12 February 2026

Election Bulletin

The Daily Star live bulletin
11 February 2026
11 February 2026
11 February 2026

Election Bulletin

The Daily Star live bulletin on election situation, law and order situation, and asset declarations of advisers.
11 February 2026

Election fever: What does the atmosphere say?

What does the atmosphere dictate right now, as polling day knocks on the door
10 February 2026

Referendum: Understanding the ‘yes’ vote

Alongside the general election on February 12, voters will also participate in a referendum
5 February 2026

Things to know about the referendum questions

Discussion around the referendum has picked up over the past few days
5 February 2026

From ‘dhaner shish’ to ‘daripalla’, symbols that shaped party identities and voter loyalty

Do voters cast their ballots based on the candidate, the party symbol, or a combination of both?
5 February 2026
5 February 2026

RAB official killed, 3 injured in attack by miscreants during Sitakunda drive

A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) official was killed in an attack by miscreants during an operation in Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila. Three other members of the elite force were injured in the incident.
21 January 2026

What is uranium and why is it important?

The word "uranium" has been trending on social media in Bangladesh for various reasons. In 2025, the United States carried out attacks on Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, sparking significant discussion regarding the country's uranium stocks.
21 January 2026

Inter-bank bond purchases: What are the risks?

Recent experiences of depositors have highlighted the significant challenges individuals face when a bank encounters financial instability. Consequently, understanding the financial health of institutions within the banking sector has become a critical necessity.
21 January 2026

UAP closed indefinitely amid protests; two faculty members dismissed

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) has been closed indefinitely following student protests over allegations of "hurting religious sentiments," which led to the dismissal of two faculty members.
21 January 2026