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Dhaka pushes Khalilur for UNGA chair after Palestine exit
04:00 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayIn a significant diplomatic development, Palestine has withdrawn its candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (2026-2027 term), clearing the path for Bangladesh to formally enter the race from the Asia-Pacific Group.
Govt waives farm loans up to Tk 10,000 for 12 lakh farmers
03:52 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayIn a major relief measure aimed at supporting smallholders, the government on Thursday approved a waiver of agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000 along with accrued interest, benefiting an estimated 12 lakh farmers across the country.
Suspect in Hazaribagh schoolgirl murder held
03:31 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayPolice have detained a youth in connection with the killing of a schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area.
New Bangladesh Bank Governor assumes office
02:46 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayMd Mostaqur Rahman FCMA on Thursday officially assumed his responsibilities as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, marking the commencement of a four-year tenure at the helm of the country's monetary authority.
Politicising education, research, arts never a sign of civilised society: PM
02:24 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the current government will work to establish a liberal democratic state system with moral standards and dignity so that the country can move forward in all branches of knowledge and science, including education, literature, arts, science and technology.
LPG market remains unstable despite price cuts
01:46 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayDespite various measures, including VAT withdrawal at the production level, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market remains unstable.
Tarique Rahman presides over first cabinet meeting
12:31 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe first cabinet meeting was held on Thursday at the conference room of the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
PM awards Ekushey Padak to nine individuals, one music band
12:05 PM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman awarded the country’s second-highest civilian honour, the Ekushey Padak, to nine distinguished individuals and one music band in recognition of their outstanding contributions in fields including education, journalism, film, and music.
PM walks from Secretariat to Osmani Memorial Auditorium
11:46 AM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman walked from the Secretariat to the Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Thursday (February 26).
Crime against humanity: SC overturns life imprisonment of Akram
10:32 AM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain, who had previously been sentenced to life imprisonment in a case related to crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War.
Forex reserves rise to $35.03b
09:31 AM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe country’s foreign exchange reserves have increased further, reaching $35.03 billion at present. However, when calculated under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-prescribed BPM-6 methodology, the reserves stand at approximately $30.28 billion.
Over 100 detained in drive against extortionists, drug dealers
08:46 AM, 26 Feb 2026 ThursdayPolice conducted a special overnight crackdown against extortionists, juvenile gang members and drug dealers in the Mohammadpur and Adabor areas of the capital, detaining more than 100 individuals.