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Manna quits Dhaka-18 polls race, citing high campaign spending

2026-02-10 00:00:00

Nagorik Oikko President Mahmudur Rahman Manna has withdrawn from contesting in the Dhaka-18 seat in the national election, though he remains a candidate in Bogura-2, reports bdnews24.com.Manna announced the decision on Sunday night through a Facebook post. Attempts to reach...

Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON)

2026-02-10 00:00:00

Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON), speaking at a press conference on 'What kind of manifesto does each party have?' at the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Monday. — Focus Bangla

Some EC activities appear influenced: Asif Mahmud

2026-02-10 00:00:00

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has alleged that some activities of the Election Commission (EC) appear to be influenced by certain quarters, reports BSS."Some activities of the Election Commission give us the impression that they are...

80pc parties, candidates have trust in EC: AFED

FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00

With the preparations for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election gathering pace across the country, more than 80 per cent political parties and candidates have voiced strong trust in the Election Commission (EC), according to a report.The Alliance for Fair...

Writ seeks cancellation of Nahid's candidature

FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking the cancellation of National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam's candidature for the Dhaka-11 constituency, alleging that he holds dual citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica.Shamim Ahmed, a...

BNP won’t compromise on women rights: Fakhrul

2026-02-10 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, Feb 9 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said his party would remain uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly mothers and sisters."BNP will be uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens,...

Officials and employees of Bangladesh Bank staged demonstration

2026-02-10 00:00:00

The officials and employees of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) staged a demonstration on the BB premises in the capital on Monday following scrapping of a proposal for autonomy of the central bank. — FE Photo

HC judges Naima Haider, Mamnoon Rahman resign

2026-02-10 00:00:00

 High Court (HC) judges Naima Haider and Mamnoon Rahman have resigned. Their letters of resignation have been forwarded to the President, a notice issued on Monday by the Supreme Court (SC) said, reports bdnews24.com.Mamnoon sent his resignation letter to the...

Security force's 'intrusion' into media outlets

FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00

The Editors' Council has expressed deep concern over what it described as unwarranted intrusion by security forces into media organisations, warning that such incidents send a negative message ahead of the upcoming election.In a statement issued on Monday, the Editors'...

Govt issues Dhaka Central Univ Ordinance

2026-02-10 00:00:00

The government has issued an ordinance forming Dhaka Central University (DCU) to manage seven public colleges in the capital, reports bdnews24.com.However, the ordinance does not divide the seven colleges into four schools as proposed in the initial draft. Instead, the...

Focus on poverty alleviation, job creation to curb graft

FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00

Speakers at a 'National Convention' emphasised the urgent need for poverty alleviation and employment generation as the key measures to reduce corruption in the society. They noted that unemployment and economic insecurity often push individuals towards unethical practices, making strong...

Major shift from roads to rail, water targeted by 2040

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-02-10 00:00:00

A multimodal transportation plan has been finalised at the fag end of the interim government's term to guide all related agencies in implementing future infrastructure development projects aimed at improved connectivity for both passengers and freight.However, experts say the obligation...

China rejects US claims of secret N tests

2026-02-10 00:00:00

BEIJING, Feb 09 (AFP): China on Monday denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them "outright lies" and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up its own trials.At the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva...

45 yrs' prison sought for Kosovo former president

2026-02-10 00:00:00

THE HAGUE, Feb 09 (Reuters): International war crimes prosecutors said on Monday Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci controlled ethnic Albanian guerrillas and should be convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 45 years in prison.Thaci and three other ex-Kosovo Liberation...

53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya

2026-02-10 00:00:00

CAIRO, Feb 09 (AP): Two babies are among at least 53 people dead or missing after an inflatable migrant boat sank off Libya, the U.N. migration agency said on Monday, the latest tragedy on a dangerous route for those seeking...

Eight Muslim countries condemn Israel's 'illegal' West Bank control measures

2026-02-10 00:00:00

RIYADH, Feb 09 (AFP/Reuters): Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory.Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE,...

Thai caretaker PM preparing for coalition talks after polls victory

2026-02-10 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Feb 09 (AFP): Thailand's caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after his conservative Bhumjaithai Party surged to a stunning election victory on a wave of nationalism.The pro-military and pro-monarchy party had its best electoral performance...

Iran ready to dilute highly enriched uranium

2026-02-10 00:00:00

TEHRAN, Feb 09 (AFP): Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country, the head of its atomic energy agency said Monday after talks resumed with Washington."In conclusion, in response...

2nd CA Bangladesh Cup Golf Tournament 2026

2026-02-10 00:00:00

NKA Mobin FCA, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) poses with participants following the conclusion of the 2nd CA Bangladesh Cup Golf Tournament 2026 at Jolshiri Golf Club in the city on Saturday. Past ICAB President...

From selling fruits to the World Cup: How Haider's dream comes true

2026-02-10 00:00:00

Despite being born in the small village of Azmat Shah in Pakistan's Punjab to a humble family, Haider Ali had big dreams. He wanted to play for Pakistan at the highest level. He wanted it so badly that he moved...

Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup

2026-02-10 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Feb 09 (Agencies): Zimbabwe returned to the T20 World Cup in emphatic fashion on Monday, strolling to an eight-wicket win over Oman at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club.In their first T20 World Cup since 2022, Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103...

Munsey, Leask spoil Italy's debut

2026-02-10 00:00:00

KOLKATA, Feb 09 (Agencies): Scotland may have suffered a blip the last time they faced Italy in a T20I but ensured they picked up the first points of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign after a dominant performance at Eden...

'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock

2026-02-10 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Feb 09 (AFP): USA leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin said Monday that "the pressure will be on Pakistan" when the teams lock horns in the T20 World Cup again, two years after the Americans inflicted a shock defeat on the former...

Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2m barrels of oil from Venezuela

2026-02-10 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Feb 09 (Reuters): India's state refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have together bought 2 million barrels of Merey crude from Venezuela for delivery in the second half of April, two trade sources aware of the...

EU threatens temporary measures to stop Meta blocking AI rivals from WhatsApp

2026-02-10 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Feb 09 (Reuters): EU competition regulators have threatened to stop Meta Platforms from blocking artificial intelligence rivals from its WhatsApp messaging service while it investigates suspected abuse of a dominant position by the US tech giant.The European Commission said...

IDCOL, Square Group celebrate rooftop solar partnership

2026-02-10 00:00:00

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), in partnership with Square Group, celebrated the successful implementation of rooftop solar power projects across Square Textiles PLC and Square Food & Beverage Limited, marking a significant milestone in the Group's sustainability journey.Under this partnership,...

Community Bank signs MoU with Biztrade Ventures to strengthen SME 360° business solutions

2026-02-10 00:00:00

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biztrade Ventures Limited to strengthen SME 360° business solutions across the country.Under the agreement, Biztrade Ventures Limited will act as a strategic advisory business partner of Community Bank...

EBL signs bancassurance agreement with City Insurance

2026-02-10 00:00:00

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a bancassurance agreement with City Insurance PLC to expand customer access to innovative insurance solutions through EBL's extensive banking network across the country. The agreement was signed at EBL's head office in Dhaka by...

AB Bank hands over startup fund cheque to Bangladesh Bank

2026-02-10 00:00:00

AB Bank PLC has formally handed over a cheque for Tk 24,102,820 to Bangladesh Bank as part of initiatives aligned with the Bangladesh Bank's directives on the formation and operation of 'Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC'. Nawshad Mustafa, Director, SME...

Govt, exporters, textile millers agree to boost incentives

JASIM UDDIN | 2026-02-10 00:00:00

Government officials, readymade garment (RMG) exporters and textile millers have reached a consensus on increasing incentives for the use of locally produced yarn in export-oriented garment items, alongside additional support for apparel exports.The consensus was reached at an evaluation meeting...