Saint Martin’s Falls Silent as 9-Month Tourism Ban Takes Effect
Bangladesh’s only coral island has officially closed its doors to visitors today, February 1, as part of a strict environmental conservation effort. Following a shortened three-month season, over 200 hotels and resorts have shuttered, leaving the island’s delicate ecosystem to recover in total seclusion.
February 1, 2026
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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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Tarique Rahman Warns of Conspiracy to Mislead Voters with NID and bKash Scams
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has sounded an alarm over "vested quarters" attempting to sabotage the February 12 polls. Speaking at a massive rally in Tangail, he revealed that conspirators are targeting women to collect sensitive personal data and NID numbers to obstruct the voting process.
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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Deadly DR Congo Mine Collapse Leaves Over 200 Dead
A catastrophic landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine has claimed the lives of at least 200 people, including miners, market women, and children. Triggered by heavy seasonal rains, the disaster has decimated a site responsible for 15% of the world’s supply of minerals essential for global electronics.
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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Venezuela Announces Mass Amnesty and Shutdown of Notorious ‘El Helicoide’ Prison
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a sweeping amnesty law to release hundreds of political prisoners, signaling a major shift in the country's judicial landscape. In a symbolic move to "heal the wounds" of decades of conflict, she also ordered the closure of El Helicoide, a facility long associated with state-sponsored torture.
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.