February 3, 2026

Holy Shab-e-Barat Observed with Religious Solemnity and Devotion

Dhaka: The holy Shab-e-Barat, known as the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed on Tuesday night across the country with religious solemnity and devotion. It is marked on the 15th night of the Arabic month of Sha’ban.

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Bangladeshi Traveller Najmun Nahar Receives Global Legacy Award

Dhaka: Renowned Bangladeshi world traveler Najmun Nahar has been honored with the Global Legacy Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to elevating Bangladesh’s image on the global stage. The award was presented by the social and cultura…

RAB to Be Renamed as Special Intervention Force: Home Adviser

Dhaka: The government has decided to rename the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as the Special Intervention Force (SIF). Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced the decision following a meeting of the law-and-order core commi…

Humayra Sultana Appointed Biman’s New MD & CEO

Dhaka: The government today appointed Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Dr Humayra Sultana, as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited as an additional charge.

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Smooth Power Handover After Feb-12 Election: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka: Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said Bangladesh will see a great election on February 12. After that, he said, there would be a smooth handover of power. “And I will return to my old ways – writing and reading, writing …