With second win, AG Mah top poolSports Reporter :HOSTS AG Maharashtra blanked AG Chhattisgarh 3-0 to top the table with six points from two matches while AG Rajasthan and AG Gujarat shared a point each playing a 1-1 draw on third day of the ongoing Indian Audit & Accounts Department (IA&AD) West Zone Football Tournament, on Wednesday. In the match between AG Maharashtra and AG Chhattisgarh, Akbar Siddhique opened the former’s account with a well placed goal in seventh minute of play. Afzal Akhtar of AG Maharashtra was named Player of the Match. In match between AG Gujarat and AG Rajasthan, Prateek Sharma of Rajasthan opened the team’s account with a classic header in the 22nd minute when he got a rebound from the goalkeeper from a direct kick from Ajay Saini. Thursday’s fixtures: AG Madhya Pradesh vs AG Maharashtra: 9.00 am; AG Rajasthan vs AG Chhattisgarh: 11.00 am.

Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the BNP’s election steering committee spoke at a press conference held this evening at the BNP’s election steering committee office in Gulshan. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the BNP’s election steering committee, has called upon the party leaders and activists to stay vigilant until announcement of the final results saying BNP’s victory is inevitable. He made these remarks at a press conference held this evening at the BNP’s election steering committee office in Gulshan. Mahdi Amin called upon the pro-democratic people to stay alert to ensure that the election results are properly secured. Mahdi Amin further alleged that a particular political party used social media in a way that created fear among voters regarding casting their ballots.

The 68th annual Grammys unfolded in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, hosted by Trevor Noah in his last year as emcee and was aired by CBS. This year’s Grammys were something more than an industry celebration; the ceremony was a showcase of both talent and the moment we’re living in. The stage grew quiet, leaving only raw vocals, minimal instrumentation and emotion, a performance driven by intimacy rather than production. Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS took Album of the Year, marking the first time a Spanish-language record earned the honor. Beyond this historic win, Bad Bunny’s speech honored his roots and those who “had to leave their homeland to follow their dreams.”Even as the Grammys remain a celebration of music, it’s hard to ignore what’s going on in the country right now.

Rajshahi division records 57.84% average voter turnout, highest in Rajshahi district. The information was confirmed by the media cell of the Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner's Office. According to the Divisional Commissioner's Office, the highest turnout as of 4:00pm was recorded in Rajshahi district, where 70.55 percent of votes werecast. On the other hand, Natore district recorded the lowest turnout at 50 percent. Among the other districts in the division, voter turnout stood at 59.88 percent in Joypurhat, 55 percent in Chapainawabganj, 61.08 percent inSirajganj, 52.50 percent in Naogaon, 57.15 percent in Bogura, and 56.53 percent in Pabna.

DHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Authorities began counting postal ballots for 13 constituencies in the capital at 4:30 pm today, immediately after voting in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections concluded. "The counting of postal ballots started at 4:30 pm at Will's Little Flower School and College in Kakrail for 13 constituencies," said Md Abdur Rahim, Director of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner's Office, speaking to BSS. Due to space constraints at the Divisional Commissioner's Office, the ballot boxes are being counted at Will's Little Flower School and College. He added that the results will be sent directly to the Divisional Commissioner's Office. The Dhaka Divisional Commissioner oversees 13 constituencies, while two fall under the Regional Election Commission.

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DHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha as Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), where she will lead the development and implementation of ADB’s strategy and operations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. “I am honored to be appointed Director General of South Asia,” said Shrestha. Prior to this appointment, Shrestha was Deputy Director General for SARD. In earlier professional roles in ADB, she gathered extensive operations experience across Central and West Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific.

"The main thing now is for voters to go to the polling stations and exercise their voting rights," he said. The number of policemen on poll duty is 187,603, while RAB personnel number 9,349. A total of 1,922 Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) members are on the field to assist in maintaining order. Some 55,454 observers from 81 local organizations are monitoring the elections while the number of foreign poll monitors is 394. Major international organisations that sent observers include the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), the Commonwealth Secretariat, the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI), and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Five locations removed from ‘Black Spot’ list, Intensive 36-month analysis reveals sharp decline in fatalities; 11 high-risk zones remain under strict surveillanceStaff Reporter :In a significant breakthrough for urban transit safety, the Bhopal Traffic Police have officially revised the city’s list of ‘Black Spots’, areas notorious for frequent and fatal road accidents. Following a comprehensive three-year data analysis and the successful implementation of safety protocols, five prominent locations have been declassified from the ‘high-risk’ category. “Regular surveillance, strategic deployment of personnel, and strict punitive action against violators, alongside infrastructure repairs, have yielded results,” Kaul noted. Defining a ‘Black Spot’: Under technical parameters, a 500-meter road segment is classified as a ‘Black Spot’ if it has witnessed multiple serious accidents resulting in 10 or more fatalities within the last three years. The five removed locations failed to meet this grim threshold during the current assessment cycle, marking a transition toward safer road conditions.

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Jamaat calls on voters to exercise democratic rights as voting being held in festive atmosphereBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General and Central Publicity and Media Secretary Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair spoke at the party’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka. Zubair said that the government's declaration of a general holiday has enabled voters to go to polling centres spontaneously. According to him, party leaders across the country visited polling centres, exchanged views with voters and spoke to media representatives. He said the younger generation had previously witnessed allegations of irregularities, low voter turnout and uncontested elections, but this timethey are experiencing a participatory and festive election. He further alleged that in parts of Cumilla, Barguna and Noakhali's Hatiya, party agents and voters were facing obstruction and harassment.

Voters have flocked to polling stations across the district, standing in long queues since early morning to cast their ballots. A particularly notable turnout was observed among young voters, many of whom expressed a strong desire for change. At various polling stations, the enthusiasm was palpable, with voters ranging from the elderly to the disabled participating in the process. The presence of first-time voters was also prominent. Sayela, 19, a first-time voter, expressed her joy: "I voted for change, and I’m leaving with a happy heart."

MANIKGANJ, Feb. 12, 2026 (BSS) - Voting for the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum began this morning in a festive and peaceful atmosphere in all three constituencies of the district. The voters in all the 515 centres in the district are casting their votes in a free and fair atmosphere, standing in the queue with discipline. A total of 13,20,699 voters are expected to cast their votes in a free, fair and festive atmosphere after a long time. The Election Commission has taken massive preparations for holding the 13th Parliamentary election. More than 9,600 members of the Army, Navy and Air Force, including Police, BGB, Rab and Ansars, have been deployed in the district to ensure a congenial atmosphere for holding free, fair and participatory elections.