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.
Ramesh Chandra Sen died in prison custody on Feb 7, 2026. Human rights monitors report 112 custodial deaths of Awami League affiliates since August 2024, sparkings calls for judicial inquiry.
