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Shankar takes final exit from Jana Aranya

09:45 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

A towering voice of Bengali fiction has fallen silent. Eminent writer Mani Shankar Mukherjee, known to generations of readers simply as Shankar, passed away at around 1:30 pm on Friday while undergoing treatment at Peerless Hospital in Kolkata. He was 93.

US Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump global tariffs

09:39 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielded to impose his economic agenda.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan to storm into Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars final

08:47 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Bangladesh A defeated Pakistan A by 54 runs in the semi-final of the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok on Friday.

PM stresses collective efforts to uphold, protect dignity of languages worldwide

08:18 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday, February 20, called upon all concerned to work collectively to uphold and protect the dignity of languages worldwide.

No Ramadan joy, respite for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel

07:18 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Just before sunset on Thursday, Nisreen Nassar crouched over her makeshift oven, burning wood and scraps of plastic to bake bread for her family so they could break their fast.

Nation to pay homage to language martyrs at zero hour

05:30 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

The Martyrs Day and the International Mother Language Day will be observed on Saturday, February 21, marking the 74th year of the Language Movement.

Hasnat Morshed appointed PS to Home Minister

05:22 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Muhammad Hasnat Morshed Bhuiyan, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as the personal secretary (PS) to Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

Malaysian PM calls Tarique, greets him on polls victory

04:25 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

“Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called Tarique Rahman around 3:00 pm and warmly congratulated him on becoming the Prime Minister and on the massive election victory,” Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly said.

Barca learn staggering asking price for Alvarez

03:55 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Barcelona’s search for Robert Lewandowski’s successor has hit a massive roadblock after Atletico Madrid slapped a record-breaking valuation on Julian Alvarez.

CNG filling stations to remain closed 6 hours a day

03:55 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

The government has instructed that all CNG filling stations remain closed for six hours daily, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, starting from the first day of Ramadan until March 14, to address low-pressure issues in the gas distribution network.

Food stock sufficient to keep prices stable: Commerce Minister

02:49 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Friday said one of the main responsibilities of the Ministry of Commerce is to keep the prices of essential commodities stable.

Seven years on, justice eludes Churihatta fire victims’ families

02:26 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Seven years ago today, on February 20, the devastating fire at Churihatta in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar claimed 71 lives.

Khasru outlines investment, employment plans for Ctg port

02:17 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has outlined plans to enhance Chattogram port operations, increase investment, and create employment, aiming to establish the city as Bangladesh’s true commercial capital.

Consumers suffer as daily essential prices soar across capital

01:54 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Consumers across Dhaka are facing steep price hikes on essential commodities with the start of the holy month of Ramadan, putting additional pressure on household budgets.

Iran warns US bases, facilities ‘legitimate targets’ if it attacks

01:05 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Iran on Thursday warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be "legitimate targets" if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks.

No threats ahead of Int’l Mother Language Day: RAB DG

12:44 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

The Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), AKM Shahidur Rahman, has said that no threats have been detected ahead of the International Mother Language Day (February 21) events.

Environment Minister launches hotline to curb extortion

12:32 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has launched a hotline service to combat extortion, terrorism and other irregularities in the Feni-3 constituency.

Two beaten to death on suspicion of mugging in Gaibandha

12:09 PM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Two suspected muggers were beaten to death allegedly by local people at Khodda Mozahidpur village of Sadullahpur upazila in Gaibandha early Friday, February 20.

BGMEA Director urges lower bank interest, energy stability

11:56 AM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Following the political transition, investment in Bangladesh’s industrial sector has declined significantly over the past one and a half years.

'Grey's Anatomy' actor Eric Dane dies

11:45 AM, 20 Feb 2026 Friday

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as a plastic surgeon in the medical series "Grey's Anatomy" has died at age 53, US media reported Thursday, February 19.