85 Bangladeshi expatriates go without food during Ramadan 
Iranian missiles hit Israel 
Illegal gas connection at BNP leader’s house, fined Tk 1 lakh 
India: SAIL and NMDC to auction 5000 t of crude coal tar in Mar’26 
Australia: Hay Point coal shipments fall m-o-m on operational disruptions but rise y-o-y 
25 ministers take oath
The cabinet members of the new government led by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman have taken oath. Today, Tuesday (February 17)...
UN Secretary-General’s message ahead of Ramadan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for peace, humanity and solidarity among the world’s people as the holy month of...
Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Arrested While Fleeing the Country
Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushenko has been arrested while fleeing the country. He was caught by security forces while...
Candidate thanks voters by miking after getting 245 votes
Hosne Ara Begum, who contested as an independent candidate in Jamalpur-5 (Sadar) constituency, got only 245 votes. Despite losing her...
Two French tourists killed in avalanche in Italy
At least two French tourists have been killed in an avalanche in Courmayeur, Italy. A large avalanche hit a mountain...
3 women to join BNP cabinet
Today, Tuesday (February 17), the newly elected members of parliament led by Tarique Rahman took oath at the swearing-in hall...
Housewife’s hanging body recovered from bedroom in Gaibandha
Police have recovered the hanging body of a housewife named Mrs. Mitu Rani Sarkar (25), who was found hanging with...
’30 percent of the people are not represented in parliament because of the absence of Awami League’ – Rumin
How do you see it that Awami League is not in parliament this time? - In response to a question...
Global steel exports rise slightly in CY’25, driven by China
Weak domestic demand pushes China, Russia to divert material overseas EU-based importers lift intake on CBAM uncertainty, competitive prices Trade...
Baltic dry index hits 2-week high ahead of Chinese New Year holiday
The Baltic Dry Index surged by 0.6% (17 points) to a two-week high of 2,100 points on 16 Feb'26 against...