India: Looking forward to engaging with new govt in Bangladesh
Publish : 20 Feb 2026, 22:44India on Friday said they look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh and taking things forward, noting that they want to strengthen multifaceted relations with Bangladesh. "We look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh," Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a regular briefing in New Delhi. He said the recent letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi underlines India’s commitment to support a "democratic, progressive and inclusive" Bangladesh. The Indian prime minister congratulated the Bangladesh Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, soon after his election victory. A warm welcome awaits you in India,” Modi said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 17:57 UTC
Locals stage demo protesting woman’s death in road crash
Local residents staged demonstrations after blocking the Dhaka–Rangpur Highway in Bogra on Friday, protesting the death of a woman in a road accident. Chameli Khatun, 35, wife of Juwel, died at around 2:00 am on February 19 while undergoing treatment, locals said. Another child, Neha, and e-bike driver Selim remain under treatment. Chameli’s death sparked anger among residents, who staged the protest at around 9:45 am. Later, the demonstrators withdrew the blockade at around 10:45 am after local lawmaker gave them assurance.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 17:30 UTC
Schoolboy stabbed to death in Bogra
A schoolboy was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants while he was returning home after offering Taraweeh prayers in Nandigram upazila of Bogra on Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Milon Hossain, 17, a Class 10 student of Burail High School and son of Dilbar Hossain of Burail village under Burail union. Police and local residents said that Milon had gone out to offer Taraweeh prayers at a local mosque. According to local residents, an altercation reportedly took place earlier involving Milon’s neighbour and a youth. A group of people who were involved with the incident stabbed Milon to death, they added.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 17:20 UTC
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs illegal -- a stunning political setback that blocks the signature policy of the president's economic agenda. The Supreme Court's three liberal justices joined three conservatives in Friday's ruling, which upheld lower court decisions that tariffs Trump imposed under IEEPA were illegal. "We urge the lower court to ensure a seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers," the federation said. Constrained ambitionFor now, the European Union said it was studying the court ruling and will remain in close contact with the Trump administration. Striking down the emergency tariffs "would constrain the president's ambitions to impose across-the-board tariffs on a whim," said Erica York of tax policy nonprofit the Tax Foundation.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 17:10 UTC
Is SpiceJet barred from flying over Bangladesh skies?
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has refuted reports in the Indian media that SpiceJet has been barred from entering the country’s airspace over unpaid dues. Some dues may have accumulated.”He questioned why the issue, which he described as nearly a year old, had resurfaced in Indian media. “I don’t understand why Indian media have suddenly become vocal about an almost one-year-old matter. The CAAB official added that SpiceJet operated flights to Dhaka until 2022, after which it suspended services for commercial reasons. Any foreign carrier flying over Bangladesh must pay such charges.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2026 16:40 UTC
No bigoted force to be allowed to bind nation in shackles of dependency: Azad
No bigoted force to be allowed to bind nation in shackles of dependency: AzadState Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad at a meeting with followers of traditional religions at Badeshwari Temple in Boda Upazila of Panchagarh on Friday. Photo: BSSPANCHAGARH, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Water Resources ForhadHossain Azad today said the BNP government will ensure no evil or bigotedforce can ever again bind the nation in the shackles of dependency. The State Minister made these remarks while addressing an exchange meetingwith the Sanatan community at the Bodeshwari Temple in Boda upazila here. The State Minister further pledged that the government would provide all-outcooperation to ensure the community can perform 'Puja-Archana' in a secureand dignified environment. The meeting was attended by Bodeshwari Temple President Nitish Kumar MukulBakshi along with a large number of Sanatan community members and local BNPactivists.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 16:31 UTC
BCB confirms schedule for Pakistan’s ODI tour
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced the schedule for Pakistan’s ODI tour of Bangladesh in March. The Pakistan national cricket team will arrive in Dhaka on 9 March for a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. All the fixtures will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), Mirpur. The series will begin on 11 March with the second and third ODIs scheduled for 13 and 15 March respectively. All are day-night matches beginning at 2:15 PM Bangladesh Standard Time.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 16:26 UTC
Trader dead, 3 injured as oil tanker crashes into Noakhali shop
A fertiliser trader has been killed and three others, including his two sons, injured after an oil tanker ran them over and crashed into a roadside shop in Noakhali's Kabirhat Upazila. The accident occurred around 11am on Friday in the Transmitter area of Sundalpur union along the Sonapur–Kabirhat road, said Kabirhat Police Station chief (OC) Nizam Uddin Bhuiyan. Among the injured are Shafiqul's sons Saiful Islam, 23, and Saidur Rahman, 20, and a local trader, Sohag. Around 11am, he was sitting outside the shop talking to them about going to Kabirhat market when the tanker ran over them and rammed into Sohag’s adjacent shop. LOCALS BLOCK ROADSAfter the incident, locals blocked the Sonapur–Kabirhat road for nearly two hours.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2026 16:19 UTC
Golam Parwar reappointed as Jamaat secretary general
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has reappointed Professor Mia Golam Parwar as its secretary general as the party formed a new central committee for the next three years. In addition to reappointing Golam Parwar, the party constituted a 59-member Central Majlis-e-Shura and an 88-member Central Working Committee. The party formed the new central committee three months after Dr. Shafiqur Rahman was elected as Jamaat ameer on November 2 last year. Nurul Islam Bulbul (MP), Mohammad Selim Uddin, Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud (MP), and Dr. Mohammad Rezaul Karim. The members are: Chief Election Commissioner Maulana ATM Masum, and commissioners Advocate Muazzam Hossain Helal, Abdur Rab, Mobarak Hossain, and Maulana AFM Abdus Sattar.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 16:17 UTC
TMZ: ‘Graphic and chilling’ Guthrie ransom note addresses media
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is shedding light on the “more graphic and chilling” details of the latest alleged ransom note the outlet has received regarding the abduction of “TODAY” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie — the reward for which is now over $200,000, both from the FBI and private donors. … I think it’s very clear that whoever’s sending all of these notes to us, both the ransom notes and the people asking for the reward, they hear what’s going on, they read what’s going on. And it actually involves the media too, in terms of what the media puts out. Since then, multiple alleged ransom notes have been sent to local and national media outlets including TMZ. The FBI’s own offered reward of $100,000 for information leading to the discovery of Guthrie or conviction of her abductors, is separate.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2026 16:13 UTC
MP Khokon conducts market monitoring in Narsingdi to prevent price hike
Photo : BSSNARSINGDI, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - To keep prices of essential commodities stable, MP Khayrul Kabir Khokon today conducted a market monitoring drive at the district's largest wholesale and retail hub, Boro Bazar. Khokon visited various wholesale depots and retail shops selling rice, lentils, edible oil, vegetables and other daily necessities this afternoon. He also warned that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting to create artificial shortages or hike prices unjustifiably. Khokon said the initiative aims to keep commodity prices within the reach of ordinary citizens and prevent dishonest syndicates from destabilizing the market. He added that such market monitoring efforts would continue regularly.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 16:11 UTC
BCL 7th round football to begin Sunday
DHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS)- The seventh round of Bangladesh ChampionshipLeague (BCL) football begins from Sunday with three matches billed forthe day at three separate venues. On the day, Little Friends Club take on Dhaka Rangers Football Club atShaheed Barkat Stadium in Gazipur, Dhaka Wanderers Club face Suktara JuboSangsad at Fortis ground Jalshiri and BRTC Sports Club meet City Club atBashundhara Kings arena practice ground in the capital. All the matches kick off at 2.45 pm. In the remaining seventh round matches on the following day (Feb 23),Chittagong Abahani Limited will play against Khelaghar Samaj Kalyan Samity atBashundhara Kings arena practice ground while Wari Club take Chattogram CityFootball Club at Fortis ground in Jalshiri.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 16:11 UTC
Malaysian PM greets Tarique Rahman over phone
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Collage Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today phoned his Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman congratulating him on assumption of the country's 11th Prime Minister. "Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim talked to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over phone around 3pm today, congratulating him and his party BNP on landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary elections," Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibli told BSS this afternoon. He said during the conversation, the both leaders exchanged greetings and stressed strengthening bilateral relations between the two friendly nations. They also discussed exporting manpower from Bangladesh, the press secretary added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 15:56 UTC
Bengali writer Mani Sankar Mukhopadhyay dies at 92
Renowned Bengali writer Mani Sankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as “Sankar,” passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of 92, leaving a lasting void in Bengali literature. Born into a middle-class family in Howrah, West Bengal, India, Shankar began his early life struggling on the streets of Kolkata in search of work. The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, expressed grief, saying: “His passing marks the fall of a brilliant star in Bengali literature. Generation after generation of Bengali readers has been mesmerized by his creations.”Shankar’s accolades include the Sahitya Akademi Award (2003), the Banga Bibhushan, and other honors. He also served in prominent roles, including the Sheriff of West Bengal, reflecting his multifaceted contributions beyond literature.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 15:55 UTC
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan for 56, cruise into Rising Stars Asia Cup final
The emphatic win propels Bangladesh into the tournament final, where they will face India “A” in a highly anticipated title clash on Sunday. For Pakistan, bowlers kept things tight early, but Bangladesh managed to eke out enough runs to set a defendable target. Despite periodic breakthroughs, no other Bangladeshi batter supported Fahima with significant scores, leaving the final total below par on paper but competitive in the context of the slow pitch. Other bowlers including Fariha Trisna, Farjana Easmin, and Fatema Jahan supported in restricting Pakistan’s batting depth. Bangladesh’s comprehensive victory reflects their growing strength in women’s cricket and sets up a compelling final against tournament favourites India.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 15:55 UTC