Citizens for Good Governance (Sujon) has assessed Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election as overall transparent, manipulation-free, and credible. The organization made the observation at a press conference held on February 25, 2026, at the National Press Club, noting that the February 12 election was largely stable, with no major violence or widespread fraud reported. However, Sujon called for serious examination of certain irregularities and limitations observed during vote counting and result announcements in specific constituencies.

Sujon’s central committee member Ekram Hossain stated that while the election day environment was peaceful and marked by cordial gestures between winning and losing candidates, disputes over the Constitutional Reform Council’s oath-taking and the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami boycotting the cabinet oath have created new political uncertainty. He also mentioned delays in counting in some competitive constituencies and allegations of tampering and premature signing of result sheets.

Sujon’s secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar said most parties accepted the results, which is positive for democratic continuity, but emphasized that unresolved disputes and legal ambiguities surrounding the “July Charter” could heighten political sensitivity.

Three leaders from the Chittagong University (CU) unit of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir have been appointed to the organization’s 2026 central committee. The appointments were made during the first general session of the central executive council held on Tuesday at Al Falah Auditorium in Dhaka. The new central leaders took their oath administered by Shibir’s central president, Nurul Islam Saddam.

According to the announcement, former CU unit president and current Dhaka University MPhil student Saidul Islam has been named literary secretary in the 30-member editorial committee. He previously served as human resource management secretary. Mohammad Ibrahim, who led the CU unit during the first half of 2025, has been appointed education secretary, continuing from his previous term in the same role. Ibrahim Hossain Rony, the current CU unit president and Chittagong University Central Students’ Union vice president, has become a member of the central executive council.

The appointments highlight the continued representation of Chittagong University leaders in the national leadership structure of Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar has accused President Md. Shahabuddin of violating his constitutional oath by making misleading and sensitive remarks in a recent interview published in a national daily. In a statement sent to the media on Wednesday, Porwar expressed deep concern that the President’s comments had created new controversy and uncertainty in the nation.

Porwar stated that the President’s position is the highest constitutional office in the country, and every statement or action from him carries great significance. He alleged that by disclosing internal and confidential state matters publicly, the President breached his oath and failed to protect state secrets, leading to public confusion and concern. Porwar emphasized that responsible figures must maintain transparency, accountability, and constitutional propriety in governance.

He urged the President to remain respectful of the constitution and law, to speak with restraint, and to act cautiously to preserve the dignity and stability of the state.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Professor Mia Golam Porwar has called for ensuring justice for those involved in the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, describing the incident as a conspiracy against Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. He made the remarks on Wednesday at a discussion organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka South, marking the anniversary of the February 25, 2009 BDR mutiny that resulted in the killing of army officers.

Porwar said the tears and grief of the families of the martyrs remain a curse for the nation and urged that the perpetrators be brought under the law without further delay. He also demanded the release and compensation of BDR members allegedly wrongfully convicted in connection with the case. Jamaat Assistant Secretary General and MP Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan claimed that the silence of the then prime minister and army chief indicated their involvement in the killings.

Speakers at the event further demanded justice for all killings under the Awami League’s 15-year rule and expressed readiness to cooperate with the government for public welfare while warning of street action if the government acts against the people.

Member of Parliament Abdul Hannan Masud from Noakhali-6 (Hatiya) constituency was attacked on Wednesday afternoon while visiting areas affected by post-election violence. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at Prokolpo Bazar in Chanandi Union of Hatiya upazila. According to local sources, Masud came to inspect the situation and meet residents when a group of assailants attacked him. Following the attack, clashes broke out between his supporters and the attackers, prompting the MP to take position on the road.

Masud stated that the assault was led by a known local criminal named Belal Majhi, who allegedly injured him and others. He declared he would not leave the site until Belal Majhi was arrested, claiming the same person had attacked former MP Fazlul Azim in 2018. Attempts to contact Belal Majhi were unsuccessful.

Hatiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge Saiful Alam confirmed his presence at the scene and said police were working to maintain law and order as tensions remained high in the area.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has launched a hotline and website in his electoral area to combat extortion, terrorism, and irregularities. According to his official Facebook post on Tuesday, the initiative has already received 167 complaints through the website and numerous phone calls within five days of launch.

In the same post, the minister urged citizens to avoid calling the hotline unless absolutely necessary and to submit complaints through the website instead. He emphasized that every complaint would be addressed seriously and that the volume of responses reflected a public desire for change.

Earlier, in a Facebook status posted late Thursday night, the minister announced the hotline number 017300-04844 and the website, calling on residents to help keep his constituency free from extortion, terrorism, and all forms of irregularities.

Joint forces arrested Sadiqur Rahman Lincoln, president of the Barisal District Lawyers’ Association, on Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. from a room on the third floor of the association’s annex building. Following the arrest, BNP-affiliated lawyers and association leaders staged protests in the court premises demanding his immediate release.

Earlier, on Monday, BNP-aligned lawyers had announced a boycott of court proceedings at the Barisal Chief Metropolitan and Additional Chief Metropolitan Courts in protest against the granting of bail to an Awami League leader. On Tuesday, they entered the courtroom, damaged benches, chairs, tables, and documents, and forced the judge to leave the bench amid chaos. Some participating lawyers were reportedly assaulted during the incident.

Leaders of the association condemned the arrest as a violation of legal norms, while the Nationalist Lawyers’ Forum threatened tougher programs if Lincoln was not released. The assistant public prosecutor of the Barisal District Judge Court also stated that lawyers would continue boycotting court activities until Lincoln’s release.

Three members of a family were severely burned in a gas line explosion early Wednesday in Hosenpur area of Kachua upazila, Chandpur. The incident occurred while they were preparing for sehri in the kitchen. The victims, identified as Khadija Akter, 30, Mahmudul Hasan, 36, and Shiuli Akter, 40, were first taken to the local health complex and later transferred to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka in critical condition.

Family members said the explosion happened when they tried to light the stove, unaware of a gas leak that had allowed gas to accumulate in the kitchen. The ignition caused a sudden blast, resulting in severe burns to the three individuals. Local residents helped rescue the victims and arranged their immediate transfer to medical facilities.

Police from Kachua station said initial investigations suggest the explosion was caused by a gas line leak. Authorities are examining the incident further, while doctors continue to monitor the victims’ condition.

A fire broke out on the tourist houseboat 'Machhranga' in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, on Wednesday morning around 11 a.m. The incident occurred near the Rakti River by the Anwarpur Bridge. No tourists were on board at the time, and no casualties were reported. The fire is believed to have started from an electrical short circuit at the rear of the vessel.

According to the president of the Tanguar Haor Tourist Boat Association, repair work was underway on the 'Machhranga' and another houseboat when the fire began. Only mechanics and workers were present. Local residents and nearby shopkeepers quickly joined efforts to control the blaze, but much of the boat’s interior equipment was destroyed before the fire was extinguished.

The owner of the 'Machhranga' houseboat, Mohammad Zaman from Dhaka, said the fire started while workers were using a generator for repairs, damaging a refrigerator and other materials. Police have visited the site to investigate the incident.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur said on Wednesday that recent protests and unrest among some central bank officials were being fueled by a vested group seeking to undermine government policy decisions. Speaking at an emergency press conference at the bank’s headquarters, he stated that the recent administrative actions, including staff transfers and show-cause notices, were aimed at preserving institutional and financial stability, not serving personal interests.

Mansur explained that the government and the central bank jointly provided Tk 32,000 crore in support to stabilize seven banks, protecting around 7.6 million depositors. He said the measures, including equity support and special funds for exporters, were restoring stability in the sector. The governor defended the temporary transfers of some officials following social media misinformation and said further actions would depend on their responses.

He dismissed calls to cancel contractual appointments, noting such practices existed before. Mansur added that the bank’s CSR fund of Tk 450–500 crore was being distributed to educational and medical institutions and that the central bank earned Tk 24,000 crore in profit last fiscal year.

Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali has resigned from his position as Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), citing family reasons. He signed his resignation letter at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and sent it to the Police Headquarters.

Sajjat Ali was appointed as DMP Commissioner on November 21, 2024, by the interim government as part of a restructuring process of the police force following a student-led uprising. His appointment was on a two-year contractual basis after the end of his regular service term. Before this role, he served as an Additional Inspector General of Police and is a member of the 1984 batch of the BCS Police Cadre.

The report did not mention who will succeed him or any official response from the authorities regarding his resignation.

Mostakur Rahman, a professor in the Accounting Department at the University of Chittagong, is set to become the new governor of Bangladesh Bank. The appointment, reported by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday afternoon, will replace Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, who currently holds the position.

Dr. Mansur had been appointed as governor by the interim government following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina administration. He had succeeded former governor Abdur Rouf Talukder at that time. The latest change marks another transition in the leadership of the central bank amid ongoing adjustments in the country’s financial administration.

The report did not specify when Mostakur Rahman will formally assume office or the reasons behind the leadership change at Bangladesh Bank.

Police in Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla have arrested a youth named Al Amin Molla on charges of abducting and raping the wife of an expatriate. The arrest took place on Tuesday evening from a rented house in the Ramdhanimura area, and the victim was rescued. The following morning, the accused was sent to the Cumilla Judicial Court. Two of his accomplices managed to flee during the operation.

According to the case statement, about one and a half years ago, the victim was married to an expatriate through family arrangements. On February 19, while she was traveling from her in-laws’ house to her father’s home, Al Amin allegedly abducted her and took her to his rented house, where he forcibly raped her. The next day, they reportedly registered a marriage through an affidavit at a Cumilla court.

Muradnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Anwar Hossain Chowdhury said the arrest was made based on the victim’s family’s complaint, and efforts are underway to apprehend the two fugitives.

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraq Hossain announced that the Prime Minister has directed officials to ensure no one is excluded from the list of July uprising fighters on political grounds. He made the statement on Wednesday after an inter-ministerial meeting on liberation war affairs held at the Secretariat.

Hossain explained that in previous periods, many July fighters were left out of the official list due to their association with the BNP, which deprived them of government assistance. The Prime Minister has now instructed that those excluded be added to the list promptly. He also said the Prime Minister has inquired about the treatment of those injured in the July uprising and the rehabilitation of families of those who were killed.

The meeting also discussed rehabilitation measures for those injured in the July uprising, according to the state minister.

Two people were killed and one injured when a truck ran over a van in Fulbari upazila of Dinajpur on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on the Dinajpur-Gobindaganj regional highway at Baliharpur area under Aladipur Union. Police confirmed that the deceased were van driver Ainul Sarkar, 53, of Rajarampur area in Shibnagar Union, and passenger Ruma Khatun, 22, of Baraihat area in Aladipur Union. Another passenger, Yasmin Akter, 45, was injured and is receiving treatment at the local health complex.

According to local sources, the victims were traveling by van from Baraihat to a factory in Rangamati when a Dhaka Metro-registered truck lost control and crushed the van. The truck driver and his assistant fled the scene after the incident. Police and fire service personnel later recovered the bodies and seized the truck.

Fulbari police said the bodies have been prepared for handover to families and a case under the Road Transport Act is being processed.