AI fears wipe out $50b from Indian IT stocks in Feb

Indian IT shares logged their worst week in more than 10 months on Friday, extending a rout driven by fears of disruption from artificial intelligence tools that wiped about $50 billion off the sector's market capitalisation so far in February,...

In Hong Kong's IPO boom, Chinese banks face talent crunch test

HONG KONG, Feb 13 (Reuters): A shortage of talent risks undercutting Chinese investment banks' booming listing business in Hong Kong and tests their ability to meet new regulatory rules on the number of mandates they can accept, said industry sources...

Europe, Asia lead equity fund inflows as US records weekly outflow

European and Asian equity funds drew strong inflows in the week ended February 11 as investors trimmed exposure to US mega-cap stocks on concerns about stretched valuations and rising AI-related spending, reports Reuters.Global equity funds marked a fifth straight weekly...

Investor optimism drives stocks higher

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its bullish run for a fourth week in a row, driven by expectations of a favourable market outlook amid anticipated post-election political clarity.Market analysts said investor sentiment remained upbeat just...

Weather _2026-02-14

Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Light fog may occur at places. Temperature may remain unchanged.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Friday at 32.4 degrees Celsius in Teknaf , while...

Salahuddin hopes for productive parliament

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday hoped that the newly formed Jatiya Sangsad would be the most productive law-making house since the country's independence and take steps to amend the Constitution, reports UNB.He also sought cooperation from people...

Young buyers making their choice of flowers

Young buyers making their choice of flowers at the shops in the capital's Shahbag area on Friday ahead of the dual celebrations - Pohela Falgun (first day of the Spring season) and Valentine's Day - today (February 14). — FE...

Supply disruption pushes prices of vegetables, chicken, onion up

Prices of vegetables, chicken and onions increased in the city markets, which traders attributed to supply disruptions due to the 13th national election and referendum.Although vehicles carrying essential goods were officially exempted, the supply of products, including the essential items,...

Man hacked dead 'by wife' in Khulna

Khulna, Feb 13 (UNB): A man was hacked to death allegedly by his wife at Joypur village in Rupsha upazila of Khulna early Friday. The deceased was Mohor Ali (45), who hailed from Bajuya area in Dakop upazila. He used...

Tarique thanks supporters for BNP’s landslide victory

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday expressed gratitude to his supporters for their affection and for helping secure a landslide victory for his party, reports UNB."I am grateful for the love you have shown me. Please pray for me," he...

EC halts results of three seats

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to put off the results of three constituencies in the 13th National Parliament Election, held on Thursday. The seats are Sherpur-2, Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4, reports BSS.The results were postponed due to legal issues of...

Seven women candidates elected

Seven women candidates have been unofficially elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, according to results announced by the returning officers and the Election Commission.Of the seven, six contested from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is set to form the...

NCP, 11-Party Alliance leaders, activists under ‘BNP attack’

Allegations surfaced from different parts of the country that some leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and the 11-Party Alliance came under attack following the 13th National Parliamentary Election, held on Thursday.NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan,...

BNP leader Tuku firm to build terror-free society

SIRAJGANJ, Feb 13 (BSS): BNP Standing Committee Member and MP-elect from Sirajganj-2 constituency Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Friday expressed his firmness that he would build a terror-free society, improve the law and order, and ensure the safety of people's...

Barrister Fuad congratulates opponent on his victory

Barishal-3 (Babuganj-Muladi) candidate Barrister Fuad has congratulated his opponent, Zainul Abedin, on his electoral victory, expressing gratitude to the voters and party leaders who supported him throughout the campaign, reports UNB.In a Facebook post on Friday morning, he thanked the...

Ex-state minister, MP among 20 losing deposits in Naogaon

NAOGAON, Feb 13 (UNB): At least 20 candidates, including a former state minister and a former MP, are set to lose their election deposits in the 13th national election across six constituencies of Naogaon.A total of 32 candidates contested the...

Extortionists will be firmly handled, says MP-elect Minu

RAJSHAHI, Feb 13 (BSS): Mizanur Rahman Minu, the victorious BNP candidate from Rajshahi-2 (Sadar), has warned that extortionists will be dealt with firmly, reports BSS.He said, "I was born here. I know who does what here. Everyone will be brought...

Six hurt in Jamaat-BNP clash in Chuadanga

CHUADANGA, Feb 13 (UNB): Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP clashed over election results in Jagannathpur village of Kalidaspur union of Alamdanga upazila on Thursday evening, leaving at least six Jamaat workers injured.The injured are Lutfar Rahman (55), his son Abu...

Jamaat shatters Jatiya Party stronghold in Rangpur

Thursday's general election has not been a blessing for the Jatiya Party (JaPa), as Jamaat-e-Islami swept the party of former dictator Ershad out of its longtime stronghold in Rangpur.The JaPa failed to win any parliamentary seats in the election and...

Zonayed Saki thanks supporters after victory

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosanghati Andolon, has expressed gratitude to BNP allies, party activists and the people of Bancharampur after winning the Brahmanbaria-6 constituency in the national election, reports bdnews24.com.Saki, who contested as part of the BNP-led alliance, said...

BNP needs to form strong cabinet, move swiftly: ICG

After securing a landslide victory with more than a two-thirds majority in parliament, the International Crisis Group (ICG) on Friday said the BNP will need to form a strong cabinet and move swiftly if it is to deliver on its...

'Referendum and the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election 2026'

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin speaking at a press briefing on 'Referendum and the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election 2026' at the Election Commission headquarters in the capital on Friday. — PID

Law and order, graft, economy key challenges for new govt: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that his party's next government will face major challenges in maintaining law and order, fighting corruption, and boosting the economy, report agencies."The biggest challenges for the next government will be to...

Jamaat Ameer alleges attacks on supporters

Bangladesh Jamaat -e-Islami (BJI) Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the supporters of the 11-party alliance were facing attacks in different areas of the country.He described the incidents as fascist activities.He termed the attacks as unfortunate for the nation."Those...

'Yes' victory paves way for new constitutional era

Bangladesh is going to enter a new constitutional era with a major overhaul of the country's democratic institutions as the "yes" vote won in the February 12 referendum. Out of the 70.64 million votes cast, 68.06 per cent of voters...

Today's matches_2026-02-14

Before returning to barracks after duty, female police members buy flowers

Before returning to barracks after duty, female police members buy flowers in the capital's Shahbagh area and place those on each other's head on Friday, ahead of Pahela Falgun and Valentine's Day. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam

City getting back to normal after polls fever

The life in the capital started getting back to normal after much expected national elections and referendum held on Thursday. The shopping malls and markets at different areas reopened on Friday, with the vehicular movement on the city streets and...

Jamaat reviews party's performance after polls

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) convened on Friday evening an emergency meeting of its Central Executive Council to review party's electoral performance and post-poll developments.The BJI convened the meeting following growing internal pressure within the party over its electoral performance and post-poll...

It’s a victory for democracy: BNP

The BNP has described its landslide victory as a victory for democracy, victory for the nation. On Friday, at the BNP chairperson's office in Gulshan, the spokesperson of the party's central election management committee, Dr Mahdi Amin, made these remarks.He...