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Cyclone Gezani kills 59 in Madagascar

06:37 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Flooding and fierce winds have pushed Madagascar's death toll from Cyclone Gezani to 59, with more than a dozen people still unaccounted for, the country's disaster agency said on Monday, February 16.

4 of a family among 5 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road crash

05:50 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Five Bangladeshi nationals including four members of a family have been killed in a road crash in Saudi Arabia.

Dhaka traffic advisory for swearing-in ceremony

05:34 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced sweeping traffic restrictions across key roads in the capital on Tuesday, 17 February, ahead of the new government’s swearing-in ceremony.

Tarique retains Dhaka-17, vacates Bogura-6

05:28 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has decided to vacate the Bogura-6 parliamentary seat and retain Dhaka-17 after winning both constituencies in the 13th national parliamentary elections.

No more ‘prop cash’, BB outlaws replica notes in promotions

05:04 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Stacks of cash fanned out for the camera. Bundles tossed in slow motion for dramatic effect. What looked like clever marketing has now drawn a sharp warning from Bangladesh Bank.

Sony Rangs MD, two others face travel ban

04:57 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Ekram Hussain, Managing Director of Sony Rangs Electronics Limited, Beanus Hussain, Deputy Managing Director, and Sachimi Ogawara Hossain.

Power without question: Yunus’ 18 silent months

04:24 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

In 18 months at the helm of Bangladesh’s interim administration, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has not stood before journalists for a single open question-and-answer session.

Chickpeas, dates and more: TCB’s Ramadan sales begins Tuesday

04:16 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will commence sales of essential goods at subsidised prices for the holy month of Ramadan from Tuesday, February 17, nationwide.

NCP to sign July Charter at Jamuna this evening

04:01 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

A delegation of the National Citizens Party (NCP), led by its Convener Nahid Islam, will visit state guest house Jamuna at 6pm on Monday to sign the July Charter.

Principal Secy Siraj Mia submits resignation

03:38 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

M Siraj Uddin Mia, Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser, has submitted his resignation from the contractual post, officials at the Ministry of Public Administration said on Monday, February 16.

8 killed in China fireworks store explosion

03:18 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

An explosion at a fireworks store in eastern China killed eight people and injured two, authorities said late Sunday.

62.02% of newly elected BNP MPs, 15.94% of Jamaat have debts: TIB

02:49 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

The total declared liabilities or debts of elected members of the 13th National Parliament stand at Tk 11,356 crore, the highest compared with the previous four parliaments, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

Army Chief pays farewell call on outgoing Chief Adviser

02:07 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a farewell call on outgoing Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.

37 residences ready for incoming ministers: Adilur

01:46 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Thirty-seven residences have been prepared for the ministers, state ministers, and deputy ministers of the incoming government, said Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Monday.

Nasimul Gani appointed as Cabinet Secretary

12:57 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Nasimul Gani, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary.

Ousted Nepali PM Oli launches bid to regain power

12:36 PM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Tough-talking Nepali leader Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli spent decades in communist politics and served as prime minister four times before he was ousted in 2025 by deadly youth protests.

Rebuilding banking, financial sector a major test for new govt: Experts

11:52 AM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allied parties have emerged victorious in the 13th national parliamentary elections and are set to form the government.

Jamaat-led alliance to hold protest rally this afternoon

10:42 AM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

The 11-party electoral alliance, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, will hold a protest rally in Dhaka, citing post-election violence across the country, including torture, oppression, killings, and sexual assaults.

Tania Brishty diagnosed with brain tumour, undergoes surgery

10:13 AM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Actress Tania Brishty has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Her four-hour surgery was successfully completed, and she is currently under close observation in a hospital.

Abdul Haseeb appointed as first VC of Dhaka Central University

09:58 AM, 16 Feb 2026 Monday

Professor Dr ASM Abdul Haseeb has been appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka Central University.