Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has alleged irregularities in the Chattogram-14 (Chandanaish–part of Satkania) constituency following his son Omar Faruk’s defeat in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on 12 February 2026. According to unofficial results, BNP candidate Jasim Uddin Ahmed won with 76,493 votes, while Omar Faruk, supported by the 11-party alliance under the ‘Umbrella’ symbol, received 75,467 votes—a difference of 1,026 votes. In a video message posted on social media on 13 February, Oli Ahmed claimed that unidentified individuals entered several polling centers after 4:30 p.m. and forcibly cast ballots. He also alleged that law enforcement personnel obstructed his party workers and assaulted them. Additionally, he accused the rival candidate of moving around with multiple vehicles and holding processions without intervention from security forces. Oli Ahmed further stated that about 4,500 of his son’s votes were canceled without clear justification and described the process as “planned.” He urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid conflict, while calling on authorities to strengthen patrols in the area.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson and election committee chairman Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has alleged that around one thousand NCP leaders and activists have been injured in attacks by supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the banned Awami League since the day of the 13th national parliamentary election. He made the statement on Saturday evening while visiting injured NCP members receiving treatment at Ibn Sina Hospital in Kalyanpur, Dhaka, who were reportedly attacked in Hatiya, Noakhali, on election day. Asif Mahmud accused the BNP of coming to power with Awami League’s support under a rehabilitation condition and claimed that an understanding exists between the two parties. He said dissenting citizens are facing repression, which the BNP is allegedly enjoying. He urged the BNP to stop the violence and take action against those responsible. Drawing a comparison, he remarked that the current post-election violence resembles the unrest seen after disputed elections during the Awami League’s tenure. Regarding the new government’s oath-taking, Asif Mahmud stated that India remains a major obstacle to establishing democracy in Bangladesh and suggested that the Indian Prime Minister should not be invited to the ceremony.

England secured a crucial five-wicket victory over Scotland in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After losing their previous match to the West Indies, England needed a win to remain in contention for the Super Eight stage. Chasing Scotland’s 152, England reached 155 for five in 18.2 overs, led by Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 off 41 balls. Jacob Bethell contributed 32, while Adil Rashid took three wickets earlier to restrict Scotland. Scotland had posted 152 all out in 19.4 overs after being sent in to bat. Richie Berrington scored 48 off 32 balls and opener Michael Jones added 33 from 20 deliveries. Despite early pressure when Phil Salt and Jos Buttler fell quickly, England recovered through partnerships between Bethell and Banton, followed by steady support from Sam Curran and Will Jacks. With this win, England moved to second place in Group C with four points from three matches, behind West Indies, who lead with four points from two games. Scotland remain third with two points from three matches.

In the recently concluded 13th National Parliamentary Election, four candidates in the Gaibandha-4 (Gobindaganj) constituency lost their security deposits, while only the BNP and Jamaat candidates retained theirs. According to the Election Commission’s circular, any candidate failing to secure one-eighth of the total valid votes in a constituency forfeits their deposit. The affected candidates were Kazi Moshiur Rahman of the Jatiya Party, who received 2,360 votes; independent candidate Advocate Abdur Rouf Akand, who received 1,552 votes; Syed Touhidul Islam Tuhin of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, who received 1,373 votes; and Atowarul Islam Nannu of the Revolutionary Workers Party, who received 368 votes. The Gaibandha-4 constituency, comprising one municipality and 17 unions, had a total of 468,374 registered voters. Of these, 292,596 votes were cast, with 285,505 valid and 7,091 invalid ballots, resulting in a voter turnout of 62.94 percent. The results showed that apart from the two leading candidates, others failed to achieve significant voter support, leading to the forfeiture of their deposits.

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory in the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election. The message was conveyed through an official note of felicitation recognizing the BNP’s electoral success. The congratulatory message highlights the longstanding and close relations between Bangladesh and Qatar, particularly in areas of labor cooperation, energy partnership, and bilateral trade. The note is seen as a reflection of Qatar’s continued interest in maintaining and strengthening ties with Bangladesh. A large number of Bangladeshi expatriate workers reside in Qatar, contributing significantly to Bangladesh’s economy through remittances. The message from Qatar’s leadership underscores the importance of these people-to-people and economic links between the two nations.

A man named Shakir, aged 42, was allegedly beaten to death on Friday night in Doati village of Kachua upazila, Chandpur. The incident occurred near a fish project owned by Bikash Chandra Sarkar, reportedly due to a long-standing dispute. Shakir’s wife, Rozina, filed a murder case with Kachua Police Station naming ten individuals. Police have arrested two suspects, Bikash Chandra Sarkar and Sohrab Mia, in connection with the case. According to the case statement, Shakir was called to the site by Bikash and his employee Sohrab, where he was attacked with local weapons and sustained severe injuries. Locals rescued him and took him to Kachua Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead. Shakir’s mother and daughter claimed he was killed in a premeditated attack led by Bikash. Kachua Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Borhan Uddin confirmed that the body was sent to Chandpur morgue for autopsy and later handed over to the family. Police operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects.

Mohammad Jasim Uddin, the Gano Odhikar Parishad candidate for Cumilla-04 (Debidwar) constituency, alleged widespread vote rigging in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and demanded cancellation of the results and a re-election. Speaking at a press conference at Cumilla Press Club on Saturday, February 14, 2026, he claimed that irregularities, intimidation, and ballot manipulation had influenced the outcome. Jasim Uddin, who contested under the BNP-supported ‘Truck’ symbol, accused his rival, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah’s supporters, of distributing illegal money in Subil and Mohanpur unions before the vote, with a related video circulating on social media. He further alleged that armed demonstrations were carried out by the rival’s followers alongside Jamaat cadres, and eight individuals were detained with weapons in Padmakot village. On election day, his polling agents were reportedly expelled from several centers, and pre-stamped ballots were inserted into boxes before polls closed. Despite these incidents, he continued in the race but later boycotted the vote, calling the election a farce. Jasim Uddin urged the Election Commission to annul the results and hold a free and fair re-election.

BNP leader Mosharraf Hossain M alleged that Jamaat activists in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, vandalized their own houses and furniture after the national election. He made the claim on Saturday afternoon at a press conference organized by the BNP’s Ward No. 7 unit of Durlovpur Union at the Shibganj Press Club. In a written statement, Mosharraf Hossain said that following the February 12 national election at Jagannathpur Government Primary School center, a provocative procession led by Jamaat activist Babor Ali was carried out in the Jagannathpur area. Stones were allegedly thrown at BNP activists from the procession. The next morning, February 13, Jamaat activists again chanted provocative slogans at Jagannathpur Bazar, and when attempts were made to calm the situation, Babor Ali’s group allegedly launched a sudden attack, injuring 8–10 BNP activists who later received hospital treatment. Mosharraf Hossain further claimed that Jamaat members damaged their own property to falsely blame BNP. He also stated that Babor Ali and his family members were not involved in BNP politics.

The Ministry of Public Administration of Bangladesh has cancelled the remaining contractual tenure of Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid. The decision was announced on Saturday, February 14, 2026, through a circular issued by the ministry’s Contract and Foreign Recruitment Branch. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Mohammad Mamun Shibli, stated that the appointment made under the October 8, 2024 notification was being terminated in the public interest with immediate effect. The directive has already been implemented, and all relevant offices and departments have been notified. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid had been appointed to the key administrative post following the student and public uprising of July–August 2024, which led to significant political changes in the country. The cancellation marks a major reshuffle in the top level of the administration as the interim government nears the end of its tenure, signaling further possible changes in senior bureaucratic positions.

An eleven-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami is preparing to call for a protest in Dhaka against post-election violence across Bangladesh. According to sources, the demonstration is expected to begin next Monday after the Asr prayer from the north gate of Baitul Mukarram mosque. The liaison committee of the alliance made a preliminary decision on the program during a meeting on Saturday evening, though the announcement has not yet been made official. Following the meeting, Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General and alliance coordinator Dr. Hamidur Rahman Azad said the participants expressed strong condemnation and concern over the nationwide violence following the election. He stated that if what he described as fascist behavior does not stop, the alliance will be compelled to launch a movement. Azad added that a program has already been drafted and will be announced after approval from top leaders. Reports cited in the meeting indicate that homes, businesses, and families linked to Jamaat and the alliance have been attacked in several areas. Jamaat’s verified Facebook page listed at least 21 incidents of violence on election night, with allegations that supporters of the BNP were responsible.

In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, four candidates in the Bhola-3 (Tazumuddin-Lalmohan) constituency lost their security deposits after failing to secure one-eighth of the total votes cast. According to the district returning office, six candidates contested the seat, where BNP Standing Committee member Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram won with 145,990 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami-backed 11-party alliance BDP candidate Muhammad Nizamul Haque Nayeem, received 57,351 votes. The constituency had 388,550 registered voters, with 212,153 valid votes and 5,748 invalid ballots recorded across 120 polling centers, of which results from 119 centers were received. The forfeited candidates include Maulana Kamal Uddin (Plough) with 789 votes, Advocate Rahmat Ullah Selim (Helicopter) with 508 votes, and Tayebur Rahman (Truck) with 260 votes. Maulana Mosleh Uddin (Hand Fan) received 7,255 votes. The report also noted that National Party’s Maulana Kamal Hossain had previously lost his deposit in the 12th parliamentary election as well.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam following the party’s victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to BNP media wing member Shamsuddin Didar, Tarique Rahman will visit Shafiqur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka’s Bashundhara residential area at 7 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a visit to Nahid Islam’s home in Badda at 8 p.m. The BNP media wing stated that the meetings are part of what it described as a gesture of “positive politics.” The party has also confirmed that communication has been established with both leaders regarding the upcoming visits. The visits mark Tarique Rahman’s first direct engagement with these political figures since the election, signaling BNP’s effort to maintain cordial relations with allied and like-minded political groups.

The newly elected members of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament are scheduled to take their oath on February 17. Parliament Secretariat Secretary Kaniz Mowla confirmed the date, stating that preparations have been instructed for the ceremony. The oath-taking will include the Prime Minister and new cabinet members, with President Md. Shahabuddin administering the oath at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. According to the Parliament Secretariat, all necessary arrangements are being made for the event. The confirmation follows the completion of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, after which the newly elected representatives will formally assume their duties through the oath ceremony. The event marks the official beginning of the new parliamentary term, signaling the transition to the next phase of governance under the newly elected leadership.

The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) held a press conference on February 14, 2026, protesting nationwide attacks, vandalism, and threats against opposition activists, dissenting voters, and families of university students following the recent election. DUCSU leaders described the post-election violence as alarming and demanded immediate and effective measures to restore order. At the event held in front of the DUCSU building, General Secretary S M Farhad alleged that two types of violence were occurring: attacks on Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) members in some areas, and assaults on Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizens Party (NCP) supporters where BNP candidates had won. He criticized both government and opposition leaders for failing to act responsibly and noted the absence of clear statements from top political figures or effective law enforcement responses. DUCSU Vice President Sadiq Kayem reported that at least three people were killed and over a hundred incidents of violence occurred within 24 hours after the election. He urged authorities to ensure citizens’ safety and bring perpetrators to justice, warning that continued attacks could prompt student-led movements.

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat to coachless Rennes in a Ligue 1 match at Roazhon Park on February 14, 2026. The defending champions, led by Luis Enrique, entered the game on a seven-match winning streak, while Rennes had gone five games without a win and had dismissed head coach Habib Beye earlier in the week. Despite dominating possession with 69 percent and taking 17 shots, PSG failed to convert effectively as Rennes capitalized on counterattacks. Jordanian midfielder Musa Al Tamari opened the scoring for Rennes in the 33rd minute, followed by Esteban Lepel’s header to double the lead. Former Rennes player Ousmane Dembélé pulled one back for PSG, but Breel Embolo’s late goal sealed the home side’s victory. After the match, Dembélé admitted PSG started poorly and praised Rennes’ performance, emphasizing the need for more teamwork. This third league defeat could cost PSG their top spot. With 51 points from 22 matches, they remain first for now, but second-placed Lens, on 49 points from 21 games, can overtake them with a win against Paris FC. Rennes climbed to fifth with 34 points from 22 matches.