Today's matches_2026-02-11

Grand Finale of the Indoor Badminton Tournament at NSU

North South University (NSU) Chairman of the Board of Trustees Aziz Al Kaiser and Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury pose with participants after the Grand Finale of the Indoor Badminton Tournament at NSU Indoor Ground in the city recently. Former...

De Leede leads Netherlands to thumping win

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 (Agencies): Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten 72 and took two wickets as the Netherlands hammered Namibia by seven wickets for their first win at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.The experienced all-rounder struck key blows...

Seifert, Allen decimate UAE with record partnership

CHENNAI, India, Feb 10 (AFP): Finn Allen and Tim Seifert posted a T20 World Cup record partnership of 175 as New Zealand crushed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets with almost five overs to spare in Chennai on Tuesday.Chasing...

How Pakistan's decision to play India saved millions

DUBAI, Feb 10 (Agencies): India-Pakistan matches carry immense significance, not just because of their massive fan following and global reach, but also due to the enormous financial stakes involved.So when Pakistan decided to boycott its T20 World Cup clash against...

No BCB sanction over T20 WC row: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has ruled out sanction on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over its refusal to play matches in India during the T20 World Cup, a decision that ultimately led to Bangladesh being excluded from the tournament,...

5-year bond yield steady amid dollar buys

The yield on five-year treasury bonds remained broadly unchanged on Tuesday as the central bank purchased a further US$171 million from 11 banks to help stabilise the exchange rate of the US dollar against the local currency.The cut-off yield, commonly...

Law and order situation satisfactory, says EC

The Election Commission on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the prevailing law-and-order situation as the country prepares to hold the referendum and election simultaneously on Thursday, Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said, reports UNB."The Election Commission is satisfied with the...

DU VC signals exit after stabilisation phase

Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan has announced his intention to step down, saying the institution has moved beyond the extraordinary circumstances under which he assumed office.Emphasising stability and continuity, he said the transition would be smooth and...

Voters largely feel safe to vote

Despite lingering anxieties around the electoral environment, a large majority of voters say they feel safe going to polling stations, according to a nationwide survey released on Tuesday. Confidence is also relatively high that religious and ethnic minorities will be...

BNP's polling agents asked to be vigilant

Polling agents will play the most crucial role in ensuring a fair and successful election, BNP Chairman's adviser Abdus Salam said Tuesday."The most important responsibility lies with the polling agents. The election results depend on the polling agents," said Mr....

NBR probes discrepancies in candidates' declared income

The tax authority has begun investigating discrepancies between reported income and declared assets of candidates of the 13th parliamentary election.Bank accounts of two candidates have already been frozen, while the tax intelligence team has reopened the past income tax records...

Apparel sector eyes export boost in US market

The Bangladesh-US agreement that reduces the reciprocal tariff and introduces duty-free facilities for using American inputs to manufacture garments will boost local apparel exports to the country's single-largest destination, industry leaders say.They, especially spinners, however, say as US cotton is...

Int'l election observers talk poll matters with CA

International election-observation missions from the United States, Turkey and the Commonwealth held courtesy meetings with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as preparations are afoot for Bangladesh's post-uprising polls.On Tuesday, a five-member delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) met Professor...

Prayer Timings _2026-02-11

BD 13th most corrupt country on graft index

Bangladesh remains among the world's most corrupt countries despite a slight improvement in its score on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, highlighting what analysts describe as a persistent failure to translate political change into meaningful institutional reform.According to the...

Polls: Restrictions on movement of vehicles

Ahead of the 13th national elections, authorities have imposed restrictions on the movement of vehicles on roads and highways, effective from zero hour on Wednesday.Under the restriction, motorcycles, microbuses, pickup vans and trucks will not be allowed to operate until...

Conditional zero duty on 86pc BD exports, rest to pay 19pc reciprocal tariffs

Around 85-86 per cent of Bangladeshi exports can access the US market duty-free while the rest be charged 19-percent tariffs under a hard-bargained bilateral trade arrangement between the two countries. The zero-duty market access is, however, conditional to products being...

Dhaka sees heavy rush home ahead of national elections

Thousands of city residents left the capital on Tuesday, beginning a homeward rush to their constituencies to cast their votes in the 13th parliamentary elections, triggering severe pressure on the transport system.Bus terminals across Dhaka were overwhelmed as passenger numbers...

Compensation for shareholders of merged banks

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday that work is underway to provide compensation to shareholders of five private banks that were merged into Sammilito Islami Bank last year.While the government has already compensated small depositors by allocating funds...

Post-uprising general election, referendum tomorrow

A crucial general election analogous with a referendum is tomorrow for Bangladesh's post-uprising transition into democratic practices obliterated through last three polls that culminated to the downfall of the previous government. Meanwhile, the interim government prepares for exit, as its...

Urges people to pour into polling stations to elect new govt

Outgoing interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus urges people to courageously turn up and vote in polling stations and requests political parties to accept results with good grace in national interest. He made the call Tuesday for parties and election...

Advisers' wealth info made public

The Cabinet Division on Tuesday published the wealth statements of advisers of the interim government, just two days ahead of national elections, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency.According to an official notification, asset disclosures of 27 individuals - including...

Weather _2026-02-11

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday).Light fog may occur at places over the riverbasins of the country during early morning.Night and day temperature may...

12,385 pass 50th BCS preli test

The results of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary test were published on Tuesday. Some 12,385 candidates have qualified to participate in the written exam, according to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), reports UNB.A total of 290,951 candidates...

Ctg Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad coordinator detained

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 10: Police detained Md Ibrahim Khokon, the coordinator of the Chittagong Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad, on Tuesday, a day after protesters suspended an indefinite strike against the government's decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to...

Nazrul Study Centre established at RU

Rajshahi University (RU) has established a "Nazrul Study Centre" for the first time, with the aim of promoting the literature, music, and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.RU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr. Saleh Hasan Naqib inaugurated the centre on...

AIUB holds orientation

The Freshman Orientation for Spring 2025-2026 of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was held recently on the university campus in the city, according to a statement.The event welcomed newly admitted students along with their parents and guardians. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member...

Biman's ex-MD on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed Biman Bangladesh Airlines' former managing director and chief executive officer Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on a five-day remand in connection with a case filed on charge of torturing their minor house help. It also...

CAAB bans drone flying until Feb 15

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has imposed a nationwide ban on drone operations until Febru- ary 15, effective immediately.The directive was issued on Tuesday through a notification, signed by CAAB Assistant Director (Public Relations) Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud. According...