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February 19, 2026

Foreign Minister signals return to Zia’s foreign policy

Diplomatic Correspondent : Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has indicated that Bangladesh’s foreign policy under the new government will draw inspiration from the doctrine shaped by late President Ziaur Rahman, stressing sovereignty, regional connectivity...

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February 19, 2026

Workers are busy with repainting the Central Shaheed Minar ahead of International Mother Language Day and Martyrs’ Day. The photo was taken on Wednesday.

City

February 19, 2026

Zahir Uddin Swapon, Information and Broadcasting Minister, began his first official day as a new cabinet member on Wednesday, receiving flowers upon arrival. Yeaser Khan Chowdhury, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, marked his first official day as a cabinet member greeted with flowers.

National

February 19, 2026

NILPHAMARI: A colorful rally was held in Nilphamari to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. The rally was jointly organized by the District Administration and Islamic Foundation Bangladesh Nilphamari District Office on Wednesday.

Editorial

February 19, 2026

From Allocation to Execution: Evaluating Annual Development Plan Implementation in Bangladesh

Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : Bangladesh’s Annual Development Plan (ADP) is the backbone of its socioeconomic progress. It sets the roadmap for infrastructure expansion, public services improvement, poverty reduction, and long-term economic transformation. Yet...

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February 19, 2026

No more mob culture Home Minister

News Desk : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that “mob culture” will no longer be tolerated, improving law and order, and ensuring smooth implementation across key sectors. On Wednesday, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed...

City

February 19, 2026

Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Labour and Employment Minister, commenced his first official day in the new cabinet on Wednesday, receiving a floral welcome.

National

February 19, 2026

MIRZAPUR, TANGAIL: On the occasion of Shaheed Day and Int’l Mother Language Day, officials from EFIL Paint honoured language activist and Ekushey Padak awardee Mutsuddi for his contributions.

Business & Economy

February 19, 2026

11th SAFECON 2026 Set for April 16-18 in ICCB, Dhaka

Business Desk : Dhaka, Bangladesh SAFECON 2026, Bangladesh’s integrated B2B trade exhibition for safe and sustainable infrastructure technologies, will be held from 16-18 April 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Kuril, Dhaka....

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February 19, 2026

TIB urges annual mandatory asset disclosure of MPs

Staff Reporter : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has welcomed the recent declaration by elected representatives not to accept duty-free car and government plot privileges, describing it as a long-awaited and encouraging step toward dismantling...