37,000 BGB Personnel Deployed Nationwide for Election Security
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has launched a massive security operation, deploying over 37,000 members to safeguard the 13th National Parliament Election and the July Charter Referendum.
January 31, 2026
Read More →
Bangladesh Targets Local Production to End Digital Import Dependency
The government is set to overhaul its tech policies to transform Bangladesh into a digital manufacturing hub. By slashing duties on parts and supporting local assembly, the Ministry of ICT aims to close the gap in a market where laptop and tablet usage remains critically low.
January 31, 2026
Read More →
57 International Observers from 16 Nations Set for Bangladesh Election
At least 16 countries have confirmed sending 57 observers to monitor Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th general election and the July Charter referendum on February 12. These delegates will join a massive international contingent of nearly 400 observers, including high-level missions from the EU and the Commonwealth.
January 31, 2026
Read More →
Four-year-old’s body recovered from abandoned tube well hole in Chattogram
A four-year-old child died after falling into an abandoned deep tube well hole in Raozan, Chattogram. The hole was dug years ago for a government project, but the tube well was never installed.
January 29, 2026
Read More →
EC estimates Tk 3,100 crore cost for Feb 12 election, referendum
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has approved an estimated budget of Tk 3,100 crore to hold the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum simultaneously on February 12.
January 29, 2026
Read More →
Govt condemns Sherpur incident, vows legal action
The interim government has condemned the violent incident in Sherpur that led to the death of a Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami activist. Authorities have pledged firm legal action and heightened security ahead of the national election.
January 29, 2026
Read More →
CA calls for boosting technological advancement to adapt to changing world
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has stressed the need to accelerate technological progress, warning that Bangladesh risks falling far behind if it fails to keep pace with rapid global change. He said technology will shape the future and must become the country’s core focus.
January 29, 2026
Read More →
EC Anwar: Election officials can’t campaign for or against referendum
Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker says officials will only promote participation in the referendum, not take sides. He also expressed confidence that election results will be announced within the usual timeframe.
January 28, 2026
Read More →
Army chief instructs troops to maintain neutrality during election duties
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has directed army personnel to uphold neutrality, professionalism and discipline while performing election duties. The instructions came during his inspections of field-level operations in Rangpur and Rajshahi.