US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen, accompanied by his wife, experienced the heritage and culture of Old Dhaka. His visit included a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes, visits to historic sites, and tasting local food, spending a distinctive time in the area.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has canceled its scheduled election rally in Dhaka on February 8. Instead of the rally, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman will deliver election speeches under alternative programs in various areas of Dhaka North and South on February 8 and 9.
Abdur Rashid Jitu, Vice-President (VP) of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU), has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Several leaders from different JUCSU hall unions have also joined the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatradal.
Section 144 has been imposed in the area surrounding the Chief Adviser's official residence, Jamuna. The DMP Commissioner confirmed this information on Friday afternoon.
The Election Commission, EC, has directed that all 42,779 polling centres for the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum be kept smoke-free. Letters in this regard have already been sent to all returning officers.
Government employees have besieged the Chief Adviser's official residence, Jamuna, demanding the publication and implementation of the gazette for the 9th national pay scale based on the Ninth National Pay Commission's report. Police were seen firing tear gas at the protesters during the demonstration.