File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 02, 2026 (BSS) – A court here today imposed a travel ban on former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque and seven others over graft charges. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The application said the accused, acting in collusion and without lawful authority of RAJUK, abused their entrusted powers with dishonest intent to benefit themselves or others, committing criminal misconduct and breach of trust. Through such abuse, they restored the allotment of a previously cancelled plot in the name of former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque and, in violation of the relevant clauses of the allotment notice and prospectus, illegally waived Taka 4, 74,000 in interest, causing financial loss to the government. It further said the accused may flee abroad, and therefore a travel ban is necessary in the interest of a fair investigation, as their departure could obstruct the collection of vital records and hamper the inquiry.

Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today ‍spoke at a Barishal divisional law and order meeting at the auditorium of the Barishal Shilpakala Academy. Photo : BSSBARISHAL, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today reiterated the government's readiness to hold the forthcoming national election in a free, fair, impartial, peaceful and festive manner with the deployment of around nine lakh law enforcers across the country. "Preparation is well enough to hold the next parliament election in a free, fair, peaceful, impartial and festive manner," he said. The Home Adviser made the remarks after holding a Barishal divisional law and order meeting at the auditorium of the Barishal Shilpakala Academy here. He said the next general election would be held peacefully and in a festive atmosphere with the cooperation of all concerned.

C2S2 is one of the only undergraduate-led chip design teams in the country, according to Daniel Kaminski ’27, the team lead. Founded through the Shen Fund for Social Impact, the team aims to democratize chip design education by giving students hands-on experience with the complete semiconductor development process. The team emerged from a push by Google and Efabless to make chip design accessible through open-source, publicly available design kits. “When we first joined, our subteam leaders would drill into us that we have to make our presentations look a certain way,” Xu said. “It draws people’s attention to the important things … it’s a clear way of communicating.”Most team members pursue careers in chip design after graduation, with many alumni now working in the semiconductor industry.

The Chief Advisor’s Office (CAO) has recorded 274 violent incidents and five killings nationwide following the announcement of the parliamentary election schedule, according to data covering Dec 12 to Feb 1. Clashes between rival supporters were the most frequent form of violence, accounting for 89 incidents, in the assessment up to 9pm on Sunday. Attacks on minority groups occurred in one case, and 70 incidents fell into other categories. Comparing past elections, the CAO noted fluctuations in violence levels: the 2014 national election saw 530 violent events, the 2018 poll had 414, and the last recorded 534. The CAO noted that crude and petrol bomb explosions, as well as gunfire, were recorded across different election periods, highlighting the persistent risk of political violence.

Saiful Islam Alif -File photoCHATTOGRAM, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) – The trial in the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif began today with the testimony of his father, Jamal Uddin, who is also the plaintiff. All the accused, except Chandan Kumar Dhar, alias Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is in jail, were present in court under tight security. The case stems from a clash on November 26, 2024, at a Chattogram court, following the rejection of bail for Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. The altercation escalated into a violent confrontation in the court vicinity, resulting in the tragic death of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif in the Khalifa Patti area. Subsequently, Alif’s father filed a murder case against 31 individuals, while his brother filed another case under the Vandalism and Explosives Act.

So we're talking to the people from Cuba, the highest people in Cuba, to see what happens," Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. "I think we're going to make a deal with Cuba." Trump gave no indication what such a deal might entail. On Thursday, the Republican president signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba. "We never discussed with President Trump the issue of oil with Cuba," Sheinbaum added, after the two leaders had spoken by phone Thursday.

DHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have stood at $33.25 billion. But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $28.75 billion, according to the latest data of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) released here today.

DHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country tomorrow with due religious fervour and devotion. On this occasion, Islamic Foundation has chalked out programmes at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here. The foundation will hold waz (religious sermons), doa-mahfil, special prayers, recitation from the Holy Quran and Hamd-Naat at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque tomorrow evening. Besides, religious sermons centering the Shab-e-Barat will be delivered at different mosques after Maghrib prayers alongside holding special munajat after Isha prayers tomorrow in the country. On this night, a huge number of devotees visit the nearest graveyards and offer special doa and munajat seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of their near and dear ones.

Britain revokes Russian diplomat's accreditation in 'reciprocal' moveLONDON, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The UK has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat in a "reciprocal" move after Moscow expelled a British envoy last month, the foreign ministry in London said Monday. "We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprovoked and unjustified decision to expel a British diplomat last month and its baseless accusations against our staff," a spokesperson for the ministry said. A senior foreign ministry official "made it clear" to the Russian ambassador, who was summoned by the Foreign Office, that the UK "will not stand" for intimidation of British embassy staff.

The Chittagong Port workers and employees have called another 24-hour strike in protest against the lease of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign company. On Monday, port workers observed an eight-hour strike from 8am to 4pm. Earlier, the port’s nationalist labour group had called similar eight-hour strikes on Saturday and Sunday to oppose the handover of NCT operations to UAE-based operator DP World. Saturday’s strike had disrupted port operations significantly. At a rally in front of the port building on Tuesday afternoon, Council Coordinator and General Secretary of the Port Nationalist Labour Group Md Ibrahim Khokon announced the fresh 24-hour strike plan.

BNP candidate from Jashore-3 (Sadar) constituency Anindya Islam Amit. Photo : BSSJASHORE, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - In the run-up to the 13th national parliament election, BNP candidate from Jashore-3 (Sadar) constituency Anindya Islam Amit has pledged to establish a 500-bed medical college hospital in Jashore to improve healthcare services for local residents. In an exclusive interview with BSS here recently, Amit said that although Jashore has a medical college, the absence of a full-fledged medical college hospital has long been felt by the people of the district. A total of six candidates are contesting in the Jashore-3 constituency in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad polls slated for February 12. Amit is contesting the polls from Jashore-3 constituency with his party electoral symbol “Dhaner Shish” (Sheaf of Paddy).

DHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS)—Team Agrani bounced back into the winning mode in the CCDM T20 Challenge Cup with a hard-fought two-wicket win over Team Oditiyo at National Cricket Ground in Purbachal today. The victory effectively sent them at the top of the point table. Oditiyo managed to put up 161-5, after being sent to bat first with Mohaiminul Khan leading the charge. He hit an unbeaten 63 off 42, an innings that included three fours and four sixes. Skipper Nabin Islam held the nerve in the crunch moment to script the victory with 31 ball-47 not out, hitting two fours and four sixes.

DHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - A brilliant half-century from opener Rifat SanjidShihab guided Team Odommo to a 11-run victory over Team Anirban for theirthird victory in the CCDM T20 Challenge Cup at Cricketers Academy Ground,Dhaka today. Rifat struck a whirlwind 55 off 24, an innings featured with eight fours andtwo sixes. Team Anirban's Mohammad Sumon was the standout bowler for his side with 3-26while Mojhammel Hasan took 2-46. Sumonled Anirban's batting also with team-best 43. Sadat Hridoy, Sujon Hawladar and Shushanto picked up two wickets apiece forOdommmo to derail Anirban's batting line up.

Photo : BSSGAIBANDHA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) – A daylong training for presiding officers of the forthcoming parliamentary election, scheduled for February 12, was held this afternoon at the auditorium of Palashbari Upazila Parishad. The training was arranged by the Upazila Election Office in cooperation with the Upazila Administration, following directives from the Bangladesh Election Commission. Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Mohammad Masudur Rahman Mollah and Police Superintendent Muhammad Jashim Uddin conducted the training as resource persons. Earlier, an inaugural session was held with District Election Officer Md Shahidul Islam in the chair. DC Masudur Rahman Mollah formally inaugurated the training as chief guest, while Police Superintendent Muhammad Jashim Uddin spoke as special guest.

Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) today adjusted the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) upward and now a 12 kilogram (Kg) LPG cylinder will be sold to the consumers at Taka1,356 instead of Taka 1,306. “The newly fixed price of LPG is Taka1,356, which will be effective at 6pm (February 2) and all licenses of LPG marketing companies will implement the price,” BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed said here today. The BERC also re-fixed auto gas price at Taka 62.14 per litre for February, which was Taka 59.80 in January and Taka 57.32 in December. Per kilogram of LPG at reticulated stage at Taka109.29 at retailer level inclusive VAT owned by private sector, which was Taka 105.08 in January and Taka 100.66 in December, 2025, the BERC said. According to the BERC’s new price, Taka 242.80 per cubic metre of supplied LPG in gas system owned by private sector, which was Taka 233.50 in January and Taka 223.80 in December, 2025.