Dhaka views Myanmar, Arakan Army outreach positively

In a development seen as diplomatically significant, Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Than Swe and the Chairman of the United League of Arakan, Twan Mrat Naing, have separately congratulated Bangladesh’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman – a move Dhaka views positively amid ongoing engagement over the Rohingya crisis.

DNCC suspends executive engineer over negligence of duty

Dhaka North City Corporation has suspended Md Mizanur Rahman, acting executive engineer of Zone 05, for negligence of duty.

US, Iran hold Crucial Geneva talks as Trump warns of possible strike

US and Iranian officials have begun a third round of indirect talks in Geneva, seen as a decisive diplomatic effort to prevent a wider conflict, as President Donald Trump has warned of possible military action if no nuclear deal is reached.

Khulna youth gunned down in broad daylight

Miscreants gunned down a young man in broad daylight in Khulna city on Thursday afternoon, February 26.

PM pledges UN recognition of Bangla, globalising Ekushey Book Fair

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, February 26, said efforts would continue to secure UN recognition for Bangla and proposed turning the Amar Ekushey Book Fair into an international event in the coming years.

Maharoof expects 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's World Cup exit

Mohon Raihan learns of award cancellation upon arrival

What was meant to be a moment of literary recognition turned into a shock for poet Mohon Raihan, who claims he learned upon arriving at the venue that his 2025 Bangla Academy Literary Award in poetry had been cancelled.

NBR extends tax return filing deadline till Mar 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the income tax return submission deadline for individual taxpayers by another month.

Dhaka pushes Khalilur for UNGA chair after Palestine exit

In a significant diplomatic development, Palestine has withdrawn its candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (2026-2027 term), clearing the path for Bangladesh to formally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

In 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

Police have detained a youth in connection with the killing of a schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area.

New Bangladesh Bank Governor assumes office

Md 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.