Is there a way for Bangladesh to move out of forgery, and replenish its tarnished image? All of our institutions, starting from politics through government, education, and other once-revered bodies are dominated by deceit and crookery. Naturally, they also learn that the art of survival is living or compromising with this fraud. We need institutions free from political manipulation that people can have faith in and see results. Ziauddin Choudhury has worked in the higher civil service of Bangladesh early in his career, and later for the World Bank in the US.

Activists of Inqilab Mancha demanding justice for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi left Shahbagh intersection on Friday following a series of clashes with police. Earlier, in a Facebook post, Inqilab Moncha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber said: “Awami league is trying to divert the situation by blending with common people. Earlier on Thursday afternoon, a procession led by Inqilab Moncha moved from the Raju Memorial Sculpture of Dhaka University towards Shahbagh, blocking the road to protest Hadi’s killing. Earlier in the afternoon, a procession led by Inqilab Moncha, demanding justice for the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, marched towards the Jamuna area demanding justice for Hadi’s killing. During the clashes, several Inqilab Moncha leaders and activists, including Abdullah Al Jaber, were injured.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started. Kazim, who is from Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan and lives in Islamabad, escaped unharmed, but accompanied his wounded friend to the PIMS hospital for treatment. Another worshipper, Imran Mahmood, described a gunfight between the suicide bomber, a possible accomplice and volunteer security personnel at the mosque. - Lax security -Describing the aftermath of the attack, Kazim said unhurt worshippers went to the aid of those wounded. Kazim, who has performed Friday prayers at the mosque "for the past three to four weeks", said security had been lax.

Trump says US talks with Iran 'very good,' more negotiations expectedABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. The talks were the first between the two foes since the United States joined Israel's war with Iran in June with strikes on nuclear sites. "We likewise had very good talks on Iran," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One en route to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, adding, "we're going to meet again early next week." French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that Iran should stop being a "destabilizing power," citing its nuclear program and support for "terrorist" groups.

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Jamaat holds Palash rally backing Sarwar Tushar, calls unity for Narsingdi-2 election victory. Photo : CollectedNARSINGDI, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a member rally today at the Palash Upazila office to galvanize support for Sarwar Tushar, the candidate of the 11-party electoral alliance for the Narsingdi-2 constituency. Jamaat central executive council member Abdur Rob, former Narsingdi district Ameer Maulana A F M Abdus Sattar, Narsingdi district Ameer Maulana Musleh Uddin, district secretary Maulana Amjad Hossain, district working committee member Syeduzjaman, and Polash Upazila Amir Maulana Abul Kashem Shikdar were present among the jamaat leaders. The leaders called for collective action to secure the victory of the 11-party alliance's candidate in Narsingdi-2. Sarwar Tushar also spoke at the rally, expressing his commitment to the people of the constituency and emphasizing the importance of unity in achieving victory.

DHAKA, Feb 6 : The BNP manifesto released on Friday, days ahead of the February 12 election in Bangladesh, has sought to build relations with neighbours for “collective progress,” even as it announced measures to prevent all border killing and push-ins, in an apparent reference to India. The 51-point manifesto released by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman also promised a funding hike for the welfare of Hindus and other religious minorities. “We will build relations with other countries maintaining my country’s interest, independence and sovereignty,” Rahman said at a hotel here. The BNP manifesto said if elected to power it would emphasise establishing bilateral and multilateral relations with all states based on equality, fairness and pragmatism, recognition of mutual interests. The BNP manifesto with title being “Shobar Ageh Bangladesh” or “Bangladesh First”, divided in five sections, came two days after its rival Jamaat announced its manifesto.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer urges voting Daripalla symbol for secure, dignified Bangladesh and nationwide reforms. Photo : BSSNARAIL, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) -Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said the party is committed to building a safe and dignifiedBangladesh for all. "We don't just seek victory for Jamaat or the Daripalla (scale) symbol, but for the victory of 180 million people. I urge everyone to vote for the Daripalla symbol in the upcoming elections to bring peace to all sectors," Dr. Shafiqur Rahman added. Following his speech, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman handed over the Daripalla shape symbol to Maulana Md.

Unidentified miscreants killed a battery-run easy-bike driver and fled with the vehicle in Gopalganj, police said. Sufian, a resident of Singati village in Mollahat upazila of Bagerhat, was the son of Shukur Chowdhury. He had been living with his family in a rented house in Gobra village under Gopalganj Sadar. According to police, Sufian left home with his easy-bike on Thursday morning but did not return at night. Family members later identified the body at the hospital.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said that standing on the ruins, February 12 parliamentary election is calling for the nation’s freedom. He made the remarks while addressing an election rally as the chief guest at the stadium ground of Boalmari upazila under Faridpur-1 constituency in the evening. Dr Shafiqur Rahman joined the rally around 6:30pm. Referring to the upcoming election, Dr Shafiqur Rahman said the February 12 vote is sending a different message as youths have awakened. Later, Dr Shafiqur Rahman attended another election rally at Government Rajendra College ground in Faridpur town in support of Faridpur-3 candidate Professor Abdut Tawab.

A student of History Department at Rajshahi University (RU) was killed in a train accident at Abdulpur Railway Junction in Natore on Friday. The deceased was identified as Mahdi Hasan Murad, a student of the 2024–25 academic session at Rajshahi University. According to fellow passengers and witnesses, the Titumir Express train stopped at Abdulpur Junction around 7:30am for an engine change. At that time, Mahdi Hasan attempted to cross the railway tracks to reach the opposite platform. RU Proctor Professor Dr Md Mahbubur Rahman said, “The incident is extremely tragic.

Cricket's T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh kicked out and Pakistan refusing to face arch-rivals and co-hosts India. When the first ball is finally bowled after a chaotic lead-in, Pakistan will open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India will start as firm tournament favourites and are expected to ease into the Super Eight stage from Group A. Football powerhouse Italy will make an appearance at a cricket World Cup for the first time, and will kick off against the Scots in Kolkata on Monday. South Africa, the runners-up in 2024, have never won a white ball World Cup, but are buoyed by winning the World Test Championship last year.