February 17, 2026

Forex Reserves Stand at $34.54 Billion

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have stood at $34.54 billion. But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), Bangladesh’s foreign exchange …

Tarique Rahman: From London Exile to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister

Dhaka: A few hours after being sworn in as Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman visited the graves of his parents on Tuesday night. Tarique, along with his family members, went to the grave premises of his father, Ziaur Rahman, and mother, Khaleda Zia, in t…

Nahid Questions Khalilur Rahman’s Cabinet Inclusion

Dhaka: National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam has criticised the appointment of National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman as Foreign Minister in the newly formed BNP government, stating it casts doubt on the impartiality of the national election …

Indian Speaker Calls on PM Tarique Rahman

Dhaka: Indian Lok Sabha (parliament) Speaker Om Birla today called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban following the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. The meeting marked a significant diplomatic engagement between t…

28 Trafficked Bangladeshi Children, Teens Repatriated Via Benapole

Benapole: A total of 28 Bangladeshi children and teenagers trafficked to India were repatriated through the Benapole International Checkpost on Tuesday evening on special travel permits issued by the Indian authorities. Among the returnees, 17 were ch…

TCB Launches Ramadan Sales Initiative Across Barishal Region

Barishal: Ahead of the Holy month of Ramadan, the state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has begun selling essential food items across Barishal and the southern region. Every day, 40 TCB trucks will supply edible oil, sugar, lentils, chic…

Maldives’ President Meets PM Tarique; Eyes Stronger Ties

Dhaka: President of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday met newly elected Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to work closely with Bangladesh to further strengthen the longstanding friendly relat…