10:28 pm, Friday, 20 February 2026
Politics

Kader Siddique: Hasina’s fall not same as Bangabandhu’s or Liberation War’s

Bangabir Kader Siddique, founder president of the Krishak Sramik Janata League, said on Monday that those who forced Sheikh Hasina

Gross forex reserves still above $30bn after ACU payment

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange (forex) reserves are still over $30 billion, after settling $1.50 billion in import payment obligations to

Tributes flow for Badruddin Umar

People from all walks of life on Monday gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar on Monday morning to pay their

59 police officers promoted to Addl SP

The government has promoted 59 police officers to Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl SP) rank. The Public Security Division of

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas over hostages

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was issuing a “last warning” to Hamas, saying the Palestinian fighter group must

Time is short to stop Gaza famine spreading: UN

There is a “narrow window” to prevent famine from spreading further in Gaza, a top UN official said on Sunday,

JCD-backed VP-GS candidates’ Facebook accounts disabled, Shibir too alleges

Facebook accounts of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)-backed VP, GS, AGS candidates have been cyberattacked. Vice-president (VP) candidate Abidul Islam Khan,

Nepal Gen Z protest death toll rises to 14

As many as 14 people have died after police opened fire on a Gen Z protest in New Baneshwar, Kathmandu,

Conspiracies are being hatched to foil election process: Zainul Abedin

Conspiracies are being hatched locally and also from foreign to foil election process, commented BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council Member Zainul

CA directs law enforcers to help ensure peaceful, festive DUCSU polls

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday directed the law enforcement agencies to extend all-out cooperation to Dhaka University (DU)