Nurjahan Begum, a long-time voter, broke down in tears after finding her vote already cast in Pirgacha. Local residents allege scattered incidents of fraud as officials probe the lapse.
India mandates a 3-hour deadline for Meta, X, and YouTube to remove illegal content. New AI laws also require permanent labeling of deepfakes, effective February 20, 2026.
The Election Commission’s IT-supported postal ballot for the Feb 12 polls is under fire. Identical serial numbers on ballots and voter declarations have sparked fears of administrative harassment for millions of officials and expatriates.
At least 10 people, including a female suspect, were killed in a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby home. BC Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger has pledged full provincial support.
A new investigative report alleges that former adviser Asif Mahmud laundered Tk 11,000 crore across four countries. While unverified, the claims have sparked intense debate ahead of the Feb 12 polls.
