The government of Bangladesh is preparing a compensation plan for general shareholders affected by the merger of five Islamic banks. Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said the issue is under policy consideration but involves complex technical calculations. He explained that compensation will be provided gradually after completing the necessary assessments. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the government’s procurement advisory committee on Tuesday, he emphasized that depositors’ protection had been the government’s first priority.

Dr. Ahmed noted that the government has already provided Tk 42,000 crore to safeguard depositors’ funds, ensuring that customers could fully recover their deposits. Only after securing depositors’ interests is the government now focusing on shareholders. He acknowledged that compensating shareholders is difficult because several banks have negative net asset values, making conventional loss recovery methods impractical.

Possible compensation options include partial share allocations or direct financial payments, though the final model will take time to determine. Dr. Ahmed added that broader banking reforms require sustained efforts, stronger regulatory capacity, and rebuilding market confidence to achieve long-term economic stability.

A Dhaka court has granted five days’ remand for former Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Shafikur Rahman, and seven days for his wife Bithi, in a case involving the alleged torture of an eleven-year-old domestic worker. The order was issued on Tuesday by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Zakir Hossain. The court also approved five days’ remand for domestic worker Rupali Khatun and six days for Mosha. Sufia Begum. All four accused were produced before the court under tight security before the hearing.

According to the case statement, the child’s father, hotel worker Golam Mostafa, had sent his daughter to work at Shafikur Rahman’s Uttara residence in June of the previous year. He last saw her in November, after which the accused allegedly prevented further contact. On January 31, Bithi informed him that his daughter was ill, and when he retrieved her, he found severe injuries on her body. The girl later told investigators she had been beaten and burned with a heated kitchen tool by the accused.

The court had earlier sent the four accused to jail on February 2, and the investigating officer sought seven days’ remand for each on February 8.

Asif Nazrul, adviser on law, justice, parliamentary affairs, and expatriate welfare, has alleged that exiled leaders of the Awami League are issuing orders to kill members of the interim government. He made the accusation on Tuesday, February 10, after a meeting with a visiting Commonwealth delegation observing Bangladesh’s 13th national election. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment in Dhaka.

Nazrul said that when the delegation asked about making the election more inclusive, he replied that no one could be forced to join the process. According to him, Awami League leaders showed no intention to participate and were instead directing violence from abroad against July uprising participants and interim government officials. He added that trials were ongoing for senior Awami League figures linked to the July killings, and the party’s top leader had received a death sentence, yet no remorse or condemnation had been expressed by the party.

Nazrul also commented on women’s participation, saying there was no environment of fear for female voters and that their turnout was expected to increase compared to previous elections.

With only one day left before Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has completed his election campaign and public outreach. Public interest has grown around where he will cast his vote.

According to party sources, Tarique Rahman will vote at Gulshan Model High School and College, located on Road 86, Block 1/D in Gulshan-2, Dhaka. He is contesting the election from two constituencies—Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6—after submitting nominations for both seats.

The report highlights the anticipation surrounding the BNP leader’s voting center as the country prepares for the upcoming national polls.

Bhutan Biswas, a leader of the Boalkhali Hindu Parishad, stated that the claim Hindus would be unsafe if Jamaat-e-Islami came to power is entirely false. He made the remarks on Monday at a restaurant in Chattogram city during the election manifesto announcement of Jamaat candidate Dr. Abu Naser for the Chattogram-8 constituency. Biswas described Jamaat as a friend and companion in times of need, asserting that Hindus would remain safe under its leadership.

The event was attended by several local figures, including families of July martyrs, Boalkhali Hindu Parishad leaders, and academics. Ruby Akter, mother of martyr Omar Bin Nurul Absar, said Dr. Naser’s decision to contest again came after public demand, expressing hope that he would fulfill local development needs such as the Kalurghat Bridge. Other speakers, including Hindu leaders Pankaj Shil and Sujan Bhattacharya, praised Dr. Naser as a humane and inclusive leader.

Participants voiced confidence that Dr. Naser’s leadership would ensure equal respect for all communities in the constituency.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin will deliver a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. According to an official message from the Election Commission (EC) issued on Tuesday, February 10, the speech will be recorded at 6 p.m. on Bangladesh Television (BTV). The EC confirmed that preparations for the recording were completed on Tuesday evening.

The announcement marks the CEC’s second national address in recent months. His previous address to the nation took place on December 11 of the previous year, during which he announced the election schedule. The upcoming speech follows that precedent, though the Election Commission has not disclosed the specific topics to be covered.

The timing of the address suggests it may relate to ongoing electoral developments, but no further details were provided in the EC’s statement.

Rabeya Islam Shampa, wife of martyred Sharif Osman Hadi, met Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday at the state guesthouse Jamuna. During the meeting, she declined a job offer from the Chief Adviser. Shampa later shared details of the encounter on Facebook, explaining that Yunus had invited her and her son, Firnas, to hand over documents related to his earlier promises for Firnas’s welfare.

In her post, Shampa said she asked Yunus whether he would make every effort to ensure justice for her late husband. She stated that without such assurance, her son would not accept any support. Yunus reportedly assured her that he would pursue justice for Hadi through all possible means, including under United Nations supervision, and expressed regret over alleged attacks on her colleagues.

Shampa added that she told Yunus she would secure employment through her own merit and thanked him for his concern for Firnas. She said Yunus promised full international support for investigating Hadi’s killing, after which she left the meeting.

Nasiruddin Patowary, the candidate of the 11-party alliance in Dhaka-8 constituency, is leading by 16 percentage points over his rival BNP candidate Mirza Abbas, according to a pre-election public opinion survey. The survey results, released on February 10, 2026, by the research organization Sochchar, covered 13 parliamentary constituencies and were published on the group’s official Facebook page.

Sochchar stated that the findings reflect ‘revealed votes’ or expressed opinions of respondents, showing which candidates are currently ahead. However, the organization cautioned that a significant portion of voters remain undecided, meaning the final election results could shift substantially. The survey also showed varying leads for BNP and Jamaat candidates in other constituencies, including Chattogram-10, Cumilla-9, Cumilla-10, and Gaibandha-2.

According to Sochchar, the survey is not a final forecast. The decisions of undecided voters and last-minute political dynamics are expected to play a decisive role in determining the ultimate election outcomes.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan clarified on February 10, 2026, that he has not resigned from his post, contrary to reports in several media outlets. Speaking at a special press conference at the Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom on the university campus, he said he only expressed a desire to step down after the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, but not immediately. He emphasized that he does not want to create any administrative vacuum and is willing to continue if the government and relevant authorities deem it necessary.

Professor Khan explained that he took charge in August 2024 during a critical period when academic activities were halted and the administrative structure was dysfunctional. He said the university has since regained stability, with improvements in democratic processes, student representation, and international rankings. He also mentioned ongoing infrastructure projects worth Tk 2,841 crore aimed at addressing housing and research facility shortages.

He added that he intends to return to his original position as a Grade-1 Professor in the Department of Development Studies once his deputation ends and has requested the government to allow this transition.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan announced that he has not yet formally resigned but intends to step down after the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Speaking at an emergency press conference on February 10 at the Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom, he said he would continue his duties until the new government assumes office and appoints a successor. He plans to write to the President and Chancellor seeking permission to return to his department.

Professor Khan explained that he took office in August 2024 during a crisis when academic and administrative activities were nearly paralyzed. His initial goal was to restore stability and resume academic operations. Over the past year and a half, he said the university has recovered, with democratic processes reinstated, hall councils functioning, and student rights institutionalized. He also cited improvements in international rankings, research output, and foreign student enrollment.

He added that a Tk 2,841 crore development project is underway to address infrastructure shortages and that he wishes to return to his teaching role after his deputation ends.

The Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF) has received final approval from the advisory council, marking a major step toward aligning the country’s education and skills development system with international standards. Developed over eight years through research, stakeholder consultations, and policy discussions, the framework aims to standardize knowledge, skills, and learning outcomes so that Bangladeshi citizens can compete equally in domestic and global labor markets.

The BNQF integrates general, technical, madrasa, and higher education under a unified structure, facilitating credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, and international equivalence of qualifications. Since 2024, the National Skills Development Authority has begun issuing certificates under BNQF levels 1–5, while the Bangladesh Accreditation Council has adopted it as the foundation for higher education quality improvement. The framework draws on analyses of 41 national and regional models, including those from Europe, ASEAN, and several other countries, to create a system suited to Bangladesh’s context.

The BNQF is expected to enhance international recognition of Bangladeshi degrees, expand employment opportunities, and strengthen the country’s position in global education and skills competitiveness.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has published the results of the 50th BCS Preliminary Test (MCQ type) on February 10, 2026. The examination was held on January 30, 2026, under the 2025 BCS cycle. According to the official announcement, a total of 12,385 candidates have been declared provisionally qualified in the preliminary stage.

The full results and related information are available on the commission’s official website (https://bpsc.gov.bd) and also on Teletalk Bangladesh Limited’s website (http://bpsc.teletalk.com.bd/). The BPSC has stated that it reserves the right to make corrections to the published results if any justified reason arises.

This publication marks the completion of the preliminary phase of the 50th BCS examination process, with successful candidates now eligible to participate in the next stages as per the commission’s schedule.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party has secured a decisive victory in the country’s recent general election, winning around 190 seats and moving toward forming a coalition government. The result defied most pre-election surveys that had predicted a lead for the reformist People’s Party. The outcome delivered a major setback to young reformists who had hoped to build on earlier momentum.

The mixed electoral system played a key role in shaping the result. Thai voters cast two ballots—one for local candidates and another for party lists. Although the People’s Party received about 10 million votes nationwide, surpassing Bhumjaithai’s 6 million in the party-list count, only 20 percent of the 500 parliamentary seats are allocated from party lists. The remaining 80 percent are decided through direct local contests, where Bhumjaithai’s long-standing local networks and influential figures proved decisive.

Anutin’s strategy of recruiting experienced politicians and consolidating conservative voters through nationalist and pro-monarchy positions strengthened his party’s dominance, marking an unexpected turn in Thailand’s political landscape.

Bangladesh Bank has announced revised office and transaction hours for all scheduled banks during the upcoming Ramadan. The Supervisory Data Management and Analytics Department issued a circular on Tuesday stating that banking transactions will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while office hours will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All scheduled banks across the country will operate within this timeframe throughout the holy month.

According to the circular, there will be a short break for Zuhr prayers from 1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., during which internal arrangements may allow transactions to continue. Normally, banks conduct transactions from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and official activities continue until 6:00 p.m. The circular also noted that regular office hours will resume after the end of Ramadan.

The adjustment aims to accommodate the special needs of employees and customers during the fasting period while ensuring uninterrupted banking services through internal coordination.

The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission, Ivars Ijabs, said the atmosphere ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election is very positive. He made the remarks on Tuesday morning during a press conference, noting that observers are already deployed across the country. According to him, around 60 long-term EU observers have been in Bangladesh since early January, while short-term observers began their fieldwork today.

Ijabs stated that observers from all 27 EU member states, as well as from partner countries Norway, Switzerland, and Canada, are participating in the mission. He described the observers as highly professional and experienced. The mission has engaged with candidates and local authorities in various regions, and most of them expressed that this election could mark a new chapter in Bangladesh’s history.

While emphasizing the overall optimism, Ijabs acknowledged that there are still some issues that require discussion. However, he reiterated that the general environment remains hopeful and constructive.