Sunday, 15 February 2026
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Sunday, 15 February 2026
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The briefing began at 3:00 p.m. at the ballroom of the InterContinental Dhaka.

Maintaining peace, law and order priority: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman held his first formal press conference on Saturday following the party’s landslide victory in the parliamentary election.
Both teams have started their World Cup campaigns with two wins, but India appear to hold the edge.
T20 World Cup 2026 / India and Pakistan Set for High-Stakes T20 World Cup Clash in Colombo
New Cabinet Oath Expected in 3–4 Days: Cabinet Secretary
New Cabinet Oath Expected in 3–4 Days: Cabinet Secretary
Ali Riaz urges parties to honour referendum mandate at Foreign Service Academy briefing this morning. Photo : PID
Ali Riaz Urges Parties to Honor Referendum Mandate for Constitutional Reform
Jamaat-e-Islami Accepts Results, Pledges to Be a ‘Vigilant’ Opposition
Jamaat-e-Islami Accepts Results, Pledges to Be a ‘Vigilant’ Opposition
The Military preparations raise the stakes as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continue.
Reuters Report / US Military Prepares for Possible Weeks-Long Operations Against Iran
New Government Set to Take Oath Next Week
New Government Set to Take Oath Next Week
Chief Advisor Congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s Landslide Victory
Chief Advisor Congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s Landslide Victory
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, has sent a message of congratulations and best wishes to
Tarique Rahman to Lead BNP Press Conference After Landslide Victory
Tarique Rahman to Lead BNP Press Conference After Landslide Victory
BNP has called a press conference after winning the 13th parliamentary election with an absolute majority. The post-election press conference
Celebrate Pahela Falgun, Spring and Love Unite in Bangladesh
Celebrate Pahela Falgun, Spring and Love Unite in Bangladesh
‘Love is in the air, a dream in the eyes; spring has arrived.’ Today, February 14, marks the first day
Speaking at a press conference in Moghbazar on Friday night, Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman claimed victory was
13th Parliamentary Election / Jamaat-led Alliance Warns of Protests Over Election ‘Rigging’ Claims
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has threatened to launch street protests, alleging widespread "vote-rigging" and post-poll violence following Thursday’s national election.
Unofficial Results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election
BNP Alliance
Seat Winner: 212 | Is ahead: 0
Jamaat Alliance
Seat Winner: 77 | Is ahead: 0
Referendum Results
Yes
48074429
No
22565627

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New Bangladesh Cabinet to Take Oath by February 18
National
New Bangladesh Cabinet to Take Oath by February 18
The swearing-in ceremony for the new cabinet will be completed by February 18, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid confirmed

New Cabinet Oath Expected in 3–4 Days: Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid said that the oath-taking of the new ministers will...
New Cabinet Oath Expected in 3–4 Days: Cabinet Secretary

Ali Riaz Urges Parties to Honor Referendum Mandate for Constitutional Reform

Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Ali Riaz on Friday urged political parties to implement constitutional reforms...
Ali Riaz urges parties to honour referendum mandate at Foreign Service Academy briefing this morning. Photo : PID

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The interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus is moving forward with the goal of...
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Chief Advisor Congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s Landslide Victory

Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, has sent a message of...
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Chief Advisor grateful to nation for fair parliamentary elections and referendum

The Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has expressed his sincere...
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Gazette by Feb 14, New Govt Before Ramadan: Law Adviser

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Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
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I will accept defeat if the election is fair and impartial: Barrister Fuad

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Temple in Bheramara broken into and looted, complaint filed at police station

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Banks to Close for 4 Days for Election and Referendum
Business
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ONE Bank PLC has opened a new high-tech CRM facility at its Gulshan Islamic Banking Branch.
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ONE Bank Opens New High-Tech Banking Hub on Gulshan Avenue
International
Youth's 'fragile power' in post-uprising elections
International
Reuters report / Youth's 'fragile power' in post-uprising elections
The results show how difficult it is for youth parties to convert street enthusiasm into votes in the elections held
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The United States is concerned about growing Chinese influence in South Asia and is committed to working closely with the Bangladeshi government.

Reuters Exclusive / US Offers Defence Alternatives to China Ahead of Bangladesh Election

Trump administration wants to see good relations between Bangladesh and India: US Ambassador to Dhaka

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Politics
Nasiruddin Patwari can enter parliament even if he loses

Nasiruddin Patwari can enter parliament even if he loses

One of the most talked about candidates in the 13th National Parliament election was Nasiruddin Patwari, the candidate of the 11-party electoral alliance and the NCP's chief coordinator. Although he

Jamaat-e-Islami Calls Emergency Press Conference
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Jamaat-e-Islami Calls Emergency Press Conference
The briefing began at 3:00 p.m. at the ballroom of the InterContinental Dhaka.
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Maintaining peace, law and order priority: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman
Tarique Rahman Calls for National Unity After Landmark Election Victory
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Tarique Rahman Calls for National Unity After Landmark Election Victory
Jamaat-e-Islami Accepts Results, Pledges to Be a ‘Vigilant’ Opposition
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Tarique Rahman to Lead BNP Press Conference After Landslide Victory
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Tarique Rahman to Lead BNP Press Conference After Landslide Victory
Shama Obaid Islam won Faridpur-2 and Chowdhury Nayab Ahmed Yusuf won Faridpur-3.
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Voting Bangladesh

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Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

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Man on Wooden Boat in Dhaka's Sadarghat Area

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water lily