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US military ready for possible Iran strikes
10:43 AM, 19 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday citing unnamed sources.
Netanyahu orders Home Front to prepare for potential war with Iran
10:07 AM, 19 Feb 2026 ThursdayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israeli Home Front Command to prepare for a potential war with Iran, Israeli media reported Wednesday evening.
Businesspeople expect improved law and order from new govt
09:35 AM, 19 Feb 2026 ThursdayBusiness leaders expect the new government to improve the law-and-order situation, adopt zero tolerance against corruption, and take strict action to curb graft in order to restore economic momentum, said Mohammad Hatem, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).
Saleh appointed PM’s press secy, Rumon addl press secy
08:21 AM, 19 Feb 2026 ThursdayAbu Abdullah M Saleh has been appointed Press Secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of the newly elected government.
Voted BNP or not, all equal before govt: PM
09:52 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that every citizen of Bangladesh, whether they voted for BNP or not, enjoys equal rights before the government.
Pakistan into T20 Super 8s after Farhan ton sinks Namibia
09:24 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdaySahibzada Farhan settled his side's nerves with a blazing unbeaten hundred, as Namibia were outgunned by 102 runs in Colombo to end any doubts about Pakistan's progression to the T20 World Cup Super Eight.
I didn’t assume office by force: Khalilur defends appointment, outlines policy shift
09:18 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayForeign Minister Khalilur Rahman has rejected criticism over his appointment under the technocrat quota in the new government, saying he did not assume office “by force”.
Tk 74 lakh seized from Thakurgaon Jamaat amir deposited in court
09:18 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayThe Tk 74 lakh in cash recovered from Thakurgaon district Jamaat Amir Belal Uddin Pradhan at Saidpur Airport ahead of the election has been deposited with the court.
BNP, allies to get 35 women’s reserved seats, Jamaat bloc 13
09:11 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayThe BNP-led alliance is likely to claim 35 of the 50 reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, while the Jamaat-led bloc is expected to secure 13 seats, according to the gazetted results of polls held in 296 constituencies.
Schools to remain shut for entire Ramadan
08:52 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayAfter weeks of confusion and legal twists, the government has decided to keep all government and private primary and secondary schools closed for the entire month of Ramadan.
Tigers seal direct entry to 2028 T20 World Cup despite 2026 setback
08:37 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Bangladesh will qualify directly for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, thanks to their current international ranking.
By-polls to Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 after Eid: EC
08:19 PM, 18 Feb 2026 WednesdayThe Election Commission will hold by-elections to two parliamentary seats - Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3- soon after Ramadan.