EC revises referendum results: ‘Yes’ down by 9.7 lakh, ‘No’ down by 1.1 lakh

The Election Commission has officially revised the results of the national referendum held on February 12 to approve the implementation of the ‘July National Charter’, reducing both ‘yes’ 9.7 lakh and ‘no’ votes by 1.1 lakh.

GP, PRAN-RFL launch Tk 1,899 4G cloud phone to expand digital access

Grameenphone and PRAN RFL Group have jointly launched the GP co-branded Proton Jet 4G Cloud phone, aiming to accelerate affordable internet access and expand digital inclusion across Bangladesh.

EC postpones observance of National Voter Day

The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the observance of the eighth National Voter Day scheduled for Monday next, March 2.

South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies

Aiden Markram smacked 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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.