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40 injured in BNP-Jamaat clash during campaign in Bauphal
09:41 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayAt least 40 people were injured in a series of clashes between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami activists during election campaigning for Patuakhali-2 constituency in Bauphal of Patuakhali on Sunday, heightening tensions ahead of the polls.
England survive Nepal scare to clinch last-ball thriller
09:21 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayNepal came within a single blow of the biggest win in their sporting history, falling agonisingly short of chasing 185 against England in Mumbai.
Port strike raises supply risks ahead of Ramadan, traders fear price pressure
09:21 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayA strike at Chittagong Port has begun to disrupt cargo handling and is raising fresh concerns among businesses over supply shortages and possible price increases ahead of Ramadan.
National polls: BB limits mobile banking for 96 hours
08:53 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a series of directives to restrict Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) transactions for 96 hours starting from midnight tonight.
Court summons Toyota Bangladesh bosses in Navana’s fraud case
08:51 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayDhaka’s Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Jashita Islam, has ordered the Managing Director of Toyota Bangladesh and three senior officials to appear in court over allegations of fraud and breach of trust.
All involved in disappearances, killings, graft to face trial: Nahid
08:29 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayNCP convener Nahid Islam has said that individuals involved in enforced disappearances, killings, torture, corruption and looting will be identified and brought to justice through proper investigations and legal proceedings.
LafargeHolcim launches ‘Powercrete’ for ready-mix concrete segment.
08:14 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayLafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) has officially launched ‘Powercrete’, a specialised high-performance product designed for the Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) segment.
Tarique pushes BNP as path to a new Bangladesh
08:00 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged voters across the country to ensure the victory of the party's candidates in the national election, as it is crucial to bring a real change to people's lives and rebuild the country.
Bangladesh polls test India ties as China deepens outreach
07:54 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBangladesh’s upcoming elections on February 12 could reshape South Asia’s geopolitical balance, as Beijing strengthens its influence while relations with India face fresh strains, analysts say.
PSC recommends 1,457 for appointment through 46th BCS
07:37 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the final results of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations, recommending 1,457 candidates for appointment to various cadres. The results were released in a notice signed by PSC exam controller Masuma Afrin around 6:45 pm on Sunday, February 8.
ICC deputy chief in Lahore for talks over India match boycott
06:53 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayInternational Cricket Council (ICC) deputy chairman Imran Khwaja reached Lahore on Sunday for talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, after Pakistan announced it would boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.
Café Sao Paulo opens 4th outlet at BGMEA corporate office
06:28 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayCafé Sao Paulo expanded its presence in Dhaka with the grand opening of its fourth outlet on the ground floor of the West Block at the BGMEA Corporate Office in Uttara Sector-17 on February 7, 2026.
No DP World deal during current govt
06:28 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe long-awaited lease agreement with Dubai-based port operator DP World to run the New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port is unlikely to be signed during the tenure of the current interim government, officials said.
Inflation ticks up to 8.58% in Jan, deepens cost-of-living strain
06:03 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayInflation in Bangladesh rose again in January, extending an upward trend seen since November and intensifying pressure on households, particularly low-income groups struggling with the rising cost of daily essentials.
Yunus directs prevention of skill dev certification fraud
06:00 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, February 8, directed authorities concerned to take effective measures to prevent forgery of skill development training certificates and the use of fake certificates to safeguard Bangladesh's reputation in the international labour market.
Application process to bring madrasa, tech schools under MPO postponed
05:37 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe online application process to include private madrasas and technical educational institutions under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) system has been postponed.
Economic expansion continues, but momentum eases
05:21 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBangladesh’s overall economic activity continued to expand in January, although the pace of growth moderated, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which showed signs of easing momentum amid rising costs, political uncertainty and cautious business sentiment.
Tarique pledges widening ECB-Jasimuddin road to 60 feet
05:06 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday pledged to widen the road from the capital’s ECB Square to Jasimuddin Avenue in Uttara via Manikadi–Balughat to 60 feet and to construct at least 40 playgrounds across Dhaka city, including one in the area.
Protect women, reform politics, Zaima urges political parties
04:45 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayAt a time when women’s participation in politics is expanding yet remains fraught with risk, Zaima Rahman has urged political parties to assume greater responsibility for ensuring women’s safety – both in the physical world and in the increasingly hostile digital space.
Dhaka, Beijing sign instrument for procurement of 4 vessels
04:38 PM, 08 Feb 2026 SundayThe governments of Bangladesh and China signed a framework agreement on Sunday, February 8, worth RMB 1.67 billion (equivalent to about Tk 2486.31 cr) for the procurement of four new vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC).