Former BRAC University Pro-VC Salehuddin Ahmed passes away

He was also former managing editor of The Daily Star
19 February 2026, 19:10 PM

Cabinet committee formed for 'Family Card' pilot programme in 8 upazilas

Specific upazilas across 8 divisions yet to be finalised
19 February 2026, 18:50 PM

Money collected through mutual agreement not extortion: Transport minister

Rabiul Alam says extortion is when someone doesn't want to pay or is forced to pay
19 February 2026, 18:43 PM

Health Minister announces on-the-spot monitoring of doctors’ services

Government wants to ensure highest level of hospital services, he says
19 February 2026, 17:54 PM

Dhaka to pursue ‘Bangladesh first’ policy in diplomacy: Shama Obaed

Hasina’s India stay under foreign ministry assessment, says state minister
19 February 2026, 17:14 PM

Jamaat ameer calls for use of Bangla at all levels

Stresses need for continued efforts to promote and protect the language and culture
19 February 2026, 17:02 PM
19 February 2026, 15:49 PM

Trump congratulates Tarique, hopes to strengthen US-Bangladesh trade ties

US president urges implementation of trade and defence agreements to boost bilateral relations
19 February 2026, 15:22 PM

Tarique attends office on second day, follows traffic rules

Prime minister takes 41 minutes from Gulshan residence to office
19 February 2026, 15:12 PM

No 'auto-pass' or exam cancellation under mob pressure: Education Minister Milon

Says teachers’ demands to be addressed through proper channels
19 February 2026, 15:03 PM

‘Family Card’ distribution to begin in Ramadan on pilot basis: Info minister

Government plans phased rollout ahead of Eid, Zahir Uddin Swapan says
19 February 2026, 14:45 PM

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolts Sylhet, adjoining areas

Epicentre traced to Sunamganj’s Chhatak upazila; no casualties reported
19 February 2026, 14:26 PM

57 children among 487 killed in January road crashes in Bangladesh: RSF

Motorcycle crashes, pedestrians, and heavy vehicles contribute to high fatalities, with Dhaka Division worst affected
19 February 2026, 14:19 PM

Govt to prioritise education as ‘first investment’: Bobby Hajjaj

State minister unveils 12-point policy agenda to transform learning
19 February 2026, 14:05 PM

2 killed, 20 injured as two buses collide on Dhaka-Barishal highway

Head-on crash in Madaripur’s Dasar halts traffic for hours
19 February 2026, 13:15 PM

One killed as truck hits stationary vehicle on Dhaka–Mawa Expressway

Traffic disrupted for a time after early morning collision in Srinagar
19 February 2026, 12:08 PM

Chiefs of three services pay courtesy call on Tarique Rahman

PM holds separate meetings with DGFI and NSI chiefs earlier in the day
19 February 2026, 11:44 AM

Man hacked to death in Barishal

Body recovered from ditch; investigation underway amid reports of prior disputes
19 February 2026, 11:07 AM

Saleh appointed as press secretary to prime minister

Abu Abdullah M Saleh has been appointed as the press secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with the status of a secretary.
19 February 2026, 03:52 AM

Govt to pursue bold, responsible foreign policy

Bangladesh will pursue a bold and responsible foreign policy while maintaining good relations with all countries and fully protecting national interests, said Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman yesterday.
19 February 2026, 03:48 AM