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Gold prices rise again in domestic market
11:34 AM, 03 Feb 2026 TuesdayGold prices have increased in the domestic market, with the price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold rising by Tk 5,424 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing the cost of one bhori to Tk 251,184.
SC clears BNP’s Aslam, Sarwar to contest polls
10:56 AM, 03 Feb 2026 TuesdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has cleared the way for BNP candidates Aslam Chowdhury and Sarwar Alamgir to contest the national parliamentary elections in the Chattogram-4 and Chattogram-2 constituencies respectively.
What Jamaat Amir said on declaration of independence in Ctg
10:34 AM, 03 Feb 2026 TuesdayRemarks by Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on the 1971 declaration of independence have sparked debate on social media, drawing both support and criticism.
Trump agrees to trade deal with Modi; US to cut tariffs on India
09:44 AM, 03 Feb 2026 TuesdayUS President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%.
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton agree to testify in Epstein probe
08:43 AM, 03 Feb 2026 TuesdayFormer US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
4.1 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh
08:22 AM, 03 Feb 2026 TuesdayA mild earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was felt in parts of Bangladesh early Tuesday (February 3). The epicentre was located in Kaliganj upazila of Satkhira district, and the quake occurred at a depth of 150 kilometres.
Violence against women can’t be masked with family cards: Jamaat Amir
09:41 PM, 02 Feb 2026 MondayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday said women do not want violence on one side and family cards on the other, stressing that dignity and security matter more than material benefits.
Tea, young voices and a vision of Bangladesh: An afternoon with Zaima
09:27 PM, 02 Feb 2026 MondayOn a mild Monday afternoon at the DOHS Playground in Banani, Zaima Rahman sat down with young voters for an informal tea chat, listening more than speaking, moving from table to table as they shared their hopes, frustrations and dreams for Bangladesh.
Foreign exchange reserves cross $33b
09:26 PM, 02 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have risen further, crossing the $33 billion mark. According to the latest data, the country’s gross reserves now stand at $33.25 billion, while reserves calculated under the IMF-prescribed BPM-6 methodology amount to $28.75 billion.
Nation to observe Shab-e-Barat Tuesday night
09:07 PM, 02 Feb 2026 MondayThe holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country on Tuesday, February 3, with due religious solemnity and devotion.
BB to release new Tk 10 note Tuesday
08:41 PM, 02 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh Bank will release a newly designed Tk 10 banknote into circulation on Tuesday, February 3, under its new series title “Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh,” the central bank said on Monday, February 2.
Modest dip, strong momentum: Bangladesh’s export sector finds its footing
08:28 PM, 02 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh's export earnings saw a marginal decline of 0.5 per cent in January 2026, totaling US $4.41 billion compared to $4.43 billion during the same month last year.