A police officer’s newborn child died after his request for leave was rejected due to "election duty." The incident has triggered a national debate on mental health, labor laws, and the lack of paternity leave in Bangladesh.
Chattogram Port operations have come to a total halt as of Feb 8, 2026. The Port Protection Struggle Council has launched an indefinite strike over the controversial NCT leasing plan.
Bangladesh’s IGP Baharul Alam has requested to surrender his diplomatic passport for a regular one. The move comes as a major political party demands his removal ahead of the Feb 12 election.
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) warned on Saturday that the 2026 national election will lack inclusivity due to the ban on the Awami League. Survey data suggests exclusion could severely impact voter turnout.
Unidentified personnel identifying as army members reportedly detained several journalists from the Bangladesh Times office in Dhaka. The incident has triggered a sharp backlash from press freedom groups.
