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Tarique Rahman to visit Barishal tomorrow after two decades

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

He is expected to arrive in Barishal from Dhaka via helicopter at 11am tomorrow and will head directly to the rally venue by noon.

Overseas employment drops by over 21% in Jan after Dec peak

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

Officials say January trend is normal, as December’s figure was unusually high

SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

The deal, first reported by Reuters last week, represents one of the most ambitious tie-ups in the technology sector yet, combining a space-and-defens…

Indian rupee, stocks soar after trade deal with US

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

India's benchmark stock index, the Nifty 50, surged nearly 5%, about 100 points away from its record high hit in 7 January. The rupee climbed over 1% …

China's Xi calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

Orsi's visit is the first by a South American leader to the Chinese capital since the United States invaded Venezuela in January and captured then Pre…

Scientists discover new anaconda species while filming a Will Smith documentary

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

Scientists discover new anaconda species while filming a Will Smith documentary

Is bifurcation of NBR stalling due to opposition from admin cadre?

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

Suspended NBR officials being reinstated after punishment

The quiet logic of rent-seeking

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

How rent-seeking takes root, scales up, and reshapes public systems – and why Bangladesh’s power sector shows the process at industrial scale

Ensure security at polling centres after Fajr prayers on election day: Asif Mahmud

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

'We must ensure the safety of ordinary people, especially our mothers and sisters, so they can vote freely,' says Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain.

Balance on one leg: A small exercise with huge benefits for body and brain

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

Standing on one leg requires the brain to integrate information from the eyes, the vestibular system in the inner ear, and the somatosensory system, w…

Looting at actor Sentu’s rented house over alleged dispute between flat owner and NCP leader

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

According to the complaint, Sentu has been living in the flat since January, paying Tk11,000 as monthly rent along with an equal amount as security de…

Nestlé recalls 22 batches of baby milk formula in Hong Kong over toxin detection

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

The recall, which began in early January as a precautionary measure following similar actions in Europe, eventually covered 22 batches in Hong Kong

Clintons agree to testify in Epstein congressional probe ahead of contempt vote

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which could…

Calls mount for Andrew to testify as US releases Epstein emails

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

The emails detail a prolonged but unsuccessful effort by US prosecutors to secure Andrew’s cooperation, despite his repeated denials of any wrongdoing…

Mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the tremor struck at 4:36 am on …

Dhaka airport passengers grow despite strained services, capacity gaps

TBS News • Feb 3, 2026

The airport handled 12.72 million passengers in 2025, up from 12.5 million in 2024 and 11.7 million in 2023, according to airport data. The increase o…

Trump announces US-India trade deal, lowers tariffs to 18% 

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Under the deal, which takes effect immediately, the US would reduce the reciprocal tariff from 25% to 18%.

Legal clouds, labour fury trail interim govt's push on Ctg port deal

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

After eight-hour work abstention for three days, port workers now call a 24-hour strike from tomorrow.

Even after 18 months, reform pledges remain a distant reality: TIB

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The absence of elected representatives at the local level continues to undermine service delivery and public accountability.

Bureaucrats in Bangladesh 'inherently resistant to reform': Asif Nazrul

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

“How will the country move forward with such a stagnant bureaucracy,” he questioned.

BRIC to invest $5.32m in agro-processing industry at Jamalpur EZ

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Lease deal signed with BEZA; production planned within three years

EC dispatches ballot paper to 21 districts ahead of polls

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Election materials will be stored at the returning officers’ offices and delivered to each polling centre the day before voting.

Disrespectful remarks about women against social decorum: Khasru

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

“If BNP forms the government, women’s participation in the workforce will be increased further compared to the present,” he said.

Shab-e-Barat tomorrow

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

It is observed on the 15th night of the Arabic month of Sha’ban.

Postal Voting: Highest 16038 in Feni-3, lowest 1544 in Bagerhat-3

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

1,533,684 voters registered to cast ballots via postal voting, both domestically and from abroad.

NCP alleges violence, intimidation, administrative bias ahead of polls in meeting with CEC

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

It stressed that unless the perpetrators are promptly arrested and a level playing field is ensured, free and fair elections would not be possible

Journalists must not compromise on professionalism: Information adviser

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

She noted that differences of opinion may exist among journalists, but objectivity must remain the core principle of journalism.

Shasha Denims takes 90% stake in joint venture for Tk350cr Ghorashal ICD project 

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Shareholding structure may change with inclusion of strategic investors

Export slowdown hits Summit Alliance Port as container handling drops in H1

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The company’s consolidated net asset value per share also declined, slipping to Tk34.47 from Tk35.67 a year earlier.

Banking rally lifts DSEX to four-month high

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The DSEX jumped 54 points, or 1.04%, to close at 5,247, marking its strongest single-day gain in recent weeks. 

BB buys over $4b from commercial banks in current fiscal year

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

In January 2026, the country received $3.17 billion in remittances – the third-highest monthly inflow on record.

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 2 February 2026

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 2 February 2026

Grameenphone declares 105% final cash dividend, profit drops 19% in 2025

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

According to the price sensitive statement published on its website, its earnings per share dropped by 19% year-on-year to Tk21.90 during the last yea…

ACC conducts drive at CPA office over alleged artificial crisis, price hike of essentials

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Allegations involve delayed unloading to exploit Ramadan demand

15 Ctg port staff transferred to Payra, Mongla ports

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The order, signed by Assistant Secretary Md Belayet Hossain, refers to an earlier communication from the CPA

High Court Justice Mamnoon Rahman steps down from Canada

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Justice Mamnoon has been absent from judicial duties for more than a year without leave following the political changeover in the country on 5 August …

Govt issues warning to travel agencies over misleading promotional ads

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Such practices may lead to the cancellation of their registration

Certain victory claims raise suspicion of election engineering: Mirza Abbas

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

He said such claims raise suspicions of possible vote rigging or “election engineering”.

HC seeks BCB response on sexual harassment allegation of cricketer Jahanara, issues rule

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

It directed the board to implement its sexual harassment prevention policy in line with existing High Court guidelines.

What's new about the newly designed Tk10 note?

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

What's new about the newly designed Tk10 note?

Bangladesh has nothing new to gain from BNP, Jamaat: Charmonai Pir

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

He also reflected on the political culture in Bangladesh, noting that changes in power often see fleeing leaders absolved of their crimes while others…

UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat over spying accusations

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The Russian embassy in London did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Govt issues new drug pricing method to regulate essential medicine prices

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The pricing method has been formulated under Section 30 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2023, and will be mandatory for all approved allopathic medic…

Indian budget’s 'Orange Economy' sets social media abuzz

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

India’s media and entertainment sector has emerged as a major pillar of the services economy.

Many have lost their temper over the 11-party alliance’s likely victory: Shafiqur

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

“We believe that Bangladesh, Inshallah, will find its way on 12 February,” he said.

Indian media, AL spreading disinformation about Bangladesh: Press Secretary

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Shafiqul Alam said disinformation was originating from both local and external sources.

NSA Dr Khalilur Rahman parries questions on Biman Board appointment

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

The decision to include them on the airline’s board less than a month ahead of the February-12 election raised questions among insiders in the aviatio…

Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with tight limits

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Ceasefire measures offer limited relief to Gaza’s population after months of near-total isolation.

274 election-related violence incidents, including 5 killings, reported in 45 days: CA Press Wing

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

According to the release, between 12 December last year and 1 February this year there were 16 cases of election-related intimidation or aggressive be…

No step against national interests: Sakhawat

TBS News • Feb 2, 2026

Due to the prevailing situation, port operations are being disrupted

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