Bangladeshi Innovators Win Gold at World Youth STEM Invention 2026
Team VisionAid, led by Muhaiminul Abedin Farhan and Afnan Ahmed Bhuiyan, has earned top honors at WYSII 2026 in Bangkok, showcasing Bangladesh’s potential in AI-powered innovation for the visually impaired.
February 9, 2026
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Illegal Arms Smuggling from India Raises Security Concerns Ahead of Bangladesh Election
With the national election approaching, authorities in Jessore report a surge in illegal firearms entering from India, sparking fear among voters and prompting increased border security measures.
February 9, 2026
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Election Commission to Lift Mobile Phone Ban for Journalists at Polling Centres
The Election Commission has assured journalists that the previous restriction on carrying mobile phones into polling centres during the national election and referendum will be withdrawn.
February 9, 2026
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Pakistan Open to Ending India Match Boycott at T20 World Cup, Puts Forward Three Conditions
Pakistan has informed the ICC it may reconsider its boycott of the India clash at the T20 World Cup 2026 if three key demands—largely linked to Bangladesh—are addressed.
February 9, 2026
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Government Plans Purchase of 14 Boeing Aircraft as US Tariff Cut for Bangladesh Likely
Bangladesh is set to buy 14 Boeing aircraft for Biman in a deal worth up to Tk 35,000 crore, while a trade agreement with the United States may reduce tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 18 percent.
February 9, 2026
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Election Commission Sets February 13 for Announcement of National Election Results
The Election Commission has confirmed that results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum will be announced the day after voting, dismissing speculation about prolonged delays.
February 9, 2026
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Voters Barred from Carrying Mobile Phones at Polling Centres During National Election and Referendum
The Election Commission has imposed a strict ban on mobile phone use by voters within polling centre premises to maintain order during the upcoming national election and referendum.
February 9, 2026
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Muslim Teacher and Headmistress Suspended in Sambhal After Objection to Quranic Verse in School
Hindu groups protested the display of a Quranic verse inside a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, prompting authorities to suspend two staff members pending an inquiry.
February 9, 2026
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Fire in Madrasah in Rupganj: 10 Rooms Burned, Estimated Loss of 20 Lakh Taka
A devastating fire in a madrasah in Rupganj, Narayanganj, has resulted in significant property damage, with 10 rooms being completely burned and an estimated loss of 20 lakh taka.