Presiding officers, accompanied by police and Ansar members, transported the materials to polling stations under strict security. There are 782 polling stations with a total of 2,329,592 registered voters. Security at polling stations has been strengthened, he added, noting that for the first time, presiding officers will have armed bodyguards. Another 109 important centers will have online body-worn cameras, which will function like CCTV systems and can be monitored from a central control room. Deputy Commissioner and District Returning Officer Saiful Islam said voting will take place in all 782 centers across the district.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - A delegation of the Chinese Election Observation Mission today met Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at the party's Bashundhara office in the capital. The meeting, held at 11:00 am, took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, said a press release. The four-member delegation was led by Chinese diplomat Chen Wei. During the meeting, the Chinese representatives expressed hope that the government and people of Bangladesh would be able to hold the February 12 national election in a free and orderly manner. Jamaat Assistant Secretary General and Central Publicity and Media Department Chief Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair, member of the National Election Steering Committee Barrister Saif Uddin Khaled, and Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Jamaat Ameer Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan were present at the meeting.

DHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - About 9,58,000 personnel of law enforcement agencies have been deployed across the country on the occasion of the 13th national parliamentary elections and referendum. Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said 2,098 executive magistrates and 657 judicial magistrates will be on duty in the election field. According to the EC, among the law enforcement agencies, 103,000 troops of the army, 3,500 personnel of the air force and 5,000 members of the navy will be deployed. About 37,453 personnel of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will be deployed too. A total of 1,922 members of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) will remain on the field on the election day.

Russia will take measures, 'including military ones', if Greenland militarised: FMMOSCOW, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Russia threatened to take military "countermeasures" if the West boosts its own military footprint on Greenland, Moscow's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday. "Of course, in the event of the militarisation of Greenland and the creation of military capabilities aimed at Russia, we will take adequate counter-measures, including military-technical ones," Lavrov said in a speech to Russian lawmakers. Trump last month backed off threats to seize Greenland after saying he had struck a "framework" deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte to ensure greater US influence. He had previously been warning that if the United States did not seize Greenland, Russia or China could. "The US, Denmark and Greenland must sort this out themselves," Lavrov said.

CA to cast vote at Gulshan Model School and College tomorrowChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS)- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will cast his vote at Gulshan Model School and College polling centre in the city at 10:00 am tomorrow. Prof. Yunus will cast vote in the 13th Parliamentary Election and the Referendum on the July National Charter, said Chief Adviser's Press Wing this afternoon.

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The top US aviation agency said Tuesday it is stopping all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days over unspecified "security reasons." The flight restrictions are in effect from 11:30 pm on Tuesday (0630 GMT Wednesday) until February 20 for the airspace over El Paso and an area in neighboring New Mexico's south, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas" covered by the restrictions, the FAA said in a notice, citing "special security reasons" without elaborating. El Paso International Airport in a social media post said all flights, "including commercial, cargo and general aviation," would be impacted by the move. The airport, which is served by major US airlines like Delta, American and United, encouraged travelers to "contact their airlines to get most up-to-date flight status information."

DHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - About 8 lakh officials will be engaged in election duty in the 13th national parliamentary elections and referendum to be held tomorrow. According to the Election Commission (EC), there will be a total of 69 returning officers and 598 assistant returning officers will remain on duty in the polls. Voting will take place at 42,779 polling centres nationwide. Among the officials to be involved in the election, there will be 42,779 presiding officers, 2,47,482 assistant presiding officers and 4,94,964 polling officers. In total, 7,85,225 officials will be engaged in election duty.

TORONTO, Canada, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is suspending his planned trip to the Munich Security Conference following Tuesday's mass shooting in a remote western community, his office said. "Following the tragic news out of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister will be... suspending his planned travel out of the country for the time being," the prime minister's office told AFP. Carney had previously announced plans to be in Munich from Wednesday to Sunday. Nine people were killed in the British Columbia shooting, including seven who were shot at a school.

File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon voters of all classes and professions of the country to exercise their respective voting rights consciously in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Polls and Referendum. “All of you should exercise your respective voting rights consciously . “, he said in a message this afternoon ahead of the ‘13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum-2026’ slated for tomorrow. “We must especially remember that it is for the first time where huge young voters are getting the opportunity to exercise their constitutional voting rights. Mentioning that a free, fair, impartial and acceptable election is the foundation of a democratic state, he said the present interim government is fully committed to achieving this goal ultimately.

DHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - The government has set up a control room to coordinate with field-level administration and resolve complaints to ensure the smooth holding of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum. The information was disclosed in an office order issued by the Ministry of Public Administration. According to the order, the control room will operate from Room No. It has been set up to verify election-related complaints and information received from the field and to take necessary actions accordingly. A hotline number (+8802226641118) has been launched to facilitate communication with the control room.

DHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan today said any attempt to create anarchy during the upcoming elections will be resisted by the people. Earlier, a three-member BNP delegation, led by Nazrul Islam Khan, met with the CEC. The other members of the delegation were BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Ismail Zabiullah and Election Steering Committee member Gias Uddin Rimon. Responding to a question about the role of the Election Commission (EC), Khan said the party had expected a stronger stance from the commission. Expressing optimism, Nazrul Islam Khan said the BNP believes the election will be fair and voiced confidence in the party's victory.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin says he does not fear facing consequences similar to that of his two predecessors. Responding to a question on Wednesday, the day before the election, he said he has been working in line with his pledge to deliver a free, fair and credible election. Whenever questions arise over decisions by the current commission, many bring up the fate of former CECs KM Nurul Huda and Kazi Habibul Awal. The issue was also raised during a briefing for foreign journalists and observers before the polls. At the briefing, a Bangladeshi journalist asked how the situation of the two former CECs made the current CEC “feel”.

Directive to Ensure Power Supply at Polling Stations: Target Set for Maximum Power Generation Staff crosspondent, Dhaka (Tuesday, February 11, 2026)Directive to Ensure Power Supply at Polling Stations: Target Set for Maximum Power GenerationStaff crosspondent, Dhaka (Tuesday, February 11, 2026):Instructions have been issued to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply at all polling stations for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum. In line with the directive, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has taken preparations to achieve maximum power generation. In areas where direct grid connection is not possible, instructions have been given to arrange generators or alternative power supply systems. Necessary measures have been taken in coordination with Deputy Commissioners in each district to ensure power supply. All distribution companies will coordinate with district administrations in their respective areas to ensure power supply.

The Army has seized a microbus carrying Tk 1.05 million in Chandanaish and handed it over to police ahead of polling in the Chattogram-14 parliamentary constituency.The seizure was made during a search near Abdul Bari Hat late on Tuesday night, according to police.Chandanaish Police Station chief Elias Khan told bdnews24.com that Army personnel handed over the vehicle along with the cash under instructions from the returning officer.He said the fate of the seized money will be decided by the election tribunal.Local journalists reported that three people, including the driver, were in the microbus at the time. It remains unclear whether they are linked to any candidate.Attempts to reach Assistant Returning Officer and Chandanaish Chandanaish Upazila administrator (UNO) Rajib Hossain.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin-File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin will address the nation at 7pm today ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum scheduled to be held tomorrow. The address will be broadcast simultaneously on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. In his speech, the CEC is expected to give important directives regarding overall preparations for the polls, the law and order situation, and voting procedures. He will also outline the final measures taken by the Election Commission to ensure a free, fair, impartial and credible election, and seek full cooperation from political parties, candidates, voters and officials involved in election duties. The 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum will be held simultaneously across the country tomorrow.