope to horror: The dark reality of illegal migration to Europe

At least 18 others, like Akbar, were deceived by Nazir's trafficking network within a year, according to officials
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Extrajudicial killings, custodial torture still stalk Bangladesh

ASK reports 29 deaths in 11 months till November this year
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Number of fire-prone structures triples in a year

Reveal inspections by fire service; experts call for strict enforcement of safety regulations
5 December 2025, 18:32 PM
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Stay neutral, you have historic responsibilities

The field-level police officials have been directed to remain neutral and avoid aligning with any political party or candidate during the upcoming national elections.
4 December 2025, 18:18 PM
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PM, not the president, to pick IGP

The revised draft of the Police Commission Ordinance 2025 has dropped the clause that allowed the commission to recommend a three-member panel for the appointment of the inspector general of police (IGP).
1 December 2025, 18:11 PM
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Human trafficking: New law drafted as 95% of cases end in acquittal

The new ordinance updates the legal framework to meet international standards, particularly the UN protocol on migrant smuggling.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Korail slum: 4th fire in 2yrs exposes deadly structural flaws

The slum, one of the largest in the city and home to nearly 1.5 lakh people, is connected to the main road by a narrow approach that remains clogged most of the time by long lines of stalled rickshaws.
26 November 2025, 18:17 PM
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Govt reshuffles SPs in all districts ahead of polls

The government yesterday appointed or transferred superintendents of police to all 64 districts through a manual lottery, a first in the force’s history, in a major reshuffle aimed at ensuring stability during the upcoming national election.
26 November 2025, 18:09 PM
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Underworld back in play, raising alarm

Gangs could be used as hired muscle during upcoming polls, warns police intelligence report
15 November 2025, 18:07 PM

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