BGB tightens border security ahead of Feb 12 nat’l polls

February 2, 2026

NEWS DESK Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified security measures along the country’s border areas ahead of the forthcoming 13th national parliamentary election to ensure a peaceful, free, fair and credible polling environment slated for February 12. BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui told a recent media briefing that the force is Continue Reading

Norway pledges $1m support for Rohingyas

February 2, 2026

NEWS DESK Norway has declared one million US dollars to support nearly 1.2 million Rohingyas in Bangladesh, helping sustain critical humanitarian assistance and protection services amid declining global funding. The contribution forms part of Norway’s 2025–2026 support to UNHCR’s global budget and will help the UN agency continue delivering life-saving aid while responding Continue Reading

Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt

February 2, 2026

The Pakistani government cleared its national team on Sunday to compete in the Twenty20 World Cup starting from February 7, but stopped them from playing arch-rivals and tournament co-hosts India, AFP reports. “The government of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the Twenty20 World Cup, however, the Pakistan team shall […]Continue Reading

Israel accepts death toll of over 70,000 Palestinians after years of denial

January 31, 2026

Israel has for the first time acknowledged the Gaza death toll compiled by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, which estimates over 70,000 killed since the war began on October 7, 2023, Al Jazeera reports. Thousands more remain missing under rubble, and at least 440 people have died of starvation after Israel restricted aid access. During […]Continue Reading

Over 47pc see Tarique Rahman as next PM: Survey

January 31, 2026

PARBATTANEWS DESK Nearly half of voters expect BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh’s next prime minister, while a majority of decided voters say they intend to back the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its alliance, according to the latest nationwide public opinion survey conducted by Innovision Consulting ahead of the February 12 election. The findings Continue Reading

Israel envoy flags Hamas leaders’ contacts in Pakistan, Bangladesh

January 31, 2026

PARBATTANEWS DESK Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed “serious concern” over Hamas leaders’ interactions in Pakistan and Bangladesh, saying such engagements should worry all nations, the Press Trust of India reported on Wednesday. “We think this is something we must fight against. The fact that Hamas has been interacting in the region – […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman urges ‘Yes’ vote in referendum

January 30, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday called upon all to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum to be held together with the national election on February 12 next. ​Addressing a massive public rally at the historic Collectorate Eidgah ground in Rangpur, Tarique Rahman emphasised the importance of national unity. ​“Rangpur is […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman debuts podcast, unveils ‘Family Card’ monthly aid plan for families

January 30, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman made his podcast debut on Thursday night, unveiling what he described as a new social welfare plan—the “Family Card”—that would provide monthly assistance to families across Bangladesh, with benefits issued in women’s names. The first episode aired at 7:00pm and was streamed on the BNP’s verified Facebook page, YouTube […]Continue Reading

Govt employees barred from campaigning for ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in referendum: EC

January 29, 2026

NEWS DESK The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said the government employees are not allowed to campaign in favour of either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in the upcoming referendum. The commission has issued the directive in a letter sent to all Returning Officers across the country. “Any person employed in the service of the Republic may […]Continue Reading

128 Bangladeshi fishermen return home from India

January 29, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh on Thursday repatriated 128 fishermen who had been detained in India under a mutual repatriation arrangement between the two neighbouring countries. At the same time, 23 Indian fishermen who had been held in Bangladesh were sent back to India under the same arrangement, said a press release. Bangladesh Coast Guard received 128 […]Continue Reading