February 17, 2026

BB Warns Against Use of ‘Sample Notes’ Mimicking Real Currency

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank on Monday issued a special warning against the growing circulation and promotional use of ‘sample notes’ designed to resemble genuine currency, saying such practices risk fuelling counterfeit activities and destabilising the cou…

Indian Speaker Arrives to Attend Tarique Rahman’s Oath Ceremony

Dhaka: A high-level Indian delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Dhaka today to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-elect BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. The delegation came here on an Indian Air Force special aircraft, wh…

Claims of 21.4% Fake Votes Misleading: TIB

Dhaka: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday clarified that false and misleading information is being circulated in its name regarding allegations of fake votes in the 13th parliamentary election.

According to United News of Banglad…

37 Houses Ready for Incoming Ministers: Adviser Adilur

Dhaka: Thirty-seven houses have been prepared for the ministers, state ministers, and deputy ministers of the incoming government, said Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Monday. The adviser confirmed that the government has so far…

From Fortress to Fallout; Jatiya Party Routed in Rangpur

Rangpur: In a dramatic political reversal, the Jatiya Party (JP-Ershad) failed to win a single seat in any of the 33 constituencies across Rangpur Division in the 13th national election, an unprecedented defeat in a region long seen as its electoral s…

Police HQ Dismisses Rumours of IGP’s Resignation

Dhaka: Bangladesh Police Headquarters (PHQ) on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam has resigned from his post.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the PHQ stated, ‘The news regarding the IGP’s resigna…