Photo : BSSKHULNA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - A memorial meeting and Doa mahfil were held at the Khulna Press Club on Wednesday marking the 21st death anniversary of martyred journalist Sheikh Belal Uddin, former vice-president of the Khulna Press Club and Khulna bureau chief of the daily Sangram. Organised by the Khulna Press Club, the memorial meeting was presided over by the club’s convener EnamulHaque. Speakers at the meeting described Sheikh BelalUddin as a fearless journalist who never bowed to injustice. Earlier, leaders of the Khulna Press Club placed floral wreaths at the Shaheed Journalist Memorial Monument located on the club premises. A one-minute silence was observed at the beginning of the programme seeking eternal peace for the departed souls of journalist BelalUddin and other slain journalists.

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The deployment aims to secure nearly 43,000 polling stations and approximately 260,000 polling booths across 300 constituencies, involving about 127.5 million voters. The Home Adviser said security forces have been empowered to enter any location, including polling centres, if necessary to prevent violence. Border Guard Bangladesh has launched special patrols in strategic and sensitive areas, particularly in major cities, including the capital. Meanwhile, over 560,000 members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force (VDP) have been deployed at 42,766 polling stations nationwide. Joint forces will conduct area-based operations, checkpoints and mobile patrols throughout the election period under the supervision of Returning Officers.

Adani Power Increases Electricity Supply Ahead of Elections Both Units Now OperationalAdani Power has increased electricity supply ahead of the national parliamentary elections. The unit was originally scheduled to restart on Monday, February 9. However, considering the need for uninterrupted electricity during the election period, the 800-megawatt unit was brought under operation a day earlier. With both units running, Adani’s combined 1,600-megawatt capacity is now supplying nearly 1,400 megawatts to the national grid. It is worth noting that The second 800 MW unit continued to supply electricity without interruption while the first unit underwent maintenance.

SHERPUR, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - Two people, including an assistant presiding officer, were killed and six others seriously injured in a head-on collision between a mini-truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on the Sherpur-Jamalpur highway in Shimultali area of Nandir Bazar in Sadar upazila this noon. Rukunuzzaman Rukon, 30, a resident of Sarishabari upazila in Jamalpur and Mahfuza Akhtar, 19, wife of M Nirab, a resident of Katlamari area under madarganj upazila in Jamalpur district. According to police, the speeding mini-truck, which was traveling from Sarishabari toward Sherpur Sadar, collided head-on with the CNG-run auto-rickshaw. Six injured passengers were admitted to Sherpur District Sadar Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Confirming the incident, Officer-in-Charge of Sherpur Sadar Police Station Md.

Joint Statement On United States – Bangladesh Agreement On Reciprocal Trade The White House, February 9, 2026The United States of America (the United States) and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Bangladesh) have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (Agreement) to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship. * The United States commits to establish a mechanism that will allow for certain textile and apparel goods from Bangladesh to receive a zero reciprocal tariff rate. U.S. produced cotton and man-made fiber textile inputs, from the United States. * Finally, the United States and Bangladesh take note of recent and forthcoming commercial deals in the areas of agriculture, energy, and technology:* Procurement of aircraft. * The United States and Bangladesh, consistent with their respective internal procedures, will promptly finalize the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, and undertake domestic formalities in advance of the Agreement entering into force.

BNP on Wednesday warned that any attempt to obstruct Thursday’s elections or create any disorder would face mass resistance from people, stressing that a firm stance by the Election Commission (EC) is crucial to ensure a peaceful polling environment. The BNP leader said the Election Commission should take strict measures to prevent any attempt to thwart the elections. “Those who do not want change may attempt to thwart the elections. That is why the Election Commission must take firm measures,” he said, replying to a question. During the meeting, BNP complained to the EC about violations of the electoral code in several places in the country.

He urged voters to come to the polling centres in groups and exercise their right to vote in a festive atmosphere. He also called upon the young voters to actively attend the polling centres and exercise their democratic rights. About the overall preparation for the elections, Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar told BSS that the Commission has already completed all preparations for the national elections and referendum. At least 394 international election observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived in Bangladesh to observe the elections and the referendum. The number of international observers for the 13th general polls is more than double that of the controversial general election held on January 7, 2024.

MONTREAL, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Nine people were killed Tuesday in a remote part of western Canada, including seven who were shot at a secondary school and two others found dead at a residence, federal police said. An individual believed to be responsible for the killing in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, was found deceased with what appears to be a self?inflicted injury, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Police said an alert was issued about an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday afternoon. Canadian media has reported that the shooter was female, but the RCMP statement did not include any details about the suspect. Tumbler Ridge is more than 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia's largest city.

Report on reviewing procurement, use of surveillance technology submitted to CAThe high-powered "Committee to Review the Procurement and Use of Surveillance Technology" submitted its final report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday. Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS) - The high-powered “Committee to Review the Procurement and Use of Surveillance Technology,” formed by the interim government, has submitted its final report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday. The report reviews the legal and technical aspects of the state’s surveillance capabilities and their limitations, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing tonight. Among its proposals, the committee recommended the abolition of NTMC and provided a detailed roadmap for reforming Sections 97, 97 (Ka), 97 (Kha) and 97 (Ga) of the Telecommunication Act, 2001. Through preparing this report, an effort has been made to construct a policy framework that views state security and citizens’ rights not as contradictory, but as complementary.

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States took further steps Tuesday to ease restrictions surrounding Venezuela's oil industry, broadening efforts to allow US companies to operate in the country after state controls were lifted on the sector. The US Treasury Department issued a license allowing some transactions involving Venezuela's government, as well as state oil firm PDVSA, to provide goods, tech and software "for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas" in the country. Another license issued authorizes certain transactions necessary for port and airport operations, while a third document allows certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil. The Treasury's moves come as US Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to travel to Venezuela for oil talks at an unspecified date, according to a US media report. Sanctioned by Washington since 2019, Venezuela sits on about a fifth of the world's oil reserves and was once a major crude supplier to the United States.

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train the west African country's military in its fight against jihadist groups, an official from US Africa Command said Tuesday. Nigeria has been under diplomatic pressure by the United States over insecurity in the country, which US President Donald Trump has characterized as "persecution" and "genocide" against Christians. Despite the diplomatic pressure, Nigeria and the United States have found common ground in increasing military collaboration. The US targeted militants in northwest Sokoto state with strikes in December, with Nigerian assistance, officials from both countries said. The US military has said it will supply intelligence for Nigerian air strikes going forward and work to expedite arms purchases.

Advisers to the interim government will continue their regular duties until a new cabinet is formed following the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Article 57(3) of the constitution allows the prime minister to remain in office until a successor assumes charge, while Article 58(4) ensures that ministers, state ministers, and deputy ministers continue in their posts until their successors take office. Shipping Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain said he would continue working until the last moment, adding: “No directives have been issued from the chief adviser’s office. We will continue our work until the last moment.” Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin’s office said advisers will report on Sunday, though no pending work or files require signatures. Adviser for Liberation War Affairs and Disaster Management and Relief Faruk-e-Azam said he will report to the secretariat Sunday, noting that legally advisers can continue work until the new government forms.

Neither threats nor excessive tilt towards a single foreign player should overwhelm the policymakers, including the future foreign affairs minister, in taking decisions. In this context, who would deny that Dhaka needs to reassess the external environment and complexities of the current global politics for preparing a national policy on global affairs before its proper execution? After all, unlike domestic policy, foreign policy cannot be controlled by the rulers; its success depends also on functioning of the international system and reaction of the recipient or adversary to the policy move of the other country. Foreign policy is not the business of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs alone. A qualified and patriotic team of foreign policy practitioners can maximize national interests in keeping with the demands of the democratic polity.