On the day of the parliamentary election in Feni’s Sonagazi upazila, former assistant coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Shahadat Hasan, alleged that he was abducted and tortured by masked armed men from the Bagishpur Government Primary School polling center. The incident reportedly occurred around noon, when he was taken to an isolated area, beaten with rods, and threatened at gunpoint. He claimed the attackers demanded 500,000 taka in extortion and took 30,000 taka in cash, a mobile phone, and a wristwatch.

Shahadat, a fourth-semester BBA student at Feni University, said the assailants accused him of supporting Jamaat and aiding fake voting, which he denied, stating his family’s allegiance to BNP and the ideals of Ziaur Rahman. He alleged that he was forced to record videos portraying him as a criminal and to give false testimony against others. He also claimed he was threatened with harm if he approached authorities.

Former district coordinator Omar Faruk demanded a proper investigation, while Sonagazi Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge said no formal complaint had been received.

An imam in Shariatpur’s Damudya upazila was attacked after the scale symbol received more votes than the BNP candidate in the recent national election. The incident occurred on Friday, February 13, in the Char-Naraynpur Dewan Bari Mosque area of Purba Damudya Union. The injured, Hafiz Maulana Monir Hossain, serves as the mosque’s imam and teacher. Local sources said that after the election results, local Jubo Dal leader Akib Howlader and others questioned the imam about why the scale symbol had gained more votes. When he denied involvement, they allegedly dragged him out of his room, beat him, and threatened to kill him if he returned to the mosque.

During Friday prayers, worshippers discovered the imam missing and later found him injured. Another local, Shamim Dewan, was also beaten after informing the union chairman about the attack. The incident has caused tension and fear among residents. Locals condemned the assault and demanded a fair investigation. Police said no written complaint had been filed yet but promised action upon receiving one.

RAB-12 in Bogura has uncovered a new method of drug trafficking where narcotic Phensedyl is being sold under different names and packaging resembling cough syrup. On Sunday, the force seized bottles labeled Eskaf, MKDyl, and Fairdyl during a highway search in Shahjahanpur’s Noymail area. Two suspects from Lalmonirhat were arrested while transporting the consignment on a passenger bus bound for Dhaka. Separate cases have been filed under the Narcotics Control Act.

According to RAB-12 company commander Firoz Ahmed ATC, the liquid content of these syrups remains the same as Phensedyl, but traffickers are exploiting new branding to evade detection. Recent raids in Adamdighi and Sonatala upazilas also led to the recovery of similar bottles and the arrest of multiple individuals, including a mother and son involved in the trade. Women have also been found participating in the smuggling network.

The first discovery of Eskaf-branded Phensedyl occurred in October last year near TMSS Medical College Hospital in Bogura. Authorities say the trend of rebranding narcotic syrups is spreading into rural areas, prompting continued anti-drug operations.

Dhaka University sociology professor A K M Jamal Uddin and four others were detained by Dhanmondi police on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a commotion broke out at Dhanmondi 32. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. when the professor arrived at the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to pay tribute. Police took him and others into custody following the disturbance.

Earlier that day, Professor Jamal Uddin had announced on his Facebook account that he would visit the historic residence at 4 p.m. to offer tears and tributes to the Father of the Nation, inviting others to join him. A video circulating on social media later showed him being escorted away by police after the situation escalated at the site.

The report did not specify the reasons behind the commotion or the current status of those detained.

Asian MotorspeX Limited, the sole distributor of Chery vehicles in Bangladesh, recently celebrated Valentine’s Day through a special event titled ‘Delivering Loves’ at the Chery showroom. The event aimed to reinforce customer relationships while highlighting Chery’s commitment to innovation and service excellence. Managing Director Dewan Sajedur Rahman attended as the chief guest, emphasizing the company’s dedication to enhancing the Chery brand experience in Bangladesh.

In his remarks, Rahman stated that Chery seeks to be part of customers’ special life moments, reflecting the brand’s focus on creating meaningful experiences beyond vehicle sales. Popular digital influencers Iftikhar Rafsan, Rakin Absar, and Shaumik joined the celebration, interacting with guests and showcasing Chery’s appeal to younger audiences.

The showroom was decorated with a Valentine’s Day theme, offering visitors a warm and comfortable environment to explore Chery’s advanced technology and premium features. A specially designed Chery Tiggo 8 Pro was also displayed across several Dhaka neighborhoods, underscoring the brand’s goal of building a close-knit customer community in Bangladesh.

Two people were killed and at least five to seven others injured when a passenger bus lost control and hit an autorickshaw on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway in Daudkandi, Cumilla. The accident occurred around 3:50 p.m. on Sunday in the Jinglatoli area on the Chattogram-bound lane. Police said the Dhaka-bound Econa Paribahan bus (Dhaka Metro-B 14-6203) veered off control, struck the autorickshaw, and then fell into a roadside ditch. Autorickshaw driver Faruk, 42, and bus passenger Mizanur Rahman, 48, died on the spot. No other passengers were in the autorickshaw.

Injured bus passengers were rescued and taken to the nearby Gouripur Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Traffic on the highway was briefly disrupted after the crash but later returned to normal. Daudkandi Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Iqbal Bahar Majumder said legal procedures regarding the accident are underway, and no arrests have been made so far.

The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has issued its 2026 recruitment circular, published on February 5 and 6, 2026. According to the notice, the board will appoint 48 qualified male and female candidates to six job categories on a permanent basis. The positions fall under the 16th, 19th, and 20th government pay grades, with monthly salaries ranging from 8,250 to 22,490 taka. Applicants must submit their forms online through the official website by providing educational certificates, national ID details, a color photograph, and a signature image.

The online application process began on February 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will close on February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eligibility requirements vary by position, with educational qualifications ranging from completion of class eight to a bachelor’s degree. The age limit for general applicants is 18 to 32 years as of February 8, 2026. Application fees are set at 56 or 112 taka depending on the post.

The recruitment offers standard government employment benefits, and all details are available on the official website of the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (https://bmeb.gov.bd).

Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), a non-governmental organization, has published a recruitment notice offering positions across several job categories. The announcement, released on February 15, 2026, states that TMSS will hire qualified male and female candidates for a total of 12+74+02 positions in 04+09+01 job categories. Applications must be submitted online between February 15 and 22, 2026, including personal, educational, and experience details as required.

According to the notice, applicants must be at least 18 years old, and educational qualifications range from completion of class eight to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, depending on the position. Both new and experienced candidates are eligible to apply. The monthly salary for the advertised posts ranges from 8,000 to 20,000 Bangladeshi taka. Applications can be submitted directly or by post.

The recruitment notice was published on February 11 and 15, 2026, and further details are available on the official TMSS website at https://tmss-bd.org.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast potential cyclonic activity and multiple heatwaves in the country over the next three months. According to its three-month climate outlook issued in early February, hailstorms and thunderstorms may occur toward the end of February and several times through April. The department also warned that by the end of this period, Bangladesh could experience three to five mild or moderate heatwaves and one to two severe heatwaves, with temperatures ranging from 36°C to 41.9°C.

The forecast further indicates that sea conditions may become rough several times before April, with two to three low-pressure systems likely to form, one of which could intensify into a depression or cyclone. Overall rainfall is expected to remain normal, though both day and night temperatures may stay above average during this period.

The outlook suggests that the transition from winter to spring will bring increased weather variability, requiring close monitoring of heat and storm developments across the country.

A police constable from Hossainpur Police Station in Kishoreganj, Nazrul Islam, aged 50, died following a road accident while returning to the station with an arrested fugitive suspect. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Podorgati area of Gobindpur Union, when a CNG autorickshaw carrying police personnel collided head-on with a bus coming from the opposite direction. Five people, including three police officers, were injured in the crash.

Nazrul Islam was first taken to Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Hospital in Kishoreganj and later transferred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital as his condition worsened. He died there around 11 a.m. on Sunday while undergoing treatment. The other injured individuals received primary treatment at a local hospital.

Hossainpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Rashedul Islam confirmed the incident and stated that legal procedures regarding the accident are ongoing.

After nine months of diplomatic and inter-ministerial negotiations, Bangladesh has finalized the Agreement on BD-US Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States. The deal reduces the previously imposed 20 percent reciprocal tariff to 19 percent and grants zero-duty access for about 2,500 Bangladeshi products in the US market, according to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office. The agreement follows the US Executive Order No. 14257 of April 2, 2025, which had imposed reciprocal tariffs on most countries.

The ART covers a wide range of areas including goods, services, customs procedures, trade facilitation, investment, e-commerce, labor, environment, and transparency. Bangladesh’s commitments align with existing WTO, ILO, and TRIPS agreements, meaning no new conditions were imposed. The textile and apparel sector received special benefits, allowing duty-free access for garments made with US cotton and synthetic fibers. Bangladesh also included an exit clause in the agreement, unlike other countries.

Officials expect the ART to help Bangladesh maintain competitiveness in the US market, expand trade and investment, and generate broader economic benefits.

A Jamaat-e-Islami activist named Mohiuddin, aged 32, died after being struck by a train while taking a selfie on a railway line in Bagmara, Lalmai upazila of Cumilla. The accident occurred around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday at the Bagmara Dudh Bazar bypass area along the Dhaka–Chattogram rail route. Mohiuddin, son of Shahidul Islam from West Chengahata village in Shilmuri Union of Barura upazila, worked as an autorickshaw driver.

According to eyewitnesses and close acquaintances, Mohiuddin drove his autorickshaw to Bagmara market in the morning and went to the railway line around 7:30 a.m. to take a selfie. He posted the photo on his Facebook account named “Islami Shanti” moments before being hit by a Dhaka-bound train, dying instantly at the scene. His family later took his body home before police arrived.

Laksam Railway Police Officer-in-Charge Jasim Uddin stated that the Dhaka-bound Upakul Express from Noakhali likely struck Mohiuddin after passing Laksam station around 7:30 a.m.

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has announced that gas pressure will remain extremely low across all its service areas, including Dhaka and surrounding regions. The company stated on Sunday that the disruption is caused by maintenance work at one of the LNG terminals, which has significantly reduced gas supply from LNG sources. The low-pressure situation is expected to continue until midnight on Monday.

According to Titas Gas, the maintenance-related shutdown of the LNG terminal has led to a notable drop in gas availability, affecting all categories of consumers under its network. The company expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience caused to customers and assured that normal supply would resume after the maintenance period.

The announcement serves as a caution for households and industries in the affected areas to prepare for limited gas availability until the stated time frame.

Unidentified assailants set fire to the house of a Jamaat-e-Islami supporter in Khulna’s Moshiali village under Atra-Gilatala Union late Saturday night by pouring kerosene. The incident occurred in the Khulna-5 constituency (Dumuria-Phultala). Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar visited the site on Sunday morning, condemned the attack, and advised legal action.

According to local Jamaat leader Syed Hasan Mahamud Tito, the area’s balance-scale symbol received more votes than the sheaf of paddy symbol, but after the latter was declared victorious in Khulna-5, supporters of both BNP and Awami League allegedly threatened Jamaat supporters. The victim’s family members, including two sons active in Jamaat and Islami Chhatra Shibir, were reportedly terrified after the attack.

Police from Khanjahan Ali station visited the scene immediately and began an investigation. The officer-in-charge stated that a written complaint from the victims would facilitate further action. Jamaat leaders urged authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible.

The interim government has formed an investigation committee to probe an incident in Noakhali’s Hatiya, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and her husband beaten after they voted for the National Citizen Party (NCP) symbol ‘Shapla Koli’. The matter was disclosed on Sunday afternoon during a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, following a meeting of the Advisory Council chaired by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that the Home Affairs Adviser confirmed the formation of the committee, which will thoroughly investigate the case.

During the same meeting, the council expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Home Affairs and related agencies for successfully completing the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The Chief Adviser described the election as unprecedented, noting the absence of post-election violence against religious minorities and highlighting strong police performance and high female voter turnout.

The meeting also discussed preparations for the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected members of parliament and the new government, scheduled for February 17 at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, with the government coordinating security arrangements with the BNP.