MOULVIBAZAR, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered a large quantity of explosives and weapons in an overnight raid at the Baralekha frontier here today. Lt Col Md Ataur Rahman Sujan, commander of BGB’s Beanibazar Battalion, said a BGB team, acting on a tip-off, recovered the explosives and weapons from the Taradaram area in the early hours of the day. Sensing the presence of BGB personnel, the smugglers fled the scene, leaving behind the explosives and weapons. The commander said legal action and an investigation in this connection are underway.

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman addressed a party election rally as the chief guest at Katiadi Government College ground this morning. Photo: BSSKISHOREGANJ, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said agriculture in Kishoreganj would be transformed into an industry, stressing that development planning for the district must be centered on its agrarian character. If anyone tries to cause harm, they will not be spared.”Emphasizing the need to ensure a free, fair and neutral electoral environment, the Jamaat Ameer said no obstacle or irregularity would be tolerated in the exercise of voting rights. On foreign policy, Shafiqur said Bangladesh would maintain good relations with friendly countries but would not accept any foreign dominance. At the rally, Shafiqur distributed election symbols among candidates of the 11-party alliance, including Jamaat, contesting in six parliamentary constituencies of Kishoregan.

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TEHRAN, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A massive fire broke out Tuesday at a bazaar west of the Iranian capital, state media reported, although the cause of the blaze was unclear. The fire had "so far resulted in no injuries", said Mohammad Behnia, operations commander of Tehran emergency services. The fire erupted at a market in the Jannat Abad neighbourhood in Tehran's west, an area filled with stalls and shops, state TV quoted a spokesman for Tehran's fire department as saying. "The fire is extensive, to the extent that it is visible from various parts of Tehran," Jalal Maleki said. State TV said firefighters were immediately dispatched to the site to contain the blaze.

DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - All financial institutions will remain closed on 11 and 12 February on the occasion of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. Bangladesh Bank (BB) today issued a circular to this end. The circular stated that in line with a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on 25 January, government holidays have been declared on 11 and 12 February in observance of the election and referendum. Accordingly, all financial institutions operating in Bangladesh will remain closed on those two days, it added. Bangladesh Bank issued this directive under the Bank Company Act.

Mahdi Amin said BNP consistently advocated reforms even during years of repression under what he termed authoritarian rule. He also cited a 2014 proposal by BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman for a 5% quota to promote merit-based recruitment. Tarique Rahman’s campaign scheduleHe announced that BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman will visit Barishal and Faridpur on Wednesday as part of his election campaign. Allegations of disinformationMahdi Amin alleged that at least 29 false and misleading claims targeting Tarique Rahman have circulated over the past week. BNP has formally requested the Election Commission not to assign BNCC cadets election duties.

DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - Spirited Bangladesh under-19 women’s national football team will face Nepal in their third match of SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship scheduled to be held at Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal tomorrow (Wednesday). Bangladesh women who are one step away from the final, needs only a draw against Nepal to confirm their spot of final of the championship. Nepal and India are second and third position fourth position in the table with three points each. The top two teams will play the final scheduled to be held on February 7 at the same venue. Earlier, the girls in red and green following thrashed Bhutan 12-0 in their opening match and defeated India 2-0 in their second match.