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Bangladesh PM front-runner rejects unity government offer, says his party set to win

Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman gestures during an interview with Reuters ahead of the national election, at his Gulshan office, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman gestures during an interview with Reuters ahead of the national election, at his Gulshan office, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Nipah virus: No cases detected in S’pore, authorities closely monitoring situation in Bangladesh

CDA said that it has progressively implemented public health measures to prevent Nipah Virus infection in Singapore since Jan 28.
CDA said that it has progressively implemented public health measures to prevent Nipah Virus infection in Singapore since Jan 28.

In ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s home town in Bangladesh, voters face an unfamiliar ballot

Images of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on display at the Bangabandhu Gate in Gopalganj.
Images of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on display at the Bangabandhu Gate in Gopalganj.

Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections

The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.
The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.

Misinformation in Bangladesh rose by 30% in 2025

Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina topped the list, with her name appearing in 274 fact-check headlines.
Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina topped the list, with her name appearing in 274 fact-check headlines.

Shooting-Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour

After toppling Hasina, young Bangladeshis turn back to old guard

Under 30s, popularly known as Gen-Z, drove the uprising and make up more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters.
Under 30s, popularly known as Gen-Z, drove the uprising and make up more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters.

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on Jan 23, 2026, ahead of upcoming national election.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on Jan 23, 2026, ahead of upcoming national election.

Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment, as cricket players’ body urges unity

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates his century on the second day of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Nov 20, 2025.
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates his century on the second day of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Nov 20, 2025.

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - South Africa v Bangladesh - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - October 24, 2023  A Bangladesh fan with a flag in the stands REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - South Africa v Bangladesh - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - October 24, 2023  A Bangladesh fan with a flag in the stands REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/ File Photo

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