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Mansur out, Mostaqur in; dramatic leadership change at Bangladesh Bank

, Feb. 26 -- In a dramatic turn of events marked by confusion and protests, Md Mostaqur Rahman was appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank within a day, replacing Ahsan H Mansur without prior announceme... Read More


16 injured, 20 tourist jeeps gutted in Cox's Bazar filling station fire

, Feb. 26 -- At least 16 people sustained burn injuries in a fire following a blast at a LPG filling station in Kolatoli area of Cox's Bazar district town on Wednesday night. At least 10 houses near ... Read More


PM confers Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025

, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday presented the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025 to nine distinguished personalities for their outstanding contributions to Bangla literature. T... Read More


Crimes against humanity in 1971:SC acquits Bagerhat's Khan Akram

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The Appellate on Thursday acquitted Kahn Akram who was sentenced to life term imprisonment in a case over crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in Bagerhat district. The... Read More


Suspect in Hazaribagh school girl killing case detained

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Police have detained a youth in connection with the killing of a schoolgirl in the capital's Hazaribagh area. The suspect, Siam, was detained in a drive in Kathalbagan area, said As... Read More


Mostaqur Rahman takes charge as Bangladesh Bank governor

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Md. Mostaqur Rahman took over as the 14th Governor of Bangladesh Bank on Thursday. Senior officials and staff received the new governor when he reached the central bank headquarters... Read More


PM Tarique Rahman calls for depoliticising education, research, arts

, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said education, research, arts and literature should remain free from political influence in a civilised society. "I believe that politicising e... Read More


Ministry of Social Welfare warns public about fake website in its name

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The government has identified a fake website operating in the name of the Ministry of Social Welfare and warned citizens to remain cautious to avoid possible fraud. In a statement o... Read More


British High Commissioner acknowledges Sylhet's 'special relationship' with UK

Sylhet, Feb. 26 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook has said that the United Kingdom (UK) shares a deep and special relationship with Sylhet. "Sylhet's relationship with the UK is v... Read More


PM distributes Ekushey Padak 2026

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Nine distinguished citizens and one organisation on Thursday received the Ekushey Padak this year in recognition of their outstanding contributions to various fields. Prime Minister... Read More