Hajj 2026: Visa Applications to Open February 8 with Mandatory Fitness Rule
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that Hajj visa applications for the 2026 season will open on February 8 and run until March 20. Under strict new directives from Saudi Arabia, no pilgrim will be granted a visa without a valid health fitness certificate and proof of required vaccinations.
February 1, 2026
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Govt Strips 12 ‘July Fighters’ of Recognition Over False Data
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has revoked the gazetted status of 12 individuals previously recognized as 'July Fighters' due to the submission of fraudulent information.
February 1, 2026
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EC Dispatches 518,000+ Postal Ballots to Domestic Voters
In a major technological shift for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election, the Election Commission has dispatched postal ballots to over half a million domestic voters via the “Postal Vote BD” app.
January 31, 2026
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37,000 BGB Personnel Deployed Nationwide for Election Security
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has launched a massive security operation, deploying over 37,000 members to safeguard the 13th National Parliament Election and the July Charter Referendum.
January 31, 2026
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Bangladesh Targets Local Production to End Digital Import Dependency
The government is set to overhaul its tech policies to transform Bangladesh into a digital manufacturing hub. By slashing duties on parts and supporting local assembly, the Ministry of ICT aims to close the gap in a market where laptop and tablet usage remains critically low.
January 31, 2026
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57 International Observers from 16 Nations Set for Bangladesh Election
At least 16 countries have confirmed sending 57 observers to monitor Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th general election and the July Charter referendum on February 12. These delegates will join a massive international contingent of nearly 400 observers, including high-level missions from the EU and the Commonwealth.
January 31, 2026
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Four-year-old’s body recovered from abandoned tube well hole in Chattogram
A four-year-old child died after falling into an abandoned deep tube well hole in Raozan, Chattogram. The hole was dug years ago for a government project, but the tube well was never installed.
January 29, 2026
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EC estimates Tk 3,100 crore cost for Feb 12 election, referendum
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has approved an estimated budget of Tk 3,100 crore to hold the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum simultaneously on February 12.
January 29, 2026
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Govt condemns Sherpur incident, vows legal action
The interim government has condemned the violent incident in Sherpur that led to the death of a Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami activist. Authorities have pledged firm legal action and heightened security ahead of the national election.