February 19, 2026

Three Services’ Chiefs Meet PM Tarique Rahman at Secretariat

Dhaka: The chiefs of the three services paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Thursday. Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Ma…

‘Family Card’ Pilot Launch Planned Before Eid: Minister Mintoo

Dhaka: The government has announced its intention to launch the ‘Family Card’ on a pilot basis before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, as revealed by Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo during a press briefing on Thursday.

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Schoolboy Killed in Dinajpur Road Crash

Dinajpur: A schoolboy was killed and five others were injured when a bus hit a school van carrying students at Amtali Bridge area in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur district.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased was identified as Ju…

Transport Contractors’ Strike Halts Food Supply in Khulna

Khulna: Food supply activities in Khulna have come to a standstill following an indefinite strike by members of Khulna Food Transport Contractors Association, with leaders blaming a truck owners’ syndicate for the crisis. The work stoppage has halted …

Education Minister Milon Assures Fair and Transparent SSC Exams

Dhaka: Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon announced comprehensive measures to ensure the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations are conducted fairly, transparently, and smoothly. He emphasized this commitment after a meeting …