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Tarique Rahman to visit Barishal tomorrow after two decades

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

He is expected to arrive in Barishal from Dhaka via helicopter at 11am tomorrow and will head directly to the rally venue by noon.

Ensure security at polling centres after Fajr prayers on election day: Asif Mahmud

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

'We must ensure the safety of ordinary people, especially our mothers and sisters, so they can vote freely,' says Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain.

Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

BBC World • Feb 2, 2026

An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?

Al Jazeera • Feb 2, 2026

US president dismisses Democratic victory in Texas State Senate district he won by 17 points as a 'local' race.

NCP irked at violence, `govt bias’ over polls

New Age • Feb 2, 2026

NCP irked at violence, `govt bias’ over polls

Beware of party that bashes women: Tarique

New Age • Feb 2, 2026

Beware of party that bashes women: Tarique

BNP polls office set on fire in Noakhali

New Age • Feb 2, 2026

BNP polls office set on fire in Noakhali

EC dispatches ballot paper to 21 districts ahead of polls

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Election materials will be stored at the returning officers’ offices and delivered to each polling centre the day before voting.

Postal Voting: Highest 16038 in Feni-3, lowest 1544 in Bagerhat-3

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

1,533,684 voters registered to cast ballots via postal voting, both domestically and from abroad.

NCP alleges violence, intimidation, administrative bias ahead of polls in meeting with CEC

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

It stressed that unless the perpetrators are promptly arrested and a level playing field is ensured, free and fair elections would not be possible

Certain victory claims raise suspicion of election engineering: Mirza Abbas

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

He said such claims raise suspicions of possible vote rigging or “election engineering”.

Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case

Al Jazeera • Feb 2, 2026

Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.

Bangladesh has nothing new to gain from BNP, Jamaat: Charmonai Pir

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

He also reflected on the political culture in Bangladesh, noting that changes in power often see fleeing leaders absolved of their crimes while others…

Many have lost their temper over the 11-party alliance’s likely victory: Shafiqur

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

“We believe that Bangladesh, Inshallah, will find its way on 12 February,” he said.

NSA Dr Khalilur Rahman parries questions on Biman Board appointment

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The decision to include them on the airline’s board less than a month ahead of the February-12 election raised questions among insiders in the aviatio…

274 election-related violence incidents, including 5 killings, reported in 45 days: CA Press Wing

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

According to the release, between 12 December last year and 1 February this year there were 16 cases of election-related intimidation or aggressive be…

Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan?

Al Jazeera • Feb 2, 2026

The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.

A certain party is now bent on obstructing elections: Tarique

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

“They are telling blatant lies before the public by claiming their account was hacked,” he alleged.

BGB to be deployed in 489 upazilas; no lethal weapons to be used

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

A total of 1,210 BGB platoons have already been deployed across all 64 districts

DMP chief orders maximum security at Dhaka polling centres ahead of polls

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

He particularly highlighted the importance of monitoring centres located far from police stations and strengthening police patrols in all areas.

People will show BNP a red card in election: Jamaat’s Shafiqur

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

“By voting for the scale on the 12th, the people of the country will prove it,” Shafiqur said.

DMP launches election info, complaints hotlines ahead of national polls

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Dhaka city residents can use these numbers to report violations of the electoral code of conduct or to seek police intervention in matters that may in…

Govt ready to hold free, fair and festive national polls: Home Adviser

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Home Adviser said 35 speedboats have been allocated against a demand for 16 speedboats to facilitate immediate and prompt measures to maintain law and…

Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez is set to become the Central American country's second female president. Her win came on the back of promises to c…

Ali Riaz urges VCs, students in Rajshahi division to campaign for ‘yes’ vote in referendum

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

He also described the July National Charter as an act of justice, saying it is not merely a document but a roadmap for building a democratic state fou…

HC grants 6-week bail to BNP candidate Rubel, 39 others in Sherpur Jamaat leader murder case

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

On 28 January, Rezaul Karim, secretary of Sreebardi upazila Jamaat-e-Islami, was killed after being injured in a clash between activists of Jamaat and…

Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica

Al Jazeera • Feb 2, 2026

Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.

A political party wants to confine women: Tarique at Khulna rally

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

A political party wants to confine women: Tarique at Khulna rally

Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-election

BBC World • Feb 2, 2026

The party, led by George Galloway, says it will not choose a candidate for the Gorton and Denton seat.

Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces new impeachment complaints

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte is widely seen as a frontrunner for the 2028 presidential election and prevailed after a similar impe…

Massive turnout at Tarique Rahman's rally in Khulna

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Processions and convoys carrying BNP supporters from Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat and neighbouring districts began arriving at the venue from early morn…

From Westeros to Ctg: ‘Game of Thrones’-style banner of Jamaat chief sparks buzz in port city

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Shafiqur is currently on a nationwide tour as part of election campaigning. As part of the programme, he is scheduled to arrive in Chattogram today vi…

At least 15 involved in politics killed since election schedule announced: TIB

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

TIB warned that the failure to recover a large number of weapons looted from police stations, along with initiatives to issue new firearms licences to…

From Japan to Brazil, voters could shake markets in key election year

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Japan's election this coming weekend is among the most unpredictable in years, while polls across Latin America will test the region's rightward shift

Nahid files writ challenging BNP leader Quayum’s candidacy in Dhaka-11

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The writ was filed today (2 January) by Nahid Islam

Jamaat ameer on day-long tour of Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram; to address 5 rallies

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The day’s activities will culminate in the evening with a grand rally at the Bandar School and College ground.

Laura FernĂĄndez Wins Costa Rican Presidency

NYT World • Feb 2, 2026

Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.

Laura Fernandez leads early results in Costa Rica’s presidential election

Al Jazeera • Feb 2, 2026

Laura Fernandez of the governing PPSO party leads presidential race with 53.01 percent of the vote, early results show.

Home Ministry forms law and order coordination cell ahead of polls

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

The ministry urged people to contact these numbers to lodge any complaints related to law and order during the election period.

Election Commission imposes vehicle restrictions ahead of polls

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

The EC has authorised the relevant authorities to take necessary measures to allow exceptions on national highways, ports, inter-district or metropoli…

BNP has ambitious plans for the country's sports: Amir Khasru

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

Tamim Iqbal urged Amir Khasru to prioritise sports in Chattogram and the country.

Vote for Jamaat to build a Bangladesh free of corruption, extortion: Shafiqur

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

Shafiqur Rahman said that if his party gets the opportunity to run the country, it will ensure respect for women

Govt to take action if anyone tries to disrupt internet services during elections: Home Adviser

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

He said that the army, navy, and air force will be deployed during the elections.

Nothing in religion bars women from working: Mirza Abbas

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

He urges women to remain vigilant against such parties

On foot, against odds: How 4 female candidates campaigning in Ctg ahead of Feb polls

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

With limited funds and a small number of activists, Asma has been campaigning on foot for the past 10 days, avoiding large processions, loud microphon…

76% of polling centres in Ctg marked risky; CCTV, body-worn cameras to boost security

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

Seventy-one platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the Chattogram Metropolitan area.

Allah made men in charge of women, top position not main issue: Jamaat women's wing leader

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

The women’s wing warns against obstructing female voters.

Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate

BBC World • Feb 1, 2026

The ex-detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".

Reform using 'brutal and intrusive' vetting to pick candidates

BBC World • Feb 1, 2026

Reform councillor says the candidate vetting process has been "corrected" ahead of Welsh elections.

Election narratives shape global perceptions: UNDP Bangladesh

TBS News • Feb 1, 2026

Responsible reporting, Liller said, helps ensure that political contestation is understood internationally as part of a lawful, rules-based democratic…

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