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Photo: BSSRANGPUR, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) – The beautiful flowering of litchi trees in a favorable climate has encouraged farmers and raised hopes of a bumper harvest of the juicy fruit in the Rangpur agricultural region this season. “The extraordinary flowering of litchi trees has raised hopes for a bountiful production of seasonal fruits for farmers this season,” said Additional Director of the DAE’s Rangpur region Krishibid Md Shirajul Islam. Litchi farmers Mokbul Hossain, Arman Ali, Mohibur Rahman, Mominul Haque, Amenur Rahman and Mukul; Hossain of different villages in Rangpur Sadar upazila expressed satisfaction over excellent flowering in their litchi trees. Deputy Director of the Burirhat Horticulture Center of the DAE in Rangpur Dr Md Abu Sayem said marvelous blooming in litchi trees is predicting a bumper production of the fruit this season. He also expressed satisfaction over excellent budding in litchi trees and predicted a bumper production of the seasonal fruit this season.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the Family Card initiative, promised during the election campaign, on March 10. Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain disclosed this information today. He said the government is set to launch pilot phase of the Family Card programme with the ultimate aim of gradually bringing two crore families under monthly cash support. “If fully implemented, the programme would cost about Tk 5,000 crore a month and around Tk 60,000 crore a year,” he added.

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The so-called “Ticketmaster Monopoly” strikes every time a popular artist goes on tour: fans get stuck in outrageous queues, prices skyrocket and general onsales sell out in minutes because of massive presales. And then Tame Impala showed me a glimmer of hope. If Tame Impala can do it, then all big artists can too. While artists like Harry Styles seem to have forgotten, Tame Impala remembered and fought for what live music is supposed to be about: human connection. In a world where live music is becoming increasingly inaccessible, we need more artists like Tame Impala who are willing to step up and fight with us.

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Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today provided free medical services to poor and underprivileged patients. Photo : BSSDINAJPUR, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) –Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today provided free medical services to poor and underprivileged patients during a visit to his constituency in Dinajpur. After offering Jummah prayer or Friday, he began attending patients who had gathered at his residence seeking treatment. Local resident Ahmed Ali expressed gratitude, saying that despite his busy schedule, the minister came to his village and provided treatment to locals . Elderly women Sahera Begum and Rafiza Bewa also received treatment and medicines from the minister and thanked him for the initiative.

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed deep concern over the abduction and murder of a 15-year-old girl in Narsingdi, who was reportedly targeted after seeking justice for sexual assault. In a press release issued Friday, MJF highlighted that the incident underscores the severe threats to the safety of women and children in the country. According to media reports, the girl was sexually assaulted 15 days ago by a group of five to six men led by a local criminal. When her family sought justice by approaching a former union council member, they were reportedly denied any remedy and allegedly asked to leave the area. “MJF strongly believes that exemplary punishment for these crimes is essential to deter future perpetrators and uphold justice and dignity for women in society.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the Family Card program in Bogra Sadar Upazila on March 10, in line with his electoral promise. Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Media Cell, disclosed the information, quoting BNP Standing Committee member and Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. He said the program will be formally launched in Bogra Sadar upazila through the prime minister’s inauguration. Detailed schedules of the event will be announced later.

Police’s Anti-Terrorism Unit has filed a charge sheet against 25 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a case over the killing of 24-year-old Abuzar Sheikh in Gulshan during the July movement. The unit’s investigation officer, SI Israel Hossain, submitted the charge sheet on February 18. Prosecution Division SI Moktar Hossain confirmed the development on Friday, saying that an application had been made for arrest warrants against 22 accused, including Hasina, as they remained absconding. Others named in the charge sheet include former road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former textiles and jute minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, former information and broadcasting minister Mohammad A Arafat, former MP Mirza Azam, and former Justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik. Following the incident, Abuzar’s mother Chhobi Khatun filed a murder case at Gulshan Police Station on November 16, 2024.

They also emerged victorious in the semi-finals in 2022 with City winning at the same stage the following year. Chelsea progressed straight to the last 16 after finishing sixth in the league phase. Liverpool will have a last-16 rematch against Galatasaray, the Turkish giants having defeated the Anfield club 1-0 in September in the league phase. The teams who qualified directly for this stage after finishing in the top eight in the league phase will all be at home in the return matches. This season's Champions League final will take place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. In a message, the Algerian leader praised Tarique’s election win and expressed confidence in his leadership and vision for the country’s future. President Tebboune also reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh, highlighting shared goals in promoting cooperation and mutual benefit.

Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team shifted to their official training venue on Friday as preparations intensified for their debut AFC Women’s Asian Cup fixture in Sydney. The Tigresses held their first practice session at the ground allocated by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), following a closed-door match against Western Sydney Wanderers FC earlier this week. It was the team’s fifth training session since arriving in Sydney and their first at the official training ground, having relocated from Valentine Sports Park to Jubilee Stadium. The session concluded with a competitive 20-minute 11-a-side practice match among the players, providing the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess tactical shape and match readiness. All players are fully fit and committed to their training programme as they gear up for their tough challenge.

A discussion titled "Implementation of the Law to Control Smoking Scenes in Films: Duties of Stakeholders" was held at the Information Building on February 25, 2026. In a statement, the Board said the headline 'No National Award if Smoking Scenes in Films' and the misrepresentation of speeches by guests created confusion among the public. The clarification followed a discussion titled “Implementation of Law to Control Smoking Scenes in Films: Duties of the Stakeholders,” held at the Tathya Bhaban on February 25, 2026. It categorically stated that no decision was taken at the meeting that films portraying smoking scenes would be barred from receiving National Film Awards. He did not say that steps would be taken to stop smoking scenes in films.