Allocation of 140 Crore in Short Time: Risk of Corruption under the Name of Referendum?

For campaign activities related to the referendum to be held alongside the upcoming Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election, an allocation of BDT 138.57 crore has been given to six ministries Culture, Religious Affairs, Information, Local Government, Social Welfare, and Women and Children Affairs. Questions have arisen as to how, through which programs, and in what manner the ministries will be able to spend such a large amount of money just 16 days before the election.

Political Violence Intensifies Ahead of Bangladesh Election: 11 Killed, 616 Injured

Human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) says that incidents of political violence increased alarmingly in January, reaching a severe level. In just one month, at least 11 people were killed and 616 injured in 75 clashes across the country, directly calling into question the environment for a free and fair election.

Sixth Consecutive Monthly Decline Recorded in Exports

Bangladesh’s export earnings continued their downward trend in January 2026, recording a decline for the sixth consecutive month and highlighting sustained pressure on the country’s external trade sector. Official data show that export earnings in January stood at around $4.41 billion, slightly lower than the earnings recorded in the same month of the previous year.

Jamaat Wants to Push Bangladesh Toward the Path of Afghanistan: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General and Sheaf of Paddy symbol candidate for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has said that Jamaat-e-Islami wants to push Bangladesh backward and turn it into a state like Afghanistan. He said that Jamaat is standing in the way of women’s equal rights and the vision of building a modern Bangladesh.

Demand Raised to Cancel Jamaat Ameer’s Candidacy over Misogynistic Remarks

Leaders of the Democratic United Front have demanded the cancellation of the candidacy of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman over allegations of making derogatory and discriminatory remarks about women. In a joint statement sent to the media on Monday, they said that any individual or party that makes statements undermining the dignity of women has no moral right to participate in democratic politics.

Extremist Influence, Foreign Pressure Threaten Bangladesh’s Democracy: Sajeeb Wazed Joy

Speaking at a book launch in Kolkata, Sajeeb Wazed Joy warned that Bangladesh is facing extremist influence and foreign pressure, saying the upcoming election will not be free or fair and could push the country into deeper instability.

Interim Government’s Reform Process Fragile, Says TIB Chief

The reform framework introduced by the interim government following the fall of the previous authoritarian regime remains fragile and inadequately prepared for effective implementation, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman.

LPG Gas Prices Rise Again Amid Market Volatility

Amid ongoing inflation and market instability, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has once again increased the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level. The price of the widely used 12-kg LPG cylinder has been raised by Tk 50 for February, setting the new price at Tk 1,356. The new price came into effect from Monday evening (February 2).

Female Students Protest at Dhaka University Over Jamaat Ameer’s ‘Misogynistic’ Post

A group of female students staged a protest at Dhaka University over an allegedly “misogynistic” post published on social media by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. On Sunday (2:00 PM), a rally and symbolic broom procession were held at the base of the university’s Anti-Terrorism Raju Sculpture under the banner “Broom Procession in Protest Against the Insult of Working Women.”

Data of 14,000 Journalists Leaked, EC Launches Investigation

While applying for online registration for the 13th National Parliament Election and referendum, allegations have emerged that the personal and professional information of nearly 14,000 journalists was leaked from the Election Commission (EC) website.