February 9, 2026

MPA Tightens Security Ahead of Jatiya Sangsad Election

Mongla port: The Mongla Port Authority (MPA) has tightened security measures at Mongla Port and its adjoining industrial areas ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election (JS). The decision was taken at a security coordination meeting held on Sunday nig…

CA Describes Bangladesh-Japan EPA Epoch-Making Deal

Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today described the recently signed Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as a historic and epoch-making deal for Bangladesh. He made the remarks while presiding over a special meeting of t…

One More Dies of Dengue, 23 Hospitalized Across the Country

Dhaka: One more person has died from dengue in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 23 people were hospitalized after being infected with dengue across the country. This information was disclosed today in a dengue-related press release issued by…

Tobacco Cultivation Halted in Manikchhari Section of Halda Basin

Manikchhari: Tobacco cultivation has been completely stopped this year in the Manikchhari section of the Halda Basin. Last year, tobacco was cultivated on about 20 acres of land by 11 farmers in this area. Through coordinated efforts of the district a…

Chandpur-2 BNP Candidate Pledges to Improve Education Standards

Chandpur: Md. Jalal Uddin, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate for the Chandpur-2 constituency in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, has pledged to improve standards of education and restore a healthy social environment if he …