Pakistan claims 133 Afghan Taliban killed, 27 posts destroyed

Pakistan has claimed that 133 Afghan Taliban forces have been killed and twenty-seven posts destroyed.

Army reshuffles six additional senior positions

The Bangladesh Army has carried out further changes in six key senior positions. The orders were issued from Army Headquarters on Thursday (February 26), according to sources at the Ministry of Defence and other relevant offices.

IGP inspects Mohammadpur, vows firm action against criminals

The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Md Ali Hossain Fakir, assumed office only two days ago. Within this short period, he personally conducted a late-night on-site inspection of security arrangements in the capital.

Pakistan bombs Afghan cities, declares ‘open war’ after border attack

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat clashes.

Pandya, Abhishek fifties propel India to shatter big record

India put behind its 76-run loss to South Africa in style as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side slammed 256/4 in its second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against Zimbabwe.

New BB governor rolls out 11-point reform agenda

Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has unveiled an ambitious 11-point roadmap aimed at transforming the country’s economy from what he described as a “low-level equilibrium” into a dynamic, investment-led growth model.

Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Spanish club Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo has become co-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the club.

JCI Dhaka South gets new leadership for 2026

The annual general assembly of JCI Dhaka South was held on Wednesday at the Gulshan Club in the capital, marking a leadership transition for the 2026 term.

Father’s plea for rape justice ends in daughter’s murder

In a harrowing act of violence, a 15-year-old girl was abducted in front of her father and brutally killed, punished simply because he had dared to demand justice for her gang-rape just two weeks earlier.

BNP picks Badsha for Bogura-6 by-polls

BNP has nominated Bogura district unit president Rezaul Karim Badsha to contest the by-election to Bogura-6 constituency left by the party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

EC revises referendum results: ‘Yes’ down by 9.7 lakh, ‘No’ down by 1.1 lakh

The Election Commission has officially revised the results of the national referendum held on February 12 to approve the implementation of the ‘July National Charter’, reducing both ‘yes’ 9.7 lakh and ‘no’ votes by 1.1 lakh.

GP, PRAN-RFL launch Tk 1,899 4G cloud phone to expand digital access

Grameenphone and PRAN RFL Group have jointly launched the GP co-branded Proton Jet 4G Cloud phone, aiming to accelerate affordable internet access and expand digital inclusion across Bangladesh.

EC postpones observance of National Voter Day

The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the observance of the eighth National Voter Day scheduled for Monday next, March 2.

South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies

Aiden Markram smacked 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Dhaka views Myanmar, Arakan Army outreach positively

In a development seen as diplomatically significant, Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Than Swe and the Chairman of the United League of Arakan, Twan Mrat Naing, have separately congratulated Bangladesh’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman – a move Dhaka views positively amid ongoing engagement over the Rohingya crisis.

DNCC suspends executive engineer over negligence of duty

Dhaka North City Corporation has suspended Md Mizanur Rahman, acting executive engineer of Zone 05, for negligence of duty.

US, Iran hold Crucial Geneva talks as Trump warns of possible strike

US and Iranian officials have begun a third round of indirect talks in Geneva, seen as a decisive diplomatic effort to prevent a wider conflict, as President Donald Trump has warned of possible military action if no nuclear deal is reached.

Khulna youth gunned down in broad daylight

Miscreants gunned down a young man in broad daylight in Khulna city on Thursday afternoon, February 26.

PM pledges UN recognition of Bangla, globalising Ekushey Book Fair

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, February 26, said efforts would continue to secure UN recognition for Bangla and proposed turning the Amar Ekushey Book Fair into an international event in the coming years.

Maharoof expects 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's World Cup exit