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All polling centres in 13 constituencies marked as highly risky
All polling centres in 13 constituencies marked as highly risky
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All polling centres in 13 constituencies marked as highly risky

The 13th National Parliamentary Election is knocking on the door. Law enforcement agencies have made maximum security preparations across the country ahead of the elections to be held on February 12. In the meantime, a joint assessment by the Special Branch (SB) of the Police, intelligence agencies and police headquarters has identified all polling centres at least 13 parliamentary constituencies in different regions of the country as 'highly risky'.

13th National elections: EC in final phase for last-minute preparations
13th National elections: EC in final phase for last-minute preparations
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13th National elections: EC in final phase for last-minute preparations

Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has intensified preparations for the last week ahead of the 13th National Parliament Elections and referendum to be held on February 12. Election management, ballot transportation, voter participation, training, security, and political coordination are now the commission's highest priorities.

El Nino's influence: Winter bids farewell at the beginning of Magh
El Nino's influence: Winter bids farewell at the beginning of Magh
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El Nino's influence: Winter bids farewell at the beginning of Magh

People say 'The cold weather of Magh can even keeps a tiger inside its den'. However, the opposite is happening this time due to the effect of El Nino caused by climate change. Winter is bidding farewell in the first week of the current Bangali month of Magh (third week of February). Although it is traditionally the Paush-Magh winter season, this time the normal winter is ending early. This information has been provided by the Meteorological Department.

Unprecedented steps of Supreme Court to stop corruption
Unprecedented steps of Supreme Court to stop corruption
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Unprecedented steps of Supreme Court to stop corruption

Considering the overall law and order situation in the country, an unprecedented security zone has been created in the entire Supreme Court area. On the other hand, to ensure the discipline, professionalism and honesty of the officers and employees of the Supreme Court, a zero tolerance policy has been adopted to stop corruption that has been going on for a long time and the activities have already started. Such an initiative by the Supreme Court administration has never been seen in the past.

Politicians rush to apply for personal security
Politicians rush to apply for personal security
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Politicians rush to apply for personal security

The 13th parliamentary elections are set to be held on February 12. In the meantime, considering the overall law and order situation in the country, politicians and candidates are rushing to submit application to the Ministry of Home Affairs for personal security and weapons licenses. According to ministry sources, almost all of the applicants are associated with some political party or are associated with the July Movement. The work of scrutinizing the submitted applications is underway as personal security will be provided on a priority basis soon.

Last year's major activities in judiciary
Last year's major activities in judiciary
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Last year's major activities in judiciary

A new event happened in the judiciary in 2024. That year, for the first time in history, all the judges of the Appellate Division resigned simultaneously and High Court Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed was directly appointed as the Chief Justice. And in 2025, the historical events of the judiciary were the death sentence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the International Crimes Tribunal, the inauguration of the Supreme Court Secretariat and the return of the caretaker government system. In addition, several important events and decisions were made in the Supreme Court.

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