February 18, 2026

National Martyrs’ Day Observed at Algerian Embassy in Dhaka

Dhaka: The Embassy of Algeria in Dhaka observed National Martyrs’ Day on Wednesday with a solemn and meaningful programme attended by prominent figures from various sectors, including academics, journalists, business leaders, students, and dignitaries…

Fakhrul Pledges Iron Grip on Mob Violence, Law & Order

Japan: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said efforts will be made to control mobocracy and improve law and order in the country. ‘It will be controlled. Efforts will be made to impr…

Refusal to Take Reform Oath Disrespects ‘July’: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka: Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday asserted that refusing to take the oath as a member of the State Reform Council is equivalent to dishonoring ‘July 2024’. He emphasized the pivotal role of July in facili…

Shafiqul Alam Claims Editorial Role at New English Daily

Dhaka: Former Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has announced his new role as editor of an English newspaper. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Alam shared, “I have joined as the editor of a new English newspaper, The Daily Waadaa. I seek your prayers and …

Long Queues in Rangpur as Residents Seek TCB’s Subsidised Goods

Rangpur: Long queues formed in Rangpur city on Wednesday as residents lined up to buy subsidised essential goods from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), which launched truck-based sales at 15 areas in the city ahead of Ramadan.

According t…