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‘Govt moves to remove BB Governor, appoint successor’

03:46 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

The government has initiated the process to remove Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur and appoint a new head of the central bank, according to officials at the Ministry of Finance.

Eid advance train ticket sales to begin on Mar 3

02:54 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh Railway will begin selling of advance train tickets from March 3 for travel on March 13, on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr.

I’ve heard I am no longer in position: BB Governor

02:51 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

After rumours of his removal from office, current Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur was seen leaving Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday. When asked by reporters about the matter, he said, “I am hearing about it, but I don’t know anything.”

Shironamhin to kick off Australia tour this April

02:37 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh’s acclaimed band Shironamhin is set to begin its Australia Tour 2026 this April, opening with a major performance at the “Bengali New Year Cultural Fest” in Sydney.

DMP Commissioner Sajjat applies for exemption

02:14 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has applied for exemption from his duties, citing family reasons. He submitted a letter requesting exemption from his role to the Police Headquarters on Wednesday (February 25).

Junior scholarship exam results published

02:00 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

The results of the junior scholarship exams have been published on Wednesday, February 25, with a total of 46,200 students selected across two categories.

Mechanical fault at LNG terminal cuts gas supply

01:36 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

One of Bangladesh’s two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) or LNG terminals has again experienced a mechanical fault, leading to a reduction in gas supply.

Jamaat invites PM to iftar event

01:34 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the party’s iftar programme scheduled to be held on February 28.

Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 110, maximum at Tk 2,805

12:58 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

The minimum Fitra for this year has been set at Tk 110 per person, while the maximum has been fixed at Tk 2,805. Last year (2025), the minimum and maximum rates were the same.

Ali Hossain Fakir takes charge as IGP

12:50 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

Ali Hossain Fakir assumed office as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Wednesday, taking over responsibilities at Police Headquarters from his predecessor, Baharul Alam.

Samrat sentenced to 20 years in jail in graft case

12:35 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

A Dhaka court sentenced former Dhaka South Jubo League president, Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat, to 20 years in prison in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for acquiring wealth illegally.

3 burnt in Chandpur gas line leak explosion

12:12 PM, 25 Feb 2026 Wednesday

Three people sustained burn injuries in an explosion caused by a gas line leak in Kachua upazila of Chandpur on Wednesday morning, February 25.