17 February 2026, 23:02 PM

Not just a wave

BNP won a commanding majority. The numbers underneath tell a more complicated -- and consequential -- story
17 February 2026, 21:28 PM

At least 30% of Bangladesh have no representation in this parliament: Rumeen Farhana

Points to Awami League's absence; dismisses questions of returning to BNP
17 February 2026, 20:07 PM

‘Good cabinet’ with honest intent can transform economy: Amir Khosru

Vows to end ‘oligarchic economy’, boost investment, create jobs
17 February 2026, 19:14 PM

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman named opposition leader in 13th Parliament

Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher made deputy leader, NCP’s Nahid Islam opposition chief whip
17 February 2026, 18:27 PM
17 February 2026, 16:17 PM

Senior BNP leaders who didn't make it to the cabinet

Except for Nazrul and Rizvi, all of them had previously held key portfolios in past BNP governments
17 February 2026, 15:31 PM

BNP names 25 ministers, 24 state ministers

The list includes 23 members of parliament and two technocrats among the ministers
17 February 2026, 13:33 PM

Several called to join new cabinet as ministers, state ministers

Cabinet Division contacts senior BNP leaders and first-time lawmakers ahead of oath
17 February 2026, 13:20 PM

Jamaat-led alliance, independent, and Islami Andolan MPs take oath

CEC administers oath as Constitutional Reform Council process begins; Six NCP MPs not seen
17 February 2026, 12:37 PM

Uncertainty over Jamaat-led alliance MPs’ swearing-in

Alliance leaders meet at parliament amid BNP refusal to join reform council
17 February 2026, 12:13 PM

Several world leaders arrive in Dhaka for Bangladesh cabinet oath-taking

Foreign dignitaries, including Bhutan’s premier, India’s Lok Sabha speaker and Pakistan planning minister to attend ceremony
17 February 2026, 11:46 AM

February 12 polls ‘a mockery of the people’

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Mamunul Haque yesterday alleged that “subtle engineering” in the recently concluded polls was “a cruel mockery of the people”.
17 February 2026, 02:50 AM

Bangladesh no longer a country with submissive foreign policy: Yunus

Sovereignty, national interests, and dignity restored during interim govt's tenure, he says
16 February 2026, 22:35 PM

Jamaat ameer pledges constructive opposition role in parliament

Says party will oppose threats to public interest
16 February 2026, 22:00 PM

Reforms now legally binding after referendum: NCP

Party urges swift execution of referendum mandate
16 February 2026, 21:04 PM

Tarique Rahman meets IAB Ameer Rezaul Karim

Yesterday, Tarique met Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur and NCP's Nahid
16 February 2026, 20:21 PM

Christian leaders urge new government to prioritise minorities

CBCB, UFCB congratulate BNP on election victory
16 February 2026, 20:08 PM

Those who stole votes will steal public money: Patwary

NCP leader claims coordinated attacks on agents, warns of renewed fight against corruption
16 February 2026, 19:40 PM