‘Stop extortion at least until Feb 12’: Ctg BNP candidate’s video goes viral

Sarwar Jamal Nizam says his speech was distorted with ill intent
7 February 2026

Collaborate to build modern, safe, and livable cities: speakers

The call was made at a policy dialogue, titled “Policy Dialogue on Liveable & Humane City"
7 February 2026

First Nipah virus death of 2026 reported in Naogaon: IEDCR

After August last year, this is the first Nipah virus death in the country
7 February 2026

BNP questions Jamaat ameer’s 'Facebook-tagged policy' debate invite

Mahdi Amin raises concerns over fake voting and observer appointments
7 February 2026

Former Thakurgaon lawmaker Ramesh Chandra Sen dies

Former water resources minister fell ill at Dinajpur jail and was declared dead at a hospital
7 February 2026

Girl hit by stray bullet from Myanmar dies at NINS

The nine-year-old died after battling her injuries for 27 days
7 February 2026

Six new rice varieties approved for nationwide cultivation

With the approval, the total number of rice varieties developed by BRRI rises to 127
7 February 2026

Mohammad Badrul Ahsan’s death anniv observed

The sixth death anniversary of Mohammad Badrul Ahsan, a longtime weekly columnist for The Daily Star and the publisher and editor of the now-defunct weekly magazine, First News, was observed yesterday, said a press release.
7 February 2026

Tarique tells Reuters he will not form post-election unity government with Jamaat

BNP chief expresses confidence of outright majority in February 12 parliamentary polls
7 February 2026

Youth shot dead in Khulna

A youth was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Khulna town early Thursday, police said.
7 February 2026

Ctg port staff resume strike from tomorrow

Employees of Chattogram port yesterday announced they will resume indefinite work stoppage from tomorrow, accusing the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) of backtracking on dialogue by seeking travel bans and asset probes against protest leaders.
7 February 2026

Ninth pay scale: Police use water cannon, tear gas to disperse protesters

Police yesterday used water cannon, tear gas, and sound grenades to disperse government employees marching towards the chief adviser’s official residence, Jamuna, demanding implementation of the ninth pay scale.
7 February 2026

Five shot by pellets during BNP campaign in Teknaf

At least five people, including three children and two Rohingya refugees, were injured in a shooting incident during an election campaign for the BNP‑nominated candidate in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, on Thursday night.
7 February 2026

Dhaka signs historic EPA with Tokyo

Bangladesh and Japan yesterday signed a historic Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Tokyo, aimed at attracting Japanese investment and retaining preferential trade benefits after Bangladesh graduates from the least developed country (LDC) category in November this year.
7 February 2026

Prioritise balanced development

The Institute for Planning and Development (IPD) yesterday unveiled its People’s Manifesto, urging political parties to prioritise balanced and equitable development, inclusive planning, and environmental sustainability to turn Bangladesh into a welfare state.
7 February 2026

Star evacuates office over security concerns

The Daily Star evacuated its office on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in Dhaka yesterday evening following information from Tejgaon police about a potential threat of mob attack.
7 February 2026

Justice for Hadi: At least 70 hurt as cops, protesters clash in city

At least 70 people were injured yesterday as police and protesters clashed for hours near Hotel InterContinental and the Shahbagh intersection in the capital during demonstrations demanding justice for slain Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.
7 February 2026

Leasing out Ctg port terminal goes against public interest: Says Farhad Mazhar

Poet and columnist Farhad Mazhar yesterday said leasing out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of the Chattogram port without informing the public goes against public interest.
7 February 2026

Police, Inqilab Moncho clash again in Shahbagh

Second round of clashes began around 7:35pm
6 February 2026