Elections in Bangladesh will be held on February 12, 2026, AMM Nasir Uddin, the country’s chief election commissioner, announced through a televised address.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed US praise for trade deal offers, urging the US to finalize the agreement if satisfied. Despite no timeline, Goyal highlighted ongoing discussions and the mutual benefit required for any deal.

Mohammad Sarfaraz was sentenced to death for murdering Ram Gopal Mishra during Bahraich violence. Nine others received life imprisonment after the Maharajganj market incident.