National Youth Power central committee organizer and former convener of the Sunamganj Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Imonddoja Ahmed, known as 'July Warrior', was attacked late Friday night in the Kazi Point area of Sunamganj town. According to local and eyewitness sources, he was on his way to attend a meeting at Wasim Akbar’s house ahead of a cricket match scheduled for Saturday at Sunamganj Stadium when a group of assailants armed with sticks and rods launched a sudden attack.

The attackers beat him severely, breaking his left arm and leaving injuries on his back, head, and legs. Police arrived quickly after receiving reports, but the attackers fled the scene. Locals rescued the injured leader and admitted him to Sunamganj Sadar Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. District student leader Nihal confirmed that Imonddoja sustained multiple injuries and is under medical care.

NCP district coordinator Dewan Sazaur Raja Chowdhury Suman said the reason behind the attack remains unknown and called for those responsible to be brought to justice after investigation.

Two people were killed and another injured in a shooting at a residential building of South Carolina State University on Thursday night. Following the incident, the university administration placed the entire campus under lockdown. According to a statement posted on the university’s Facebook page, the shooting occurred around 9:15 p.m. local time inside an apartment at the Hugine Suites dormitory complex. Authorities have not yet confirmed the motive or whether any suspect remains at large.

Officials said the identities of the deceased and the condition of the injured person have not been officially released. The university, historically established for African American students, has more than 3,000 enrolled learners and is located in Orangeburg, about 40 miles southeast of Columbia, the state capital. Another historically Black higher education institution, Claflin University, is also located in Orangeburg.

The university administration stated that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been assigned to assist in the investigation, and all Friday classes have been canceled.

A local Volunteer League leader in Feni, Ismail Hossain Kawser, reportedly divorced his wife, Bibi Johura, for casting her vote despite his prohibition. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, February 12, in the Dharmapur Bashtala area of Feni Sadar upazila. After learning that his wife had voted earlier that day, Kawser verbally pronounced triple talaq in public and forbade her from entering their home. Enraged locals detained and beat him, but he later escaped amid growing crowds.

According to residents, Johura had gone to vote for the first time, taking her three children with her, while her husband was asleep. Kawser, president of Ward No. 9 Volunteer League in Dharmapur Union, was known for his aggressive behavior and had previously faced community arbitration for domestic violence. Locals described him as a man who used to intimidate people during the Awami League’s tenure.

Following the incident, Johura, now separated with three children, faces an uncertain future and is reportedly working in others’ homes to support her family.

Masuma Hadi, sister of slain Sharif Osman Hadi, cast her vote on Thursday morning at the Government Nalchity Merchants Secondary School center in Jhalokathi while holding a placard demanding justice for her brother’s killing. Her presence and the placard momentarily changed the festive atmosphere of the polling center, drawing attention from voters and passersby who expressed sympathy for her demand.

After voting, Masuma Hadi said their movement would continue until justice was served, emphasizing that seeking justice for her brother was her moral duty as a citizen. She described both voting and demanding justice as her rights.

According to local sources cited in the report, although a case was filed over Osman Hadi’s murder, the perpetrators have not yet been brought to justice. The family and relatives, frustrated by the prolonged process, continue to call for a speedy trial.

Aminul Haque Amin, also known as Batta Amin, president of the Tati Dal in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar, was arrested by the army on Thursday morning, February 12, 2026. The arrest followed allegations that he pushed a supporter of the scale symbol after publicly distributing money at the Paglir Bil polling center in Haldia Palong Union.

Ukhia Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nur Ahmed confirmed the incident, stating that the army detained Amin but had not handed him over to the police or provided further information. Earlier, a video circulated on social media showing Amin allegedly distributing money in support of the paddy sheaf symbol.

The report also mentioned that three supporters of the scale symbol were assaulted following an argument, though no additional details were provided about their condition or subsequent actions by authorities.

Police in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet detained three individuals on Thursday afternoon for allegedly attempting to cast fake votes. Two were arrested from Barni Government Primary School and one from Ranikhai Humayun Rashid Chowdhury High School. The arrests occurred during ongoing polling activities in the area.

According to local reports, the detainees were identified as Kawsar, son of Ismail Ali, and Fahim Ahmed, son of Sahid Ali, both residents of Barni Majhpara and reportedly supporters of the 'Sheaf of Paddy' electoral symbol. Companiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam confirmed the arrests, stating that the two are currently in police custody. The third individual, a minor, was released after being detained.

The incident took place amid local-level voting in Sylhet, drawing attention to election security and the enforcement of voting regulations in the region.

Police in Kalapara, Patuakhali detained three individuals on Thursday over two separate election-related allegations. Two people were arrested for attempting to cast fake votes at Khepupara Nesaruddin Kamil Madrasa polling center around 9:30 a.m., while another was detained for taking photographs inside a secret voting booth at the Islambpur Dakhil Madrasa center in Kuakata.

Assistant Returning Officer and Kalapara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Kawsar Hamid confirmed that the detainees would be handed over to a judicial magistrate for legal proceedings. They are currently in police custody. Election officials stated that strict security measures were implemented at all polling centers to ensure a fair and peaceful voting process.

Authorities emphasized that the actions were part of broader efforts to maintain order and transparency during the election in the region.

A crude bomb explosion occurred at the Reshma International School polling center in Gopalganj municipality on Thursday morning, injuring two Ansar members and a teenage girl. The blast took place around 9:15 a.m., causing minor injuries to the victims. The injured were identified as Ansar members Md. Jamal Molla and Sukanta Majumder, and 13-year-old Amena Khanam. Local officials, including the assistant commissioner (land) Babli Shabnam, arrived at the scene shortly after the incident.

Witnesses reported a loud explosion and smoke inside the center, suggesting that an explosive device was thrown from outside to create panic among voters. Presiding officer Zahirul Islam confirmed the incident, stating that voting had been proceeding peacefully before the explosion occurred at the main gate. Despite the blast, polling activities continued normally.

The report also noted that similar crude bomb explosions had taken place at around ten polling centers in Gopalganj and nearby Tungipara the previous evening, raising concerns about attempts to disrupt the election process.

Seven individuals were detained in Jamalpur Sadar’s Narundi area on Wednesday night after BNP activists alleged they were distributing money to voters. The detainees were handed over to police along with Tk 113,000. The arrests took place in front of Mirapara Government Primary School polling center, where the suspects were reportedly sitting in an autorickshaw.

BNP leaders claimed the detainees were working for Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abdus Sattar and were offering money to secure votes for his ‘daaripalla’ symbol. Jamaat, however, denied any link to the detainees, saying they were falsely labeled as Jamaat activists for political propaganda. Jamaat’s district publicity secretary Zakiyul Islam stated that none of the detained individuals were affiliated with their party.

Narundi Police Investigation Center in-charge Sajibur Rahman confirmed that no campaign materials or leaflets of the Jamaat candidate were found with the detainees. He added that their political affiliation could not be immediately verified and that they would be presented before a mobile court.

Police in Feni recovered the hanging body of Rokhsana Akter Lipi, a 31-year-old female political leader, on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026. The body was found in a rented apartment at Khalek Mansion on Moksedur Rahman Road in Ward 11 of Feni Municipality. Lipi was the convener of the Ward 11 unit of the Mahila Dal and a member of the municipal BNP. She lived in the apartment with her 13-year-old daughter.

According to Feni Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gazi Muhammad Fouzul Azim, officers broke open the door after receiving information and recovered the hanging body along with her mobile phone. He stated that the incident initially appeared to be a suicide, though a full investigation is underway to determine the details.

Authorities have not yet released further findings, and the investigation will clarify the circumstances surrounding Lipi’s death once completed.

A Jamaat-e-Islami activist was sentenced to two days in jail after being caught with cash in Dhaka’s Sutrapur area. The incident occurred when Habibur Rahman, aged 63, was apprehended with 6,000 taka in cash. The summary trial was conducted on the spot by Arifur Rahman, Special Metropolitan Magistrate of the Lalbagh Division. The information was confirmed in a press release signed by Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner of DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, on Wednesday night.

According to the press release, authorities seized 12 envelopes from the detainee, each containing 500 taka, totaling 6,000 taka. The confiscated money has been forfeited to the state. The arrest and sentencing took place as part of ongoing law enforcement activities in the capital.

The report did not specify the reason behind the possession of the cash or any further legal proceedings beyond the two-day sentence.

Police detained Belal Uddin Pradhan, the Thakurgaon district chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, at Saidpur Airport on Wednesday after receiving a tip-off that he was traveling from Dhaka with a large sum of money. Upon inspection, authorities found Tk 7.4 million in his bag, confirmed Additional Superintendent of Police Mohsin (Administration) of Nilphamari. A video of his questioning showed that Pradhan could not specify the exact amount but mentioned it exceeded Tk 5 million.

Belal Uddin Pradhan claimed the money was related to his business, not for election spending, and alleged that a group was spreading propaganda against Jamaat leaders. Following his detention, he reported feeling unwell and was admitted to the cardiology department of Rangpur Medical College Hospital. Police stated that they are investigating the source and intended use of the money.

According to police sources, investigators are also examining whether the funds were meant for election-related activities ahead of the upcoming polls. Pradhan, a teacher at Salandar Degree College, identifies himself as a garments businessman and resides in Thakurgaon’s Hajipara area.

Ten people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a high school and a nearby residence in British Columbia, Canada. The incident occurred at around 1:20 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Six victims were found dead inside Tumbler Ridge High School, while another person died on the way to the hospital. The suspected shooter was also found dead at the scene, with police believing the individual took their own life.

RCMP officers also discovered two more bodies at a house near the school. Preliminary investigations suggest that the victims found in the residence were connected to the school shooting. Authorities have begun searching nearby homes and residential areas to determine if there are additional victims or injuries. The RCMP released a statement confirming the ongoing investigation and search operations.

The police have not yet released further details about the shooter or the motive behind the attack, and the investigation remains active.

A mobile court conducted by the Goaland Upazila administration in Rajbari fined a transport operator for overcharging passengers ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. The operation took place on Tuesday, February 10, at Daulatdia ferry terminal and bus stand, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Muntasir Hasan Khan, with law enforcement personnel present. The court imposed a fine of 5,000 taka on a Poradah-bound transport company under Section 40 of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009, after confirming the allegation of excessive fare collection.

During the operation, the administration arranged for the immediate refund of the excess fare to the affected passengers through the transport authority. Muntasir Hasan Khan stated that such drives would continue to prevent passenger harassment and fare manipulation during the election period, ensuring safe and smooth travel for homebound passengers.

Local passengers welcomed the initiative, expressing that regular monitoring and strict enforcement could significantly reduce fare-related harassment.

Eight firearms looted from the Hatikumrul Highway Police Station in Sirajganj during the nationwide anti-discrimination student movement remain unrecovered. The attack occurred on August 4, 2024, when protesters vandalized and set fire to the station, seizing weapons and ammunition. More than a year and a half later, police have yet to locate the missing arms, which include four Chinese rifles, two pistols, two gas guns, and over 150 rounds of ammunition. A case under the Explosives Act has been filed at Solonga Police Station.

Sirajganj police officials said operations and intelligence surveillance have continued since the incident. However, both the Officer-in-Charge Ismail Hossain and Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Hafizur Rahman admitted that the exact number of looted weapons remains uncertain. Local political leaders expressed concern that failure to recover the arms before the upcoming 13th parliamentary election could heighten the risk of violence.

Residents of Hatikumrul voiced fears that unresolved security issues might discourage voter turnout. Civil groups warned that delays in recovering the weapons pose a broader threat to district security and urged stronger law enforcement and intelligence measures before the election.