‘Not Power Politics, But Justice’: Mamunul Haque Urges Votes for ‘Rickshaw’ Symbol in National Address
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 Deals Aren’t Canceled at Whim’: Energy Adviser Defers Adani Power Contract to Next Government
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…
BRTC Unveils First Locally Built AC Buses, Signals Self-Reliance Drive
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…
‘We Will Be Guardians, Not Owners’: Jamaat Chief Pledges Service-First Politics at Sylhet Rally
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 Floats Four-Nation Forum With Bangladesh, China and Myanmar; Dhaka Signals ‘After-Election’ Timeline
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…
Hefazat Chief Calls Voting for Jamaat ‘Haram,’ Endorses BNP Candidate in Chattogram-2
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”…
‘No Compromise on Women’s Dignity and Safety,’ says Shafiqur Rahman at Barishal rally
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…
Jamaat Chief Revives Pledge to Shorten Women’s Work Hours, Sets Out 26-Point Reform Agenda at Manifesto Launch
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 Calls Bangladesh’s Absence “Regrettable,” Says India Boycott Is a Government Call
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…
Power Transfer ‘Won’t Slip Past Feb 17–18,’ Says Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary
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 shot dead at home in Zintan; four gunmen disable CCTV and flee
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…
Melinda French Gates says Epstein files naming Bill Gates revive “painful” memories, urges answers from all involved
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…
Tk 2,000 Paid for Eight Eggs at Mosque Auction in Kishoreganj
A charity auction at the Namapara Central Jame Masjid in Karimganj saw the price of two “hali” (eight eggs total) climb to Tk 2,000 on Tuesday night, far above their…
World Hijab Day Marked as Scholars Frame Hijab as Faith, Identity and Quiet Resistance
As World Hijab Day was observed across some 190 countries on Monday, Islamic scholar Mufti Saiful Islam described the hijab as far more than clothing—calling it an affirmation of belief,…
Bangladesh to Sign Tariff Deal with U.S. on Feb 9—Three Days Before Election; Commerce Secretary to Lead
The interim government of Bangladesh will sign a tariff agreement with the United States on February 9 in Washington, D.C.—three days ahead of the national polls—officials said Sunday. The delegation…
Norway Pledges $1 Million for Rohingya Relief in Bangladesh, UNHCR Welcomes Lifeline Amid Funding Squeeze
Norway has committed $1 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, a contribution welcomed by UNHCR as vital sustenance for lifesaving services strained by a global funding downturn in 2025–26.…
Bangladeshi migrants coerced into Russia’s war in Ukraine after false job offers
Bangladeshi migrant workers lured to Russia with promises of civilian jobs were forced onto the front lines of the war in Ukraine, according to an Associated Press investigation that interviewed…
Bangladesh elected vice-chair of UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026
Bangladesh has been elected a vice-chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2026, joining the Commission’s five-member Bureau selected at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday. At…
U.S. rider crosses Australia on brumby ‘Fable,’ completing 4,400 km coast-to-coast trek
American horsewoman Jean Jagola, 25, has completed an eight-month, 4,400-kilometre journey across Australia on the back of Fable, a once-wild brumby she adopted and trained, riding from the nation’s east…
Women Can Never Lead Jamaat-e-Islami, Says Party Chief Shafiqur Rahman
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said a woman can never head the Islamist party, telling Al Jazeera that the top post is permanently closed to female leaders because…