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Transport-sector collections by mutual consent not extortion: Minister

09:03 AM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said money collected through mutual understanding among transport-related organisations cannot be termed extortion, which he defined as forced payment.

Trump warns Iran has 15 days to secure deal with US

08:41 AM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Iran has a short window to agree to a deal with the US, President Donald Trump said Thursday, before warning that the situation could soon shift if negotiations fail.

Body formed to probe graft allegations against BSS MD

09:57 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has formed a four-member inquiry committee to investigate allegations of corruption against the Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Mahbub Morshed.

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to finish top of Group B

09:38 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

Zimbabwe finished top of Group B at the T20 World Cup after stunning England's next opponents Sri Lanka in a six-wicket victory in Colombo.

UK PM greets Tarique, eyes next chapter in Dhaka-London partnership

09:11 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he looks forward to working closely with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to strengthen their partnership and advance shared priorities.

Debapriya urges new govt to take cautious steps on foreign debt

08:21 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

Terming external debt pressure the biggest challenge for the newly elected government, economist Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday, February 19, said the administration must act with prudence to stabilise the economy.

Hero Alam arrested in rape case

07:09 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

Police have arrested content creator Ashraful Alam alias Hero Alam in Bogura's Shahjahanpur upazila in a case filed over violating a woman with a promise of marrying her.

Road accidents claim 487 lives in January: Report

05:34 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

As many as 487 people have been killed and 1,194 injured in 559 road accidents across the country in January this year.

Home Minister urges law enforcers to win public trust

04:57 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday, February 19, urged law enforcement agencies to quickly fulfil public expectations by earning citizens' trust.

South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt

04:28 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection by trying to impose military rule.

Trump greets Tarique, seeks decisive action on defence front

03:44 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his assumption of office and expressed hope for stronger defence cooperation between the two countries.

Mild earthquake felt in Sunamganj

02:27 PM, 19 Feb 2026 Thursday

A mild earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was felt in the country again. The tremor was experienced in Chhatak, Sunamganj, at 12:46pm on Thursday (February 19).