The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast partly cloudy skies over Dhaka and surrounding areas today, with mainly dry weather conditions. The forecast, issued for six hours from 7 a.m. Sunday, indicates that light fog may occur in some places. Winds are expected to blow from the west or northwest at speeds between 5 and 10 kilometers per hour. The department also reported that daytime temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged.

According to the morning observation, Dhaka recorded a temperature of 18.2 degrees Celsius at 6 a.m., with humidity at 98 percent. The highest temperature in the capital on the previous day was 27.7 degrees Celsius, while the lowest today was 17.5 degrees Celsius. No rainfall was recorded in the last 24 hours. Sunset is expected at 5:45 p.m. and sunrise tomorrow at 6:40 a.m.

The nationwide forecast suggests that skies across Bangladesh may remain temporarily partly cloudy until 6 p.m., with dry weather prevailing and both day and night temperatures likely to stay nearly steady.

Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party, stated that there will be no leniency for corrupt individuals, extortionists, and bank looters. He made the remarks on Sunday, February 1, after the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division dismissed a petition filed by BNP-nominated candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi. Abdullah described the verdict as a judgment of the oppressed against the oppressor.

In a Facebook post the same day, Abdullah wrote that the people of Bangladesh had achieved victory in their fight against bank looters and loan defaulters. His comments came in response to the court’s decision, which he framed as a triumph for ordinary citizens over financial wrongdoing.

The statements reflect the National Citizens Party’s stance against corruption and financial crimes, emphasizing accountability and justice following the court’s ruling.

The Appeal Division has cancelled the nomination of BNP-endorsed candidate Engineer Manjurul Ahsan Munshi for the Comilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The court’s ruling on Sunday means Munshi will not be able to contest in this election, leaving the BNP without a candidate in the seat. As a result, Hasnat Abdullah, nominated by the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami and serving as the chief organizer of NCP’s southern region, now faces a significantly weakened field.

Earlier, on January 21, the High Court had dismissed Munshi’s writ petition challenging the cancellation of his nomination. The Appeal Division has now rejected his leave-to-appeal petition, finalizing his disqualification. With no BNP or independent contenders remaining, Abdullah’s main competition now comes from candidates of smaller parties including Gano Adhikar Parishad, Insoniyat Biplob Bangladesh, Khelafat Majlis, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh.

The withdrawal of Jamaat’s previous nominee Saiful Islam Shahid and the absence of any BNP replacement have further cleared the way for Hasnat Abdullah’s likely victory in the constituency.

More than one hundred leaders and activists of the Gano Adhikar Parishad from various units in Jamalpur district resigned on Saturday night, alleging that the party had deviated from its discipline, principles, and ideals. The announcement was made at a press conference held at a club near Madarganj Model Police Station. The resignations were led by several district and upazila-level leaders, including Robiul Mondol, Zakirul Islam Zakir, Shahin Alam, and Rezaul Karim Hira, and also included members of the expatriate wing.

The resigning leaders stated that they had long observed a lack of discipline and ideological politics within the party. They expressed dissatisfaction over sudden changes in candidate announcements, such as the reversal of the nomination for Jamalpur-3 constituency within fifteen minutes. They also said that about 150 leaders had raised objections to central leaders, which were ignored, leading to frustration and disillusionment.

Jamalpur district general secretary Zakir Hossain responded that those who resigned were not truly committed to the party and that their departure would not affect its activities. He added that the organization would continue its work and strengthen its grassroots presence.

BNP rebel candidate Mohsin Mia Madhu declared that he has no party owner and that his only allegiance is to the people. He made the statement on Saturday night while campaigning across various areas of Sreemangal upazila in the Moulvibazar-4 (Sreemangal–Kamalganj) constituency. During his campaign, he held street meetings, yard gatherings, and distributed leaflets door to door, seeking direct voter support.

Madhu expressed his commitment to developing Sreemangal and Kamalganj as model areas, promising that if elected, citizens would not need to approach him for development initiatives as he would take proactive steps himself. Drawing on his experience as a former municipal mayor, he claimed to have previously transformed Sreemangal Municipality into a model one. He pledged to make the region free from terrorism, corruption, and extortion.

He appealed to voters of all political affiliations to support him under his election symbol, the football. Other candidates in the constituency include BNP’s Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, NCP’s Pritam Das, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish’s Maulana Nure Alam Hamidi, Jatiya Party’s Zarif Hossain, and BASAD’s Advocate Md. Abul Hasan.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that its Amir, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, and several senior leaders were targeted in a cyberattack on their social media accounts. The party’s Assistant Secretary General and head of its publicity and media division, Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, stated in a press release on Sunday that attackers briefly took control of Dr. Rahman’s official Twitter (X) account and used it to post false and misleading content. The party’s cyber team reportedly regained control shortly afterward and secured other accounts.

The statement clarified that the unauthorized post did not represent the Jamaat Amir’s views or the party’s position, describing it as entirely false. The party condemned the spread of misinformation and urged the public, journalists, and social media users to verify information only from official and trusted sources. It also warned that spreading fake news, identity fraud, and manipulated content are punishable offenses that harm democratic integrity.

Jamaat’s campaign team reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, digital security, and credible communication, promising to share further updates if necessary and calling for restraint from unethical online activities.

Supporters of the BNP and Jamaat clashed on Saturday night in Nilphamari’s Jaldhaka municipality over the placement of election billboards. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Abu Sayeed Square, where both groups attempted to display their campaign materials. Police and army personnel were deployed to control the situation, and additional forces have since been stationed in the area amid a tense atmosphere.

Eyewitnesses said several billboards bearing Jamaat’s scale symbol had been installed earlier, and BNP supporters later tried to put up their own posters at the same location. Jamaat activists objected, leading to heated exchanges and eventually a chase between the two sides. BNP coordinator Fahmid Faisal Chowdhury Comet claimed their worker was obstructed and mistreated, while Jamaat coordinator Kamruzzaman alleged that BNP activists attacked their members, injuring three.

Jaldhaka police officer-in-charge Namjul Alam confirmed that the situation was brought under control after security forces intervened. Law enforcement remains deployed to prevent further unrest in the town.

Election campaigning in Naogaon-1 constituency has intensified ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, with candidates actively engaging voters across Porsha, Sapahar, and Niamatpur. Despite the presence of a rebel BNP candidate, local observers expect the main contest to be between the BNP’s ‘paddy sheaf’ symbol and Jamaat-e-Islami’s ‘scale’ symbol. The constituency, known as a BNP stronghold, has seen vibrant rallies and voter outreach in villages and markets.

BNP’s official candidate, Niamatpur BNP general secretary Md. Mostafizur Rahman, is contesting under the party symbol, while former MP and Niamatpur BNP president Dr. Salek Chowdhury is running as a rebel. Although Chowdhury has a strong local base, many of his supporters have joined Mostafizur’s campaign. Jamaat candidate Principal Mahbubul Alam is also campaigning actively, while three other candidates represent Islami Andolan and Jatiya Party.

The constituency has 407,465 registered voters, including 238,684 women, 235,377 men, and four third-gender voters, according to the report.

In the upcoming parliamentary election for Kushtia-1 (Daulatpur), the presence of a rebel candidate has raised optimism among Jamaat-e-Islami supporters, who believe it could disrupt the BNP’s vote calculations. The BNP’s official candidate is upazila committee president and former MP Reza Ahmed (Bachchu Molla), while the rebel contender is expelled joint convener Nuruzzaman (Hablu Molla). Despite several other parties fielding candidates, observers expect the main contest to be between BNP and Jamaat.

Reports indicate that since August 2024, residents of several riverine unions have faced harassment allegedly from supporters of the BNP candidate. Allegations of extortion and misconduct have also surfaced against his relatives. In contrast, the rebel candidate faces accusations of controlling the tobacco and counterfeit cigarette trade but not of public harassment. Local BNP insiders admit that some grassroots supporters may vote for the rebel due to internal grievances.

The constituency, comprising 14 unions and over 445,000 voters, includes a large number of young voters seen as favoring change, which could influence the final outcome.

Engineer and political researcher Jalal Uddin Omar, writing in *Amar Desh* on February 1, 2026, argued that India must reassess its approach toward Bangladesh following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. He recalled that Hasina resigned on August 5, 2024, amid mass protests and fled to India, ending the Awami League’s 15-and-a-half-year rule. An interim administration led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus was formed on August 8, 2024, to oversee reforms and prepare for a neutral election.

Omar contended that India’s close alignment with the Awami League had alienated the Bangladeshi public. He claimed that during Hasina’s tenure, Bangladesh prioritized Indian interests in bilateral agreements while India failed to reciprocate on key issues such as the Teesta water-sharing deal and border killings. He also criticized India’s alleged bias toward certain religious groups and its media’s portrayal of Bangladesh’s minority situation.

The author concluded that future India–Bangladesh relations must rest on equality, fairness, and mutual respect, emphasizing that sustainable friendship requires engagement with Bangladesh’s people rather than any single party or community.

Internal divisions and rebel candidates have complicated the electoral landscape for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in three of Narayanganj’s five constituencies ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. In Narayanganj-2, BNP’s official candidate Nazrul Islam Azad faces a strong challenge from expelled former MP Ataur Rahman Khan Angur, who is contesting as an independent, while Jamaat-e-Islami’s Elias Molla also remains active. Voters expect the main contest to be between Azad and Angur, with concerns about possible clashes between their supporters.

In Narayanganj-3, BNP nominee Azharul Islam Mannan is competing mainly against expelled leader and former MP Muhammad Giasuddin, who retains a loyal base. Another expelled leader, Rezaul Karim, is running independently but is seen as weaker. Jamaat’s withdrawal from this seat has left voters to choose primarily between Mannan and Giasuddin. In Narayanganj-4, BNP ally Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam’s Mufti Monir Hossain Kasemi faces tough competition from former MP Mohammad Ali of the Republican Party and expelled BNP leader Shah Alam, making the race highly unpredictable.

Voters and observers describe all three constituencies as highly competitive, with outcomes likely to be decided by narrow margins.

Abu Hossain, elder brother of slain student leader Abu Sayeed, stated on Saturday night that the July uprising was a collective effort of people from all political backgrounds and that no single political party is exclusively supported by them. He made the remarks in a Facebook post at around 11 p.m., emphasizing unity among those who fought against fascism and urging everyone to work together to rebuild the country.

Abu Sayeed, a student of the English Department’s 12th batch at Begum Rokeya University, was shot dead on July 16, 2024, during the quota reform movement near the university’s Park Mor area. He was buried the following day at his village home. Sayeed had served as one of the coordinators of the July movement.

Hossain’s statement reiterated that all participants of the July revolution are equal in their eyes, reflecting a call for unity beyond partisan lines in the aftermath of the student-led uprising.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a large election rally on Saturday night at Tentultala High School field in Alampur Union of Taraganj upazila, Rangpur, ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election. The event was organized by the local Jamaat unit and attended by a large number of supporters. Central committee Nayeb-e-Ameer and Jamaat candidate for Rangpur-2 constituency (Badarganj-Taraganj) ATM Azharul Islam addressed the gathering as the chief guest.

In his speech, Azharul Islam said that Jamaat-e-Islami is essential for establishing a just and fair state. He accused the previous Awami League government of destroying democracy through planned vote rigging and depriving citizens of their constitutional voting rights. Referring to his own political experience, he mentioned being imprisoned for 14 years and facing three death sentences before being released. He pledged to dedicate the rest of his life to justice and public welfare.

He urged voters to support him by voting for the “Dhalapalla” (balance scale) symbol and promised that Jamaat would focus on creating sustainable employment rather than temporary relief. He called for unity against corruption, extortion, and misrule, describing the election as a struggle to restore voting rights and build a new Bangladesh.

The Appellate Division of Bangladesh, led by the Chief Justice, has rejected the leave-to-appeal petition of Manjurul Ahsan Munshi, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate for the Comilla-4 constituency. The decision, delivered on Sunday, February 1, 2026, prevents Munshi from participating in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. His nomination had earlier been canceled by the Election Commission (EC) following allegations of loan default.

The cancellation request was filed by Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and Munshi’s rival candidate in the same constituency. On January 17, the EC officially declared Munshi’s nomination invalid due to the loan default allegation. Munshi subsequently filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging the EC’s decision, but the latest ruling by the Appellate Division has upheld the cancellation.

With this ruling, Hasnat Abdullah remains the confirmed NCP candidate for Comilla-4, while the BNP will be unable to field Munshi in the 13th national election for that seat.

NCP central member Zobayrul Alam Manik announced the suspension of campaign activities for the 11-party alliance candidate in Anwara, Chattogram. The declaration came during a press conference held on Saturday evening at a local restaurant. Manik stated that the decision was made because Jamaat had allegedly deceived the NCP candidate in Chattogram-8, prompting the suspension of campaign support for Jamaat’s candidate in Chattogram-13. He clarified that the NCP’s campaign for the ‘Yes’ vote would continue.

Karnaphuli Upazila Jamaat Ameer Monir Absar claimed that Manik had earlier presented a list of demands, including appointments to local leadership positions, which Jamaat rejected as unreasonable. Absar described Manik’s move as his personal decision, not one endorsed by the NCP’s central leadership. Anwara Upazila NCP coordinator Mahmud Ullah Mahmud also said he and his organization were not informed of any such directive, and no instruction had been issued from the party’s central office.

Several NCP leaders from Chattogram South District and Karnaphuli Upazila were present during the press conference, though the party’s central stance on the matter remains unclear.