There will be "no compromise whatsoever" regarding justice for the killing of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam said today (6 February). In the video, Nahid said, "We will not concede even an inch when it comes to justice for Sharif Osman Hadi. Since last night, we have seen that Hadi's family has been staging a sit-in in front of Jamuna, seeking justice." Addressing the interim government, he said failure to ensure justice and arrest the killers of Sharif Osman Hadi would be recorded in history as one of its major failures. He also urged the interim government to ensure that no disrespect is shown to Hadi's family and to take effective steps to secure justice.

February 06, 2026 15:39 UTC

Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - The Safe Food Court has fined three hotels and restaurants Tk 5 lakh here for keeping unhygienic environment and using sub-standard ingredients in food items. During the inspection, Nanking Darbar Hall Restaurant at the C&B intersection was fined Tk one lakh for using expired burnt oil, fungus-infested wooden cutting boards, substandard chili powder, keeping open dustbins, maintaining an unhygienic kitchen, and failing to discard unlabeled products. At the same location, Rana Sweet Shop was found to have expired sour yogurt and sauce, burnt oil, spoiled lentils and jaggery, and rotten sweets. The establishment was also fined Tk one lakh for failing to discard unlabeled products. At Laxmipur intersection, Tripti Hotel and Restaurant was fined Tk three lakh through summary trial for keeping substandard lentils and sauce, burnt oil, rotten peanuts, spoiled milk cream, open dustbins, non-iodized salt, and for failing to discard unlabeled products.

February 06, 2026 15:24 UTC

RAB-13 seizes large drug haul, arrests six alleged dealers in Kurigram and Rangpur anti-drug drives. Photo : BSSRANGPUR Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 in three separate anti-drug drives seized huge contraband drugs and arrested six alleged drugdealers from different places of Kurigram and Rangpur districts on Thursday. The seized contraband drugs included 5.1kgs of ganja, 99 bottles of phensidyle and 87 pieces of Yaba tablets, a press release said here tonight. The arrestees were identified as Md Nasir Uddin, 32, of village Dakshin Ramkhana and Md Alamgir, 35, of village Ramkhana Dighirpar under Nageswariupazila of Kurigram, Shuvo Mia, 21, and Md Ramzan Ali, 19, of village Talpatti Harin Chhora under Sadar upazila of Lalmonirhat, Md Nazmul Sarkar, 42, and Md Ashraful Islam, 53, of Kabilpur Gangjowar village under Pirganj upazila of Rangpur. After filing three separate cases in these incidents, the elite force handed over the arrested persons and seized drugs to the concerned police station for further legal action, the release added.

February 06, 2026 15:20 UTC

DHAKA, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS)-Captain Liton Das continued his rich vein of form by powering Dhumketu XI to 156-8 against Durbar XI in their second match of the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. Saif Hasan who also hit a half-century in the first match, scored 28 off 20 with two fours and as many sixes but his fellow opener Tanzid Hasan Tamimfailed once again. Tanzid was dismissed for duck in the first ball he faced from Hasan Mahmud before Liton and Saif steadied the innings. 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.

February 06, 2026 15:10 UTC

Police have dispersed Inqilab Moncho protesters in Shahbagh after they defied restrictions while demanding justice for the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi. While many protesters attempted to hold their ground at the busy intersection despite police warnings, security forces used batons to clear the area, resulting in several injuries. By 8pm, the situation remained volatile as protesters tried to regroup near the intersection, prompting police to fire tear gas shells to drive them back. Earlier, the activists marched from the Raju Memorial Sculpture on the Dhaka University campus after 5pm before taking up positions at Shahbagh. The blockade caused traffic to come to a complete standstill at the intersection, triggering severe congestion on the surrounding roads.

February 06, 2026 14:58 UTC





TEHRAN, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Talks between Iran and the United States held Friday in Oman have ended, Iranian state media said. "The new round of Iranian-US nuclear negotiations which began this morning in Muscat with the mediation of Oman ended a few minutes ago," the official IRNA news agency said.

February 06, 2026 14:58 UTC

Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) authorities have said none of those injured in clashes between police and Inqilab Moncho activists suffered gunshot wounds. Hospital Director Brig Gen Md Asaduzzaman said there was also no one among the injured who required hospital admission. The statement came after claims circulated on social media that the platform’s Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber had been shot. In the evening, DMCH Police Outpost chief Md Faruk said: “There are injury marks above Jaber’s left knee. Brig Gen Asaduzzaman said, “We did not find anyone among those who came for treatment who had been injured by gunfire.

February 06, 2026 14:53 UTC

Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission Ivars Ijabs today spoke at a press briefing at Sylhet Press Club. Photo : BSSSYLHET, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Ivars Ijabs,, Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM), said the EU wants Bangladesh's national election slated for February 12 to be free, fair and peaceful. He made the remarks at a briefing at Sylhet Press Club today, attended by Press Club President Muktabis Un Nur and EU-EOM Press Officer Eberhard Laue. Ijabs said the mission will observe the election on the principles of independence, impartiality and non-interference, but will not certify results. The EU-EOM began work in late December 2025 and is the first full-scale EU observation mission in Bangladesh since 2008.

February 06, 2026 14:52 UTC

CARACAS, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Venezuela's parliament on Thursday gave its initial approval to a landmark amnesty bill covering the types of charges used to lock up dissidents under ousted leader Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez. But the bill does not cover serious human rights abuses committed during 27 years of socialist rule. Maduro's son, congressman Nicolas Maduro Guerra, added his voice to those calling for unity, saying "Venezuela cannot endure any more acts of revenge." Crucially, it does not grant amnesty for "serious violations of human rights, crimes against humanity, war crimes, intentional homicide, corruption, and drug trafficking," which cannot be pardoned under the Constitution. The bill does however cover unspecified "offenses" committed by judges, prosecutors and other officials.

February 06, 2026 14:48 UTC

Suicide blast at Islamabad mosque kills at least 31, wounds over 130ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 31 people on Friday,according to authorities, with a police source saying more than 130 were wounded. City officials said 31 people died in the blast at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in the Tarlai area on the city's outskirts. Another team of AFP journalists saw armed security forces outside the mosque, where pools of blood were visible on the ground. - Growing insurgencies -The attack comes as Pakistan's security forces battle intensifying insurgencies in southern and northern provinces that border Afghanistan. In Balochistan, attacks claimed by separatist insurgents last week killed 36 civilians and 22 security personnel, prompting a wave of counter-operations in which authorities said security forces killed almost 200 militants.

February 06, 2026 14:38 UTC

"We have some of the most feared countries in the world right on our doorstep: Iraq, Syria, and Iran," he told AFP. Celiktas is not indifferent to the fate of Iranians who cross to the Turkish side of the border after the ruthless repression of protests in January. Turkey shares a 550-kilometre (342-mile) border with Iran, 300 of which flank Van province, with the main pedestrian border crossing of Kapikoy just a 90-minute drive from the provincial capital, also called Van. Back in Iran, she used to work in insurance, but now has a job at an elegant caf‚ in downtown Van. But you can't do that with countries: you can't replace Iran with Germany, Italy, France, or Russia," he said.

February 06, 2026 14:34 UTC

Bangladesh Coast Guard ready to ensure free, fair, peaceful, and secure elections across coastal areas. Photo : BSSBHOLA, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) Director General Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Haque today said the force is fully prepared to maintain a free, fair, peaceful, neutral, and festive atmosphere for the upcoming national elections on February 12. Through effective preparations, the Coast Guard will ensure a neutral and peaceful election," he said. Speaking at a press briefing at Elisha Government Primary School, located between the Rajapur and Kachia contingents of Bhola Sadar Upazila, the DG said Coast Guard patrolling activities are ongoing across the district. "Coast Guard operations will enable voters to cast their ballots without fear.

February 06, 2026 14:15 UTC

DHAKA, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) – The interim government today reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensure justice for Sharif Osman Hadi killing, saying that it will formally send a letter to the relevant United Nations (UN) agency on Sunday, seeking an investigation into the Hadi killing case. “The government is deeply reviewing the legal aspects of conducting an investigation under the United Nations (UN) and will formally send a letter to the relevant UN agency on Sunday (February 8, 2026),” said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this evening. The government issued the statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the protest demanding justice for Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi killing and police action on the protesters in front of the State Guest House Jamuna here this afternoon. “Today, when protesters attempted to break through barricades and move towards the Jamuna and at one point climbed onto water cannons, law enforcement agencies used sound grenades and water cannons to bring the situation under control,” it said. “The government is clearly stating that law enforcement agencies did not fire any shots at this time,” the statement said, adding, the police dispersed the protesters in a lawful and procedural manner "without using any lethal weapon”.

February 06, 2026 14:09 UTC

Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue’s customers. Days after being removed from his post in Minneapolis, Bovino headed to Sin City, where he was spotted drinking wine at the multi-level Bottled Blonde sports bar on the Las Vegas Strip. A representative from the establishment told the Daily Beast that the 55-year-old officer is no longer welcome there. He was also photographed strolling the Strip with that same group after being booted from the venue, according to the Daily Beast. Bovino headed operations in Minneapolis, where federal officers fatally shot protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti last month.

February 06, 2026 14:00 UTC

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