Dhaka, 24 February 2026 — As HerNet Fine Arts inaugurated its much-anticipated art exhibition of 2026 titled “Give to Gain.”The International Recreation Club (IC Club), Gulshan, transformed into a vibrant…
With Westminster gripped by turmoil over the fallout from the Epstein-related controversy and a disputed diplomatic appointment, senior figures inside the ruling Labour Party are quietly gaming out who could…
Bangladesh’s new reciprocal trade agreement with the United States will, once in force, eliminate customs, supplementary and regulatory duties to zero on roughly 4,500 US tariff lines immediately, with additional…
On the eve of Thursday’s national election and constitutional referendum (February 12, 2026), the United Nations reiterated its call to ensure women’s safe, inclusive, and meaningful participation across the electoral…
Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s first woman prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its allies secured a commanding mandate in Sunday’s election. According to state broadcaster…
A video circulating on social media shows former four-term MP Manjurul Ahsan Munshi telling voters at a late-night yard meeting in Debidwar that if his camp returns to power and…
Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Bangladeshis are not only choosing representatives on Feb 12 but also determining “which path the nation will take,” tying the general election to a…
If voters approve the July Charter referendum on Feb 12 alongside the general election, Bangladesh would open a fast-track process to rewrite major parts of its Constitution, shifting the political…
Calling for a politics anchored in justice rather than power, Mamunul Haque urged citizens to vote for the “Rickshaw” symbol in the upcoming 13th national election and to back the…
International agreements cannot be scrapped “just because we wish to,” said power and energy adviser Muhammad Faozul Kabir Khan, adding that the fate of the power purchase agreement (PPA) with…
Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has inaugurated two air-conditioned buses built in its own facilities, marking a push toward domestic assembly and reduced reliance on imports. The launch took place…
Speaking at a large campaign rally in Sylhet, Shafiqur Rahman told supporters that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami seeks a mandate to “be the nation’s guardians, not its owners,” vowing dignity and equal…
Pakistan has proposed a quadrilateral regional cooperation forum with Bangladesh, China and Myanmar, seeking to host an inaugural officials’ meeting in Islamabad as early as mid-February. Dhaka has responded positively…
The amir of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, Shah Muhibbullah Babunagari, declared that it is “haram” for Muslims to vote for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and framed the upcoming 13th national election as a “jihad”…
Vowing “no compromise” on women’s dignity and safety, the chief of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami told supporters that ensuring “100% safety and honor at home and in the workplace” is a core…
Shafiqur Rahman has renewed his proposal to reduce working hours for women, saying the state would shoulder part of the wage bill as hours are phased down. Speaking at the…
Pakistan captain Agha Salman said it is “unfortunate” that Bangladesh will not feature at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, telling reporters at the captains’ media day in Colombo that…
Bangladesh’s interim administration expects to hand over power to the incoming elected government “as quickly as possible,” and in any case no later than Feb 17–18, the chief adviser’s press…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most influential son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, was shot and killed by four assailants inside the garden of his residence in Zintan, about 136…
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates says newly released documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein have brought back “very, very painful” periods from her marriage, after the files referenced her former husband, Bill…