Headline
Washington Post cuts 300 jobs
The Washington Post carried out a widespread round of layoffs on Wednesday that decimated the organisation’s sports, local news and international coverage, reports The New York Times.
7h - New Age - (original version)
Ukraine, Russia exchange POWs for first time in months
Ukraine and Russia have conducted their first prisoner exchange in months, each releasing at least 157 people, both countries said Thursday, amid US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending
7h - New Age - (original version)
Iran Guards seize two foreign-crewed tankers in Gulf
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have seized two oil tankers with their foreign crews in Gulf waters for ‘smuggling fuel,’ the Tasnim news agency reported Thursday.
7h - New Age - (original version)
DSE, CSE end week in red
Country’s both bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange on Thursday plunged as broad-based selling pressure emerged across the trading board, reflecting profit-booking sentiment following three consecutive sessions of
7h - New Age - (original version)
Default loans at Agrani Bank drop amid rescheduling
Default loans at Agrani Bank declined by about 5 per cent, or Tk 3,387 crore, in 2025 amid extensive rescheduling of stressed loans...
7h - New Age - (original version)
Bangladesh
Ctg Port Authority seeks travel ban, asset probe against 15 employees over unrest
Authority cites ‘anti-state activities’ during recent protests
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘Janatar Sangjog’ phone booth inaugurated in Tangail
A “Janatar Sangjog” telephone booth was inaugurated on Thursday in Tangail-5 (Sadar) constituency to facilitate direct communication between voters and their parliamentary candidate ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections.
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Agricultural technology fair concludes in Thakurgaon
A four-day Agricultural Technology and Nutrition Fair 2026 concluded in Thakurgaon on Thursday with a closing ceremony and prize distribution. Organized by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Thakurgaon Sadar,
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Bangladesh makes mark at Texworld Paris 2026
Bangladesh made a significant impact at the 58th edition of Texworld Paris 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading global sourcing destination for textiles and apparel...
7h - New Age - (original version)
Bangladesh govt revises office timing for Ramadan
The interim government has revised office timings for the upcoming month of Ramadan from 9:00am to 3:30pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous, and semi-autonomous institutions.
7h - New Age - (original version)
40 dwelling houses gutted in Gazipur
At least 40 dwelling houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at a colony in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur district on Thursday. Md Nurul Karim, warehouse inspector of
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Editors’ Council: Ensure journalists’ safety during election
Editors’ Council has called for ensuring the safety and security of journalists during the election period, noting that media professionals face various risks while carrying out their duties of news
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
International
CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE: UN approves govt move to withdraw reservation
The United Nations has accepted Bangladesh’s proposal to withdraw the country’s reservation on a certain provision of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,
7h - New Age - (original version)
Famine spreading in Sudan’s Darfur
Famine is spreading in Sudan’s western Darfur, UN-backed experts warned yesterday, after the paramilitary takeover of the region’s main city El-Fasher triggered mass displacement into surrounding communities.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
EU EOM chief urges secure, inclusive polls in Bangladesh
European Union Election Observation Mission chief observer Ivars Ijabs has underscored the importance of secure, inclusive and credible elections in Bangladesh, highlighting equal opportunities for all candidates and the participation
7h - New Age - (original version)
Trump urges US to move on from Epstein amid ongoing scrutiny
President Donald Trump has called for the United States to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case as the Justice Department concludes its review of millions of documents related to
13h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Washington Post slashes one-third of staff in sweeping layoffs
The Washington Post has laid off around one-third of its workforce, shutting down its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its long-running books coverage in a move that has shaken
13h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
What does Iran want from talks with the US?
Iran and the United States are holding talks on Thursday in Oman, with Tehran pushing to focus squarely on its nuclear program, while Washington’s demands go beyond that. The two
13h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
UK PM apologises to Epstein victims
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and said he was sorry for having appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, who was a close
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
Bangladesh needs stronger digital ecosystem for a fair election, says TGI
Bangladesh’s electoral credibility could be undermined unless weaknesses in key digital systems are addressed, according to a report by the Tech Global Institute (TGI), a technology policy research organisation.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Essential skills to excel at a communications role
Good communicators treat accuracy as an everyday habit rather than a crisis response.
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
The Gen Z guide to making sense of money at work
Workplace money remains poorly explained, and conversations around pay often feel awkward, opaque, or emotionally loaded.
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Google's annual revenue tops $400 bn for first time, AI investments rise
Alphabet said it will nearly double its investments this year in the technology arms race gripping Silicon Valley
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
Not playing, but Bangladesh still in discussion
The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin tomorrow. Yet, instead of discussions about on-field affairs, the cricketing world has continued to buzz with politics, protest and uncertainty.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
No time frame to get Palmer in 'perfect' shape: Rosenior
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer's fitness "game-by-game" after an injury disrupted season for the England international.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Pakistan will seek govt nod in potential India T20 finals clash
Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday
13h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Liverpool in 'good place' for years to come, says Slot
Liverpool's recruitment of rising stars will put the club on a sure footing for years to come, according to manager Arne Slot despite a difficult season for the Premier League
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
Group C preview: Contenders and an epic T20 WC debut clash
Group C is going to be one to watch at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
মতামত ‘ভারতবিরোধী’ জামায়াতের ইশতেহারে কেন ভারতীয় ছবি
ইশতেহারটিকে নানা দিক থেকে ব্যতিক্রমী বলা গেলেও এর বেশ কিছু পাতায় যেসব ছবি দেখা যাচ্ছে, তার উৎস নিয়ে প্রশ্ন তোলা যায়
13h - Prothom-alo - (original version)
ডি-রেজিস্ট্রেশন পদ্ধতি বাতিল করার দাবি মুঠোফোন গ্রাহক অ্যাসোসিয়েশনের
বাংলাদেশ মুঠোফোন গ্রাহক অ্যাসোসিয়েশন মোবাইল হ্যান্ডসেট ডি-রেজিস্ট্রেশন পদ্ধতি বাতিলের দাবি জানিয়েছে। বৃহস্পতিবার (৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি) তারা এক বিবৃতিতে এ আহ্বান জানান। সম্প্রতি বাংলাদেশের টেলিযোগাযোগ নিয়ন্ত্রণ কমিশন (বিটিআরসি) জানায়, ব্যবহৃত হ্যান্ডসেটে অন্য
13h - Ittefaq - (original version)
জামায়াতকে যারা ইসলামি দল বলে তারা বোকার স্বর্গে বাস করে: রেজাউল করীম
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমির ও চরমোনাইর পীর মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম বলেছেন, আমরা নির্বাচনি ইশতেহার প্রকাশ করেছি। জামায়াতে ইসলামীসহ অন্য দলও ইশতেহার প্
13h - Jugantor - (original version)
ইসলামের দিকে তাকিয়ে দাঁড়িপাল্লাকে সমর্থন দিলাম: খেলাফত মজলিসের প্রার্থী
ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে জামায়াতে ইসলামী মনোনীত প্রার্থীকে সমর্থন দিয়ে ফরিদপুর-৪ (ভাঙ্গা, সদরপুর ও চরভদ্রাসন) আসন থেকে সরে দাঁড়ালেন বাংলাদেশ খেলাফত মজলিসের
13h - Jugantor - (original version)
পেছনের ইতিহাস নিয়ে আর কামড়াকামড়ি করবো না: জামায়াত আমির
জামায়াতে ইসলামীর আমির ডা. শফিকুর রহমান বলেছেন, পেছনের ইতিহাস নিয়ে আর কামড়াকামড়ির রাজনীতি করা হবে না। তিনি বলেন, ‘কে তুলসীপাতায় ধোয়া, কে দুধে ধোয়া—টান দিলে সবার গা থেকেই দুর্গন্ধ বের
13h - Ittefaq - (original version)
মেট্রোরেল স্টেশনে বিজ্ঞাপন প্রদর্শনের স্পেস পেল দুই প্রতিষ্ঠান
এন এন কমিউনিকেশন এবং জালালাবাদ এন্টারপ্রাইজ এমআরটি লাইন ৬ এর চারটি মেট্রো রেল স্টেশন (শাহবাগ, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, বাংলাদেশ সচিবালয় ও মতিঝিল) অভ্যন্তরে আলোকিত ও অনালোকিত বিজ্ঞাপন প্রদর্শনের জন্য স্পেস বরাদ্দ
13h - Ekushey TV - (original version)
Politics
We will present ‘accurate’ Liberation War history: Jamaat
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in its election manifesto, pledged to present an ‘accurate’ history of the Liberation War of 1971 to students.
7h - New Age - (original version)
AB Party candidate’s election office vandalised in Feni
Miscreants vandalised the election office of AB Party chairman Mujibur Rahman Manjur, the Eagle-symbol candidate of the 11-party alliance, at Izzatpur in Feni Sadar late Wednesday night.
7h - New Age - (original version)
The politics of “self-care” in the times of despair
Much of the popular discourse on self-care in recent years has been reduced to commodified routines.
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
BNP to hold its final election rally in Dhaka on February 8
Bangladesh Nationalist Party will hold its final election rally on Sunday in the capital on February 8, ahead of the national election...
19h - New Age - (original version)
Business
South Africa to sign ‘duty free’ trade deal with China
China will allow duty-free imports of some South African products under a deal being finalised as Pretoria seeks to diversify its markets, the trade ministry said Thursday...
7h - New Age - (original version)
Sony hikes forecasts even as PlayStation falters
Japanese giant Sony hiked its full-year forecasts on Thursday, as a weaker yen compensates for its ageing PlayStation games console and a memory chip crunch...
7h - New Age - (original version)
Bangladesh Edible Oil gets 3rd ‘Great Place To Work’ certification
Bangladesh Edible Oil Limited (Beol) has proudly been certified as a Great Place To Work for the third time, reaffirming its strong culture of trust, consistency, and people-first leadership. Maintaining
13h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Editorial
Politicians must be open to accepting electoral defeats
Discard the mindset that ‘the election is only fair if I win’
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
National election and political parties
THE national election scheduled for February 12 is fast approaching, with only a few days remaining. Speculation continues over whether a free, fair and credible election can be conducted on
7h - New Age - (original version)
Rural-urban disparity and the crisis of education
EDUCATION is often described as the great equaliser, the one social institution capable of breaking cycles of poverty, prejudice and power. In Bangladesh, however, education increasingly reflects and reinforces inequality
13h - New Age - (original version)
Political killing since schedule
SINCE the Election Commission announced in December 2025 the schedule for the parliamentary election, the political landscape has been overshadowed by a disturbing surge in...
13h - New Age - (original version)
Misplaced govt duties strain primary teaching
THE finding of a government study that government primary teachers are engaged in 37 types of work unrelated to teaching, in addition to their job of teaching, is gravely concerning.
13h - New Age - (original version)
Entertainment
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ breaks Netflix streaming records with 7.6 million views
The film, which premiered on January 30 after a highly successful theatrical run, surpassed the first-weekend viewership of major titles such as “Animal”, “Fighter”, and “Pushpa 2: The Rule”.
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Ekushey Padak: Babita, late Ayub Bachchu lead cultural category
In the cultural arena, veteran actress Farida Akhtar Babita, legendary late musician Ayub Bachchu, folk singer Islam Uddin Palakar, and pioneering rock band Warfaze have been selected for the prestigious
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Nawba Tahiya bids farewell to showbiz
Nawba Tahiya Hossain, one of the promising young faces of the entertainment industry, surprised fans on Wednesday after announcing her decision to step away from showbiz permanently.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Niloy–Heme starrer ‘Maya Boner Horin’ to premiere on Valentine’s Day
A new romantic drama titled “Maya Boner Horin” is set to be released on Valentine’s Day, featuring the popular on-screen pair Niloy Alamgir and Jannatul Sumaiya Heme. The special drama
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Health
Public health is failing, act now
The real issue is ensuring that allocated funds are justifiably spent, which requires good governance.
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
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