Headline
The great age of Chittagong and our failure to understand it
Accessing the sea through the Karnaphuli River, Chittagong’s site was exceptional in the early modern age of commerce.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
North Korean leader Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress, state media said Monday...
11h - New Age - (original version)
Amar Ekushey Book Fair to be launched on Feb 26
The opening of Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 has been rescheduled once again for February 26. Prime minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the annual book fair on the Bangla Academy
17h - New Age - (original version)
Shilpakala Academy holds Ekusheyr Kabita
Bangladesh Shilpalakala Academy organised a poetry session titled Ekusheyr Kabita at the Chitrashala auditorium of the national gallery building to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement.
17h - New Age - (original version)
Hamas official says group in final stage of choosing new chief
A senior Hamas official said on Sunday that the Palestinian Islamist movement was in the final phase of selecting a new leader, with two prominent figures competing for the position.
17h - New Age - (original version)
Iranian students rally for 2nd day as fears of war with US mount
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country’s nuclear
17h - New Age - (original version)
Bangladesh
A century of flavour at Ananda Confectionery
At Abul Hasnat Road in Satraowza, Old Dhaka, the aroma of sizzling paratha and simmering halim drifts through the narrow lanes every afternoon during Ramadan. Inside the century-old Ananda Confectionery,
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Trade deal binds Dhaka to US tech orbit
Digital trade rules embedded in Bangladesh’s new agreement with the US may deprive Bangladesh of tax revenues and also limit the expansion of digital economy, say experts.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Chittagong faces severe water shortage as supply drops amid salinity, falling river levels
Chittagong is grappling with a severe water crisis as production at four Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) treatment plants has declined due to rising salinity in the Halda
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
BNP leader sustains bullet injuries in Dhaka’s Kalabagan
A local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) sustained bullet injuries in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area on Sunday night. The injured Shafiqur Rahman, 55, is the joint general secretary of
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Clashes in Narail leave 4 dead, including father, son
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Barokula area of Singasholpur union in Narail Sadar upazila.
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Nine burnt in explosion at Ctg’s Halishahar flat
Blast reportedly triggered by gas line leak; victims suffer 25% to 100% burns
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Four killed in clashes over dominance in Narail
Two groups had long been at odds over establishing dominance in the area
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
International
Mamdani orders citywide travel ban in New York as major storm hits US
Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital Washington to the northern state of Maine prepared for up to two feet (60 centimeters) of snow forecast in some areas.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
US and Canadian airlines canceled dozens of flights to parts of Mexico on Sunday as violence broke out following the killing of a major drug kingpin
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Who's who in the new Dutch cabinet
Here is a run-down of some of the main faces in the new cabinet
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary
Under his leadership, "the war deterrence of the country with the nuclear forces as its pivot has been radically improved," KCNA said in the laudatory report of the fourth day
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike
The inmates at the Rodeo I prison, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of capital Caracas, shouted to their loved ones as part of the protest, an AFP journalist witnessed.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Asha Sharma named new CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new head of its gaming division, replacing longtime leader Phil Spencer, who is retiring after 38 years at the company, the software giant
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Nvidia nears $30 billion investment in OpenAI: report
Nvidia is close to finalising a $30 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a fundraising round seeking more than $100 billion, according to a recent report by Reuters, which
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
OpenAI targets $600 billion in compute spend through 2030: report
OpenAI is planning approximately $600 billion in total computing expenditure through 2030, as the ChatGPT maker prepares for an initial public offering that could value it at up to $1
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
WhatsApp makes it easier to catch up in group chats
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature called Group Message History, designed to help users catch up more quickly when joining group conversations.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
MLS will not discipline Messi for post-match actions
Messi has never been disciplined for any incident involving a referee, but he was suspended last summer for one match after being a no-show at the MLS All-Star Game.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
India’s semifinal equation after 76-run defeat to South Africa
The loss not only ended India’s 12-match winning streak in the tournament but also severely damaged their net run rate (NRR), which has dropped to -3.800.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
England begin Super Eight with statement win over Sri Lanka
England maintained their winning streak in Sri Lanka, as they scored a 51-run win in a low scoring game
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
South Africa hand India first defeat at T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa snapped India's 12-match unbeaten streak at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as they handed the defending champions a 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad on Sunday
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Miller hails ‘mature’ South Africa after ending India’s 12-match win streak
The experienced left-hander lit up Ahmedabad with a blistering 63 off just 35 deliveries.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Barcelona back top of La Liga with Levante win
Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Politics
Habiganj BNP leader held for threatening police OC
The Detective Branch of police on Sunday arrested Bahubal upazila unit president of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Habiganj on charge of threatening the local police officer-in-charge.
17h - New Age - (original version)
Case filed over blocking Rumeen from paying tribute
A case was filed on Sunday against around 150 people over allegations of blocking newly elected MP Rumeen Farhana from paying tribute at Shaheed Minar at Sarail upazila and assaulting
17h - New Age - (original version)
WP urges BNP to restore Liberation War spirit
Leaders of Workers Party of Bangladesh on Sunday at a discussion in Dhaka called on Bangladesh Nationalist Party to rule the country by restoring spirit of the 1971 Bangladesh liberation
17h - New Age - (original version)
Business
Budget FY27: NBR seeking opinions from businessmen
In view of the upcoming national budget for FY27, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken the initiative to amend, add and change various income tax-related laws and regulations.
5h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
ACI Smart Tools, Pickaboo sign strategic partnership for smarter access
To ensure greater accessibility of quality tools products for customers across Bangladesh, ACI Smart Tools has entered into a strategic partnership with leading e-commerce platform Pickaboo.com. The agreement was formally
5h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
China urges US to cancel unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
Beijing warns of protectionism’s dangers
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Editorial
Interim govt: It is urgent to address indemnity ordinances
BNP has achieved a majority by winning the elections for the 13th National Parliament. On 17 February, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman took oath as the 11th Prime Minister of the
5h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Bangladesh’s foreign policy enters its post-election test
The recently held parliamentary election in Bangladesh was watched more closely than usual.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Will the real poor get the benefits of the family card?
The social safety net or social protection programme enables the government to advance the well-being and security of citizens by protecting them from vulnerability and deprivation so they can pursue
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Understanding the rationale of delaying LDC graduation
The new government’s move to seek a three-year deferment of Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category is, on the face of it, a prudent decision, one that
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Smoking is killing our children
It is truly disheartening how, despite undeniable evidence of tobacco products’ adverse effects on health, we as a nation have made little to no progress with regard to curbing its
11h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Entertainment
Pulitzer Center-supported Pakistani-Sri Lankan documentary being awarded in India
The film has also been screened at various other venues in South Asia, including Karachi, Lahore, Jaipur, New Delhi, Hyderabad (India) Dhaka, and Kathmandu.
5h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
PM to confer ‘Ekushey Padak-2026’ on Feb 26
The recipients are: Farida Akhtar Babita (Film), Professor Md Abdus Sattar (Fine Arts), Marina Tabassum (Architecture), Ayub Bachchu (Music), Arthy Ahmed (Dance), Islam Uddin Palakar (Palagan), Shafik Rehman (Journalism), Professor
23h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘Alo’: Prothom Alo’s artistic, powerful response to violence against press freedom
Freedom of expression, enshrined in UN human rights instruments, UNESCO declarations, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, remains a cornerstone of democratic societies. It ensures that journalists
23h - Daily Star - (original version)
Health
PM chairs meeting on ‘building a healthy Bangladesh’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday presided over a meeting on 'building a healthy Bangladesh'. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's special meeting room at the Cabinet Division
23h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Life style
Follow the aroma to Old Dhaka's Abul Hasnat Road
Ananda Confectionery, founded in 1920, continues to anchor Old Dhaka’s iftar tables with timeless delicacies
23h - Daily Star - (original version)
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