A homemaker in Tangail’s Megharpotol was allegedly targeted for her political stance. As the Feb 12 election proceeds, the case has become a flashpoint for concerns over voter safety and rural intimidation.
As Bangladesh votes, widespread reports of electoral fraud—from pre-signed result sheets to crude bombs—have surfaced. Allegations against Jamaat-e-Islami activists in Dhaka, Cumilla, and Dhankunda threaten to undermine the historic 2026 election.
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.
Actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha’s assets surged to Tk 2.99 crore in a year, while her husband, Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, saw a slight decline, according to new Cabinet Division disclosures.
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.
