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Tarique blasts rivals, says running a country needs plan, not rhetoric
07:00 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday, February 9, said some political parties make ‘big speeches’ but have no clear plan for the development of the country and its people, stating that running a country requires concrete programmes, experience and accountability.
Bangladesh secures duty-free access to Japan for 99.9% of products
06:45 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayCommerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin on Monday, February 9, announced a historic breakthrough in bilateral trade relations, confirming that Bangladesh is set to receive duty-free market access for 99.9 percent of its products under a new Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan.
2 babies among 53 dead or missing in Libya boat capsize
06:00 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayTwo babies are among at least 53 people dead or missing after an inflatable migrant boat sank off Libya, the UN migration agency said on Monday, the latest tragedy on a dangerous route for those seeking a better life in Europe.
If 'Yes' vote wins, misgovernance won't return: Yunus
05:51 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday, February 9, said the country would undergo a fundamental transformation and misgovernance would not return if the "Yes" vote prevails in the referendum slated for February 12.
Journos, observers can carry handsets inside polling stations: EC Sanaullah
05:21 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayElection Commissioner Brig Gen (retired) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said that journalists and election observers can carry mobile phones inside polling stations on the polling day on February 12, except for four personnel.
Writ seeks stay on Nahid’s candidacy over dual citizenship claim
04:58 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayA High Court petition has been filed seeking a stay on the candidacy of Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), for the Dhaka-11 parliamentary seat over allegations of dual citizenship.
Surayya made DNCC administrator as Azaz's term expires
04:52 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondaySurayya Akhtar Jahan, additional secretary to the Local Government Division, has been appointed the new administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
13 killed in Colombia rain
04:25 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayAt least thirteen people died this week in Colombia in torrential rain that is rare for this time of year, officials said Sunday.
Justice Naima Haider resigns
03:54 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayNaima Haider, Justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court, has resigned from her position, citing personal reasons.
Ctg port workers postpone strike
03:52 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayWorkers at Chittagong Port have called off their indefinite work abstention enforced to protest the planned lease of the port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based operator DP World.
Gold prices rise by Tk 2,216 per bhori
03:04 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayGold prices in the domestic market have risen by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold increasing to Tk 261,040 per bhori (11.664 grams).
Jamaat demands EC lift mobile ban by 5 pm or face protest
02:58 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded the repeal of the Election Commission’s directive banning the use of mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres during the 13th National Parliamentary Election.