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Forex reserves cross $34b on remittance boom
09:56 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have hit a new milestone, crossing $34 billion mark as of Monday, February 9.
Salehuddin says country's economy stable despite challenges
09:51 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday, February 9, said that Bangladesh’s economy remains largely stable despite significant challenges.
Tarique Rahman promised to make me minister: Nur
09:28 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayGono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) President Nurul Haque Nur has said that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman promised to make him minister if the BNP forms a 'national unity government'.
Vote for ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ on Feb 12, Tarique urges countrymen
09:18 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday called upon the people to cast their votes in favour of ‘Paddy Sheaf’ in the February 12 national election saying victory of ‘Paddy Sheaf’ means victory of Bangladesh.
Jamaat amir vows to establish justice in televised speech
09:04 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman said that the people of Bangladesh want security, good governance, and justice, and that his party aims to build the country around these core values.
The man behind Jamaat’s image makeover
08:44 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayOn Wednesday evening in Dhaka, Shafiqur Rahman, the emir (chief) of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, unveiled an ambitious election manifesto. A key promise: If his party wins the country’s February 12 election, it would lay the ground for Bangladesh to quadruple its gross domestic product (GDP) to $2 trillion by 2040.
Shafiqur promises to make Mamunul minister if he wins
07:30 PM, 09 Feb 2026 MondayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has promised to make Maulana Mamunul Haque, chief of the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, a minister if he and the 11-party alliance win the upcoming 13th parliamentary election.
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.