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Judge me by record, policies and manifesto, not by false narratives: Jamaat Ameer
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Court freezes 46 bank accounts of ex-MP Bahauddin Nasim, family members
Court freezes 46 bank accounts of ex-MP Bahauddin Nasim, family members
DHAKA, Feb 01, 2026 (BSS) - A Dhaka court today ordered to freeze 46 bank accounts of Awami League leader and former member of parliament (MP) from Dhaka-8 constituency, AFM Bahauddin Nasim and his family members. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order, allowing a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The application said AFM Bahauddin Nasim and his family members were attempting to withdraw money from various bank accounts and transfer the funds elsewhere, including efforts to launder money abroad.      Records obtained during the investigation indicate that Bahauddin and his family amassed and transacted crime-derived money through abuse of power and corruption. The application warned that transferring funds from the accounts could cause significant loss to the state and sought suspension of transactions in those accounts.  
ICT verdict in Ashulia crimes against humanity case on Feb 5
ICT verdict in Ashulia crimes against humanity case on Feb 5
Hackers took control of Ameer's X account, posted misleading statement: Jamaat
Hackers took control of Ameer's X account, posted misleading statement: Jamaat
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Feb 12 elections will set a standard for future polls: CA
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July Uprising Memorial Museum will show path to nation: CA
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Majority of incidents involving minority communities in 2025 found non-communal: police report
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
SHANGHAI, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs. China is the world's largest consumer of gold, which is traditionally purchased by families to mark special occasions like births and weddings. But as prices soared to a fresh high near $5,600 on Thursday, customers surrounding the bright yellow machine installed by gold trading firm Kinghood Group were looking to sell. "I never thought prices would rise so dramatically," said 54-year-old Wu, who told AFP she wanted to sell panda-themed gold coins she had purchased after the birth of her daughter in 2002. She said she had previously sold the machine a ring inherited from her late father, which fetched around 10,000 yuan ($1,400) -- a huge increase from the original 1,000 yuan her mother had paid for the ring decades ago. "Gold prices hold steady at a historic high, it's the right time to sell gold," an ad on the machine advised customers. An embedded screen displayed the Shanghai Gold Exchange's fluctuating prices, while a live video feed showed a robotic arm moving gold scraps onto a scale and under a device that used light waves to measure its purity. Some people told AFP they had waited over an hour for their turn. An attendant kept track of each seller's position in the queue, and helped to deposit ornate pendants, hammered rings and commemorative coins into an opening in the device. Wu said her elderly mother was especially excited about soaring gold prices, and saw the recycling machine as a chance to supplement her modest pension. "Everyone is suddenly talking about (gold), and it has sparked this emotion in her," Wu told AFP. - Old gold - Zhao, a woman sporting an intricately carved gold medallion on a necklace of jade beads and shimmering bangles on her wrist, brought her late grandfather's ring to the recycling machine. The ring's surface was adorned with the Chinese character for "luck" and tiny images of traditional gold ingots. She said she believed her grandfather had purchased the ring sometime between the 1950s and the 1980s, and that her mother had handed it down to her this year. "If the price is good, I will sell it," she told AFP as she waited for her turn. Minutes after Zhao deposited the ring into the machine, a message popped up on its screen that said Kinghood would buy the chunk of high-karat gold for over 12,000 yuan. Satisfied, Zhao clicked "agree" on the terms displayed onscreen and keyed in her full name, ID number and bank account details, while her grandfather's ring was melted down into a smooth puddle on the live video feed. The attendant promised she would receive the full amount via bank transfer by the end of the day. "Other places test the gold by burning it slightly, but here they test it directly and it's open and transparent," Zhao said, explaining that she trusted the automated recycler over a traditional human buyer. In addition to a steady stream of sellers, the machine also drew the attention of bystanders who gawked at the large sums of money changing hands at the unassuming corner of the mall. "Damn!" said a passerby when she saw that one person was selling their old jewellery for more than 75,000 yuan. And onlookers crowded around an elderly couple as the machine calculated that their finger-sized gold bar could fetch over 122,000 yuan.  
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Naogaon-1 to see contest between the sheaf of paddy and scales
Naogaon-1 to see contest between the sheaf of paddy and scales
By Md Aynal Haque RAJSHAHI, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS) - In the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Naogaon-1 constituency is set to witness a fierce contest between the Sheaf of Paddy and the Scales.  Naogaon-1, comprising Porsha, Sapahar, and Niamatpur upazilas, is known as a stronghold of the BNP. The total number of voters in this constituency is 407,465. Of them, 238,684 are female voters, 235,377 are male voters, and there are 4 third-gender voters.  A total of five candidates are contesting in this seat. The candidates are touring different areas of the three upazilas every day, seeking votes with various promises.  Their party leaders and activists are continuing campaign activities in their respective areas, going door to door to ask for votes. At present, a festive election atmosphere prevails in the area.   BNP-nominated candidate Mostafizur Rahman, General Secretary of Niamatpur Upazila BNP, is contesting the election in this seat.  However, former MP Dr. Shalek Chowdhury, President of Niamatpur Upazila BNP, is also contesting as a BNP rebel candidate.  Although Shalek Chowdhury has a strong position in all three upazilas of the constituency, not receiving the party symbol has led party leaders, activists, and supporters to come out in favor of Md Mostafizur Rahman, who has been allotted the Sheaf of Paddy symbol.  Currently, all leaders and activists loyal to Shalek Chowdhury are working in the election field in support of Mostafizur Rahman.  BNP leaders and activists believe that the rebel candidacy will not affect the Sheaf of Paddy.   On the other hand, Jamaat candidate Principal Mahbubul Alam is also active in the election field with his leaders and activists.  Overall, the main contest in this constituency is expected to be between the Sheaf of Paddy and the Scales.  There are a total of five candidates in this seat. The others are Md. Abdul Haque Shah of Islami Andolan and Md. Akbar Ali Kalu of the Jatiya Party. Although the contest is mainly between the Sheaf of Paddy candidate, Md Mostafizur Rahman and the Jamaat candidate, Principal Mahbubul Alam, there is a strong possibility that Mostafizur Rahman will emerge victorious. Enadul Haque, a general voter from Saharand village of Tetulia Union in Porsha Upazila, said that BNP is currently the country's major party and will come to power, so he will vote for BNP. Awal, a general voter from Boldahar village of Chhaor Union, said that BNP candidate Mostafizur will win, and therefore they will vote for him.  
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Court freezes 46 bank accounts of ex-MP Bahauddin Nasim, family members
Court freezes 46 bank accounts of ex-MP Bahauddin Nasim, family members
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GSIMAL launched to promote media and AI literacy in Global South
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Tourist travel to Saint Martin closed for 9 months from today
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