Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus warned that the state will not tolerate the spread of rumors through social media or any other means. In a televised address to the nation on Tuesday evening, he urged political parties to instruct their members at all levels to avoid disorder, violence, intimidation, or any attempt to influence voting. He emphasized that a flawed or violent election ultimately harms the nation and that those who defy public will face accountability.

Dr. Yunus expressed satisfaction that the current election campaign has been notably more peaceful than previous ones, crediting this to collective responsibility and restraint shown by political parties, candidates, and citizens. He highlighted the importance of maintaining this environment to ensure a fair and credible process.

Addressing young and female voters, Yunus acknowledged their long deprivation of voting rights over the past 17 years and praised their role in shaping a new Bangladesh. He also recognized women’s contributions to the economy and their leadership in social and political movements.

Bangladesh Bank has extended the age limit for opening a 'Student Banking' account to 25 years, allowing school, college, and university students to access the service. The central bank issued a new policy on Monday, replacing the previous rule that restricted eligibility to students under 18. Under the revised guidelines, account holders will now be able to use credit cards in addition to debit cards, and the service previously known as 'School Banking' will now operate under the name 'Student Banking'.

The new policy also increases the monthly ATM withdrawal limit from 15,000 to 25,000 taka upon parental request, compared to the earlier 5,000-taka cap. Students can now deposit up to 25,000 taka per month, with a maximum account balance of 300,000 taka. Those studying abroad will no longer need separate student files or accounts, as the same account can be used for remittance and educational transactions.

The policy further allows students to take loans for educational materials under parental guarantee, aiming to make financial services more accessible to young learners.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after nearly two decades of self-imposed exile in London. Less than two months after his return, the 60-year-old politician is positioned to contest one of Bangladesh’s most significant parliamentary elections, scheduled for Thursday. Public opinion polls suggest the vote could mark a remarkable comeback for Rahman, who left the country in 2008 following detention during a military-backed caretaker government’s anti-corruption drive.

Rahman’s return follows the August 2024 student-led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government. Hasina is now living in exile in New Delhi, while Rahman, son of former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has pledged to rebuild Bangladesh’s international partnerships without aligning too closely with any single country. He has proposed limiting prime ministerial terms to ten years, expanding social aid, and diversifying industries beyond garments.

Since his return, Rahman has emphasized reconciliation and democratic reform, avoiding inflammatory rhetoric and calling for stability. His leadership has reenergized BNP supporters seeking a new political beginning.

Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday evening called on all rival candidates to put the nation’s greater interest above personal or party considerations, regardless of the election results. He made the appeal in a televised address to the nation at 7 p.m., expressing satisfaction that the current election campaign had been significantly more peaceful than previous ones. Yunus credited this calm atmosphere to the collective sense of responsibility shown by political parties, candidates, and citizens.

In his speech, Yunus addressed young and female voters, noting that many had been deprived of their right to vote for 17 years despite being eligible. He said this generation had grown up in a reality where elections existed in form but not in substance, yet they continued to nurture hopes for a new Bangladesh. He highlighted the role of women in the country’s liberation, social movements, and economy, describing them as a driving force behind change and self-reliance.

Yunus emphasized that the July uprising marked a turning point in national history, shaped by the collective aspirations of the people.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami central executive member and former MP Shahjahan Chowdhury said that political parties nominating loan defaulters in the upcoming election should feel ashamed. He made the remarks on Monday at the final campaign rally for Abdullah Al Faruk, the 11-party alliance candidate for the Cox’s Bazar-1 (Chakaria-Pekua) constituency, held at Chakaria Government High School field. Chowdhury added that the February 12 election is one of the most significant in the country’s history and that intimidation cannot influence the people’s verdict.

The rally, presided over by Cox’s Bazar district Jamaat leader Akhtar Ahmad, featured Abdullah Al Faruk as the main speaker. Faruk said he had received widespread support from local residents and pledged several development initiatives if elected, including establishing a government college and a Sonali Bank branch in Pekua, upgrading the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway to six lanes, and forming a new upazila named Matamuhuri. He also promised a university in Chakaria, flood control embankments, infrastructure improvements, fair salt prices, better healthcare, and a politics-free of vengeance.

Thousands of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir activists attended the rally, along with local political and social leaders.

The government of Bangladesh is preparing a compensation plan for general shareholders affected by the merger of five Islamic banks. Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said the issue is under policy consideration but involves complex technical calculations. He explained that compensation will be provided gradually after completing the necessary assessments. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the government’s procurement advisory committee on Tuesday, he emphasized that depositors’ protection had been the government’s first priority.

Dr. Ahmed noted that the government has already provided Tk 42,000 crore to safeguard depositors’ funds, ensuring that customers could fully recover their deposits. Only after securing depositors’ interests is the government now focusing on shareholders. He acknowledged that compensating shareholders is difficult because several banks have negative net asset values, making conventional loss recovery methods impractical.

Possible compensation options include partial share allocations or direct financial payments, though the final model will take time to determine. Dr. Ahmed added that broader banking reforms require sustained efforts, stronger regulatory capacity, and rebuilding market confidence to achieve long-term economic stability.

A Dhaka court has granted five days’ remand for former Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Shafikur Rahman, and seven days for his wife Bithi, in a case involving the alleged torture of an eleven-year-old domestic worker. The order was issued on Tuesday by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Zakir Hossain. The court also approved five days’ remand for domestic worker Rupali Khatun and six days for Mosha. Sufia Begum. All four accused were produced before the court under tight security before the hearing.

According to the case statement, the child’s father, hotel worker Golam Mostafa, had sent his daughter to work at Shafikur Rahman’s Uttara residence in June of the previous year. He last saw her in November, after which the accused allegedly prevented further contact. On January 31, Bithi informed him that his daughter was ill, and when he retrieved her, he found severe injuries on her body. The girl later told investigators she had been beaten and burned with a heated kitchen tool by the accused.

The court had earlier sent the four accused to jail on February 2, and the investigating officer sought seven days’ remand for each on February 8.

Asif Nazrul, adviser on law, justice, parliamentary affairs, and expatriate welfare, has alleged that exiled leaders of the Awami League are issuing orders to kill members of the interim government. He made the accusation on Tuesday, February 10, after a meeting with a visiting Commonwealth delegation observing Bangladesh’s 13th national election. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment in Dhaka.

Nazrul said that when the delegation asked about making the election more inclusive, he replied that no one could be forced to join the process. According to him, Awami League leaders showed no intention to participate and were instead directing violence from abroad against July uprising participants and interim government officials. He added that trials were ongoing for senior Awami League figures linked to the July killings, and the party’s top leader had received a death sentence, yet no remorse or condemnation had been expressed by the party.

Nazrul also commented on women’s participation, saying there was no environment of fear for female voters and that their turnout was expected to increase compared to previous elections.

With only one day left before Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has completed his election campaign and public outreach. Public interest has grown around where he will cast his vote.

According to party sources, Tarique Rahman will vote at Gulshan Model High School and College, located on Road 86, Block 1/D in Gulshan-2, Dhaka. He is contesting the election from two constituencies—Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6—after submitting nominations for both seats.

The report highlights the anticipation surrounding the BNP leader’s voting center as the country prepares for the upcoming national polls.

Bhutan Biswas, a leader of the Boalkhali Hindu Parishad, stated that the claim Hindus would be unsafe if Jamaat-e-Islami came to power is entirely false. He made the remarks on Monday at a restaurant in Chattogram city during the election manifesto announcement of Jamaat candidate Dr. Abu Naser for the Chattogram-8 constituency. Biswas described Jamaat as a friend and companion in times of need, asserting that Hindus would remain safe under its leadership.

The event was attended by several local figures, including families of July martyrs, Boalkhali Hindu Parishad leaders, and academics. Ruby Akter, mother of martyr Omar Bin Nurul Absar, said Dr. Naser’s decision to contest again came after public demand, expressing hope that he would fulfill local development needs such as the Kalurghat Bridge. Other speakers, including Hindu leaders Pankaj Shil and Sujan Bhattacharya, praised Dr. Naser as a humane and inclusive leader.

Participants voiced confidence that Dr. Naser’s leadership would ensure equal respect for all communities in the constituency.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin will deliver a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. According to an official message from the Election Commission (EC) issued on Tuesday, February 10, the speech will be recorded at 6 p.m. on Bangladesh Television (BTV). The EC confirmed that preparations for the recording were completed on Tuesday evening.

The announcement marks the CEC’s second national address in recent months. His previous address to the nation took place on December 11 of the previous year, during which he announced the election schedule. The upcoming speech follows that precedent, though the Election Commission has not disclosed the specific topics to be covered.

The timing of the address suggests it may relate to ongoing electoral developments, but no further details were provided in the EC’s statement.

Rabeya Islam Shampa, wife of martyred Sharif Osman Hadi, met Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday at the state guesthouse Jamuna. During the meeting, she declined a job offer from the Chief Adviser. Shampa later shared details of the encounter on Facebook, explaining that Yunus had invited her and her son, Firnas, to hand over documents related to his earlier promises for Firnas’s welfare.

In her post, Shampa said she asked Yunus whether he would make every effort to ensure justice for her late husband. She stated that without such assurance, her son would not accept any support. Yunus reportedly assured her that he would pursue justice for Hadi through all possible means, including under United Nations supervision, and expressed regret over alleged attacks on her colleagues.

Shampa added that she told Yunus she would secure employment through her own merit and thanked him for his concern for Firnas. She said Yunus promised full international support for investigating Hadi’s killing, after which she left the meeting.

Nasiruddin Patowary, the candidate of the 11-party alliance in Dhaka-8 constituency, is leading by 16 percentage points over his rival BNP candidate Mirza Abbas, according to a pre-election public opinion survey. The survey results, released on February 10, 2026, by the research organization Sochchar, covered 13 parliamentary constituencies and were published on the group’s official Facebook page.

Sochchar stated that the findings reflect ‘revealed votes’ or expressed opinions of respondents, showing which candidates are currently ahead. However, the organization cautioned that a significant portion of voters remain undecided, meaning the final election results could shift substantially. The survey also showed varying leads for BNP and Jamaat candidates in other constituencies, including Chattogram-10, Cumilla-9, Cumilla-10, and Gaibandha-2.

According to Sochchar, the survey is not a final forecast. The decisions of undecided voters and last-minute political dynamics are expected to play a decisive role in determining the ultimate election outcomes.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan clarified on February 10, 2026, that he has not resigned from his post, contrary to reports in several media outlets. Speaking at a special press conference at the Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom on the university campus, he said he only expressed a desire to step down after the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, but not immediately. He emphasized that he does not want to create any administrative vacuum and is willing to continue if the government and relevant authorities deem it necessary.

Professor Khan explained that he took charge in August 2024 during a critical period when academic activities were halted and the administrative structure was dysfunctional. He said the university has since regained stability, with improvements in democratic processes, student representation, and international rankings. He also mentioned ongoing infrastructure projects worth Tk 2,841 crore aimed at addressing housing and research facility shortages.

He added that he intends to return to his original position as a Grade-1 Professor in the Department of Development Studies once his deputation ends and has requested the government to allow this transition.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan announced that he has not yet formally resigned but intends to step down after the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Speaking at an emergency press conference on February 10 at the Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom, he said he would continue his duties until the new government assumes office and appoints a successor. He plans to write to the President and Chancellor seeking permission to return to his department.

Professor Khan explained that he took office in August 2024 during a crisis when academic and administrative activities were nearly paralyzed. His initial goal was to restore stability and resume academic operations. Over the past year and a half, he said the university has recovered, with democratic processes reinstated, hall councils functioning, and student rights institutionalized. He also cited improvements in international rankings, research output, and foreign student enrollment.

He added that a Tk 2,841 crore development project is underway to address infrastructure shortages and that he wishes to return to his teaching role after his deputation ends.