JAMALPUR, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS)- Nine candidates are intensifying their election campaigns in Jamalpur-3 constituency, comprising Melandah and Madarganj upazilas, ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Among the candidates, Md Mostafizur Rahman Babul is contesting for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while Md Majibur Rahman Azadi represents Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Other party-backed candidates include Mir Samsul Alam of Jatiya Party, Liton Miah of Gano Adhikar Parishad and Fidel Noyem of Gano Sanghati Andolan. Talking to BSS, he said he aims to work for social harmony and development in Melandah and Madarganj. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Majibur Rahman Azadi is conducting door-to-door campaigns, seeking voter support.

File photoDHAKA, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS)- A court here today issued arrest warrants againstthree doctors in connection with the death of five-year old Ayaan Ahmedfollowing a circumcision at United Hospital in the Satarkul area under Baddaof the capital. The accused are surgeon Tasnuva Mahjabin, anaesthesia specialist Syed SabbirAhmed, and assistant anaesthesia specialist Md Nazim Uddin. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam passed the order afteraccepting the formal charge filed by the police. According to the case documents, Ayaan was taken to the United MedicalCollege Hospital for circumcision on December 31, 2023. Following an investigation, police filed the formal charge today.

Billy HollandSpecial to Jackson SunFeb. 5, 2026, 12:05 p.m. CTLet’s consider tracking how we spend our time in a typical 24-day period. We often hear about the spiritual battle for our minds, but do our choices reflect the seriousness of this struggle? The essential question is whether our attention is fully turned toward God, or if we are trying to justify and play both sides as we indulge in meaningless distractions? Our grandson is a normal first grader who loves to play with Legos and all things related to Mario and Sonic. She claims that our technological devices have produced a world in which we’re constantly communicating, while meaningful conversations are deteriorating.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS) - Valiant Freedom Fighter Abdus Salam, Adviser to the BNP Chairman and Chief Coordinator of Tarique Rahman's Election Management Committee for the Dhaka-17 constituency, today sought vote for 'Sheaf of Paddy' symbol to ensure BNP's victory in the polls for taking the country forward. Abdus Salam said BNP's victory must be achieved through collective efforts, as this victory is extremely important for the country and its people. Speaking about the overall situation of the country, he said a certain quarter wants to push the country backward, while the BNP always thinks for taking the country forward. Abdus Salam said in every critical moment, the BNP stood by the people and provided successful leadership. Later, during another crisis, Begum Khaleda Zia also led the country out of that situation, he said.

AB Party Chairman and Feni-2 constituency candidate Mujibur Rahman Manju. File photoFENI, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS) - AB Party Chairman and Feni-2 constituency candidate Mujibur Rahman Manju, today demanded ensuring equal opportunity or a level playing field in the election. Manju said if a fair election is held, the people will respond through the ballot. During the meeting with SP, Feni District Jamaat-e-Islami Publicity Secretary Anam Abdur Rahim and AB Party Feni District Member Secretary Fazlul Haque were present. During the campaign, NCP Central Joint Member Secretary Saleh Uddin Sifat, southern region organiser Azizur Rahman Rizvi, district member secretary Shah Wali Ullah Manik, Upazila Jamaat Secretary Shihab Uddin, and City Chhatra Shibir Secretary Shafiqul Islam were also present.

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India captain Suryakumar Yadav said Thursday that his team would show up in Colombo for their T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan, despite their Group A opponents and arch-rivals boycotting the match. "We haven't said no to playing them (Pakistan)," Yadav told reporters at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium, where India will begin their campaign against the United States on Saturday's opening day. The tournament, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, has been overshadowed by weeks of political posturing in the build-up. Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for more than a decade, and meet only in global or regional tournaments events. India know that their opening opponents, the United States, caused the biggest upset of the 2024 tournament when they beat Pakistan in a super over.

Iran and the United States are holding talks on Thursday in Oman, with Tehran pushing to focus squarely on its nuclear program, while Washington’s demands go beyond that. The United States has said talks must cover Tehran’s missile program and its support for militant groups in the region. AFP takes stock of the thorny issues on the table:The main dispute between Iran and the US concerns uranium enrichment. The United States withdrew from that deal in 2018 and Iran subsequently abandoned its commitments under the agreement in retaliation. “We have no plan to militarize our nuclear program,” and “we can therefore dilute the material from 60 to, say, 20%,” he added.

A technician died after falling from a building in Banglamotor in the capital while installing an air conditioner’s outdoor unit. The deceased was identified as Abdus Sabur, an employee of Electro Mart. While other workers were inside the building, Abdus Sabur was working on the outdoor AC unit above the first floor. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital immediately, but could not be saved. Sources said Abdus Sabur lived in the Uttara area of the capital and had gotten married two months ago.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the review, mandated by Congress in November, found no grounds for new prosecutions. While the Justice Department’s review has ended, the House of Representatives continues its own investigation into Epstein. Members of Congress and Epstein’s survivors continue to demand additional disclosures, citing documents they claim have not been released, reports UNB citing BBC. The documents include unverified FBI tips from 2016, some naming Trump, Epstein, and other prominent figures. Epstein’s victims, including Lisa Phillips, expressed dissatisfaction with the Justice Department’s actions, citing incomplete disclosure and the release of survivors’ names.

A three-day International Conference titled ‘ICCESD-2026’ began at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on Thursday. Department of Civil Engineering has organized the conference under the theme of Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development. The event was chaired by Professor Dr Kazi Hamidul Bari, Conference Chair and Professor of the Department of Civil Engineering at KUET. The conference is sponsored by Poles & Concrete Limited (PCL), Kadamtali Steel Mills Private Limited (KSML), Glory Poles Limited (GPL), and Seven Rings Cement. Faculty members and students of KUET’s Department of Civil Engineering, along with invited guests from home and abroad, attended the inaugural session.

Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday. Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for more than a decade, and meet only in multinational events. Even losing one of their group games to bad weather could make it difficult for Pakistan to qualify. We are here to play good cricket and we're not bothered about the conditions," Agha said. "We've been playing really good cricket.

Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed on Thursday said disinformation and misinformation are the biggest challenges ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. Briefing the media on the meeting, Akhtar Ahmed said the EU delegation chief sought updates on the election preparations and asked whether the EC is facing any challenge. The EC Secretary said the commission has discussed the issue with Meta and sought its cooperation. Referring to complaints from political parties, Akhtar Ahmed said they have been advised to submit complaints to the local Electoral Inquiry and Adjudication Committees. The EC Secretary further confirmed that Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) members will assist in election-related duties during the polls.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologized Thursday to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson, a friend of the sex offender, as US ambassador. The latest crisis to hit his struggling government follows fresh allegations about the ex-envoy’s cosy ties to late sex offender Epstein which emerged in newly-released files last Friday. They have left many doubting Starmer’s judgment and some -- including within his ruling center-left Labor party -- questioning if he can remain prime minister. Starmer reiterated Thursday Mandelson repeatedly lied to secure the Washington job and that he had not previously known about the “depth and darkness” of his Epstein friendship. The prime minister has publicly defended his aide.

Inqilab Mancha on Thursday staged a sit-in outside the chief adviser’s official residence, Jamuna, demanding an impartial investigation under United Nations supervision into the killing of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. The protest began around 5pm with Inqilab Mancha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, Fatima Tasnim Zuma, Hadi’s wife and a small number of activists participating in the program. Addressing the gathering, Abdullah Al Jaber said they had deliberately limited the number of protesters, considering possible security concerns. Zuma said Inqilab Mancha, along with Hadi’s wife, had taken position in front of Jamuna to press for the UN-monitored probe. Later in the evening, the Jamaat-backed 11-party alliance candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency, Nasiruddin Patwary, visited the site and expressed solidarity with Inqilab Mancha.