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From Berlin to Ekushey Babita’s long, emotional journey to national honour
06:20 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayBabita, the luminous heroine of Ashani Sanket, has been nominated for the Ekushey Padak, Bangladesh’s second-highest civilian honour, marking a deeply symbolic moment in the country’s cultural history.
Port shutdown threatens $900m daily exports, triggering Ramadan price fears
06:07 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe indefinite work stoppage by dock workers over the leasing of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port has brought Bangladesh’s import-export activities to a near standstill, plunging the country’s trade and business sectors into deep uncertainty.
Rahul triggers parliament uproar over unpublished army memoir
05:55 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayIndia’s parliament witnessed dramatic scenes this week after opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from an unpublished memoir by former army chief General MM Naravane, triggering a fierce political showdown with the ruling BJP.
Dhaka-Delhi ties hit rough patch under interim rule, admits Touhid
05:38 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday acknowledged that the relations between Bangladesh and India had not been 'smooth' and faced some 'setbacks' during the tenure of the interim government.
Stamp-maker confesses Jamaat leader ordered vote seals in Lakshmipur
05:06 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayA businessman arrested with six illegal rubber stamps inscribing 16 square marks to be used for stamping votes in Lakshmipur has confessed in court that the stamps were made on the instructions of a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, triggering fresh controversy ahead of the election.
‘Enough of politics in cricket’, Nasser backs Bangladesh, Pakistan amid T20 World Cup row
04:43 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayFormer England captain Nasser Hussain has come out strongly in support of Bangladesh and Pakistan amid the growing controversy surrounding the ongoing T20 World Cup, calling for an end to political interference in the game.
Nine individuals, one band named for Ekushey Padak 2026
04:35 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe government has nominated nine distinguished individuals and one musical band for the Ekushey Padak 2026, recognising their outstanding contributions to the country’s culture, arts, journalism, science and other fields.
Ekushey Book Fair to begin as scheduled Feb 20
04:32 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe Bangla Academy is not considering deferring the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, and it will take place as scheduled on February 20.
None will be above the law, even the PM: Jamaat Amir
04:13 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday said no one would be spared from justice under his party’s vision of governance, even if the accused is the Prime Minister.
UN accepts Bangladesh’s withdrawal of CAT declaration, paves way for victims’ compensation
03:58 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe United Nations has formally accepted Bangladesh’s proposal to withdraw its declaration under Article 14(1) of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT).
Couple, 2 children found dead in Dhaka
03:41 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe police recovered the bodies of a couple and their two children in Dhaka's Mirpur on Thursday afternoon, February 5. The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. The bodies were retrieved from a house in Wapda Bihari Camp area of Mirpur-11 under Pallabi police station.
Lahore Qalandars sign Mustafizur for over Tk 2.81cr
02:53 PM, 05 Feb 2026 ThursdayLahore Qalandars have officially confirmed the signing of Bangladesh cricket star left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman on a direct contract for the 11th season.