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BNP Poised to Form Cabinet After Securing Majority in Parliamentary Elections

BNP Poised to Form Cabinet After Securing Majority in Parliamentary Elections

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won 209 out of 297 parliamentary seats, achieving a single-party majority for the first time in nearly 20 years. The party is finalizing its cabinet, blending experienced leaders, technocrats, and new faces.

February 14, 2026

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Remembering Abrar Fahad: The Promising BUET Student Whose Life Was Tragically Cut Short

Remembering Abrar Fahad: The Promising BUET Student Whose Life Was Tragically Cut Short

Abrar Fahad, a brilliant student and active member of BUET community, was brutally tortured and killed in 2019 due to politically motivated violence. Today, his legacy as a scholar and advocate for civil liberties is remembered.

February 12, 2026

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Can You Take a Selfie at the Polls? Election Commission Sets Guidelines

Can You Take a Selfie at the Polls? Election Commission Sets Guidelines

With smartphone selfies becoming a social trend, Bangladesh Election Commission clarifies rules for voters: mobile phones are allowed, but secrecy and ballot integrity must be maintained.

February 12, 2026

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What Happens If You Don’t Vote? Why a Single Ballot Can Change History

What Happens If You Don’t Vote? Why a Single Ballot Can Change History

As Bangladesh heads into the 13th national parliamentary election, history offers powerful reminders that even one vote can alter political outcomes and shape a nation’s future.

February 11, 2026

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Islamist Leader Shafiqur Rahman Emerges as Prime Minister Contender in Bangladesh

Islamist Leader Shafiqur Rahman Emerges as Prime Minister Contender in Bangladesh

Jamaat‑e‑Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman, once a fringe figure, is now vying for Bangladesh’s top job as the party re-emerges following the 2024 uprising that ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina.

February 10, 2026

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Chief Adviser Yunus’ Wealth Declared at Tk 15 Crore, Assets of Other Advisers Also Published

Chief Adviser Yunus’ Wealth Declared at Tk 15 Crore, Assets of Other Advisers Also Published

The interim government has made public the asset statements of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, other advisers, and their spouses to ensure transparency and uphold a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.

February 10, 2026

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Tarique Rahman Returns From Exile to Emerge as Key Contender for Bangladesh Premiership

Tarique Rahman Returns From Exile to Emerge as Key Contender for Bangladesh Premiership

After nearly 17 years in self-imposed exile, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman has re-entered Bangladesh’s political arena and is now widely seen as a frontrunner in the upcoming national election, signaling a dramatic shift in the country’s power dynamics.

February 10, 2026

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RAB’ officers used to commit murders for 10,000 taka! Ex-army chief

RAB’ officers used to commit murders for 10,000 taka! Ex-army chief

Former army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has testified against much-discussed army officer Ziaul Ahsan. Ziaul Ahsan is accused of killing and abducting 104 people. He testified for the second day in the court headed by Justice Golam Mortuza Majumdar at the International Crimes Tribunal on Monday, February 9. The other two members of the three-member Tribunal-1 are Justice Md. Shafiul Alam Mahmud and Judge Md. Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury.

February 10, 2026

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Bangladesh, US sign HISTORICAL reciprocal tariff agreement

Bangladesh, US sign HISTORICAL reciprocal tariff agreement

WASHINGTON DC, February 9: The Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff between Bangladesh and the United States was signed on Monday. On the Bangladesh side, the signatories were Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, and on US side Ambassador Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative. Negotiations on the agreement spanned over nine months since April last year.

February 10, 2026

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