He emphasised that Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty will remain intact while cultivating friendly relations with other nations. The party unveiled its election manifesto at 3:30pm on Friday in the ballroom of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. “At the same time, Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty will remain intact. “About 1.2 million [Rohingya refugees] are here; they are human beings, and we must support them. We aim to ensure their safe repatriation.”On water-sharing disputes with India, Tarique said: “We face challenges over rivers such as the Padma and Teesta.

Jamaat-e-Islami leaders visit injured Inquilab Mancha protesters, demand impartial investigation and express concern. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair visited the injured protesters of Inquilab Mancha including its member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber at Dhaka Medical College hospital. During their visit, Advocate Zubair, also chief of Jamaat media and publicity department, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the injured and enquired about their medical treatment, said a press release. The delegation also included Jamaat National Election Management Committee Member Dr. Mosharraf Hossain Masud and Jamaat Paltan Thana Ameer Shahin Ahmed Khan. They expressed concerns about the health and recovery of the victims.

BANI WALID, Libya, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Thousands turned out on Fridayfor the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in atown that still holds allegiance to the late longtime leader. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen by some as Libya's heir apparent, was shotdead in his home in the northwestern city of Zintan on Tuesday. His burial in the town of Bani Walid, some 175 kilometres (110 miles) southof Tripoli, brought together thousands of Gaddafi loyalists, nearly 15 yearsafter the ruler was toppled and killed in a 2011 NATO-backed uprising. Each year, Bani Walid celebrates the anniversary of a 1969 coup that broughtGaddafi to power, with people parading through the streets with portraits ofthe ex-leader and Libya's green flag from before the Arab Spring uprising. Saadi Gaddafi, Seif al-Islam's younger brother, said his dead sibling wouldbe buried "next to his brother Khamis Gaddafi", who was killed during the2011 unrest.

A top Democrat called Trump "vile" while even a senior Republican senatorsaid the video posted the president's own Truth Social account was blatantlyracist. But the White House was unrepentant over Trump's post, rejecting what itcalled "fake outrage" and saying the video was from an "internet meme." - 'Stain on our history' -Obama is the only Black president in American history and backed Trump'sopponent Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in the 2024 presidentialelection. Last year, Trump posted a video generated by artificial intelligence showingBarack Obama being arrested in the Oval Office and appearing behind bars inan orange jumpsuit. Since returning to the White House, Trump has drawn criticism from hisopponents for leading a crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)programs.

DHAKA, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS)-Nurul Hasan Sohan smashed a brilliant 44 ball-76 to lead Durbar XI to a thrilling two-wicket win over Dhumketu XI in the OdommoBangladesh T20 Cup today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Durbar's victory over Dhumketu cracked the tournament wide open, leaving all three teams an equal chance to make it the final. Earlier, Captain Liton Das continued his rich vein of form by powering Dhumketu XI to 156-8. Saifuddin broke the stand by removing Saif after which Dhumketu XI lost wickets in regular intervals. Hasan Mahmud and Tanvir claimed two wickets apiece for Durbar XI.

Several activists of Inqilab Mancha, including Abdullah Al Jaber, general secretary of the organization, and Salauddin Ammar, general secretary of the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (Rucsu), were injured Friday during a protest demanding justice for the killing of the group’s spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. Police reportedly tried to block the march, prompting protesters to attempt breaking through barricades. Earlier in the afternoon, Inqilab Mancha leaders and activists had staged a march from Shahbagh toward the residence of Chief Adviser Jamuna. Tensions escalated when protesters tried to push through the barriers, leading to confrontations and a police chase. Protesters reportedly threw bricks and stones, and eyewitnesses said several activists were injured by splinters from sound grenades.

A second round of clashes erupted Friday evening between police and Inqilab Mancha activists in Shahbagh, Dhaka, leaving around 40 to 50 people injured, including Dhaka-18 independent candidate Mohiuddin Roni. The confrontation began around 7:50pm when police tried to remove activists from Shahbagh intersection. After earlier clashes, activists returned to the intersection, and when police asked them to vacate the road, the situation escalated. Police confirmed that about 40 activists were brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment. As of the latest updates, the Shahbagh area remained tense.

The Interim Government on Friday issued a statement regarding protests demanding justice for the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, which began Thursday under the banner of Inquilab Mancha in front of the State Guest House Jamuna. According to the government, although protests were prohibited in and around Jamuna, law enforcement initially refrained from using force. The government reaffirmed its commitment to securing justice in the Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi case. In a separate section of the statement, the Interim Government called on citizens to exercise patience, restraint, and responsibility ahead of the upcoming national election. The government stressed that only through responsible and collective citizen cooperation can a credible, dignified, and democratic election be successfully held.

The settlement has just under 100 residents, most of whom live off from hunting and fishing. On this February day, only the wind broke the deafening silence, whipping across the scattering of small colorful houses. The US leader’s rhetoric “has impacted a lot of people’s emotions during many weeks”, Wangenheim told AFP in Nuuk. “We tell them to just live the normal life that we live in the settlement and tell them it’s important to do that.”The door opened. He doesn’t want to see his children “inherit a bad nature -- nature that we have loved being in -- if they are going to buy us.”“That’s why it is we who are supposed to take care of OUR land.”

National Press Club member and veteran journalist Zakaria Kajal passed away on Friday afternoon. He had been suffering from various physical complications, including liver, kidney and heart ailments, as well as diabetes, for a long time. Born on December 16, 1959, Kajal worked as Head of News at Dainik Azad, Inqilab, The Observer, bdnews24.com and, most recently, Jamuna Television. His namaz-e-janaza will be held at the National Press Club premises at 1:00 pm on Saturday. National Press Club President Hasan Hafiz and General Secretary Ayub Bhuiyan have expressed deep shock and sorrow over his death.

Protesters blocked Shahbagh intersection on Friday evening, bringing traffic from Shahbagh to Banglamotor to a complete halt for nearly two hours, as they demanded a United Nations-led investigation into the killing of Inquilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman Hadi and the trial of those responsible. By 6pm., observers reported scattered bricks along the road from InterContinental intersection to Banglamotor. When the situation eased slightly, police removed barricades, allowing brief traffic movement, but the Shahbagh blockade halted vehicles again. By Friday afternoon, crowds increased around InterContinental intersection and Banglamotor. Protesters threw bricks at police, who responded with water cannons, sound grenades, and baton charges, pushing groups toward Shahbagh and Banglamotor.

Hefazat-e-Islam Ameer Muhibullah Babunagari has said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami would “destroy the country” if it comes to power, saying that voting for the party is not “permissible” for Muslims. He made the remarks while addressing a program at Kajirhat Boro Madrasa in Fatikchhari Upazila, organized to mark the completion of the recitation of Bukhari Sharif on Thursday evening. Speaking in the regional Chittagong dialect, Babunagari said: “I do not consider this an election; it is a jihad. If this group comes to power, it will destroy Bangladesh. At the event, Babunagari also expressed support for Sarwar Alamgir, the BNP-nominated candidate for the Chittagong-2 (Fatikchhari) constituency.

LDP Chairman Oli Ahmad urges nationalism, justice, and youth participation, rejecting foreign influence in Bangladesh politics.Photo : BSSCUMILLA, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram today said politics of the country cannot be dependent on foreign powers. Politics must be conducted in the interest of the people, not by serving foreign interests," he said. He made these remarks while addressing a Jamaat-e-Islami election rally at Miabazar High School Ground in Chauddagram of Cumilla in the afternoon. The LDP Chairman said, "It is unacceptable for foreign leaders to decide who can or cannot come to the country.

MUMBAI, India, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - All-rounder Will Jacks said Friday that under-fire England T20 World Cup captain Harry Brook had "100 percent" support from the players after going through a "tough time". Jacks has been close to Brook since they were room-mates with England Under-19s. England come into the World Cup in form and heartened by a 3-0 T20 series win in Sri Lanka this week. In the preceding ODI series against the same opposition, the explosive Brook bludgeoned 136 off just 66 balls. "It's not so much we are taking momentum from that, but team unity, feeling strong within ourselves," said Jacks.

CM Md Sajidul Haque and CM Md Azmaeen Parvez Sayor jointly shared secondposition with six points. They are Swarnavo Choudhury, FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, CM Md Abu Hanif, GolamMostafa Bhuiyan, CM Md Masum Hossain and WFM Noshin Anjum. In the seventh round matches, Anata Choudhury split point with SwarnavoChoudhury. CM Md Sajidul Haque defeated Rayan Rashid Mugdho, CM Md AzmaeenParvez Sayor defeated Md Moniruzzaman Masud, CM Md Abu Hanif defeatedKhondakar Nazre Mowla and FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman defeated Sk Rashedul Hasan. In other matches, Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan defeated Tahmidul Haque, CM Md MasumHossain defeated Md Eftekhar Alam, WFM Noshin Anjum defeated Aiyan Rahman,Jinnat Akter Shahnaz defeated Feroz Ahmed.