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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, China and Iran have stepped up diplomatic efforts to avert a full-blown conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan after recent cross-border clashes and airstrikes threatened to plunge the neighbors into open warfare. “Saudi Arabia, in coordination with Qatar, is making efforts to reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” the source said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also spoke with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Saudi foreign ministry said. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was ready to assist in promoting understanding and cooperation between the two countries. “The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to provide any assistance necessary to facilitate dialogue,” he said in a statement.

He reportedly studied briefly at a school in Lalbagh but returned to Suhrawardy Udyan, his birthplace. Numerous individuals are born, raised, married, and in some cases die at Suhrawardy Udyan. A student of Dhaka University’s Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall reported seeing a 12-year-old boy, Jahid (pseudonym), selling marijuanna in Suhrawardy Udyan. According to Shahbagh police station sources, 73 homeless and drug peddlers were apprehended from Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka University, Shahid Minar, and nearby areas. Police interventions in 2014 removed several installations, including tea stalls at Chobir Hat, historically popular with young park visitors.

Global reductions in development assistance could reverse decades of health progress in Bangladesh and trigger nearly 23 million additional deaths by 2030 across 93 low- and middle-income countries, including 5.4 million children under five, according to a new study published in The Lancet Global Health. Researchers note that three out of four people worldwide live in countries where gains against infectious diseases and child mortality could stall or reverse if aid reductions continue. Aid cuts and global impactIn 2024, international assistance fell for the first time in six years. Severe defunding: A $32 billion (15.1%) cut between 2024 and 2025, followed by further reductions, could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths, including 5.4 million children under five. Implications for BangladeshFor Bangladesh, which has long relied on international support for key health interventions, projected aid cuts could have far-reaching consequences.

However, the lack of cold storage facilities remains a major challenge.”Higher returns, better livelihoodsFarmers say honey queen pineapple cultivation offers substantially higher returns than traditional crops like paddy. “Compared to rice and other crops, pineapple farming is far more profitable,” said Putul Chakma, a farmer from Naniarchar. Another farmer, Parashi Chakma, shifted from traditional jhum cultivation to pineapple farming this year, planting around 35,000 saplings across five hectares. Deputy Director of the Rangamati DAE, Md Moniruzzaman, noted that the district’s fallow hill lands are highly suitable for pineapple cultivation. For Rangamati’s hill farmers, the honey queen pineapple is more than just a seasonal crop; it represents resilience, opportunity, and a pathway to sustained economic growth.

Round-the-clock security monitoring combined with structured daily backups has become a foundational approach to reducing risk, limiting downtime, and maintaining operational continuity. Security monitoring systems often work in tandem with maintenance schedules, providing alerts when components fall out of date. Thomas emphasized that website security should be treated as an ongoing operational function rather than a one-time configuration. By combining real-time oversight with reliable data recovery systems, organizations can reduce vulnerability, maintain accessibility, and respond more effectively when incidents occur. Continuous monitoring and daily backups help ensure that digital platforms remain stable, accessible, and protected against a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Photo -BSSNARSINGDI, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) - Police have arrested Nur Mohammad, alias Nura (28), the prime accused in the killing of a teenage girl in the district. Nura was apprehended from the Maona area of Gazipur around 9:00 pm today, Madhabdi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kamal Hossain confirmed BSS. The 15-year-old girl's body was recovered on Thursday around 12:30 pm, from a field between Bilpara and Darikandi in Mahishashura Union under Madhabdi Police Station of the Sadar upazila. The victim's mother filed a case with Madhabdi Police Station on Thursday night, naming nine individuals, with 2-3 others still unidentified. According to the case documents, the girl was abducted from her father's custody and murdered for demanding justice for a rape.

At the same time, the need to exorcize colonial phantoms hovering over the force has gained traction. So, what is the right way of facing law enforcers? In one viral video, a person is asked as to why there’s a hammer in his bag. Of the viral videos, the one where a university student is seen speaking confidently, needs further discussion. “The law enforcers should come forward to ask the people: What are we doing right and what do we need to change?”An independent commission, answerable directly to the top authority, must be formed to ensure proper oversight of law enforcers, asserts Mazhar Islam, a broadcast journalist.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)'s announcement of four priorities to build Dhaka as “green city, clean city,” while encouraging on paper, must now be translated into sustained action in order to be taken seriously. If this city is to become genuinely greener and more livable, the four proposed “priority programs” must be backed by clear timetables, transparent budgets, and measurable milestones. Canal dredging should go hand in hand with sustained protection of waterways, so that restored channels remain functional and resilient. Otherwise, these four priorities -- however well-crafted -- will end up as just another set of talking points rather than turning Dhaka into the green, clean metropolis every resident dreams of. The time for discussions has long since passed; it is now imperative that these objectives be delivered in tangible, measurable ways.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu has announced that initiatives are underway to introduce 'One-Stop Service Centers' modeled on developed countries to reduce public suffering by eliminating complexities and irregularities in land-related services. The Land Minister said that the primary goal of modernizing the Ministry of Land is to ensure hassle-free services for ordinary citizens. He further said that once the proposed 'One-Stop Service Centers' are launched, service seekers will no longer need to visit multiple offices. Speaking about the development of Rajshahi, Mizanur Rahman Minu said that the city was once established as a city of peace through collective efforts. Earlier in the day, Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu exchanged courtesy visits with people from various professions in Rajshahi.

Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan on Friday said the main goal of the government is to reach the benefits of development to every person in the hilly region. “We will work with everyone to accelerate the balanced development of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Our main goal is the overall development of all sectors, including education, health, agriculture and infrastructure,” he said. It was the first visit of the CHT minister to his constituency Rangamati after assuming office as a minister. Work will be done on a priority basis in areas where development has not reached for many years.”Addressing BNP leaders and activists, Dipen Dewan said, “Serving the people is our main goal.

The prime accused in the rape and murder of a teenage girl in Narsingdi has been arrested, police said on Friday night. Nur Mohammad Nura, the main accused in the case, was apprehended from Mawna in Gazipur around 9pm, said Narsingdi Superintendent of Police Abdullah Al Faruk. Another accused, Hazrat Ali, was arrested from Gauripur in Mymensingh at the same time. With the latest arrests, police have so far detained seven out of the nine accused in the teenage murder case. The decision was confirmed in a party letter signed by Sadar Upazila BNP President Abu Saleh Chowdhury and General Secretary Iqbal Hossain around 10pm on Friday.

Under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, the relationship with India is going into a phase which will challenge both diplomacy and political patience. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” framework, Bangladesh emerged as one of India’s most dependable regional partners. Bi-lateral trade has increased by a massive margin yet the balance is still heavily skewed in favour of India. Even further than bilateral irritants are the bigger strategic question: How does Bangladesh balance India and China? Rather than undermining relationships, it may standardize them, transforming relations from personality diplomacy to policy diplomacy.

The new finance minister is correct that change in leadership can sometimes be necessary. However, the manner in which this change was executed undermines both the institution and the reform agenda that our banking sector desperately needs. This is particularly damaging for a nation that is looking to change the narrative around it, and shed the tag that it is a nation that does not care about transparency and good governance while being identified with corruption and impunity. We believe that the government truly seeks reform, but for that to happen, it must begin with transparency and meritocracy. Change imposed through intimidation or political maneuvering is not reform but regression.