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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman had contested from both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies in the 13th parliamentary election. After winning, the Election Commission has declared the Bogura-6 seat vacant as he has opted to retain the Dhaka-17 seat.
Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin will administer the oath to the victorious candidates as members of parliament in the 13th National Parliamentary Election tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17. The Parliament Secretariat has sent a letter to the CEC requesting him to administer the oath. The EC has received the letter.
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced a special metro rail schedule for Ramadan.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is moving towards forming the government by securing an absolute majority with the people's overwhelming votes in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. This victory is not merely the success of a political party; it is the deep trust, confidence and dream of a new tomorrow for millions of people. The people have placed their hopes and aspirations in BNP's hands with immense expectations.
From an early age, Babul Ahmed Rubel dreamed of becoming an actor. To turn that dream into reality, he had to walk a long road filled with struggle, perseverance, and relentless hard work. What began as a passion for acting gradually shaped him into a successful actor, martial artist, and trainer.
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Aminul Islam Bulbul, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has left the country. He departed Dhaka for Melbourne, Australia on Monday afternoon, February 16, to spend time with his family. A BCB source has confirmed the matter.
West Indies became the first team to secure a place in the Super Eight of the 2026 T20 World Cup after defeating Nepal by 9 wickets. The Caribbean side, led by Shai Hope, confirmed their spot in the last eight with their third consecutive victory in the group stage. On the other hand, Nepal have been eliminated from the tournament with three straight losses.
Ending all speculation, arch-rivals India and Pakistan faced each other at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium. But before the on-field battle began, the old 'handshake issue' came into discussion.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off in a crucial T20 World Cup encounter today at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka, with a place in the Super Eight at stake.
The Bangladesh Women's 'A' team has begun their Asia Cup Rising Stars campaign with a fantastic start. The Tigresses defeated the Sri Lanka Women's 'A' team by 4 runs at the Tardthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand to open the tournament.
Former Bangladesh national cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal has cast his first vote at the age of 36. He said voting is taking place in a calm and hassle-free environment.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed it is holding seven members of Pakistan's security forces in custody and has issued a seven-day deadline to the Pakistani government for a prisoner exchange, warning that the detainees could face execution if negotiations do not take place within that period.
The Department of Justice on Saturday sent Congress a list of “politically exposed persons” in the millions of files released related to its probes into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
At least eight people have been killed in a massive explosion and subsequent fire at a fireworks shop in China's eastern Jiangsu province. Two others sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Jamaat's Nayebe Amir Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has said that if the BNP-backed newly elected members of parliament do not take oath as members of the Constitutional Reform Council, Jamaat will skip the oath taking ceremony.
Although the newly elected BNP MPs of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad have taken their parliamentary oaths, the party has not taken oaths as members of the Constitutional Reform Council.
Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) has urged newly elected members of parliament not to take any unconstitutional additional oath. The party stated that to ensure the blood of July martyrs does not go in vain, all concerned must stand against any obstacles before the National Parliament regarding democratic reforms. Therefore, they are calling upon MPs not to take an additional oath without parliamentary approval of the President's referendum order.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has begun a protest rally against post-election violence, persecution, oppression, killings and rape across the country. The programme commenced at 4:30 pm at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital.
Following the regime change in 2024, it was widely anticipated that the entire nation would witness a just investigation and trial regarding the highly publicized Sagar-Runi murder.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government of Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in Dhaka on February 17, 2026.
Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) sweeping victory in the 13th parliamentary election, India’s response has been cautious yet forward-looking. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman in a message written in Bengali, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting a democratic, progressive and inclusive neighbouring Bangladesh. He also expressed his willingness to work closely to strengthen bilateral ties.
Labonno Akter Sinthia began her career as a makeup artist and beauty expert, but she is now establishing her presence in the showbiz arena as well. Modelling, acting, brand promotions and live content—she is busy with multifaceted work.
A fire broke out at a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya early Tuesday (February 16), destroying at least 30 shelters.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened strongly on the first trading day following the 13th parliamentary elections, with turnover exceeding Tk 225 crore within the first 20 minutes of trading on Sunday (February 15), signaling robust investor sentiment.
