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Transport-sector collections by mutual consent not extortion: Minister
09:03 AM, 20 Feb 2026 FridayRoad 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 FridayIran 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 ThursdayThe 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 ThursdayZimbabwe 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 ThursdayBritish 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 ThursdayTerming 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 ThursdayPolice 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 ThursdayAs 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 ThursdayHome 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 ThursdaySouth 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 ThursdayUS 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 ThursdayA 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).