Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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A fire broke out at Karwan Bazar fish market.

Fire Breaks Out at Karwan Bazar Fish Market, 8 Units Deployed

A fire broke out at a fish wholesale market in Karwan Bazar near the TCB Bhaban in the capital on Monday night (February 16).
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi during their meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Iran Meets UN Nuclear Chief Ahead of Fresh Talks with US
Pathum Nissanka celebrates his second T20I century: Photo collected
T20 World Cup 2026 / Nissanka’s Century Knocks Australia to Brink as Sri Lanka Reach Super Eights
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivers his farewell address to the nation on Monday night. Photo: CA’s Press Wing
Yunus Urges Unity to Build a Just and Democratic Bangladesh
Bangladesh Supreme Court: File photo
Supreme Court Stays Order to Close Schools During Ramadan
Who will get a place in the BNP cabinet, says Major Hafiz
Who will get a place in the BNP cabinet, says Major Hafiz
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today delivered a farewell address to the officials and employees at his office in the city's Tejgaon, Dhaka. Photo : CA's Press Wing
Prof Muhammad Yunus Bids Farewell to Chief Adviser’s Office
Farewell meeting of the Army Chief with the Chief Advisor
Farewell meeting of the Army Chief with the Chief Advisor
Today, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman had a farewell meeting with the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad
Dr Nasimul Gani: Photo collected
Dr. Nasimul Gani Appointed as New Cabinet Secretary
Dr Nasimul Gani, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary.
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue Office Building: File Photo
VAT Return Deadline Extended to Feb 22 After Holidays and System Outage
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax
Iran and the U.S. resumed negotiations earlier this month to address their long-running dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme and to avoid a new military confrontation.
Iran seeks Nuclear Deal with U.S. that brings Economic Gains
Iran is seeking a nuclear agreement with the United States that delivers economic benefits to both sides, an Iranian diplomat
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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A fire broke out at Karwan Bazar fish market.
National
Fire Breaks Out at Karwan Bazar Fish Market, 8 Units Deployed
A fire broke out at a fish wholesale market in Karwan Bazar near the TCB Bhaban in the capital on

Yunus Urges Unity to Build a Just and Democratic Bangladesh

Highlighting the interim government’s efforts to strengthen democratic rights and values over the past 18...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivers his farewell address to the nation on Monday night. Photo: CA’s Press Wing

BNP Calls Parliamentary Party Meeting to Elect Leader and Prime Minister

The winning party BNP in the 13th parliamentary election has called a parliamentary party meeting....
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Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain has officially bid farewell to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He...
Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Bids Farewell to Ministry

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Finally, The National Citizens Party (NCP) is going to sign the 'July National Charter'. A...
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Bangladesh Supreme Court: File photo

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Principal Secretary to Chief Advisor submits resignation

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Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
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Farewell meeting of the Army Chief with the Chief Advisor

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Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue Office Building: File Photo
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The joint operation by the department’s divisional and district offices was conducted on Monday afternoon (February 16).
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi during their meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
International
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Billal Molla, a leader of the Jubo League and former councillor of Ward 54 of Gazipur City Corporation.

Tongi Jubo League Leader Arrested at Dhaka Airport

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Politics
BNP Leader Alleges Volunteer Party Figure Took Money from Jamaat, Accused Denies Claim
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Tarique Rahman Visits Rival Leaders Ahead of Taking Office
NCP Preparing to Form Shadow Cabinet, Says Asif Mahmud
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Nasiruddin Patwari can enter parliament even if he loses
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Jamaat-e-Islami Calls Emergency Press Conference
Politics
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