Nazrul's works now available in English
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today unveiled the book Quintessence of Nazrul, the English translation of Kazi Nazrul Islam's works, as the chief guest in the capital. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - Quintessence of Nazrul, the English translation of Kazi Nazrul Islam's works, was unveiled today to promote the global reach of the national poet's literary contributions. Marking the unveiling, a publication ceremony and cultural programme was organised by the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Institute at its auditorium this noon. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki thanked all involved in the translation work, saying, "It is a very good initiative to translate the works of Nazrul into English to take him to the global stage. Renowned Nazrul researcher and Nazrul Award recipient Prof Irshad Ahmed Shaheen delivered the keynote speech, highlighting the depth and significance of Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's works.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 17:53 UTC
BURZLAFF | The Wave in Olin
The wave in Olin reminded me that the opposite is also true. This is why I’ve come to think of office hours not as a time slot, but as a metaphor. In my first column, I wrote about office hours — about the strange, underused gift of an open door. That wave in Olin mattered because it reminded me that education is not just a sequence of courses, but a web of relationships over time. Professor Jan Burzlaff Jan Burzlaff is an Opinion Columnist and a Postdoctoral Associate in the Program for Jewish Studies.
Source:Daily Sun
February 03, 2026 17:12 UTC
Draft education law seeks to end coaching, guidebooks and corporal punishment in five years
The interim government has come up with a draft education law that proposes a five-year plan to transform teaching and learning in Bangladesh, phasing out private tuitions, guidebooks, and corporal punishments from classrooms. The Secondary and Higher Education Division published the draft online on Sunday night, inviting feedback via email (opinion_edu_act@moedu.gov.bd) by 5pm on Feb 7. Secondary education will cover grades 6-10, while grades 11-12 will constitute higher secondary education. Secondary education will include general, madrasa, and technical-vocational streams, with steps to improve Qawmi madrasa standards. The draft mandates the formation of central research laboratories and a National Research Council to enhance teaching quality, teacher training, research, innovation, curriculum evaluation, and policy advice.
Source:bd News24
February 03, 2026 17:00 UTC
Bangladesh shaken again as 5.9 magnitude quake hits near Myanmar border
Bangladesh has experienced its second earthquake in a single day, this time originating near the Myanmar border. According to GFZ Earthquake Explorer, the tremor struck at 9:34pm Bangladesh time with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged. This follows an earlier tremor in the day.
Source:bd News24
February 03, 2026 17:00 UTC
Holy Shab-e-Barat being observed
DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, is being observed throughout the country tonight with due religious fervour and devotion. On this occasion, Islamic Foundation has chalked out programmes at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here. The foundation is holding waz (religious sermons), doa-mahfil, special prayers, recitation from the Holy Quran and Hamd-Naat at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque from this evening. Besides, religious sermons centering the Shab-e-Barat are being delivered at different mosques after Maghrib prayers alongside holding special munajat after Isha prayers tomorrow in the country. On the occasion, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has issued a message greeting all Muslims of the country and elsewhere across the world.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 16:49 UTC
4th round of BCL begins tomorrow
DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) -The fourth round of Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) football begins tomorrow (Wednesday) with two matches are billed for the day at two separate venues in the capital. On the day, Suktara Jubo Sangsad take on Wari Club at Bashundhara Kings arena practice ground while Chittagong Abahani Limited meet BRTC Sports Club at Fortis ground (Jalshairi). Both the matches kick off at 2.30 pm. In the remaining fourth round matches on the following day (Thursday), Khelaghar Samaj Kalyan Samity face Little Friends Club at Fortis ground (Jalshiri) City Club face Dhaka Rangers Football Club at Bashundhara Kings arena practice ground and Chattogram City Football Club meet Dhaka Wanderers Club at the same venue.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 16:43 UTC
Lifestyle Guide: When Your Friends Visit Cornell
Reading time: about 6 minutesI’m from right outside Atlanta, which means a lot of my friends from home ended up at universities scattered across the South. It also means that I can’t go home or visit them as often as I’d like, since it requires a plane ticket. Because of that, I am always urging them to visit me here in Ithaca, something I never expected anyone to actually commit to. So over the past week, I have been brainstorming a list of spots and experiences at Cornell that I could show my friend. Some of them might seem mundane to us who live in Ithaca but seeing them through your friend’s eyes can make them feel new and exciting.
Source:Daily Sun
February 03, 2026 16:36 UTC
Government orders cargo clearance from lighter vessels within three days
The shipping ministry has ordered importers to clear cargo from lighter vessels within three days or face legal action. To resolve the lighter vessel crisis, the shipping directorate has formed three special task forces. The task forces have enabled delivery of 735 lighter vessels to mother vessels outside the port. A “Lighter Vessel Management Software” app, launched on Jan 30, also allows real-time tracking of vessels. Since Jan 15, the task forces have inspected 455 lighter vessels along rivers, including Shitalakkhya, Dhaleshwari, Buriganga, Meghna, Karnaphuli, and Bhairab.
Source:bd News24
February 03, 2026 16:33 UTC
Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 3, 2026
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get it done today or tomorrow or prepare to wait almost a week for a return to above-zero stars. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While your heart could want to be at home, you may need to use today to make things happen. Get your ideas out there while you can, be sure to keep them moderate and appropriate to the situation. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you can work out the situation today or tomorrow, do. Grabbing better odds is worth the wait if you hate to fail and love to get the outcome you want.
Source:Daily Sun
February 03, 2026 16:05 UTC
This election will be a challenging one: Dhaka-19 BNP candidate
File photoSAVAR, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - BNP candidate for Dhaka-19 constituency Dr. Dewan Md. He said if the code of conduct is not followed, the Election Commission will not be able to conduct the election properly. Therefore, BNP will fully comply with the code of conduct and cooperate in holding a free, fair, and neutral election. He added that every party and every candidate should strictly follow the election code of conduct so that the Election Commission can deliver a beautiful, free, fair, and impartial election, which the entire nation is eagerly awaiting. The electoral equation in this constituency has changed after Jamaat-e-Islami withdrew its candidate and extended support to the NCP candidate.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 15:38 UTC
Unload goods by 3 days after reaching jetty or face music: shipping adviser to lighter ships
Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain -File photoDHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain today warned of taking tough action if any lighter ship fails to unload goods within three days of reaching the wharf. “Meanwhile, some unscrupulous traders are using lighter vessels as floating warehouses to increase the price of goods focusing on the upcoming Ramadan . This has been creating an artificial shortage of lighter vessels to unload goods from mother vessels,” the adviser mentioned. “A total of 455 lighter ships have been closely inspected by the task force during the operation. The shipping adviser said the taskforce’s vigilance regarding this is going on and will continue.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 15:06 UTC
NBR publishes HS code-based import data for public access
DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started regularly publishing HS Code-based import data on its website to enhance transparency and facilitate easier access to trade-related information for the general public. The NBR recently published HS Code-based data on goods imported under commercial and bonded facilities for December 2025 on its official website (nbr.gov.bd) under the Customs section of the Publication portal. The data include detailed information on the quantity, weight, and value of imported goods, classified according to internationally recognized HS Codes. The regular publication of import data is expected to make access to trade information more open, transparent, and user-friendly. Alongside ongoing trade facilitation measures, the NBR will continue publishing HS Code-based import data for goods imported under commercial and bonded facilities on a monthly basis to ensure wider public access and transparency.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 14:57 UTC
World Cancer Day to be observed tomorrow
DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - World Cancer Day will be observed tomorrow to create awareness among people about the deadly disease. The day is observed under the leadership of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), a non-governmental organization formerly known as the International Union Against Cancer. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, 116,598 people died of cancer in Bangladesh in 2022, and 167,256 people were newly diagnosed with the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) said 8.2 million people die of cancer worldwide every year. According to a study (2025) by Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), involvement of tobacco use was found in nearly half (46 percent) of cancer patients in Bangladesh.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 14:38 UTC
Finance adviser: TIB failed to recognize work on reforms
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has failed in many cases to properly recognise the government’s ongoing reform initiatives, arguing that not all reforms are immediately visible. Referring to the fact that TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman had been a member of the government’s reform commission, the finance adviser said public expectations regarding reforms were understandably high. Drawing on his experience within the administration, Dr Salehuddin said systemic weaknesses and procedural flaws made reform implementation extremely difficult. I know how things work. Frankly acknowledging the challenges, Dr Salehuddin said working within Bangladesh’s administrative framework was particularly demanding.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 03, 2026 14:21 UTC
Humayra Sultana appointed Biman’s new MD & CEO
Dr Humayra Sultana -Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Feb 3, 2025 (BSS) - The government today appointed Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Dr Humayra Sultana as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited as an additional charge. “Under Section 30(ga) of the Bangladesh Biman (Repeal of the Bangladesh Biman Order, 1972, Reinstatement and Amendment) Act, 2023, Dr Humayra Sultana has been assigned the responsibilities of MD and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines as an additional charge,” said an office of Biman-1 wing of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism here. Dr Humayra Sultana will continue in this role until a new MD is appointed, the order added. Meanwhile, the government has cancelled the contractual appointment of Biman’s MD and CEO Dr Md Safiqur Rahman, as he has been imprisoned after being accused in a criminal case. Senior Assistant Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Mosammat Shakila Parvin signed the order.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 14:09 UTC