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Bithi, wife of Shafiqur Rahman, former Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, has given a confessional statement in court admitting her involvement in a case filed over the torture of an 11-year-old child domestic worker. Sub-Inspector Tahmina Akter of the Police Prosecution Division confirmed this information to the media.
The Election Commission has said it plans to hold the election to the 50 reserved seats for women in the 13th National Parliament during Ramadan, before Eid-ul-Fitr.
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.
The Language Movement marked the awakening of the Bengali nation. What began in 1947 reached its culmination in the blood-soaked spring of 1952. Yet this movement was not merely a linguistic awakening; it emerged from accumulated deprivation and the betrayal of the Pakistani ruling elite.
Although the members of the BNP and its allies took their oaths as members of the 13th National Parliament on Tuesday, they did not take the oath as members of the Constitution Reform Council on the same day.
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The Super Eight phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins today with a high‑stakes clash between Pakistan national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
A record 23 Bangladeshi cricketers have entered the draft for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, marking the country’s strongest-ever representation in the franchise-based 100-ball tournament.
Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has revealed that he has received only 25 per cent of his agreed payment for participating in the latest edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, representing Dhaka Capitals.
Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially confirmed the schedule for Pakistan’s upcoming One-Day International tour of Bangladesh in March through a press release on Friday.
Bangladesh women's cricket team is showing a great performance in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. After remaining unbeaten in the group stage, the team led by captain Fahima Khatun has secured a ticket to the final by defeating Pakistan women's team by a huge margin of 54 runs in the semi-finals.
Bangladesh's non-participation in the T20 World Cup jointly organized by India and Sri Lanka has sparked a new controversy. BCB senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has opened up about the country's non-participation in the World Cup.
Trump announced a new 10 per cent tariff on all imported goods, stating that most existing trade deals, particularly with India, would remain intactl, reports Reuters.
Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza, the commander of the force said on Thursday.
Veteran Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Shankar, passed away on Friday (February 20, 2026) at the age of 92. He had been undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital for the past 15 days for multiple age-related ailments. His family announces his demise on Friday (Frbruary 20) afternoon.
Dhaka University branch student union president Meghmallar Bosu has reportedly attempted suicide. He has been admitted to Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital in critical condition.
A group of leaders of the Jubo Mohila League staged slogans in front of the gate of the Bangladesh Awami League political office in Dhanmondi, which had earlier been vandalised and set on fire following the July uprising that led to the fall of the government.
Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Water Resources in the newly formed government of 2026.
The cabinet has been formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, consisting of 25 ministers and 24 state ministers.
Among all the struggles in world history for establishing ethnic identity, our language movement holds a unique place. Such an unparalleled instance of sacrificing lives for the mother tongue shines brightly only in the history of Bangladesh throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. Today marks the 75th anniversary of our glorious Amar Ekushey. On this day, the Central Shaheed Minar was inaugurated in Rajshahi. The central Shaheed Minar has been constructed on approximately one acre of pre-designated land at the site of the old Survey Institute in the city. The foundation stone of the central Shaheed Minar was laid on December 16, 2020, under the management of Rajshahi City Corporation. Language veteran and Bir Muktijoddha Golam Arif Tipu inaugurated the foundation stone.
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.
India has expressed its hope to further strengthen the multi-dimensional ties between Dhaka and New Delhi.
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.
Young actress from Sylhet, Sanjida Tasnim, has made her mark with her talent in a short time. Although she entered acting from ramp modelling just about a year ago, she has already worked in 7-8 dramas. She has also been part of a film produced with government grant.
A young man named Abu Kalam, 18, has died by suicide by hanging himself with a gamchha in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram. A note was found beside his body.
The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) warmly congratulated the newly formed government of Bangladesh following the swearing-in of the Cabinet, including Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Members of Parliament.
