The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has released constituency-wise results of the 13th parliamentary election, twenty days after voting took place. The results were published on Wednesday on the EC’s official website. According to an EC official, the election was held on February 12 across 42,651 polling centers in 299 of the 300 constituencies. The gazette of elected members was issued on February 13, and the detailed results for 297 constituencies have now been made public.

Officials stated that results for Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4 remain suspended due to pending court orders related to loan default allegations. The election in Sherpur-3 was canceled following the death of a candidate, and voting in its 128 centers will be held on April 9. A by-election for Bogura-6, vacated by Tarique Rahman, is also scheduled for the same day.

According to the EC’s final tally, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 of the 297 declared seats, returning to power after two decades.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formed a 10-member taskforce to strengthen VAT collection and prevent tax evasion during the final four months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, from March to June. The taskforce will prepare and implement a time-bound short-term action plan aimed at achieving revenue targets. The order to form the taskforce was issued by NBR’s VAT Implementation and IT Wing on Wednesday.

According to the directive, the taskforce will focus on enhancing revenue mobilization through comprehensive monitoring, preparing specific and time-bound plans for the next 180 days, and aligning its actions with the government’s sustainable development goals. It will also work on expanding the tax net, converting loss-making sectors into profitable ones, ensuring recovery of outstanding dues, and expediting the resolution of pending cases and audits. The taskforce is led by Md. Shamsul Islam, Commissioner of Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Dhaka (North), with Ruhul Amin as member secretary.

NBR is also forming separate taskforces for income tax and customs divisions to improve overall revenue performance. The move follows a shortfall of 600 billion taka in revenue collection during the first seven months of the fiscal year.

Bangladesh has sought assistance from the United States to address its ongoing energy crisis, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku. He made the statement on Wednesday afternoon after a meeting at the Secretariat in Dhaka with Paul Kapur, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, who is currently visiting Bangladesh.

The minister said that Paul Kapur would discuss the matter with senior US officials before conveying Washington’s decision to Bangladesh. He added that the government plans to manage the situation using existing fuel reserves until normal supply resumes. Emphasizing conservation, he urged citizens to use available resources efficiently and noted that the ministry would soon issue a detailed directive to guide the public during the crisis.

The meeting reflects Bangladesh’s efforts to secure international cooperation amid supply constraints, with the government focusing on prudent resource management until external support or supply stabilization occurs.

A Dhaka court has issued an order prohibiting Mohammad Abu Noman, business partner of former finance minister A H M Mustafa Kamal and his daughter Nafisa Kamal, from leaving Bangladesh. The order was given on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez. Court bench assistant Md Riaz Hossain confirmed the decision following a petition from Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director Abul Hasnat seeking a travel ban.

According to the ACC petition, Kamal, his wife Kashmiri Kamal, and their daughters Kashfi Kamal and Nafisa Kamal allegedly earned money through irregularities including labor export syndicates to Malaysia and share manipulation, and laundered the funds abroad. The ACC is investigating allegations that Noman, a permanent resident of Canada and Dubai, laundered money and owned several medical checkup centers that may be subject to closure and state confiscation.

Investigators reported that Noman frequently travels abroad and may hold multiple citizenships. The ACC argued that he might flee the country, potentially obstructing the ongoing investigation, prompting the court to impose the travel restriction.

The Ministry of Home Affairs of Bangladesh has issued an official order transferring ten police officers holding the rank of Superintendent of Police. The notification, signed by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed from the Police-1 branch, was released on Wednesday. The reshuffle affects key districts including Bogura, Sylhet, Barishal, Jamalpur, Mymensingh, and Khagrachhari, where new superintendents have been appointed.

According to the order, Bogura Superintendent Md. Shahadat Hossain has been reassigned to the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), while Khagrachhari Superintendent Mirza Sayem Mahmud will now serve as Bogura Superintendent. Dhaka Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Md. Mostak Sarkar has been appointed as Khagrachhari Superintendent. Mymensingh Superintendent Md. Mizanur Rahman has been transferred to the Police Training Center in Noakhali, and DMP Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Kamrul Hasan will take over as Mymensingh Superintendent.

Additionally, Sylhet Superintendent Kazi Akhtar Ul Alam has been moved to the APBn, and Jamalpur Superintendent Chowdhury Md. Jaber Sadeq will now serve in Sylhet. DMP Deputy Commissioner Mosammat Farhana Yasmin has been appointed as Jamalpur Superintendent, while Barishal Superintendent Farzana Islam has been transferred to the River Police, with A.Z.M. Mostafizur Rahman from Police Headquarters taking her place in Barishal.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has directed authorities to ensure exemplary punishment for those responsible for the killing of seven-year-old Jannatul Naima Ira in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The directive was conveyed by State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Helal after meeting Ira’s family on Wednesday afternoon. He said the Prime Minister was deeply saddened by the incident and assured that all necessary steps would be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Mir Helal emphasized that such a tragic event has shaken the nation and that measures will be taken to prevent similar brutality in the future. He also stressed the importance of ensuring a safe environment for children so they can grow and play without fear. The government, he added, stands by the bereaved family.

Ira was found with her throat slit in Sitakunda’s Eco Park area on Monday and later died in hospital. Police have arrested a suspect named Babu Sheikh and said multiple teams are investigating the case seriously.

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Narcotics Control Department Inspector Siddiqur Rahman in Dhaka’s Wari area. Police from Wari Police Station conducted operations and recovered two pistols, one revolver, and a large quantity of ammunition from the detainees. The arrested individuals were identified as Syed Jisan Ahmed, Syed Hasibul Hasan alias Piyas, Omar Faruk Sayem, and Solaiman Hossain Chowdhury.

According to police sources, the incident occurred on Monday, March 2, when a team from the Narcotics Control Department was conducting a raid near the Sayedabad rail gate in Swamibagh. During the operation, three to four assailants shot Inspector Siddiqur Rahman in the leg and fled. A case was filed at Wari Police Station following the attack.

Police later launched separate operations on Tuesday, March 3, based on secret information and arrested the four suspects, including the main accused. They seized 23 rounds of live ammunition, five empty shells, the weapon used in the attack, and a motorcycle. The detainees confessed to their involvement during preliminary questioning. Two cases have been filed, and another is under process.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the launch of an 'e-Health' card to ensure accessible healthcare for citizens. The instruction came during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka with the health minister, state minister, advisers, and health experts. According to his additional press secretary Atikur Rahman Rumman, the Prime Minister asked the health ministry to begin implementation immediately and to make health services more active and accessible nationwide.

The meeting also discussed converting abandoned government buildings into health centers under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Prime Minister noted that 170 such buildings under the LDED could be repurposed for clinics. Population growth was another topic of concern, with 3.4 million newborns reported annually. The ministry was urged to strengthen population control efforts.

Discussions included recruitment of 100,000 health workers, 80 percent of whom would be women, and filling 74,000 vacant posts in the health sector. The Prime Minister also emphasized ensuring doctors serve in remote areas to improve rural healthcare delivery.

Two men were killed in a mob beating in Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj on Tuesday night after being accused of theft. Police said the victims were severely injured when locals caught them allegedly stealing electric wires from the Satgharia Community Clinic in Haldia Union. They were rescued by police and taken to a local health complex, where doctors declared them dead on Wednesday.

The deceased were identified as Sagar, 30, son of Forhad Mia, and Chanarul, 30, son of Shahidul Islam, both from Goalimandra village in Louhajang. Police have detained three individuals—Ferdous, Shamim, and Shawon—for questioning in connection with the incident. Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Firoz Kabir stated that legal action will be taken following the investigation.

The bodies have been sent to Munshiganj General Hospital morgue for autopsy as police continue their inquiry into the fatal mob attack.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that a nationwide operation to arrest extortionists and armed criminals will begin soon, starting from Dhaka. He made the statement on Wednesday after a meeting with senior officials of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) at the DMP headquarters in Ramna. The minister said lists of extortionists and armed offenders are being prepared to bring them under legal action. He emphasized that maintaining law and order and ensuring public peace are top priorities of the current government.

Ahmed stated that the government aims to establish the rule of law and that the police have a crucial role in achieving this goal. He noted that the police institution had suffered under a previous authoritarian system but is now being reformed to serve as a true friend of the people. The minister instructed police officers to act lawfully, maintain accountability, and follow the chain of command.

He also directed the DMP commissioner to form a committee to address Dhaka’s traffic congestion, including measures to regulate battery-powered rickshaws on major and VIP roads.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, has called on citizens to use electricity and fuel sparingly. Speaking at a press conference at his office in the Secretariat on Wednesday, he said the current energy supply is expected to last through March. Although some shortages may occur, he assured that the situation will not become unbearable and that the government is taking multiple measures to manage it.

The minister explained that the government aims to conserve energy through rationing and has increased border surveillance to prevent fuel smuggling, particularly diesel. He emphasized that there will be no load-shedding for iftar and sehri times during Ramadan. Mahmud also mentioned that global crises could affect Bangladesh but maintained that the current situation remains under control.

He urged citizens to cooperate by avoiding unnecessary lighting, especially in shopping malls, and noted that directives may soon be issued to restrict decorative lighting during the ongoing energy strain.

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, spokesperson of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has called an urgent press conference to disclose his bank statement. The event is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the party’s temporary office in Banglamotor, Dhaka.

The announcement follows the emergence of anonymous corruption allegations submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) by a group claiming to be fans of Sakib Al Hasan. These allegations surfaced after discussions began about Asif Mahmud’s potential candidacy for mayor in the upcoming city corporation election. In response, he decided to make his financial records public to address the claims.

The press conference is expected to focus on transparency regarding his finances and to counter the unverified corruption accusations.

Professor Dr. Ehteshamul Haque, a kidney specialist, explained that fasting during Ramadan may not be safe for patients with elevated serum creatinine levels. He stated that when serum creatinine remains below 3, fasting can be allowed, but if it rises above that level, fasting should be avoided to prevent further kidney deterioration. The risk of dehydration during long fasting hours can worsen kidney weakness and increase creatinine levels.

He recommended that kidney patients who fast should drink adequate water and eat simple foods such as flattened rice, yogurt, and khichuri at iftar. Light meals like roti with chicken curry and fruits such as papaya, wood apple, apple, and pear are suitable, while fried foods should be avoided. Dr. Haque also identified nephritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and repeated urinary infections as major causes of kidney disease in South Asian countries.

He advised regular serum creatinine and urine tests for those with a family history of kidney disease or chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension to detect problems early.

The government of Bangladesh has issued a notification redistributing the portfolios of two advisers and eight state ministers. The Cabinet Division released the order on Tuesday afternoon, formalizing the new assignments across several ministries.

According to the notification, Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Nazrul Islam has been assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture, while Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed will now oversee the Ministry of Industries. Among the state ministers, Md. Shariful Alam has been given charge of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, Sultan Salauddin Tuku of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and Habibur Rashid of the Railways and Road Transport and Highways Division. Md. Rajib Ahsan will handle the Ministry of Shipping and the Bridges Division.

Additionally, Junaid Abdur Rahim Saki has been assigned to the Ministry of Planning, Farzana Sharmin to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Md. Nurul Haque Nur to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, and Bobby Hajjaj to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education.

In Jhenaidah, a man named Abu Zafar formally disowned his son for continuing political activities with the banned Chhatra League. On March 2, 2026, he appeared at the Jhenaidah District Notary Public Office and made the declaration through an affidavit. The document stated that his son, Nahid Hasan Sabuj, joint general secretary of the KC College unit of Chhatra League, had been living separately and engaging in political activities despite repeated warnings.

According to the affidavit, Abu Zafar said his son had been disobedient and living an undisciplined life for a long time. He alleged that even after the organization was banned in August 2024, Sabuj continued to participate in its programs, including raising the flag at the abandoned office of the district Awami League on February 21, which later went viral on social media. Feeling embarrassed, the father decided to sever all familial and legal ties.

The affidavit clarified that the family would bear no responsibility for Sabuj’s actions or financial matters. The legal process was completed through Advocate Md. Sadatur Rahman Hadi. Attempts to contact Sabuj for comment were unsuccessful.