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Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced its support for Sarjis Alam, the candidate nominated by an 11-party alliance from Panchagarh-1 constituency in the 13th National Parliament elections.
Ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections and referendum, a total of 5,12,916 registered overseas voters have already cast their ballots through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app, officials said Tuesday (February 10).
Vote campaigners have allegedly molested a housewife and made rape attempt on her in Bhuiyanpur of Tangail.
With the conclusion of the thirteenth national parliamentary election on 12 February, Bangladesh is about to enter a significant and complex phase in its political journey. This election is not merely about a transfer of power or the formation of a new government; rather, it is taking place against the backdrop of prolonged political polarization, mounting economic pressure, and growing international diplomatic concerns. As a result, while public expectations of the incoming government will be immense, the challenges awaiting it will be equally formidable and structural in nature—according to political analysts.
The Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e Islami, Mr. Shafiqur Rahman, has categorically declared that no woman can ever occupy the party’s highest leadership position. In an extended interview with Al Jazeera, he justified this stance by appealing to what he termed “God-given biological differences” (interview with Al Jazeera, 29 January 2026). Yet such a claim, delivered with finality, raises serious theological, hermeneutical, and ethical concerns within the Islamic tradition. Before addressing Mr. Rahman’s assertion directly, it is necessary to return to the Qur’anic hermeneutics that underlie debates on women’s political leadership in Islam.
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The International Cricket Council has announced that no disciplinary action will be taken against the Bangladesh Cricket Board after accepting conditions set by the Pakistan Cricket Board before agreeing to play against India.
Pakistan has said it is willing to play under three conditions in connection with the Bangladesh issue following controversy surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.
The ICC has now been stirred into action to resolve the complications arising around the T20 World Cup. The governing body of world cricket is holding an emergency meeting regarding the issues of boycotting the India-Pakistan match and the exclusion of Bangladesh. BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, at 1:00 am on Saturday to participate in this tripartite meeting. He is scheduled to return to Dhaka this afternoon after concluding meetings with top officials of the PCB and ICC.
Bangladesh has lost the title after a heavy defeat to India in the final of the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship held in Pokhara, Nepal. India defeated Bangladesh 4-0 in today's final to become champions.
Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman will play again for his former team, Lahore Qalandars, in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The franchise has signed him through a direct contract.
Pakistan has decided not to play against India following Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup. The country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the matter. Welcoming this decision, Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul expressed his gratitude to Pakistan on social media platform Facebook.
The United States has issued a new security advisory for US‑flagged commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions with Iran.
In Manipur, India, the state government has ordered a five-day internet shutdown in Ukhrul district following a surge in communal clashes.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has claimed victory in the country’s general election after preliminary results showed his Bhumjaithai Party taking a clear lead, reports BBC.
Patuakhali-3 (Golachipa, Dashmina) parliamentary constituency MP candidate and President of the Goni Odhikar Parishad Nurul Haque Nur said that a mass movement has started in all directions regarding the poll. The mechanism that is being used today to prevent our victory is to spread fear among the people by using this administration. "If the administration does not take action for these, then I will not go for the rigged elections."
BNP-backed candidate and chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, Zonayed Saki, alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami candidates are deliberately stockpiling bamboo sticks and locally made weapons at various polling centres in an attempt to create unrest and sabotage the election in Brahmanbaria-6 (Bancharampur).
BNP election committee spokesperson Dr. Mahdi Amin has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of attempting to buy votes nationwide in the upcoming election due to fears of inevitable defeat.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said there is no room for election engineering in the upcoming polls. He expressed hope that if the election is held fairly and impartially, a significant opportunity will arise for state reform and the restoration of democracy.
With the conclusion of the thirteenth national parliamentary election on 12 February, Bangladesh is about to enter a significant and complex phase in its political journey. This election is not merely about a transfer of power or the formation of a new government; rather, it is taking place against the backdrop of prolonged political polarization, mounting economic pressure, and growing international diplomatic concerns. As a result, while public expectations of the incoming government will be immense, the challenges awaiting it will be equally formidable and structural in nature—according to political analysts.
As the 13th National Parliamentary Election draws closer, political discourse in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly sharp—marked by heightened rhetoric, strategic wordplay, and intensified efforts to politically weaken opponents. A recent and notable example of this trend is the public war of words between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami over the use of the term “ Guptho (covert).”
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a long-awaited tariff-related trade agreement. Under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, ART, the reciprocal tariff on exports will be reduced from 20 percent to 19 percent. In addition, garments made with cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the United States will enjoy zero reciprocal tariffs when exported.
Chief Adviser to the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has stressed that whichever party comes to power in the future, bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and China must continue. He made this call during a meeting with a delegation from the China-Bangladesh Partnership Forum at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Wednesday, November 3.
Bogura’s Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2 has issued an arrest warrant against content creator Ashraful Alam, also known as Hero Alam, over allegations of rape under the pretense of marriage, physical abuse, and forcing abortion.
Vote campaigners have allegedly molested a housewife and made rape attempt on her in Bhuiyanpur of Tangail.
Bangladesh Bank has kept the policy rate unchanged at 10% in its monetary policy for the second half of FY26, maintaining a tight monetary stance amid ongoing macroeconomic stabilisation.
