Mostafizur Rahman Rajib, the Mymensingh district convener and central committee member of the Ganashanghati Andolon, announced his resignation from the party on Sunday at a press conference in a city hotel. Rajib, who contested the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Mymensingh-4 (Sadar) constituency under the party’s ‘Mathal’ symbol, received a total of 467 votes. At the press briefing, Rajib stated that he had no complaints against the party or any individual and that his decision was not driven by frustration or adverse circumstances. He expressed disappointment over the continued influence of money in the electoral process and noted that corruption had not been fully controlled even under caretaker governments. Rajib clarified that he has not decided to join any other political party for now but intends to remain active in public service. He joined Ganashanghati Andolon in 2016, became the district convener in 2021, and was included in the central committee in 2025.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that no incidents of post-election violence or attacks on minorities occurred following the recent national election. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon during a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy after a meeting of the Advisory Council. According to him, the election process ensured representation of parties affected by past disappearances and killings, as well as leaders of the July Revolution, within the opposition. Alam said the Chief Adviser thanked the Advisory Council for delivering a peaceful election and expressed satisfaction with the Election Commission’s performance. The council also believed that the police regained their self-respect through this election. Regarding a reported rape incident in Hatiya, the Press Secretary announced that the government would form a committee to ensure a proper investigation. He further informed that foreign ministers from all SAARC countries, along with the foreign minister of Qatar, were invited to attend the new government’s oath-taking ceremony.

The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has issued its 2026 recruitment circular, published on February 5 and 6, 2026. According to the notice, the board will appoint 48 qualified male and female candidates to six job categories on a permanent basis. The positions fall under the 16th, 19th, and 20th government pay grades, with monthly salaries ranging from 8,250 to 22,490 taka. Applicants must submit their forms online through the official website by providing educational certificates, national ID details, a color photograph, and a signature image. The online application process began on February 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will close on February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eligibility requirements vary by position, with educational qualifications ranging from completion of class eight to a bachelor’s degree. The age limit for general applicants is 18 to 32 years as of February 8, 2026. Application fees are set at 56 or 112 taka depending on the post. The recruitment offers standard government employment benefits, and all details are available on the official website of the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (https://bmeb.gov.bd).

Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), a non-governmental organization, has published a recruitment notice offering positions across several job categories. The announcement, released on February 15, 2026, states that TMSS will hire qualified male and female candidates for a total of 12+74+02 positions in 04+09+01 job categories. Applications must be submitted online between February 15 and 22, 2026, including personal, educational, and experience details as required. According to the notice, applicants must be at least 18 years old, and educational qualifications range from completion of class eight to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, depending on the position. Both new and experienced candidates are eligible to apply. The monthly salary for the advertised posts ranges from 8,000 to 20,000 Bangladeshi taka. Applications can be submitted directly or by post. The recruitment notice was published on February 11 and 15, 2026, and further details are available on the official TMSS website at https://tmss-bd.org.

Several shops belonging to BNP supporter Kalam Sardar were set on fire by unidentified miscreants late Sunday night, February 15, 2026, in Mula Market area of Hatiya upazila, Noakhali. The blaze destroyed seven shops, a microbus, and two autorickshaws, causing an estimated loss of around one crore taka. Fire service units, assisted by locals, managed to bring the fire under control after significant damage had already occurred. Kalam Sardar stated that he is a supporter of the BNP’s electoral symbol, the paddy sheaf, and had recently received threats from rival groups. Mahbubur Rahman Shamim, the BNP’s central organizing secretary and candidate for Noakhali-6 (Hatiya), visited the site early in the morning and alleged that the attack was politically motivated due to support for the paddy sheaf. He urged the administration to investigate the incident and take appropriate action. The incident has heightened local tensions ahead of the election, with calls for a thorough investigation into the politically charged arson attack.

Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) sweeping victory in the 13th national election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman and pledged support for a democratic and inclusive neighbor. Modi’s message, written in Bengali, struck a cautious and forward-looking tone, signaling New Delhi’s intent to rebuild ties strained since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in the 2024 student-led uprising and her subsequent exile in India. Relations between the two countries deteriorated sharply after India’s backing of Hasina’s increasingly authoritarian rule, compounded by disputes over border killings, water sharing, trade restrictions, and suspended transport links. Analysts cited in the report believe that rebuilding trust will require restraint and mutual cooperation. Historical tensions between India and BNP governments, including security and minority issues, still cast a shadow over current diplomacy. Despite political uncertainty and Hasina’s continued presence in India, both nations remain bound by geography, trade, and security cooperation. Experts suggest that India, as the larger neighbor, should take the initiative to restore dialogue and stabilize bilateral relations.

Police Headquarters has denied reports claiming that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has resigned. In an official statement issued on Sunday night, the headquarters confirmed that the news of his resignation is incorrect and requested everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation. Earlier on Sunday, rumors circulated that IGP Baharul Alam had stepped down from his position. He assumed office on November 21, 2024, succeeding outgoing IGP Md. Moinul Islam. The government appointed him on a two-year contractual basis as the head of the Bangladesh Police. The clarification from Police Headquarters aims to dispel confusion surrounding the leadership of the police force and maintain public trust in official communications.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju has submitted a letter to the returning officer and Feni district administration alleging irregularities and violence during the election in the Feni-2 constituency. The letter, handed over on Sunday, February 16, by his chief election agent ANM Abdur Rahim, sought justice and remedies for alleged attacks, obstruction of campaign activities, and post-election violence. Several local political leaders from allied parties were present during the submission. In the letter, Manju claimed that his campaign faced repeated obstacles across various unions, including unjust fines imposed by a magistrate, vandalism of campaign camps, verbal abuse of female workers, and threats to voters. Among 14 written complaints, he cited an attempted attack on him in Lemuya Union on election day, an attempted murder of his chief election agent, and vehicle vandalism. The letter also mentioned assaults on BNP activists, intimidation of voters, business closures, and incidents of cocktail attacks. Manju demanded proper investigation and security for voters and workers supporting the ‘Eagle’ symbol. Copies of the letter were sent to the Election Commission, IGP, divisional commissioner, and Feni police superintendent.

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy visit to Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his residence in Bashundhara on Sunday, February 15, following the BNP’s sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The meeting, described as a significant post-election gesture, was attended by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, and Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman greeted Tarique Rahman with flowers during the meeting. After the discussion, Dr. Taher told reporters that the meeting symbolized a qualitative change in national politics. He said both parties had jointly struggled against fascism and would now work together to build a new Bangladesh. Taher emphasized that Jamaat would cooperate with the government on issues of public welfare but would not join any national government, instead maintaining its role as a strong opposition. The Jamaat chief also expressed hope that the government would pay attention to law and order issues raised during the meeting.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast potential cyclonic activity and multiple heatwaves in the country over the next three months. According to its three-month climate outlook issued in early February, hailstorms and thunderstorms may occur toward the end of February and several times through April. The department also warned that by the end of this period, Bangladesh could experience three to five mild or moderate heatwaves and one to two severe heatwaves, with temperatures ranging from 36°C to 41.9°C. The forecast further indicates that sea conditions may become rough several times before April, with two to three low-pressure systems likely to form, one of which could intensify into a depression or cyclone. Overall rainfall is expected to remain normal, though both day and night temperatures may stay above average during this period. The outlook suggests that the transition from winter to spring will bring increased weather variability, requiring close monitoring of heat and storm developments across the country.

In Khulna, a previously abandoned office of the banned Awami League was reopened on Sunday, February 15, 2026, just two days after the national election. Witnesses reported that a national flag and portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Hasina were displayed at the site. The reopening, led by TM Arif, joint secretary of Sonadanga Thana Awami League, quickly spread on social media, drawing crowds to the scene. Local businesspeople confirmed that the office had remained deserted since August 2024, when it was vandalized and burned during the final days of a mass uprising. The sudden resumption of activity at the site has raised alarm among student groups. Ahmad Hamim Rahat, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, told Amader Desh that the organization remains temporarily banned by court order and that all political activities are suspended. Rahat warned that such defiance could provoke renewed street protests by students against what he called subversive acts by the banned group.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Public Administration has cancelled the remaining term of journalist Faisal Mahmud’s contractual appointment as Minister (Press) at the country’s High Commission in New Delhi. The order, issued on Sunday, February 15, states that the cancellation was made under Article 8 of the agreement signed between the government and Mahmud. Faisal Mahmud, editor of Bangla Outlook, had been appointed to the position on September 24, 2024, for a two-year term following the fall of the Awami League government during the 2024 movement. At that time, the interim government made several changes in diplomatic positions, including at the Delhi mission. The cancellation comes just before the formation of a new BNP-led government following its sweeping victory in the February 12 election, marking another administrative adjustment by the interim authority ahead of the transition of power.

A police constable from Hossainpur Police Station in Kishoreganj, Nazrul Islam, aged 50, died following a road accident while returning to the station with an arrested fugitive suspect. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Podorgati area of Gobindpur Union, when a CNG autorickshaw carrying police personnel collided head-on with a bus coming from the opposite direction. Five people, including three police officers, were injured in the crash. Nazrul Islam was first taken to Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Hospital in Kishoreganj and later transferred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital as his condition worsened. He died there around 11 a.m. on Sunday while undergoing treatment. The other injured individuals received primary treatment at a local hospital. Hossainpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Rashedul Islam confirmed the incident and stated that legal procedures regarding the accident are ongoing.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju held a post-election meeting with party leaders and activists at the party’s central office, where participants shared their experiences from the recent polls. The meeting, conducted by Joint General Secretary Altaf Hossain, featured speeches from senior leaders including Professor Dr. Ohab Minar and Advocate Abdullah Al Mamun Rana. Party members discussed irregularities, threats, and incidents of violence against their workers during the election. Manju stated that despite being a new political organization, the AB Party had achieved significant progress by reaching the public. He highlighted the experience gained from the 11-party electoral alliance and emphasized the need for elected representatives to ensure good governance. Manju reaffirmed the party’s commitment to rights-based politics and national reform, thanking activists for their dedication during the campaign. Leaders also discussed future organizational plans in light of the current political situation and pledged to strengthen the party’s activities nationwide.

After nine months of diplomatic and inter-ministerial negotiations, Bangladesh has finalized the Agreement on BD-US Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States. The deal reduces the previously imposed 20 percent reciprocal tariff to 19 percent and grants zero-duty access for about 2,500 Bangladeshi products in the US market, according to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office. The agreement follows the US Executive Order No. 14257 of April 2, 2025, which had imposed reciprocal tariffs on most countries. The ART covers a wide range of areas including goods, services, customs procedures, trade facilitation, investment, e-commerce, labor, environment, and transparency. Bangladesh’s commitments align with existing WTO, ILO, and TRIPS agreements, meaning no new conditions were imposed. The textile and apparel sector received special benefits, allowing duty-free access for garments made with US cotton and synthetic fibers. Bangladesh also included an exit clause in the agreement, unlike other countries. Officials expect the ART to help Bangladesh maintain competitiveness in the US market, expand trade and investment, and generate broader economic benefits.