More than fifty leaders and activists from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party formally joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Jaldhaka upazila of Nilphamari on Tuesday afternoon. The joining took place at a gathering organized by Jamaat in Mondoppora of Shimulbari Union’s Ward No. 2, where former BNP ward president Abdus Sobhan Chinu and Jatiya Party’s Haroa Shimulbari branch president Shukur Ali led the group. They presented Jamaat candidate Obaidullah Salafi with a scarf bearing the party’s scale symbol and received primary membership, being welcomed with flowers by local Jamaat leaders.

In brief remarks, Abdus Sobhan Chinu said he had long been involved in BNP politics but found Jamaat’s ideology and social activities more acceptable, prompting his decision to join. Shukur Ali stated that after twenty years as a Jatiya Party ward president, he was inspired by Jamaat’s activities to switch allegiance. The event was attended by Jamaat’s parliamentary candidate Obaidullah Salafi, acting upazila amir Kamaruzzaman, and other local leaders.

The mass joining signals a local political shift in Jaldhaka ahead of upcoming political activities in the region.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited (BTCL) has officially launched the long-awaited .bd second-level domain, such as example.bd, to strengthen the country's IT and digital economy. The new domain system allows local entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, and general users to register shorter, more appealing, and nationally representative domain names. Before the launch, BTCL held a three-month 'sunrise period' enabling existing .com.bd users to reserve their corresponding .bd domains, helping prevent name conflicts and cyber-squatting.

Alongside the domain rollout, BTCL introduced a transparent, technology-driven reseller system through which customers can purchase domains directly from approved resellers listed on BTCL’s website. The company issued several guidelines to ensure proper domain use, including restrictions on obscene or provocative names, bans on resale or leasing of domains, and priority allocation for government agencies. Disputes will be jointly resolved by BTCL and the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

Experts believe the initiative will make Bangladesh’s domain management more secure and internationally compliant, reinforcing the nation’s digital infrastructure and sovereignty.

Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarkar stated that the Election Commission believes it has achieved nearly full compliance with the electoral code of conduct ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election. He said that fines totaling 905,500 taka have been imposed for 144 violations of the code. Between January 8 and 26, 94 cases were filed for breaches, covering 128 constituencies out of 300.

Speaking to journalists at his office in Agargaon, Dhaka, on Tuesday, the commissioner explained that each nomination paper included pledges from both party leaders and candidates to uphold the code of conduct. Returning officers gathered candidates to reaffirm these commitments, which he said contributed to improved discipline. He noted that compared to previous elections, the current campaign environment appears cleaner and more orderly.

According to the commissioner, the combination of candidate pledges and motivational efforts by returning officers and field officials has resulted in a better electoral atmosphere than in past national elections.

The Ministry of Education has released the 'Private Educational Institutions (School, College) MPO-Listed Teacher Transfer Policy 2026' to reduce the suffering of teachers and allow them to work closer to home. The revised policy, signed by Rehana Parvin, Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division, was issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The ministry stated that the entire transfer process will now be conducted through automated software, eliminating the need for teachers to seek influence for transfers. The policy takes effect immediately upon issuance.

According to the new guidelines, teachers can initially apply for transfers within their home district. If no vacancy exists there, they may apply to any district within their division. A significant change under clause 3.8(g) allows teachers to transfer to the district of their spouse, a move described as a major relief for separated families. Teachers must complete at least two years in their current post before applying for a transfer, and another two years after joining a new post before reapplying.

Vacancy lists will be published online by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, and applications will only be accepted against those listed positions.

Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Raksu) General Secretary Salahuddin Ammar alleged that Mirza Abbas is attempting to take control of the Dhaka-8 constituency. Ammar made the claim in a social media post on Tuesday, stating that members of the student wing Chhatra Dal attacked the brother of Nasiruddin Patwari. He further wrote that Abbas is trying to seize the seat informally and reminded that Nasiruddin had contributed to Begum Zia’s release.

According to the report, Mirza Abbas is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) nominated candidate and a senior member of its standing committee for Dhaka-8. Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), is contesting the same seat as part of an eleven-party alliance. On Tuesday, eggs were thrown at Patwari at Habibullah Bahar University College in Dhaka’s Shantinagar area.

The incident and Ammar’s remarks highlight growing tensions between political groups and candidates ahead of the contest for Dhaka-8.

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman experienced an emotional moment on Tuesday while traveling from Mymensingh to Gazipur for an election rally. His motorcade stopped at the Seed Store area in Valuka, where a teenage girl approached him to express her desire to serve people through politics. She told Rahman that politics was in her blood and asked for his blessings to one day meet him again as a member of parliament.

According to eyewitnesses, Rahman personally opened the bus door and listened attentively to the girl. During the brief encounter, she presented him with a photograph of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, which Rahman accepted with appreciation and thanked her. His wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, was also present at the scene.

The girl said she had seen Rahman at the earlier rally but wanted to meet him in person, calling it a long-cherished dream. The meeting added a personal and emotional touch to Rahman’s campaign journey between the two rallies.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed three separate cases against three Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) officers for allegedly using forged academic certificates to obtain government positions. The accused are Abu Saleh Md. Musa, Sukanta Kundu, and Sanjoy Das. Two of them joined the BCS Administration cadre, while one joined the Foreign Affairs cadre. The announcement was made by ACC Director General Md. Akhter Hossain at a press conference held at the commission’s headquarters in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the ACC, Sukanta Kundu of the 41st BCS Administration cadre submitted a falsified graduation certificate to the Public Service Commission (PSC), which was later verified as fake. Similar allegations were confirmed against Abu Saleh Md. Musa of the 38th BCS Foreign Affairs cadre and Sanjoy Das of the 38th BCS Administration cadre. PSC’s internal investigation verified the authenticity of the allegations and recommended legal action.

Based on the investigation report and recommendations, the ACC filed the cases under Rule 10(cha) of the ACC Rules, 2007, to initiate legal proceedings against the three officials.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Traffic Mirpur Division officer Sergeant Mehedi Hasan Lawrence arrested a mugger in the Mirpur-1 area after the suspect held a young man at knifepoint and snatched his mobile phone. Acting swiftly on the report, Sergeant Mehedi conducted an immediate operation, detaining the mugger with both the stolen phone and the knife. The recovered phone was later returned to the victim.

The Traffic Mirpur Division announced the arrest on Monday, crediting Sergeant Mehedi’s prompt action and courage. In recognition of his bravery, the division awarded him a prize, which was handed over by the division’s Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Sanowar Hossain on behalf of the DMP Commissioner. The department publicly praised the officer’s decisive response to the incident.

The recognition highlights the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s emphasis on quick and courageous field action by its officers in maintaining public safety in the capital.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said that Bangladesh Police will demonstrate full professionalism, neutrality, and responsibility during the upcoming national parliamentary elections. He made the remarks on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, while addressing the 27th BCS (Police) batch ASP probationers at the 'Hall of Integrity' in the Police Headquarters. The probationers were initially selected in 2008, and their appointments were recently finalized after a long delay.

The IGP stated that the police force stands at a critical juncture, working tirelessly to boost morale and restore public confidence. He described the probationers’ appointments as a symbol of rightful recognition rather than mere personal success. Emphasizing the changing nature of policing, he noted that intelligence, global awareness, and technological adaptability are now essential to address cybercrime and social media influence.

Baharul Alam urged the new officers to maintain discipline, punctuality, and strict adherence to regulations during their training at the Bangladesh Police Academy. Senior police officials, including several Additional IGPs, were present at the event.

The Bangladesh Army has found no evidence of a reported cocktail explosion during the election campaign of BNP candidate Ershad Ullah in Boalkhali, Chattogram. After inspecting the site, collecting evidence, and analyzing CCTV footage, the army concluded that the sound initially described as a blast was actually from a small firecracker or ‘chocolate bomb’. Major Md. Rasel, commander of the Boalkhali army camp, confirmed that no explosive residue or aftershock was detected at the scene.

The investigation reviewed four CCTV recordings, which showed a low-intensity sound inconsistent with a cocktail explosion. Although one person’s movements appeared suspicious, neither BNP nor Jamaat leaders could identify him. The army’s findings also cleared those previously accused, including a Jamaat activist whom BNP had blamed for the alleged attack. Footage showed that the accused was sitting at a nearby tea stall when the sound occurred and later ran toward the site with others.

The incident, which took place Monday evening near Purba Kadhurkhil High School, had sparked political tension in Chattogram-8. The army’s investigation determined it was a misunderstanding rather than an explosion.

A joint force has arrested former BNP leader Syed Ahmed Bepari, 45, with weapons in Chandpur’s Faridganj upazila. The arrest was confirmed on Tuesday evening by Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Md Lutfor Rahman. Bepari, a former joint general secretary of the Char Dukhiya Paschim Union BNP, was detained early Monday night from Howlader Bazar area in Haimchar upazila. Based on his information, a large cache of locally made weapons was later recovered from his home in Faridganj.

The seized items include three Chinese axes, two machetes, one iron knife, one local cleaver, four steel pipes, a hammer, a chain, a bench gear, three steel knives, and two smartphones. Local BNP leader Md Shahjahan said Bepari previously held a union-level position, but all BNP committees at the upazila and union levels are currently suspended. Police officials stated that Bepari was first handed over to Haimchar Police Station and later transferred to Faridganj Police Station due to his permanent address.

According to police, a case is being processed against Bepari at Faridganj Police Station, and he will be presented before the court following legal procedures.

Bangladesh Bank has decided not to immediately liquidate three non-bank financial institutions—GSP Finance, Prime Finance, and Bangladesh Industrial Finance Company (BIFC)—while proceeding with closure plans for six others. The decision was made at a board meeting chaired by Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, where the institutions were given three to six months to improve their financial indicators. The central bank had earlier initiated liquidation proceedings against nine NBFIs due to high default loans and failure to return deposits.

The nine institutions under scrutiny include FAS Finance, BIFC, Premier Leasing, Fareast Finance, GSP Finance, Prime Finance, Aviva Finance, Peoples Leasing, and International Leasing. Their default loans reportedly range between 75 and 98 percent, attributed to long-standing irregularities and weak management. Hearings on the liquidation process concluded last Sunday, after which the board approved conditional time extensions for the three firms.

Governor Mansur also stated that depositors of the nine distressed NBFIs will receive their principal amounts before Ramadan, with the government verbally approving around Tk 5,000 crore for repayments. No interest will be paid on these deposits.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Sadiq Kayem has alleged that administrative bias and inaction led to a violent attack on Nasiruddin Patwari, the 11-party alliance candidate for the Dhaka-8 parliamentary seat. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, he claimed that instead of ensuring law and order, the administration was effectively working in favor of a particular political party.

Kayem stated that a planned effort was underway across the country to create a conflict-ridden environment ahead of the upcoming election. He cited continuous attacks on female Jamaat activists, provocative incidents involving hijab, threats to opposition candidates, and violent behavior during campaigns as evidence of one party’s attempt to destabilize the political atmosphere. He also criticized parts of the media for allegedly taking sides and indirectly encouraging confrontational politics.

Referring to the attack, Kayem said at least 13 Islami Chhatra Shibir activists were seriously injured and described the incident as a direct threat to Bangladesh’s democratic transition. He urged students and citizens to unite against violence and extortion and called for a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum to build a just and safe Bangladesh.

Twenty-two activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Mobarakpur Union of Shibganj, Chapainawabganj. The formal joining took place on Tuesday afternoon at a campaign rally held at the Mobarakpur Union Health and Family Welfare Center. Rajshahi city Ameer and Jamaat candidate for Chapainawabganj-01 constituency, Dr. Maulana Keramat Ali, welcomed the new members with flower garlands.

The former BNP activists stated that they joined Jamaat because they view it as an ideological political party capable of ensuring fair and welfare-oriented governance. They expressed satisfaction with the party’s activities and said this motivated their decision. Dr. Maulana Keramat Ali said the new members were inspired by Jamaat’s ideals and its movement for democracy and people’s rights, joining voluntarily.

The event highlights continued political realignments at the grassroots level in Chapainawabganj ahead of the election campaign period.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s women’s wing is set to hold a ‘protest rally’ at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan on January 31. JAKSU Assistant General Secretary (Shibir-supported panel) Ayesha Siddika Meghla described the upcoming event as a groundbreaking movement for the party. She expressed her anticipation to hear from the women’s division, making the remarks in a verified Facebook post on January 27.

In her post, Meghla recalled that during Jamaat’s previous grand rally, she had suggested that women should also organize a similar gathering. At that time, many women told her such an event would not be possible due to logistical and social challenges. She noted that Jamaat’s women’s division had previously held an international program, which inspired her belief that a large-scale women’s rally in Bangladesh could also be achieved.

Meghla further commented that the women’s rally represents a historic step for Jamaat-e-Islami, comparing it to the party’s earlier pre-election policy summit that had drawn attention. She said she expects the upcoming event to be similarly significant.