Bangladesh Set for Long-Awaited General Election Tomorrow Amid Tight Security Across Dhaka and Sensitive Areas

 

Aaj Khabor (English), [International], Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11/02/2026 : The long-awaited elections are set to take place in Bangladesh tomorrow. In view of the voting atmosphere, sensitive areas across the country have been placed under tight security.

In 2024, the Awami League-led government in Bangladesh collapsed following a student uprising. Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina left the country. A tribunal court in Bangladesh later found Hasina guilty and sentenced her to death. As head of the interim government, adviser Muhammad Yunus has been running the country. Sheikh Hasina’s party was banned in Bangladesh, and therefore the Awami League is not contesting this election.

Nearly 18 months after the student uprising, general elections will be held in Bangladesh tomorrow. The results are likely to be announced on the 13th. On the occasion of the election, a large police force has been deployed in different parts of the country. The streets of the capital, Dhaka, have been placed under strict security to prevent any untoward incidents on polling day. Police are also monitoring the situation to ensure that minorities are not subjected to any attacks.

Tomorrow, 127.7 million voters will cast their votes for candidates in 299 constituencies. Voting has been suspended in one constituency due to the death of a candidate. The election results are expected to be declared on the 13th.

North East India is going to write new development history : Shivraj Singh Chowhan

 

Aaj Khabor (English), [Country] Guwahati, Assam, 11/02/2026 :  Through the country’s recent budget, the northeastern states have begun writing a new chapter of development, said Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

While attending a gathering in Guwahati, Assam, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, “This year’s budget is extremely important for the northeastern part of the country. This budget is not like the usual budgets. It presents a complete blueprint for the overall development of Northeast India. This budget does not discriminate between upper or lower classes or castes. It has been prepared for the development of the entire Northeast India. Arrangements have been made for the progress of Northeast India.”

The Union Minister further said, “For a long time, the misrule of the Congress had only maintained an atmosphere of unrest in Northeast India. It did not bring about any development. But the recent budget has made arrangements for the comprehensive development of Northeast India. The development of people at all levels in this region is essential for the overall development of the country. The central government believes that in order to build a strong India in the near future, significant development of Northeast India is necessary.”

Earthquake in Bay of Bengal

Aaj Khabor (English), [Country], New Delhi, India, 11/02/2026 : Earthquake in Bay of Bengal Today News (Bangla), [Country], New Delhi, India, 11/02/2026: An earthquake occurred in the Bay of Bengal region early this morning. This tremor has been identified as a moderate earthquake.

The National Center of Seismology reported that tremors were felt in the Bay of Bengal region at 5:12 AM early this morning. The earthquake measured 4.3 on the Richter scale. The origin and epicenter of the quake were located 10 kilometers beneath the seabed. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor, although the Bay of Bengal region is recognized as a seismically active zone.

It is worth mentioning that an earthquake was also felt in the Bay of Bengal region last December. On that day, tremors were experienced at 11:48 AM, measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located 15 kilometers deep.