Interim govt manages to bring stability to economy: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed-File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) – Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the interim government has tried to keep the economy relatively stable and has tackled many challenges. “The interim government has tried to keep the economy relatively stable and has tackled many challenges. Advising Sonali Bank officials to maintain professionalism during the tenure of an elected government, the finance adviser warned that political pressure would inevitably arise. At the event, Sonali Bank Chairman Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury stressed the need for greater autonomy under the bank’s new PLC structure. Sonali Bank Chairman Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury presided over the conference, while senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and Sonali Bank were present.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 00:31 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
February 03, 2026 00:14 UTC
Three-day Light Engineering Expo begins
The remarks were made at the inauguration of the three-day 2nd Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026, organised by the Bangladesh Engineering Industry Owners Association (BEIOA), which began in the capital today. The expo will run until February 4 and remain open daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, showcasing the latest technologies, components, machinery, and innovative products from the country’s light engineering sector. But, the next step — light engineering — has not seen the kind of transition it should have,” he said. If these issues are addressed, light engineering products from Bangladesh would gain a strong competitive edge in international markets. At present, exports from the light engineering sector stand at approximately $795 million.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2026 23:21 UTC
Zubaida Rahman holds view-exchange meeting with underprivileged working women
Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS)- Vice-President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) DrZubaida Rahman today exchanged views with underprivileged working womenresiding in the slums (Korail, Shattola, and TNT) of the Dhaka-17 NationalParliamentary Constituency Electoral Area. The Ziaur Rahman Foundation organised the meeting this afternoon whileExecutive Director of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Prof Dr. Farhad HalimDonar, Director of Planning Dr. Syeda Tajnin Waris Simki, and the ChiefCoordinator of the Dhaka-17 constituency electoral area valiant FreedomFighter Abdus Salam were present. Everyone openly and lively discussed their problems with Dr. Zubaida Rahmanduring the meeting. She listened to everyone's problems with great importanceand assured them of taking practical steps in accordance with BNP's electionmanifesto.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2026 21:22 UTC
Legendary goalkeeper Ranjit Das passes away
Ranjit Das, one of the finest goalkeepers in the history of Bangladeshi football, has passed away. He breathed his last in the early hours of today (Monday) after suffering a heart attack at a hospital in Sylhet. A shining star of football in the pre-independence era, Ranjit Das regularly guarded the goalposts of the East Pakistan team from 1955 to 1961. His cremation will be held this evening at the Chalibandar crematorium in Sylhet.”Renowned for his exceptional skills on the field, Ranjit Das played for Ispahani Club, Azad Sporting Club and Mohammedan Sporting Club before independence. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to football, Ranjit Das was honoured with the National Sports Award.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
Printing money, not ‘syndicates’, drove up egg and chicken prices
Money supply is the sum of cash in circulation and bank deposits. Bangladesh Bank statistics show that money supply grew rapidly during the tenure of the last government. The most widely used measure of money supply, M2 or “broad money”, increased from Tk13.7 lakh crore in June 2020 to Tk18.9 lakh crore in June 2023. In just three years, money supply grew by roughly Tk5.2 lakh crore. Economists agree that the combination of low interest rates and sustained fiscal deficits fuels money supply growth and inflation.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
Cooke discusses enhancing defence cooperation with army chief
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has met Chief of Army Staff General Waker‑uz‑Zaman to explore ways to deepen defence ties. She also reaffirmed the UK’s long‑standing encouragement of free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in Bangladesh, said the High Commission on Monday. The courtesy meeting with the Chief of Army Staff was held at Army Headquarters. In addition to exchanging mutual greetings, both sides discussed various aspects of further enhancing defence cooperation between two nations, said the Bangladesh Army in a message through its verified Facebook page.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
Persons with disabilities still left out of online learning, experts warn
The webinar, titled Breaking Accessibility Barriers in Online Learning Platforms for Persons with Disabilities, was organized by the Access Bangladesh Foundation in collaboration with the Internet Society Foundation and leading media Dhaka Tribune. The discussion focused on persistent barriers faced by learners with disabilities in online education and the urgent need for inclusive digital design. Moderated by Albert Mollah, executive director of Access Bangladesh Foundation, the session highlighted how poorly designed digital platforms from accessibility perspective continue to marginalize learners with disabilities. “Digital exclusion is not accidental, it is designed,” he said, stressing that accessibility must be integrated at the core of online learning systems rather than treated as an afterthought. From the private sector, Raihan Patwary of Learning Bangladesh highlighted accessibility as critical for inclusion, noting higher commitment among learners with disabilities and plans to add AI‑driven features.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
Zaima Rahman calls for common platform to build inclusive Bangladesh
Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, on Monday stressed the need for a common platform to ensure the participation of people from all walks of life in building an inclusive Bangladesh. During the program, she moved from table to table, listening to the thoughts, concerns and aspirations of students from different universities and colleges. Expressing concern over cyberbullying, Zaima said laws alone are not enough to tackle the problem unless they are properly enforced. Zaima said young people have shown a strong interest in contributing to the country, which should be seen positively. At another table, Zaima thanked the students for attending and said the purpose of the gathering was to understand what kind of Dhaka and Bangladesh young people want to see in the future.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
Violence surges ahead of 13th Parliamentary Polls
As Bangladesh gears up for its 13th national parliamentary election, public anxiety is rising amid a notable surge in election-related violence across the country. According to government sources, four people have died and more than 500 were injured in election-related incidents since the schedule was released. Since campaigning began on January 21, they have recorded four deaths, 414 injuries, and 51 incidents of clashes. The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said 274 election-related violent incidents over the 53 days from December 12 to 9:00 pm on February 1. By comparison, during the 10th national parliamentary election, from December 22, 2013, to January 4, 2014, 530 incidents were reported, resulting in 115 deaths and 315 injuries.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
Md Hasinur Rahman takes charge as BAEC member
Md Hasinur Rahman, chief scientific officer, has been appointed Member (Planning) (current charge) of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC). The appointment was made through an office order issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology on 29 January 2026. Prior to assuming the new role, Rahman was serving as director (Physical Sciences) of the commission. After joining BAEC in 1995 as a scientific officer, he has worked for nearly three decades in the fields of nuclear instrumentation, energy analysis and nuclear power plant project management. During his career, he was closely involved with the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant construction project for an extended period and served as deputy project director.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC
22.7pc growth of remittance inflow till Feb 1
DHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) - Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 22.7 percent reaching $19,617 million during the July 1 to February 1 of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued today. Last fiscal year, during the same period, the country's remittance inflow was $15,980 million. During the first day of February of the current fiscal year, expatriates sent remittances of $184 million, which was $19 million during the same day of the previous fiscal year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2026 19:07 UTC
Stocks extend upward trajectory
DHAKA, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today extended upward trajectory for a second consecutive session, as investors heightened participation and sustained accumulation in banking stocks propelled the benchmark index to a near four-month high. This improving sentiment translated into broad-based buying-interest across key sectors, enabling the index to extend gains through the session and close in positive territory. Meanwhile, market turnover increased by 9.6% to Taka 3.9 billion from Taka 3.5 billion in the previous session. On the sectoral front, General Insurance (18.2%) accounted for the highest share of turnover, followed by Pharma (13.7%) and Textile (11.4%). The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) advanced by 22.4 points and 28.6 points, respectively.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2026 19:01 UTC
Court orders arrest of singer Noble, four others over ‘embezzlement’
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, his mother, wife, and two others in a case that accuses them of embezzling Tk 1.3 million. The plaintiff has accused the singer of embezzlement “under the pretext of a love affair”. The arrest warrants were issued for Noble, his mother Nazma Hossain, his wife Israt Jahan Priya, his assistant Munem Shah Shoumik, and acquaintance Masud Rana, said plaintiff’s lawyer Sajidul Islam. Sajidul said PBI Sub-Inspector (SI) Nuruzzaman submitted a report on Jan 7, which said the allegations were proven, and the court later issued arrest warrants. The case alleges Noble cheated Rose out of Tk 13,18,540 at different times by “promising marriage”, with other suspects assisting him.
Source:bd News24
February 02, 2026 17:18 UTC
Nation won't be divided by dwelling on past: Shafiqur Rahman
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. File PhotoCHATTOGRAM, February 2, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today said the nation would not be divided by revisiting past issues, stressing the need to move forward under the leadership of the youth. Dr. Rahman praised students from various universities for raising their voices against extortion, corruption, land grabbing and the disrespect of women. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman voiced concern over the mistreatment of mothers and sisters, emphasizing that women must be respected and protected. Dr. Rahman said the broader objective is to build Bangladesh as a just country and expressed solidarity with the people.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2026 16:57 UTC