DHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - Police arrested 591 more crime suspects and seized 14 firearms in the past 24 hours as part of the ongoing nationwide Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2. The Police Headquarters confirmed the arrests and seizures in a statement issued today. During the operation, law enforcement agencies searched 32,524 motorcycles and 46,614 other vehicles across the country. As a result of the checks, 467 illegal motorcycles were seized for registration irregularities and other legal violations. According to the statement, the decision to launch Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 was taken on December 13, 2025, with the objective of curbing the activities of extremist and criminal elements and restoring law and order.    

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - A total of 143 candidates submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming 13th national election in Chattogram, contesting 16 parliamentary constituencies. The nomination papers were filed today, the final day for submission. In Chattogram-1 (Mirsarai), 13 candidates collected nomination forms, of whom 10 submitted their papers. 14 candidates filed nominations in Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari), while nine candidates submitted papers in Chattogram-3 (Sandwip). Ten candidates each filed nominations in Chattogram-4 (Sitakunda) and Chattogram-5 (Hathazari). Five candidates submitted nomination papers in Chattogram-6 (Raozan). In Chattogram-7 (Rangunia) and Chattogram-8 (Boalkhali), nine candidates each submitted their nominations. In the city constituencies, 12 candidates filed nomination papers in Chattogram-9 (Kotwali), while 11 candidates each submitted forms in Chattogram-10 (Pahartoli) and Chattogram-12 (Patiya). 13 candidates submitted nominations in Chattogram-11 (Bandar). Meanwhile, nine candidates filed nominations in each of Chattogram-13 (Anwara), Chattogram-14 (Chandanaish), and Chattogram-16 (Banshkhali). In Chattogram-15 (Satkania), three candidates submitted their nomination papers. According to the election schedule, scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted from December 30 to January 4, 2026. Appeals against decisions of the returning officers may be filed from January 5 to January 9, with disposal of appeals scheduled from January 10 to January 18. The last date for withdrawal of candidacy is January 20, while the final list of candidates and allocation of election symbols will be published on January 21. Election campaigning will begin on January 22 and continue until 7:30 am on February 10. Voting will be held on February 12.