LORICA, Colombia, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A rare spell of torrential rainhas killed at least 22 people and left thousands of families displaced inColombia's northern cattle belt, officials said Tuesday. "We've lost everything, all our belongings" said Enid Gomez in Monteria,where residents waded through waist?deep water. Residents used motorboats and makeshift rafts to pull belongings from floodedhomes as fields and pastureland vanished under water across Cordoba and Sucredepartments. Several of the flood's victims were in Narino department, where arain?swollen stream overflowed and buried several homes in mud, officialssaid. Scientists say climate change is disrupting Colombia's wet and dry periods,making rainfall more erratic and increasing the risk of extreme weatherevents.

The interim government has disclosed the details of assets owned by its advisors and their spouses. The Cabinet Division published a notice on Tuesday outlining records from June 2024 to June 2025. These disclosures also account for their outstanding liabilities. Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin is the richest among them, with assets worth Tk 916.5 million, while former advisor Mahfuj Alam owns the least, with assets valued at Tk 1.3 million.

Dipu Das was beaten and ultimately lynched by a mob following allegations of making offensive remarks, and was set on fire by hanging him from a tree. The assistance will be implemented under the supervision of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Tarakanda Upazila. As Dipu Das was the sole earning member of his family, the government assured comprehensive financial assistance aimed at ensuring the family's security, including the construction of a permanent house. The assistance the government is providing to his family is insignificant compared to the value of a human life. The way Dipu Das was killed by spreading communal frenzy is a shame for the entire nation, he said, adding: "Only justice can free us from this shame".

According to the data, compared with June 30, 2024, Syeda Rizwana Hasan’s total assets fell by nearly Tk1.12 crore by June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2024, Rizwana had financial assets of Tk1,94,60,948 and non-financial assets of Tk31,04,107, with no assets held abroad, bringing her total assets to Tk2,25,65,055. By June 30, 2025, her financial assets decreased to Tk81,68,817, while non-financial assets remained unchanged. The data showed that Dr Khalilur Rahman’s financial assets increased slightly, from Tk20,00,000 in 2024 to Tk22,00,000 in 2025. His assets abroad remained at approximately Tk22,00,000, unchanged in U.S. dollar terms.

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary election, political violence and attacks on journalists have surged across Bangladesh, human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has said. In a press statement on Tuesday, ASK said at least 47 journalists were subjected to violence in the first 10 days of February. According to ASK’s statistics, 58 incidents of political violence occurred nationwide between February 1 and 10, leaving at least 2 people dead and 489 injured. ASK’s data also showed that between January 1 and 10, 8 incidents of political violence caused five deaths and 26 injuries. The organization also called for an environment that allows voters to exercise their voting rights freely and safely in the upcoming election.

The Election Commission (EC) has brought over 90% of polling centers in 299 constituencies under CCTV surveillance, marking an unprecedented level of election security Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum scheduled for February 12. In addition, 958,000 members of law enforcement agencies have been deployed nationwide to maintain law and order. Election Commissioner Brig Genl (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah shared the information at a press briefing on Tuesday at the Nirbachon Bhaban, Dhaka. Voting in the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held on Thursday in 299 of the 300 constituencies due to the death of a candidate in one seat. On polling day, the EC will brief the nation on the overall situation through press conferences every two hours.

The decision, however, has triggered confusion and concern among voters in Dhaka and other major cities, where a large number of voters currently reside in areas different from those of their registered polling centers. Due to employment, education, or changes in residence, many voters live far from their electoral constituencies, raising questions about how they will travel to their designated polling centers during the restriction period. Under Bangladesh’s existing electoral system, voters are required to cast ballots only at their designated polling centers. A senior EC official told Dhaka Tribune that under current law, voters must vote only at their designated polling centers. Addressing voter movement on election day, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said that although restrictions will be imposed on general movement for security reasons, voters will not face obstacles in reaching polling centers.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus called on all election candidates to rise above personal and party interests and prioritize the greater interest of the nation, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election. Including independents, the total number of candidates exceeds 2,000, a figure rarely seen in previous national elections. It is the first national election in the country following a popular uprising. The awakening of the people against long-standing grievances, inequality, deprivation, and injustice finds its constitutional expression in this election. “Through this election, we are not only electing representatives—we are simultaneously deciding the path Bangladesh will take.

The assurance came after a dialogue between ICC officials and the BCB on Monday, during which several key issues were discussed, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket development in South Asia. Bangladesh did not take part in the ongoing T20 World Cup citing security concerns in India, prompting the ICC to invite Scotland to participate in their place. Addressing the matter, the world cricket governing body acknowledged Bangladesh’s non-participation but stressed that it would not result in any financial, sporting or administrative consequences. In a significant forward-looking commitment, the ICC also announced that Bangladesh will host an ICC event prior to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031, subject to standard hosting processes and operational requirements. “Bangladesh’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is regrettable, but it does not alter the ICC’s enduring commitment to Bangladesh as a core cricketing nation,” Gupta said.

Transport workers assigned to requisitioned vehicles for election duty, who staged a sit-in on a city road earlier Tuesday, vacated the area around 5:30 PM and moved to the grounds of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre. The protest began around 3:30 PM in the Agargaon area of the capital, with workers demanding an increase in their daily meal allowance. Leaders of the transport workers visited the site and reportedly mediated between the authorities and the workers. “We are talking to the workers and their leaders,” he added. The workers claimed that although they were called for duty on February 7 and 8, they have not been properly provided their meal allowance, currently receiving only Tk 70–71 per day for food.

Iran warned Tuesday of “destructive” influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on US negotiations with Tehran. Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Israel and by targeting the largest US military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar. Therefore, taking these experiences into account, we are determined to secure Iran’s national interests through diplomacy,” Baqaei added. The talks followed threats from Washington and the deployment of a US aircraft carrier group to the region after Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests last month. Following Friday’s talks, the US announced new sanctions to curb Iran’s oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels.

Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah on Tuesday said there is no reason for concern over the election, as a festive atmosphere prevails nationwide with enthusiastic voter participation and unprecedented security measures in place. Arms recoverySharing statistics, the Election Commissioner said from December 13 to date, law enforcement agencies have recovered around 850 weapons across the country. Regarding postal voting, the Election Commissioner said that as of Tuesday morning, around 703,000 postal ballots have already reached the returning officers. Result announcement“Based on our experience, most results are likely to be available by midnight, except for a few distant polling stations,” he said. EC action, voter turnoutThe Election Commissioner said around 300 cases have been filed so far over the violation of the electoral code of conduct, and more than 500 investigations have been conducted.

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam has said the July–August 2024 killings were pre-planned, systematic, targeted, and carried out on a large scale. Tajul identified the two main accused as Salman F Rahman and Anisul Huq. “The July–August killings were pre-planned, systematic, targeted, and widespread. Tajul added: “After the killing of Abu Saeed in Rangpur, the accused Salman F. Rahman applied administrative pressure to conceal the true cause of death in the autopsy report and provide false information. On January 12, 2026, the tribunal ordered the trial against Salman F. Rahman and Anisul Huq by framing five charges.

The EU should set out the concessions it wants Russia to make for peace in Ukraine before talking with the Kremlin, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said Tuesday. A number of EU leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron are pushing to restart contacts with Russia’s Vladimir Putin as the United States forges ahead with efforts to end the Ukraine war. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that a special envoy could be named for the negotiations. “Let’s discuss what we want to talk about with the Russians before we talk about who is going to be the one who is talking to the Russians,” the EU top diplomat told a group interview that included AFP. “In order to have a sustainable peace, everybody around the table, including the Russians and the Americans, need to understand that you need Europeans to agree,” she said.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman spent a busy Tuesday after wrapping up his election campaigning by remaining engaged in organizational and coordination activities. Throughout the day, Tarique spoke over the phone with party leaders, activists and candidates across the country to take updates on the overall situation in different constituencies, said BNP Media Cell member Atikur Rahman Rumon. He said Tarique remained busy throughout the day, while the party’s election messages were also sent across the country through SMS and voice calls. Tarique Rahman is leading BNP in the 13th parliamentary election. Overall, Tarique Rahman addressed 41 public rallies across Dhaka and other parts of the country over nine days.