Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a candidate for the Dhaka-11 constituency under the Shapla Koli symbol, has alleged that India is once again interfering in Bangladesh’s election process. He claimed that Indian diplomats have been making various unwarranted remarks and said India had supported what he described as vote-rigging elections by the Awami League in the past and was attempting similar interference this time. Nahid made the remarks on Wednesday while campaigning and carrying out public outreach in the Malibagh area of the capital. In addition, he said the Election Commission was damaging the electoral environment by allowing loan defaulters and dual citizens to contest the election. Earlier in the day, Nahid took part in a women voters’ rally in the Matir Mosque area.

BOGURA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh army on Wednesday arrested top-listed terrorist Atiq Hasan, 30, along with foreign made firearms, live ammunition and domestic weapons during a raid in Bogura's Shajahanpur upazila. According to the army, the recovered weapons and ammunition had been stockpiled with the intention of carrying out subversive activities in the area ahead of the upcoming national elections. The arrested Atiq is an active member of the criminal group known as "Nuru Bahini," led by Nuruzzaman alias Nuru, the fugitive general secretary of the Shajahanpur Upazila Swechchhasebak League. Army officials said Atiq attempted to flee by climbing onto the roof of his house after sensing the presence of the security forces. Confirming the matter, Sub-Inspector (SI) Al Amin said that there are a total of five cases against Atiq, including a weapons case, an attempt to murder case and a case filed in the July-August mass uprising.

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Reading time: about 6 minutesCornell experienced up to 14 inches of snow amid Winter Storm Fern, which touched down in Tompkins County on Feb. 1 and lasted until Feb. 2. Winter Storm Fern developed in part from an upper-level low — a closed and circulating whirlpool of cold air — off the California and Mexico coast on Jan. 22. Cornell climatologist Jessica Spaccio, Earth and atmospheric sciences, explained to The Sun why Winter Storm Fern was so unique. The Northeast is experiencing a 50% or greater increase in heavy precipitation, and models predict a 2 to 5% increase in winter precipitation per degree of warming. Winter Storm Fern was an attestation that climate change does not merely increase global atmospheric temperatures — extreme weather events will become increasingly volatile.

I was expecting something similar with Nightshade, but whereas Greenteeth was sunlight filtering through the leaves, Nightshade was the pounding rain that tears through empty branches. Set in Roman-occupied Britain, Nightshade & Oak follows Mallt y Nos, a goddess of death in Celtic folklore, who is turned mortal by a wayward spell. Hence transforming Annwn from the Otherworld to the land of the dead works and better supports the plot of Nightshade. In Nightshade, O'Neill reverses days and nights so that when the sun sets in the mortal world, it rises in Annwn. Nightshade & Oak reminded me that strength means something different to each person, but it is important to remember that strength also looks like surviving.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd) on Wednesday urged election officials and law enforcement personnel to perform their duties with honesty, integrity and sincerity, reminding them of the tragic consequences of fascism. Over the past 16 years, the adviser said, fascism had taken root through cloudy and biased election processes, in which state machinery was misused. Addressing election officials and members of law enforcement agencies, the adviser said the expectations of the people and political parties regarding the election are very high. Representatives of law enforcement agencies will be stationed there to ensure quick information sharing and rapid response to any emerging situation. The app will connect law enforcement agencies, election officials and the ministry’s central control room to receive and resolve complaints swiftly.

She said that since the promulgation of the Noise Pollution Control Rules, 2025, which empower the police to impose on-the-spot fines, coordinated enforcement drives have been conducted to ensure the implementation of silent zones. She added that the current interim government has enacted the Noise Pollution Control Rules, 2025, and that effective implementation of these rules would enable meaningful control of noise pollution. She emphasized that strict enforcement of the law could significantly curb noise pollution and unnecessary use of vehicle horns. Senior officials from the Ministry, DMP, DSCC, BRTA and the Department of Environment were also in attendance. Concerned authorities stated that this coordinated drive against noise pollution will continue.

Police have filed a case against two people including a Jamaat-e-Islami leader after seizing six illegally made ballot seals in Lakshmipur. The accused are Sourav Hossain Sharif, secretary of Jamaat’s Ward No. Earlier, on Tuesday night, Sub-Inspector Humayun Kabir of Lakshmipur Sadar Police Station, filed the case naming the two as accused. Based on his statements and evidence including WhatsApp conversations and voice messages, Jamaat leader Sourav Hossain Sharif was also named in the case. Following the seizure, BNP and Jamaat held separate press conferences on Tuesday night, blaming each other over the incident.

The adviser visited the child at Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment. During the visit, Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus called Bashir by phone to inquire about the child’s condition. Bashir received detailed updates from doctors regarding her physical state and instructed hospital authorities to provide all necessary care. Those present included an Additional Secretary of the ministry, Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director Dr Humaira Sultana, Gazipur Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alam Hossain, and the hospital’s Director Dr Aminul Islam. Addressing the victim child, Bashir said: “The Chief Adviser, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, has personally asked me to come and see you.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Wednesday unveiled its election manifesto, titled “Jonoprattyashar Istahar” (Manifesto of Public Expectation), pledging to prioritize Shariah across all aspects of state governance if voted to power in the 13th national parliamentary election. The party announced a 30-point core manifesto, alongside 12 special programs, eight policy positions, six proposals for state reform, and 28 sector-wise development plans, aiming to establish what it described as a corruption-free, welfare-oriented, and just state. Addressing the program, Rezaul Karim said: “The manifesto of Islami Andolan Bangladesh is a pledge to the nation. Other commitments include ensuring workers’ rights and dignity, controlling soaring commodity prices by breaking illegal syndicates, making roads safer, and transforming Bangladesh into a developed welfare state within 15 years. Ahead of an election, a manifesto is presented to the nation to outline a party’s principles, vision, and roadmap for nation-building.”

A prominent Iranian news agency has in recent days published without comment images of US bases in the Middle East as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington despite the prospect of direct talks. The picture for Tuesday showed an aerial view of the Al Dhafra air base outside Abu Dhabi, which is used by US and French forces. On Wednesday, meanwhile, Fars showed the Isa Air Base in US ally Bahrein where US planes have also deployed. However there was no immediate suggestion the images published by Fars represented fresh intelligence. AFP has confirmed the images of the Isa air base are old.

The Election Commission has brought a change in the election code a week before the parliamentary polls, relaxing the provisions for the use of maximum three microphones or loudspeakers and the content of voter slip. The Commission amended the code of conduct on January 29 last but its gazette was uploaded in the EC’s website on Wednesday. The EC brought the change in the content of voter slips following a demand placed by BNP. “Currently, voter slips cannot contain party names, symbols or candidate photographs. The BNP leader said every candidate distributes voter slips and voters are capable of making their own choices.

“Our position is well known,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday as the talks got underway. US President Donald Trump, however, said Russian President Vladimir Putin had “kept his word” with a week-long promise not to hit the capital or critical energy facilities. “I want him to end the war,” Trump added of Putin. Russia occupies around 20% of Ukraine, but Kyiv still controls around one-fifth of the Donetsk region. Following the first round of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi last month, Ukrainians were doubtful any deal could be struck with Moscow.

Speaking to reporters at the Election Commission, Masud said allegations that the candidate behaved improperly with army personnel and allegedly attempted to forcibly take weapons are under investigation. He said any aggrieved person may file a complaint with the Electoral Inquiry Committee or the Adjudication Committee. Masud said around 300 Electoral Inquiry and Adjudication Committees, comprising about 300 judges, are currently operating nationwide, alongside mobile courts led by executive magistrates. In serious cases, the Election Commission may itself order an investigation. Asked about the overall electoral environment, Masud said the Commission believed the situation is reasonably good and comparatively better.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hasan on Wednesday said seven naval vessels will be deployed in coastal and maritime areas, and 5,000 Bangladesh Navy personnel will be assigned on election duties ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The Navy personnel will be deployed across 25 upazilas in 16 parliamentary constituencies, Admiral Hasan said after inspecting the Kutubdia contingent. He added that the armed forces would maintain a restrained, voter-friendly posture during the election. “However, any attempt to engage in criminal activities or create disorder during polling will be dealt with firmly.”Addressing concerns raised over the role of law enforcement in past elections, Admiral Hasan said efforts would be made to address previous shortcomings by learning from earlier experiences. Earlier, the navy chief attended a briefing on the law and order situation with the divisional commissioner and senior police officials.