15 October 2026

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Election Commission rules out army for Thakurgaon by-poll

The Election Commission says the 29 October Thakurgaon-1 by-election will use three times as many law-enforcement personnel as the national poll, alongside CCTV, body cameras and drones. It sees no present need for army deployment.

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Academics urge constitutional checks on majority power

Academics told a parliamentary reform committee that Bangladesh’s constitution needs stronger checks and balances to prevent elected majorities from concentrating power. Proposals covered judicial authority, intelligence oversight, caretaker arrangements and equal rights.

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Press Council seeks wider powers over news organisations

Bangladesh’s Press Council has proposed initiating investigations on its own, fining journalists and extending jurisdiction to online outlets. Editors warn that broad tests such as ‘public interest’ could weaken independent reporting without clear safeguards.

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Parliament’s fourth session to begin on 9 November

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has summoned the fourth session of Bangladesh’s 13th parliament for 9 November. It follows a 60-day recess after a short third session and will meet at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

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Government rejects ‘Clean Heart’ model and expands cyber forensics

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed says there is no plan for an Operation Clean Heart-style crackdown. The government instead plans digital forensic laboratories in all eight divisions as crime increasingly moves through online and financial systems.