Dhaka to pursue ‘Bangladesh first’ policy in diplomacy: Shama Obaed

Hasina’s India stay under foreign ministry assessment, says state minister
19 February 2026, 17:14 PM

Jamaat ameer calls for use of Bangla at all levels

Stresses need for continued efforts to promote and protect the language and culture
19 February 2026, 17:02 PM
19 February 2026, 15:49 PM

Trump congratulates Tarique, hopes to strengthen US-Bangladesh trade ties

US president urges implementation of trade and defence agreements to boost bilateral relations
19 February 2026, 15:22 PM

Tarique attends office on second day, follows traffic rules

Prime minister takes 41 minutes from Gulshan residence to office
19 February 2026, 15:12 PM

No 'auto-pass' or exam cancellation under mob pressure: Education Minister Milon

Says teachers’ demands to be addressed through proper channels
19 February 2026, 15:03 PM

‘Family Card’ distribution to begin in Ramadan on pilot basis: Info minister

Government plans phased rollout ahead of Eid, Zahir Uddin Swapan says
19 February 2026, 14:45 PM

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolts Sylhet, adjoining areas

Epicentre traced to Sunamganj’s Chhatak upazila; no casualties reported
19 February 2026, 14:26 PM

57 children among 487 killed in January road crashes in Bangladesh: RSF

Motorcycle crashes, pedestrians, and heavy vehicles contribute to high fatalities, with Dhaka Division worst affected
19 February 2026, 14:19 PM

Govt to prioritise education as ‘first investment’: Bobby Hajjaj

State minister unveils 12-point policy agenda to transform learning
19 February 2026, 14:05 PM

2 killed, 20 injured as two buses collide on Dhaka-Barishal highway

Head-on crash in Madaripur’s Dasar halts traffic for hours
19 February 2026, 13:15 PM

One killed as truck hits stationary vehicle on Dhaka–Mawa Expressway

Traffic disrupted for a time after early morning collision in Srinagar
19 February 2026, 12:08 PM

Chiefs of three services pay courtesy call on Tarique Rahman

PM holds separate meetings with DGFI and NSI chiefs earlier in the day
19 February 2026, 11:44 AM

Man hacked to death in Barishal

Body recovered from ditch; investigation underway amid reports of prior disputes
19 February 2026, 11:07 AM

Saleh appointed as press secretary to prime minister

Abu Abdullah M Saleh has been appointed as the press secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with the status of a secretary.
19 February 2026, 03:52 AM

Govt to pursue bold, responsible foreign policy

Bangladesh will pursue a bold and responsible foreign policy while maintaining good relations with all countries and fully protecting national interests, said Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman yesterday.
19 February 2026, 03:48 AM

What ministers said on their first day

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co‑operatives, yesterday said rebuilding the nation through democratic values is the main challenge facing the new government.
19 February 2026, 03:18 AM

From ashes to resilience

A special art exhibition titled “Alo” (Light), documenting the recent arson attacks on newspaper offices, opened yesterday at the charred Prothom Alo office in the capital’s Karwan Bazar, transforming destruction into a striking meditation on survival and resilience.
19 February 2026, 02:51 AM

Govt must act on July reforms: Shafiqur says otherwise opposition won’t stay silent

Jamaat‑e‑Islami Ameer and opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman warned yesterday that the party would not remain silent if the government fails to act on reform proposals made in the wake of the July uprising.
19 February 2026, 02:47 AM

Woman files case alleging rape in Hatia

A case was filed over the alleged rape and torture of a woman in Noakhali’s Hatia upazila yesterday, five days after the incident.
19 February 2026, 02:45 AM