A firefighter named Ahsan Habib, aged 46, died while conducting a rescue operation following a road accident in Sherpur, Bogura. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Saturday night in front of the Mahipur Fire Service Station. According to the Fire Service, Habib was controlling traffic during a rescue mission in the Chandai Kona area when a speeding bus hit a truck from behind, causing the truck to run over him. He died on the spot. Sherpur Highway Police seized both vehicles and handed over the body to his family after legal formalities.

Earlier that night, at around 1 a.m., a woman named Khadija Khatun, 39, was seriously injured after being hit by a private car while crossing the road in Hamsayapur. She was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. In another accident around 9 p.m. in Garidaha’s Dash Mile area, a three-vehicle collision left four people injured, including Shuvo, 28, who is now in ICU at a hospital in Dhaka.

Police said all damaged vehicles were seized, and efforts are ongoing to maintain normal traffic flow.

Police in Gabtali, Bogura recovered the body of a truck businessman from near his home late Saturday night. The victim, Saiful Islam, aged 40, was a resident of Sondabari Purbo Para village under the municipality’s Ward No. 4. Locals discovered his body about 50 feet west of his house early Sunday morning and informed the police.

According to Gabtali Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Anisur Rahman Anis, Saiful Islam was killed by slitting his throat and stabbing him multiple times with a sharp weapon. His body was sent to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police said preparations are underway to file a case and efforts are ongoing to arrest those responsible.

The report states that Saiful Islam had returned home late at night after settling business accounts with his partners at a local fuel station before being found dead hours later.

In the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election, four out of seven candidates in the Dinajpur-5 (Parbatipur-Phulbari) constituency lost their security deposits for failing to secure the required number of votes. According to the Election Commission’s circular, a candidate must obtain at least one-eighth of the total votes cast in the constituency to retain the deposit of 50,000 taka. Based on the total votes, a minimum of 42,329 votes was needed. The four candidates who failed to meet this threshold were Md. Kazi Abdul Gafur of the Jatiya Party, and independent candidates S.M. Zakaria Bacchu, Md. Hazrat Ali Belal, and Md. Rustam Ali.

A total of 338,634 out of 477,516 registered voters cast their ballots across 141 polling centers, marking a turnout rate of about 72 percent. Independent candidate A.Z.M. Rezwanul Haque won the seat unofficially with 113,650 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-NCP alliance candidate Dr. Abdul Ahad, who received 108,948 votes. BNP candidate A.K.M. Kamruzzaman secured 97,727 votes.

Assistant Returning Officer and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Saddam Hossain confirmed that four candidates’ deposits were forfeited in this constituency.

AB Party General Secretary Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad has warned that some BNP leaders and activists are turning into what he described as 'neo-Awami fascists'. He cautioned that if Tarique Rahman fails to control such elements within the party, a dire future awaits him. Fuad made these remarks on Sunday morning at a press conference held at the Barishal Press Club auditorium, addressing alleged irregularities, chaos, and harassment in the Barishal-3 constituency election.

Fuad criticized the administration for failing to ensure a fair election, saying it could not create a level playing field. He expressed disappointment that even after 55 years, candidates still cannot seek votes from people associated with violence, calling it a national shame. He emphasized that these issues will persist until the nation resolves its moral character.

Fuad further stated that the BNP’s 31-point agenda must be implemented in reality, not just on paper, as the public expects tangible action from the party.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has taken responsibility for the families of two party workers who recently died in Kishoreganj. On Sunday morning, he visited the families of Abdus Salam from Katiadi and Shah Alam from Itna to offer condolences and announced his decision to support them. Before meeting the families, he visited the graves of the two deceased workers.

During the visit, Dr. Rahman criticized certain individuals who, according to him, only show sympathy to poor people during elections but later distance themselves. Kishoreganj district Jamaat Ameer Professor Ramzan Ali and other local leaders were also present during the visit.

According to the report, Abdus Salam died in a road accident on February 3 while returning from a Jamaat election rally at Katiadi Government College field, and Shah Alam died of a stroke on February 8 on his way to another rally in Itna.

Six candidates contesting in the Pabna-3 constituency, covering Bhangura, Faridpur, and Chatmohar, lost their election deposits in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to the Upazila Election Office, the constituency had a total of 486,804 registered voters, with 341,811 votes cast, marking a turnout of 70.22 percent.

The candidates who forfeited their deposits are independent and BNP rebel candidate and former MP K.M. Anowarul Islam (Horse), Hasanul Islam Raja of Gano Odhikar Parishad (Truck), Md. Abdul Khalek of Islami Andolan Bangladesh (Hand Fan), Mir Nadim Mohammad Dablue of Jatiya Party (Plough), Mahbubur Rahman Joy Chowdhury of Bangladesh Supreme Party (Ektara), and Sardar Asha Parvez of Gano Forum (Rising Sun). Their vote counts ranged from 38,027 to 173.

Under Election Commission rules, candidates failing to secure one-eighth of the total votes cast lose their deposits, leading to the forfeiture of these six candidates’ deposits in Pabna-3.

An eleven-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a protest rally in Dhaka on Monday afternoon to demand an end to post-election violence. The announcement came on Sunday after a meeting with the Election Commission, where former MP Hamidur Rahman Azad told reporters that attacks were being carried out on the homes of alliance leaders and activists following the election. The protest march will begin from Baitul Mukarram in the capital.

According to the report, leaders of the eleven-party alliance also met the Chief Election Commissioner in Agargaon at 11:40 a.m. to demand a recount of votes in 30 constituencies. They alleged irregularities, including vote rigging, manipulation, and tampering with result sheets during the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

The alliance’s planned demonstration aims to draw attention to alleged election irregularities and violence targeting its supporters, as well as to press for a transparent review of disputed results.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday, February 15, 2026, visited Shimulbakh Dakshinhati in Itna upazila of Kishoreganj to meet the family of Shah Alam, a party supporter who died earlier this month. At a memorial gathering, he said that respecting ordinary people is a matter of faith for him and described the sweat of farmers and laborers as fragrant, symbolizing their honest livelihood. He emphasized his rural roots, noting that dishonoring workers would be akin to disrespecting his own father.

During the event, Rahman announced that he would take responsibility for Shah Alam’s family as long as he remains in office and expressed hope that future leaders would continue this commitment. After the memorial, he planned to visit the family of Abdus Salam, another activist who died in a road accident on February 3 after a political rally in Katiadi. Senior Jamaat leaders, including Dr. Samiul Haque Faruqi and Professor Md. Ramzan Ali, were present at the memorial.

The visit followed two recent deaths of party supporters during election-related activities in Kishoreganj earlier in February.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman is scheduled to visit Noakhali on Sunday to meet a woman who was allegedly assaulted in Hatiya after voting for the Shapla symbol. His personal secretary Nazrul Islam confirmed that he will travel by helicopter. The woman, a mother of three, is currently receiving treatment at Noakhali General Hospital. On Saturday night, Dr. Rahman spoke with the victim and her family via video call, assuring them of his visit. National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam is also expected to accompany him.

District Jamaat Ameer Ishaq Khondakar said Dr. Rahman described the victim as his sister during the call, while Nahid Islam addressed her as a mother and expressed solidarity. NCP’s senior joint chief coordinator for Noakhali-6, Abdul Hannan Masud, alleged that supporters of a rival faction carried out violence in Hatiya under the direction of Mahbubur Rahman Shamim. He claimed the assault was part of a broader campaign of intimidation against NCP supporters.

According to reports, the attack occurred on Friday night, February 13, in the Dhanashiri Ashrayan Project area of Chanandi Union, where several men tied up the victim’s husband and assaulted her for voting for the NCP.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the tentative date for the 50th BCS written examination. According to a notice issued on Tuesday, the exam is scheduled to be held on April 9, 2026. The announcement follows the recent publication of the preliminary examination results, with the commission allowing two months for candidates to prepare for the written stage.

As per the published results, a total of 12,385 candidates passed the preliminary test. The preliminary examination took place on January 30 across 190 centers in eight divisional cities—Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh. This year’s BCS recruitment process saw 290,951 applicants in total.

The PSC aims to complete the entire 50th BCS recruitment process within one year, reflecting its effort to streamline the national civil service examination schedule.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Syed M. Faisal has won the Habiganj-4 (Madhabpur-Chunarughat) constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, marking the party’s return to the seat after nearly three decades. According to the official gazette, Faisal secured 188,072 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol, defeating Islami Front Bangladesh’s Gias Uddin At-Taheri, who received 84,323 votes. Faisal’s victory margin stood at 103,749 votes, sparking celebrations across the constituency as BNP supporters rejoiced at reclaiming the seat.

Faisal, who previously served as a Member of Parliament in 1996, has contested multiple elections since 1991. Despite facing political challenges and legal pressures, he maintained close ties with local residents. Analysts attribute his success to extensive grassroots campaigning, particularly outreach to tea garden workers led by his son Syed Shafkat Ahmed. Local observers described Faisal as an honest and dedicated politician with a clean image.

Following the result, residents expressed new hopes for development and suggested that Faisal’s inclusion in the cabinet would bring pride to Habiganj and strengthen administrative transparency.

Fifteen people were injured in a clash between two groups in Darichar Laxmipur village of Muladi upazila, Barishal, on Saturday, February 14. The conflict erupted after former union parishad chairman Kabir Mallik was not invited to the birthday celebration of his nephew, the son of union member Sakayet Mallik. The event had been organized for Sunday, but tensions rose when Kabir Mallik’s rival Jahangir Molla received an invitation while he did not.

According to local sources, Kabir Mallik became angry and ordered the removal of tents and materials set up for the event. The argument escalated into a violent clash, leaving 15 people injured. Four of the seriously injured, including Monir Mallik, Mizan Mallik, and Mezbaha Mallik, were sent to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal for treatment.

Kabir Mallik denied involvement, claiming that his opponents attacked his supporters. Muladi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Arafat Jahan Chowdhury confirmed the incident, stating that police and army personnel brought the situation under control. No formal complaint had been filed as of the report’s publication.

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has described Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election as peaceful and credible. The observation came during a press briefing held on Sunday morning in Dhaka’s Gulshan area, where ANFREL presented its preliminary report on the national election and referendum observation. ANFREL Chairperson Sohana N. Hettiarachchi urged authorities to ensure more transparency in the vote counting process.

During the briefing, Hettiarachchi emphasized that political parties have a responsibility to encourage greater participation of young and female voters in future elections. The organization’s statement highlighted both the overall peaceful conduct of the polls and the need for continued improvements in electoral transparency.

The preliminary findings suggest that while the election process was largely credible, further steps toward openness in vote counting could strengthen public confidence in Bangladesh’s electoral system.

In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, Amjanata Party’s member secretary Md. Tarek Rahman lost his deposit after securing only 1,044 votes in the Dhaka-12 constituency. According to the official results, a total of 122,268 valid votes were cast, representing 37.42 percent of total ballots. Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Saiful Alam won the seat with 53,773 votes, while the Revolutionary Workers Party’s general secretary, contesting with the spade symbol, received 30,963 votes. There were 2,444 invalid ballots, meaning Rahman received fewer votes than the number of rejected ones.

The Election Commission circular states that any candidate failing to secure one-eighth of the total votes in their constituency forfeits their deposit. For parliamentary seats, the deposit amount is set at 25,000 taka. After elections, forfeited deposits are transferred to the government treasury through the Accountant General’s Office. The report notes that many candidates across constituencies lost their deposits this time, though the exact number remains unknown.

The Election Commission also indicated that some leading contenders in various constituencies did not receive enough votes to reclaim their deposits, a recurring pattern in national elections.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman addressed his first press conference after the party’s decisive election victory, held on Saturday at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka. He dedicated the win to the people who sacrificed for democracy and confirmed that the new government will implement reforms based on the July Charter and the party’s 31-point manifesto. Rahman, set to become prime minister for the first time, emphasized maintaining peace, rule of law, and accountability in governance.

He outlined priorities including restoring the economy, ensuring liquidity in the banking sector, and creating an investment-friendly environment. Rahman said foreign policy decisions will prioritize Bangladesh’s national interests and reaffirmed non-interference in judicial matters such as the International Crimes Tribunal. He also called for unity among political parties to prevent any return to authoritarianism.

Rahman highlighted challenges inherited from what he described as a fragile economy and weakened institutions. He urged all citizens and political groups to work together to rebuild a democratic, safe, and humane Bangladesh, promising reforms aligned with the July Charter and the party’s commitments to the people.