Claim of Sherpur Jubo Dal leader’s death false

Fact-checking organisation Dismislab has debunked recent social media claims that Saiful Islam, joint convener of Sherpur’s Jhenaigati unit Jubo Dal, was killed following a clash between Jamaat and BNP activists in Sherpur.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Will take ruthless action against extortionists: Shafiqur promises

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said if the 11-party alliance comes to power in the February 12 national election, 90 percent of extortionists will no longer get the scope to extort people.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Strict action if polls officials show bias

Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday warned that the government would take strict departmental and legal action if evidence is found that anyone engaged in election duty worked in favour of any candidate or sought to implement any party agenda.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Mamunul warns against bid to derail polls

Mamunul Haque, the 11-party alliance candidate for the Dhaka-13 constituency and ameer of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, yesterday demanded justice for the killing of a local Jamaat-e-Islami leader in Sherpur.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Chattogram-8 (Boalkhali–Chandgaon): Jamaat, NCP tug-of-war leaves voters puzzled

Voters in Chattogram-8 (Boalkhali–Chandgaon) are growing increasingly confused as tensions between Jamaat-e-Islami and its alliance partner National Citizen Party (NCP) intensify, disrupting coordinated campaigning and creating uncertainty at the grassroots ahead of the polls.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Health authorities direct field administration to raise women’s referendum awareness

DGHS asks local health officials to organise courtyard meetings, public gatherings and rallies
29 January 2026, 23:03 PM

SC chamber judge upholds HC verdict on DP World contract for NCT

Government cleared to proceed, though matter remains sub‑judice
29 January 2026, 22:11 PM

'In last 16 years, did you see them on the streets?'

Tarique Rahman says a party stayed away from movements while remaining secretly aligned with those who fled the country
29 January 2026, 22:02 PM

‘Arrests alone won’t stop it’: Police say as election violence flares

5 dead and nearly 1,000 injured since Oct last year, rights group says
29 January 2026, 21:56 PM

Three murder-accused released from Mymensingh jail without bail order

It was a wrongful release, says senior jail superintendent
29 January 2026, 21:11 PM

Claim of Sherpur Jubo Dal leader's death false: Dismislab

The fact-checker confirms after contacting him
29 January 2026, 21:04 PM
29 January 2026, 20:35 PM

Govt officials can’t urge citizens to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’: EC

They may inform and raise awareness about the referendum itself, it clarifies
29 January 2026, 19:42 PM

Viral photo of police crying near BCL leader Saddam AI-generated: Rumor Scanner

Image created using AI by manipulating a different photo of Saddam, fact-checker says
29 January 2026, 19:34 PM

EC withdraws Sherpur UNO, OC following Jamaat leader’s death in clash

Other procedures will be ensured as soon as possible, EC secretary says
29 January 2026, 18:16 PM

'90% of extortionists will be incapacitated'

Jamaat ameer vows firm action against extortion if 11-party alliance wins election
29 January 2026, 17:35 PM

‘Why were sticks and batons brought?’

BNP Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin questions Sherpur clash
29 January 2026, 17:28 PM

‘Instead of apologising, they're now questioning why we fought the Liberation War’

Fakhrul calls on a party to apologise for its 'misdeeds' in 1971
29 January 2026, 17:06 PM

Tarique calls for impartial probe into ‘unwanted incidents’

BNP chief says criticising opponents won’t create jobs or improve livelihoods
29 January 2026, 16:50 PM

EC orders candidates and presses to stop printing election posters

Directive issued to ensure compliance with electoral code of conduct ahead of Feb 12 polls
29 January 2026, 16:20 PM