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Sutor Golpo: Nijaswatay Bona Utsab begins Thursday
08:04 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayA celebration of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship is set to kick off Thursday, as the three-day exhibition and fair “Sutor Golpo: Nijaswatay Bona Utsab” opens its doors at Midas Center, Dhanmondi.
Diplomats call for stronger safeguards for free speech, press in Bangladesh
07:30 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayDiplomats stationed in Dhaka on Wednesday expressed solidarity with The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, highlighting the importance of freedom of the press and freedom of speech as an important pillar of democracy.
Ramadan moon sighted; fasting begins Thursday
07:01 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayMuslims in Bangladesh will begin fasting on Thursday, February 19, as the moon of Ramadan was sighted on Wednesday, February 18. The Islamic Foundation's public relations officer, Muhammad Nijam Uddin, confirmed the matter this evening.
Not official state car, Tarique opts for personal vehicle
06:51 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayIn a break from long-standing protocol, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has chosen to travel in his own private vehicle instead of the official state car.
Mob rule ends in Bangladesh, declares Salahuddin
06:30 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has declared an end to what he described as “mob culture” in Bangladesh, saying public demands must now be pursued through lawful and structured channels.
Govt set to unveil 180-day roadmap as PM pushes early action
05:55 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayThe government will soon present a 180-day roadmap outlining its immediate priorities and action plans, State Minister for Finance and Planning Zonayed Saki said on Wednesday, February 18.
PM orders uninterrupted electricity during sehri, iftar, tarawih
05:53 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday, February 18, ordered the uninterrupted power supply during sehri, iftar, and tarawih prayers across the month of Ramadan.
Özil storms DU, scores big for student healthcare
05:37 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayFor a campus more accustomed to political rallies and academic seminars, Wednesday afternoon felt different at the University of Dhaka. Word spread quickly – football icon Mesut Özil was on his way.
Forex reserves to hit $40b by year-end: BB Governor
05:17 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that the foreign exchange reserve is projected to reach US $40 billion within this year.
Skipping reform oath equals insulting ‘July’: Shafiqur
05:08 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayLeader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday, February 18, said not taking oath as a member of the Constitution Reform Council is tantamount to dishonouring ‘July 2024’.
No public disruption during VVIP movement, PM orders IGP
04:56 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued a strict directive to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam to ensure that public movement is not disrupted during his travel.
Cabinet sits in first meeting at Cabinet Division
04:41 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayThe first cabinet meeting under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began on Wednesday afternoon at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting started at 3:00pm, sources at the Prime Minister’s Office said. Earlier in the day, Tarique visited the Secretariat for the first time as prime minister.