Politics Women Leaders Seek Disqualification of Jamaat Ameer Over Misogynistic Remarks
A delegation of women leaders and representatives from 11 organizations met with CEC to demand the immediate cancellation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman’s candidacy.
8 Feb 2026
Environment Bangladesh, Japan Sign Environmental Cooperation Memorandum
Bangladesh and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation on environmental issues in Tokyo.
8 Feb 2026
International Syria and Saudi Arabia Sign Major Investment Package
The government in Damascus and the kingdom signed a series of agreements in key areas, including telecommunications and aviation. Syria is looking to strengthen its economy after years of civil war.
8 Feb 2026
Politics Nearly 6.3 Crore Women Eligible to Vote in Upcoming Polls and Referendum
The EC has finalized the voter list for the upcoming13th National Parliament Election and the Referendum, revealing that 6,28,85,525 women are eligible to exercise their franchise on February 12.
8 Feb 2026
Politics 2,034 Candidates Set to Contest in Upcoming Polls and Referendum
A total of 2,034 candidates have been finalized to compete in the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election and the Referendum, which is scheduled for February 12.
8 Feb 2026
International US Ambassador Conveys New Message on Future Relations with Bangladesh
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday.
8 Feb 2026
Politics Army and Security Forces Begin Nationwide Deployment for Polls and Referendum
In a major move to ensure national security, the Bangladesh Army and various law enforcement agencies have begun their official nationwide deployment from Sunday (February 8).
8 Feb 2026
International Syria and Saudi Arabia Sign Major Investment Package
The government in Damascus and the kingdom signed a series of agreements in key areas, including telecommunications and aviation. Syria is looking to strengthen its economy after years of civil war.
8 Feb 2026
International Suspected RSF Drone Attack on Aid Convoy Kills Dozens in Sudan
Observers said the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group killed at least 24 people fleeing to safety, eight of them children.
8 Feb 2026
International IS Affiliate Group Claims Pakistan's Islamabad Mosque Bombing
Thousands of people have mourned the 31 people killed in a deadly suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque. An offshoot of the so-called "Islamic State" group claimed responsibility for the attack.
8 Feb 2026
Culture Tarique Rahman Pledges 'Safe City' and 40 New Playgrounds for Dhaka
Tarique Rahman unveiled an ambitious vision to transform Dhaka into a 'safe city' and promised the construction of at least 40 playgrounds across the capital.
8 Feb 2026
Politics Govt Releases 'Reform Book' Detailing 18 Months of National Transformation
The interim government has officially published a comprehensive document titled ‘Reform Book’.
8 Feb 2026
Politics Indefinite Strike Paralyses Chattogram Port Operations
Operations at the Chattogram Port have come to a complete standstill as port workers and employees resumed an indefinite strike following a two-day hiatus.
8 Feb 2026
Politics Peaceful Campaigning Underway for Upcoming Election: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has observed that election campaigning across the country is proceeding in an enthusiastic and cordial atmosphere.
8 Feb 2026
Politics BNP won't allow political use of Army: Tarique Rahman
Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has declared that the military will never be used for political purposes if his party is voted into power.
8 Feb 2026
Culture Documentary Unveils Untold Humanitarian Side of Tarique Rahman
The premier show of 'Sobar Age Hashimukh' (A Smile Above All), the first documentary chronicling the private and media-shy humanitarian efforts of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, was held on Saturday.
8 Feb 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman Pledges to Reinstate 'BDR' Name if BNP Wins Power
In a major policy announcement ahead of the upcoming general election, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has declared that the historic name of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) will be restored,
8 Feb 2026
International Voting Begins in Japan’s National Election as PM Takaichi Seeks Mandate
Voting for Japan’s general election commenced on Sunday (February 8), as the nation’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, seeks a fresh public mandate just four months after taking office.
8 Feb 2026
International Italy Refuses to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Here is Why
Italy has officially declined to join the "Board of Peace," an interim administration oversight body for Gaza established by U.S. President Donald Trump.
8 Feb 2026
International Top Trump Iran Negotiators Visit US Aircraft Carrier in Middle East
US President Donald Trump's lead Iran negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, the US military said,
8 Feb 2026
Business Washington Post CEO Out after Sweeping Job Cuts
The Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately, just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,
8 Feb 2026
Sports BCB President Bulbul Flies to Pakistan for Emergency ICC-PCB Meeting
Amidst high-stakes drama surrounding the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has arrived in Lahore for an emergency meeting,
8 Feb 2026
Sports Barcelona Pull Clear of Real Madrid After Convincing Win Over Mallorca
In a high-stakes La Liga title race where every point is vital, Barcelona has extended their lead over rivals Real Madrid with a dominant victory against Mallorca.
8 Feb 2026