Current Affairs
Chief Adviser’s assets rise to Tk 15.62cr, up Tk 1.61cr
The total assets of Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus stood at Tk 15.62 crore as of June 30, 2025, marking an increase of Tk 1.61 crore over the previous year, according to asset disclosures released on Tuesday by the Cabinet Division.
NHRC expresses concern over electoral political clashes
Sporadic political clashes and loss of life are occurring in various parts of the country centring the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, which may have a negative impact on public security, human rights, and public confidence in the election. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is expressing concern over such incidents.
No immediate militant threat ahead of polls, but risks not ruled out: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said authorities are not anticipating an immediate militant threat ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary election, but warned that such risks cannot be entirely ruled out.
Over 27,000 fires reported nationwide in 2025, leaving 85 dead
Bangladesh recorded 27,059 fire incidents nationwide in 2025—an average of 75 fires a day—leaving at least 85 people dead and 267 injured, according to Fire Service and Civil Defence.
Saki accuses Jamaat stockpiling bamboo Sticks, local weapons at polling centres
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).
50th BCS Preliminary Results Announced: 12,385 advance to written test
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday announced the results of the 50th BCS preliminary examination, with a total of 12,385 candidates qualifying for the next stage.
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi admitted to hospital
BNP Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has been admitted to Square Hospital in Dhaka due to fever and cold.
Jatiya Party leaders back independent candidate Rumin Farhana in Brahmanbaria-2
Following the withdrawal of the Jatiya Party (JaPa) candidate in Brahmanbaria-2 (covering Sarail, Ashuganj, and part of Bijoynagar), local party leaders have extended their support to independent candidate Barrister Rumin Farhana.
Polling centres for Chief Adviser, Tarique Rahman, Shafiqur Rahman confirmed
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary election, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus will cast his vote at Gulshan School in Dhaka. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to vote at Gulshan Model High School and College, located on Road 86, Ward 1/D of the Gulshan-2 area. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman will vote at 60 Feet Manipur Boys High School in Dhaka.
Cast vote fearlessly, your vote will shape nation: Yunus
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday evening (February 10) has urged citizens to recognise the importance of voting and participate responsibly in the upcoming elections.