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Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2026 14:15 UTC
Publish : 20 Feb 2026, 19:26The Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka has been decorated ahead of this year’s Shaheed Day — Language Martyrs’ Day — internationally observed as International Mother Language Day. Street islands and key points in Dhaka will display alphabets representing all of Bangladesh’s ethnic communities, including Bangla. Bangladesh Shishu Academy will host drawing competitions, poetry recitations, and cultural events for children, including special children’s editions of publications. Pedestrians can move freely along Palashi Mor through Shaheed Minar to Doel Chattar, as well as at the High Court intersection, TSC intersection, and Shahidullah Hall intersection. Special prayers for language martyrs will be held after Asr at all campus mosques and places of worship.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2026 13:34 UTC
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - Police arrested a listed terrorist in the port city during a pre-dawn drive on Thursday. Ali Azgar, also known as Tutul, 41, who was enlisted by the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) as a notorious criminal. Officer-in-Charge of Baklia Police Station Mohammad Solaiman confirmed the arrest today, saying that Tutul was apprehended from the Notun Bridge area under Baklia Police Station around 3:30am. Tutul is the son of Mohammad Shamsul Alam of Ismail Saudagar Bari in Dakshin Aashiya area under Patiya upazila. He had been residing in a slum on Noman College Road in the Baklia area of the city.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 13:31 UTC
DHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - International Master (IM) Mohammad Fahad Rahman and IM Abu Sufian Shakil advance to the quarterfinals after winning their second-round tie-breaking matches in the Spectrum Bangladesh National Cup Chess held at the Chess Federation hall-room today. They are IM Manon Reaa Neer, FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia, FIDE Master Subrota Biswas, International Master Md. Minhaz Uddin, FIDE Master Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and FIDE Master Mohammad Javed. In the day's tie-breaking matches, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman defeated Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan 2-0 in rapid chess. IM Shakil then won 2-0 in blitz chess to secure his place in the quarterfinals.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 13:31 UTC
Tabith Awal, president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). Photo; BSSDHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino and AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa have sent their warmest birthday wishes and congratulations to Tabith Awal, president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). BFF posted both the letters on its social media Facebook page today. The FIFA letter highlighted their continued collaboration as the football world prepares for the historic 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026. While the AFC latter highlighted AFC leadership looks forward to continued cooperation and a shared commitment to helping Asian football reach new heights.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 13:27 UTC
JAMALPUR, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - A man and his adult son were killed and another minor son was injured in a road accident on the Jamalpur-Sherpur road near Jamalpur town this afternoon. The deceased were identified as Delwar Mahmud, 50, and his son Istiak Ahmmed, 20, residents of Kenduar Char area under Sherpur Sadar upazila. Senior Station Officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence Rabiul Islam said the three were travelling to Sherpur from Jamalpur town on a motorcycle. At that moment, another truck coming from the opposite direction collided head-on with the motorcycle, leaving Delwar and Istiak dead on the spot. Abrar, 5, sustained injuries in the accident and was admitted to Jamalpur General Hospital for treatment, the official added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 13:21 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2026 13:20 UTC
Photo : PIDDHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - Commerce, Industries and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today said the country has adequate food stock to ensure price stability of essential commodities during the upcoming Ramadan. "The main responsibility of the Ministry of Commerce is to keep the prices of essential commodities stable. However, he expressed confidence that sufficient stock of essential goods is now available to keep the market stable. Replying to a question about development plans for Sylhet, Muktadir said the commitments made during the election campaign and outlined in the party's manifesto would be implemented gradually. Mushfiqur Rahman, Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury, Deputy Commissioner Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 13:16 UTC
Reading time: about 6 minutesOn Sunday, Feb. 8, Charlie Puth sang the National Anthem before the Super Bowl, and it was beautiful. I decided to give Nine Track Mind another spin in pursuit of the answer. The song practically oozes comfort, and while it reads as a bit simpler than the other tracks on Nine Track Mind, that’s exactly what a song like this needs. Charlie Puth reminds us — yet again — of his insane vocal abilities with “As You Are” featuring Shy Carter. Even though the song takes a slightly less central role in the full-length album, Puth was still intentional with its placement at the end.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2026 13:11 UTC
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, will lead members of parliament from the 11-party alliance in paying tribute to the language martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar. According to a press release signed by Mujibul Alam, Senior Publicity Assistant of the Jamaat Central Publicity Department, the program is scheduled for the morning of February 21, on the occasion of “International Mother Language and Martyrs’ Day.”The newly elected MPs from the 11-party alliance will join the Jamaat ameer in the ceremony. During the visit, he will also pay respects at the graves of the language martyrs and offer prayers seeking forgiveness for their souls, the release added. The release also said Shafiqur Rahman will visit the graves of the Language Movement martyrs and offer prayers for the salvation of their departed souls.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 13:10 UTC
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday called upon all concerned to work collectively to uphold and protect the dignity of languages worldwide. The Head of the Government said the present government remains firmly committed to consolidating and advancing this democratic journey. “We honour the Language Martyrs, the heroes of 1971, the brave souls of the 2024 mass uprising, and all who have sacrificed for democracy in our nation's glorious history,” he stated. The core ideals of Ekushey were the establishment of democratic values, the protection of people’s rights, and the affirmation of equality. Praying for the eternal peace of all language martyrs, the prime minister wished every success to the programs undertaken in observance of Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 13:00 UTC
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir briefed journalists at Sylhet Osmani International Airport today. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS)- Commerce, Industries and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said there are sufficient food stock in the country for the month of Ramadan. The minister said this while talking to journalists at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet this morning. Muktadir said it’s the responsibility of the commerce ministry to keep the prices of essential commodities stable. But after assuming office the present government had very little time to take special price control measures ahead of Ramadan,” he said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 12:58 UTC
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern and condemnation over Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam’s remarks that appear to justify road extortion by referring to it as a transaction based on mutual understanding. The organization also urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to give the highest priority to purging his own party to prevent the growth of such corruption-facilitating practices. “Through this statement, the Transport Minister has embarrassingly undermined his party’s electoral commitments and the prime minister’s anti-corruption position,” Iftekharuzzaman said. He also recalled that in February 2012, a road minister in the then-authoritarian government attempted a similar move to legalize road extortion, which TIB had strongly protested. “Honorable prime minister, now is the time to determine the right priorities,” he said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2026 12:37 UTC
COLOMBO, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - New Zealand can adapt quickly to switchingto Sri Lankan pitches in the T20 World Cup after playing all their matches sofar in India, said batsman Mark Chapman on Friday. New Zealand open their Super Eight campaign against Pakistan in Colombo onSaturday, ahead of matches against Sri Lanka and England at the same venue. Pace, bounce and spin in Colombo will be markedly different to Chennai andAhmedabad, where New Zealand played their group matches, but Chapman said theplayers knew all about the variation in pitch conditions. Pakistan have played all their four matches in Sri Lanka and have a potentspin attack. Pace bowler Lockie Ferguson will only land back in Sri Lanka on Friday nightafter returning home for the birth of his first child.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2026 11:44 UTC