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Campaigning Begins in Bangladesh for Crucial 2026 Election
First Election After Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster Sees Major Political Shifts
January 23, 2026
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NID Correction Services to Resume from Sunday
The Election Commission has announced the resumption of National Identity Card (NID) correction services from Sunday after a temporary suspension. The services were halted to prepare the final voter list for the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum.
January 22, 2026
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Dhaka Airport’s High-Tech E-Gates That Can’t Even Check Visas
Despite costing Tk34.5 crore, automated e-gates installed at Bangladesh’s major airports remain largely non-functional for departing passengers. The shutdown has pushed travelers back into manual queues, raising concerns over planning, accountability and public spending.
January 22, 2026
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Election Campaigning Begins Thursday Amid Tight Security Nationwide
Campaigning for the 13th National Parliamentary Election will officially begin on Thursday, with candidates launching door-to-door outreach, rallies, public meetings and street gatherings. Law enforcement agencies have tightened security nationwide amid concerns over clashes, violence and the use of muscle power.
January 21, 2026
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Humam Qader Chowdhury Testifies Hearing Hindi Voices at Aynaghar Detention Cell
Humam Qader Chowdhury told the International Crimes Tribunal that he heard people speaking Hindi outside his cell while detained at the secret facility known as Aynaghar. His testimony came in a crimes against humanity case involving enforced disappearances and torture.
January 21, 2026
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185 of 203 Polling Centres in Khagrachari Marked as Risky Ahead of Election
District election officials have identified 185 polling centres in Khagrachari as risky ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election. Of these, 63 centres have been categorised as highly risky following security assessments.
January 21, 2026
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Italy Backs Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition, July Charter
Italy has reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition and the July Charter, describing the Indo-Pacific as the new centre of global gravity. Rome has also expressed interest in deepening political, economic and defence cooperation with Dhaka.
January 21, 2026
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Panchagarh's Tea Industry Thrives as Pruning Efforts Boost 500-Crore-Taka Industry
Tea Gardens in Panchagarh Witness Busy Pruning Activity Amid Efforts to Revive the Industry
January 21, 2026
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BIDA Signs MoU with Four Banks and Seven City Corporations to Boost Investment
Agreement aims to simplify and expedite business processes in Bangladesh.