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ICC seeks proof from Pakistan, warns of financial, legal consequences
03:41 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally requested an explanation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding its decision to skip the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India.
50.7% minority voters fear insecurity in polls: CGS survey
03:00 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe 13th national parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held on February 12. Amid the election-focused atmosphere, concerns over security remain high among members of minority communities.
'Nahid to be made minister if alliance wins polls'
02:21 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Md Nahid Islam will be appointed as a minister if the 11-party alliance comes to power in the 13th Parliamentary Election.
Ctg port operations normal, chairman warns against disruptions
01:53 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayChittagong port Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman has assured that operations are running normally despite an indefinite strike and warned that any attempts to create unrest at the port will face legal action.
No zero-violence guarantee, Shafiqul offers reality check
01:49 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayChief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said no government can guarantee there will be no attempts at violence, particularly when influential actors are actively calling for disruption.
AI-driven disinformation targets BNP as elections near
01:04 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayWith voting day for the 13th national parliamentary elections drawing near, the political arena in Bangladesh is heating up, while digital disinformation is reaching alarming proportions.
Incomplete work of Aug 5 to be completed on Feb 12: Jamaat amir
12:55 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the unfinished work of the August 5 movement will be completed in the upcoming election on February 12.
Mamunul calls for ending corrupt politics through ballot
12:12 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBangladesh Khelafat Majlish chief Maulana Mamunul Haque has urged voters to end decades of corruption and exploitation in the country through the ballot.
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies
11:45 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBrad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer.
EC warns Jamaat candidate Rezaul over breaching electoral code of conduct
11:34 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe Election Commission (EC) has warned Jamaat-e-Islami nominated candidate for Lakshmipur-3 constituency Rezaul Karim after allegations of violating the code of conduct for the 13th Parliamentary Election were found to be true.
Ctg port operations disrupted as workers launch indefinite strike
11:13 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayWorkers at Chittagong Port have launched an indefinite strike to protest the government’s decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign company, while also pressing four other demands.
All educational institutions to remain shut for five days
10:39 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayAll educational institutions across the country will remain closed for five consecutive days from February 11 to 15 due to the national parliamentary elections, a referendum, and the Maha Shivaratri holiday.
Washington Post CEO steps down amid massive job cuts
09:53 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately, just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made drastic job cuts that angered readers.
Akhtar Hossain alleges death threats, files GD
09:19 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayA general diary (GD) has been filed alleging death threats made over the phone to Akhtar Hossain, a candidate for Rangpur-4 in the upcoming national parliamentary elections and member secretary of the National Citizens Party (NCP).
BAJUS revises gold prices; mixed changes across carats
08:53 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayGold prices in the domestic market have been reduced, with the price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold cut by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing it down to Tk 258,824 per bhori.
Bangladesh Rifles to return, army won’t serve politics: Tarique
08:14 AM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that his party would restore the name Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) if voted to power, saying the force's historic identity linked to the Liberation War was unjustly removed after the 2009 Pilkhana tragedy.
EC shuts door on ‘PASHA’ observer cards
10:07 PM, 07 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has postponed its decision to issue more than 10,000 election observer cards to the so-called non-governmental organisation People's Association for Social Advancement (PASHA) for the national election.
Fair voting the key challenge now, next week crucial, says Yunus
09:37 PM, 07 Feb 2026 SaturdayChief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the preparation phase for the upcoming national election has been completed successfully, but ensuring fair voting now remains the main challenge.
Port strike threatens Ramadan supply chains, raising fears of price surge
09:29 PM, 07 Feb 2026 SaturdayWith Ramadan expected to commence on 18 or 19 February, Bangladesh faces mounting pressure on its consumer goods supply chain following an indefinite strike by workers at the Chattogram port, the country's principal maritime gateway.
Zaima hits the streets, campaigning door to door for Tarique
09:10 PM, 07 Feb 2026 SaturdayZaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, stepped into the centre of Dhaka-17’s campaign trail, walking from shopfront to shopfront and greeting voters face to face as she sought support for her father ahead of the national election.