Feb 12 voter turnout may surpass 1991 polls: Touhid

Voter turnout for the February 12 election may surpass 55 percent, the turnout rate for the 1991 elections, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain.
2 February 2026

Commit to women-centred energy policies in manifestos

Speakers at an event yesterday highlighted that women, despite being among the most affected by climate change and energy poverty, remain largely excluded from policy decision-making.
2 February 2026

Begum Waheeda Wasiuddin passes away

Begum Waheeda Wasiuddin, wife of late Lt Gen Khwaja Wasiuddin, passed away in Maryland, USA, on January 27. She was 92, said a press release.
2 February 2026

ICT-2 to deliver verdict on Feb 5

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 is set to deliver its first verdict on February 5 in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of seven people, including the burning of six bodies, during the July 2024 uprising in Ashulia.
2 February 2026

Azmi recounts ordeal during ICT-1 testimony

Brig Gen (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi, a victim of enforced disappearance, yesterday testified before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 as the third prosecution witness in a case over enforced disappearance and illegal confinement of 24 victims at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC), operated by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) during the Awami League regime.
2 February 2026

Travel ban on DNCC administrator

A Dhaka court yesterday imposed a travel ban on Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) administrator Mohammad Azaz over allegations of corruption.
2 February 2026

Series of fires at households sparks panic in Mirsarai

A series of fires at houses and land belonging to members of the Hindu community in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram has caused panic among locals.
2 February 2026
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1 February 2026

India allocates Rs 60 crore for Bangladesh, far below aid for other neighbours

Budget cuts Dhaka’s share by half as Bhutan remains top recipient with Rs 2,289 crore
1 February 2026

Banks asked to collect data on farm loans of up to Tk 10,000

Make the data ready for the next government, says BB in an email sent to banks
1 February 2026

No force can derail upcoming election: Fakhrul

Seeks forgiveness for behaviour of party men
1 February 2026

Jamaat blames ‘special group’ behind ameer’s X account hack

Claims ‘deep conspiracy’ behind the incident
1 February 2026

Not 55 lakh, but 15 lakh registered for postal votes: Dismislab

Social media posts spreading false claim on expat Bangladeshi voter numbers, fact checker says
1 February 2026

Voter turnout likely to exceed 55%: Foreign adviser

Predicts higher participation than the 1991 election
1 February 2026

BNP questions Jamaat chief’s X account 'hack' claim

Mahdi Amin points to delayed response and conflicting GD timeline
1 February 2026

Panic in Mirsarai as repeated fires hit homes and properties

Fires reported between Jan 23 and 29; CCTV cameras installed
1 February 2026

Road Safety Coalition demands new law in election manifestos

Also demands inclusion of road safety issues
1 February 2026

HC seeks names, whereabouts of Rab personnel involved in shooting Limon Hossain

Court issues rule over legality of 2011 shooting and compensation
1 February 2026