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SC to Hear Plea for Enhancing Sheikh Hasina-Kamal Sentences on Feb 25

The Appellate Division set February 25 for hearing an appeal filed by the ICT prosecution seeking enhancement of the sentences of Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

CA for Early FTA Talks with EU to Ensure Continued Duty-Free Access

CA called for an early start to FTA negotiations with the EU, stressing the need to safeguard Bangladesh’s trade preferences in its largest export market once the current duty-free access expires.

BNP Alleges 'Unusual' Voter Migration, Demands Detailed Data from EC

BNP formally voiced concerns over what it describes as "unusually large" voter migrations in Dhaka and other regions.

Saint Martin Enters Nine-Month Closure to Restore Biodiversity

Tourist travel to Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh’s only coral island, has officially been suspended for a nine-month period starting from February 1.

Iran Hints at Progress toward Negotiations with US

US President Donald Trump also said there was contact between Washington and Tehran. It comes as the US has deployed several warships off the Iranian coast.

Liam Ramos: Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old ICE Detainee

The boy and his father had been detained by US immigration agents during a Minneapolis raid earlier this month.

BNP Dismisses Jamaat Chief’s Hacking Claim as Cover-Up for Misogynistic Post

BNP intensified criticism of Jamaat-e-Islami, openly questioning the credibility of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman’s claim that his social media account was hacked following a widely condemned anti-women post.

Ramadan 2026 Expected to Begin on Feb 19 in UAE and Most Islamic Countries

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on February 19 this year for the UAE and most Islamic nations, according to astronomical calculations.

EC Tightens Campaign Rules: Posters Outlawed, Banners Restricted

Election Commission (EC) has officially banned the use of posters for the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election and the referendum, scheduled to be held on February 12.

ICT-2 Sets Feb 5 for Verdict in Ashulia ‘Body Burning’ Case

ICT-2 has scheduled Thursday to deliver its verdict in the high-profile crimes against humanity case involving the killing of seven youths and the subsequent immolation of their bodies in Ashulia.

Outrage Following ‘Offensive’ Comments on Women from Jamaat Ameer’s X Account

The Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal has expressed intense outrage over "offensive" comments regarding working women posted from the X (formerly Twitter) account of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman,

US to Increase Seasonal Worker Visas with 65,000 Additional Approvals

The United States government has decided to issue approximately 65,000 additional "H-2B seasonal guest worker" visas for the 2026 fiscal year.

Fuel Prices Dropped by Tk2 for February

In alignment with the rise and fall of fuel prices in the global market, the domestic consumer-level prices for fuel have been reduced under an automated pricing system.

February: The Month of Language and Emotion for Bengalis

"Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano Ekushey February / Ami Ki Bhulite Pari" — Today, February 1, marks the beginning of the month of language for the Bengali people.

Data of 14,000 Journalists Leaked from EC Website

The personal information of approximately 14,000 journalists seeking to cover the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum has been leaked.

Melania Documentary Defies Odds, Sparks Box Office Surprise

The documentary 'Melania', centered on the life of the current U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, was met with skepticism, mockery, and predictions of failure before its release.

Gaza Civil Defence Says Israeli Strikes Kill 32

Israeli air strikes killed 32 people including children in Gaza on Saturday, according to the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency, as the military said it had attacked in response to a Hamas

92 Terrorists Killed in Military Operations in Balochistan: Pakistan ISPR

In a wave of violence across southwestern Pakistan, 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were killed following attacks by separatists.

Partial Govt Shutdown Begins in the U.S. Again

A partial government shutdown has once again commenced in the United States due to complications regarding the enactment of funding legislation.

12 BCS Cadres Identified for Recruitment Fraud

At least a dozen individuals have been identified for securing Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadre positions through fraudulent means.

Bangladesh Aims to Become Champion in Women's T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh women's team is on a dominant run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers.