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Jamaat promises ‘warm’ ties with India, signals diplomatic makeover
09:06 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday promised to build good relations with neighbouring India if it comes to power, a pledge that drew attention, given the party’s long-held tough rhetoric on Delhi.
Jamaat vows to teach students ‘correct’ Liberation War history
08:51 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayIn a move bound to raise eyebrows, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has promised to uphold the ideals of the Liberation War – and even teach what it calls the “correct history” of 1971 to students – if it comes to power.
Ballot-stamping plot: Jamaat leader escapes, trader in custody
07:56 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayIn a dramatic twist ahead of the national polls, police have filed a case against Jamaat e Islami leader Sourav Hossain Sharif and local businessman Sohel Rana after seizing six illegally manufactured rubber stamps to be used for stamping ballots in Lakshmipur.
Jamaat prioritises 26 issues in manifesto for humane Bangladesh
07:19 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has stepped into the election spotlight with the unveiling of its 26-point manifesto, promising to build what it calls a “safe and humane Bangladesh” ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections.
Leader of ‘jalims’ uses 'tainted' words about women: Tarique
07:06 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on what he described as a “secret party” that emerged as “Jalims” (oppressors), accusing its leaders of disrespecting women while falsely claiming to practise Islamic politics.
Jaya Ahsan opens up on OCD, Epstein Files and child safety
06:40 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayActress Jaya Ahsan has stirred conversation with a series of candid remarks on mental health, social taboos and global controversies while promoting her upcoming film OCD in Kolkata.
Bangladesh reach SAFF U-19 Women’s final, to face India
05:58 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayBangladesh advanced to the final of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship after a commanding 4-0 victory over Nepal on Wednesday at Pokhara Stadium in Nepal.
Elections take flight: Helicopter demand soars as campaigns go sky-high
05:51 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayAs Bangladesh gears up for the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, political campaigns are literally taking to the skies. Helicopters, once considered a luxury reserved for corporate executives or medical emergencies, have become an indispensable tool for party leaders racing against time to reach multiple districts in a single day.
10 injured in Madaripur BNP factional clash
05:30 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayAt least 10 people were injured in a factional clash between two groups of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over electioneering at Kalirbazar area of Sadar upazila in Madaripur on Wednesday, February 4.
People have seen you enough, now go and rest: Jamaat Amir
04:50 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday urged voters to reject parties that have governed the country for a long time, saying the people of Bangladesh have “seen them enough” and it is now time to give Jamaat a chance.
48% of AL supporters drifting toward BNP
04:34 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayNearly 48 per cent of Awami League (AL) supporters are now leaning toward BNP, while the remaining 52 per cent appear open to alternative candidates, signalling a fluid and unpredictable electoral landscape.
BB buys $171M, total FY purchases hit $4.32B
04:31 PM, 04 Feb 2026 WednesdayBangladesh Bank (BB) purchased an additional US $171 million from 16 commercial banks on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s foreign exchange market.