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Saudi Arabia, UAE to start Ramadan Wednesday; others Thursday

Saudi Arabia, UAE to start Ramadan Wednesday; others Thursday

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday in several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Tuesday eveni...

  • 17 Feb 2026
PM Tarique to begin office at secretariat Wednesday

PM Tarique to begin office at secretariat Wednesday

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will begin his official duties at the Secretariat on Wednesday, a day after taking oath as Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister.According to Cabinet Division s...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Khalilur Rahman’s inclusion in BNP cabinet questions election neutrality: Nahid Islam

Khalilur Rahman’s inclusion in BNP cabinet questions election neutrality: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday alleged that National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman’s induction as Foreign Minister in the newly elected BNP government has called into questi...

  • 17 Feb 2026
BSEC extends lock-in on Asiatic Laboratories’ sponsors over IPO fund underutilisation

BSEC extends lock-in on Asiatic Laboratories’ sponsors over IPO fund underutilisation

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has decided on Tuesday to extend the lock-in period on shares held by the sponsors, directors and placement shareholders of Asiatic Laboratorie...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the Prime Minister on Tuesday following his party’s landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary election.President Mohammad Shahabuddin administered the oat...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Stocks extend losing streak for second day as DSE slips, turnover eases

Stocks extend losing streak for second day as DSE slips, turnover eases

Stocks on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended their losing streak for a second straight session on Tuesday, with prices falling for most companies amid a slight decline in overall turnover.On the...

  • 17 Feb 2026
TCB to phase out subsidy within five years through greater transparency: Commerce Adviser

TCB to phase out subsidy within five years through greater transparency: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Tuesday expressed hope that the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) would be able to phase out government subsidies within the next five years by ensu...

  • 17 Feb 2026
DCCI urges swift economic recovery measures as BNP forms new government

DCCI urges swift economic recovery measures as BNP forms new government

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for its landslide victory in the 13th National Polls and urged the newly formed gove...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Metro rail gets Ramadan timetable; only 250ml water allowed for iftar

Metro rail gets Ramadan timetable; only 250ml water allowed for iftar

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) on Tuesday announced a revised metro rail schedule for Ramadan, aligning train services with the government’s adjusted office hours, and said no iftar items...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Gold price drops by Tk 2,216 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold price drops by Tk 2,216 per bhori in Bangladesh

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 258,824 per bhori (11.664 grams), the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) ann...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Tarique Rahman elected PM, parliament likely to sit on Feb 26

Tarique Rahman elected PM, parliament likely to sit on Feb 26

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was elected Leader of the House and Prime Minister on Tuesday following a decision taken at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary body.The meeting, chaired by Tarique afte...

  • 17 Feb 2026
Stocks edge up at DSE, CSE in early trading

Stocks edge up at DSE, CSE in early trading

Dhaka, Tuesday: Trading at Bangladesh’s capital market moved upward in early hours on Tuesday, with key indices rising on both the bourses and the majority of listed companies posting gains.At the Dha...

  • 17 Feb 2026
TCB launches nationwide truck sale Tuesday ahead of Ramadan

TCB launches nationwide truck sale Tuesday ahead of Ramadan

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is set to launch its nationwide truck sale programme on Tuesday, aiming to provide essential commodities at subsidised rates to low-income groups ahead of t...

  • 16 Feb 2026
DSE slips after previous surge, turnover declines

DSE slips after previous surge, turnover declines

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell on Monday, a day after a major rally, as most listed companies witnessed price erosion and overall turnover declined.On the second trading da...

  • 16 Feb 2026
BB warns against use of ‘sample notes’ mimicking real currency

BB warns against use of ‘sample notes’ mimicking real currency

Bangladesh Bank on Monday issued a special warning against the growing circulation and promotional use of ‘sample notes’ designed to resemble genuine currency, saying such practices risk fuelling coun...

  • 16 Feb 2026
10 MPs from housing sector elected, REHAB terms it ‘milestone’ for industry

10 MPs from housing sector elected, REHAB terms it ‘milestone’ for industry

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) on Monday congratulated 10 newly elected Members of Parliament who are directly involved in the country’s housing sector, describing their...

  • 16 Feb 2026
NCP to sign July Charter at Jamuna Monday evening

NCP to sign July Charter at Jamuna Monday evening

A delegation of the National Citizens Party (NCP), led by its Convener Nahid Islam, will visit state guest house Jamuna at 6pm on Monday to sign the July Charter.In a press note issued in the afternoo...

  • 16 Feb 2026
Tarique Likely to Move into Jamuna as ‘World-Class’ PM Residence Planned

Tarique Likely to Move into Jamuna as ‘World-Class’ PM Residence Planned

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has drawn up plans for a “world-class” official residence for the incoming prime minister, but with the project still at the planning stage, BNP leader Tarique...

  • 16 Feb 2026
BCIA expects capital market turnaround within six months under new govt

BCIA expects capital market turnaround within six months under new govt

Bangladesh Capital Market Investor Association (BCIA) on Sunday expressed optimism that Bangladesh’s capital market will rebound within the next six months if the newly elected BNP government takes pr...

  • 15 Feb 2026
Severe gas pressure drop in Titas areas to persist over 24 hours

Severe gas pressure drop in Titas areas to persist over 24 hours

Gas supply in areas under Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, including Dhaka and its adjoining districts, has experienced a severe pressure drop that is expected to continue for more than 24...

  • 15 Feb 2026