February 17, 2026

Singapore PM Congratulates Tarique on Election Victory

Dhaka: Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong has congratulated Tarique Rahman who is set to become Prime Minister of Bangladesh. “Congratulations to Tarique Raman on securing a strong mandate in Bangladesh’s general election,” said the Prime Minis…

Pakistan Planning Minister Calls on Chief Adviser

Dhaka: Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday: The Pakistan Planning Minister met the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna,…

45 Government Vehicles Prepared for Incoming Ministers

Dhaka: Forty-five government vehicles have been kept ready at the Secretariat for ministers, state ministers, and deputy ministers-to-be. Officials concerned said according to the Cabinet Division’s requirements, the vehicles were arranged through the…

Maldives President Muizzu Arrives in Dhaka for Cabinet Swearing-In

Dhaka: President of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday morning to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new cabinet. Foreign Adviser M Touhid Hossain received the Maldivian President at Hazrat Shahjalal International …

Obama Clarifies Views on Extraterrestrial Life

Washington: Former US President Barack Obama has clarified his stance on the existence of extraterrestrial life, stating that while life beyond Earth may be statistically probable, the likelihood of aliens having visited our planet remains low.

Acc…

BNP MPs-Elect Take Oath as Members of Parliament

Dhaka: BNP MPs-elect have taken oath as only members of the 13th parliament, not as members of the Constitution Reform Council on Tuesday morning. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin administered the oath at 10:43am in line with the Constituti…

Govt Reduces VAT on LPG to Ease Consumer Burden

Dhaka: The government has announced a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), aiming to stabilize the market and ensure the affordability of this essential fuel for consumers.

According to United News of Bangladesh, …