Thursday, February 12, 2026

BNP postpones Tarique Rahman’s Feb 8 rally

Announces citywide campaign in Dhaka News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party has cancelled its final election rally scheduled to be held in Dhaka on February 8. Instead of holding the rally, BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman will deliver election speeches at different locations across Dhaka North and South on February 8 and 9, BNP senior ... Read more

Athar Ali Khan in commentary panel in T20WC

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The T20 World Cup starts tomorrow in India and Sri Lanka, but Bangladesh will not be competing, with Scotland taking their place in the 20-team lineup. Even though Bangladesh is not in the tournament, Athar Ali Khan will represent the country as part of the commentary team. The ICC revealed the ... Read more

Nasser Hussain weighs in Bangladesh stance, Pakistan support in T20 WC

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Former England captain turned cricket pundit Nasser Hussain said he supported Bangladesh’s stance of not travelling to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup and praised Pakistan for standing by Bangladesh. Speaking with Mike Atherton on a Sky Sports podcast, Hussain said: “I actually quite like Bangladesh sticking to their guns. ... Read more

Helio launches helio 95 smartphone in Bangladesh

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Helio has launched its latest smartphone, the Helio 95, in the Bangladeshi market, targeting users seeking premium features, robust performance, and modern design at a price point tailored to the country’s highly price-sensitive smartphone segment. Powered by Android 15, the helio 95 features a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, advanced camera capabilities and ... Read more

Lahore Qalandars rope in Mustafiz in direct signing for PSL 11

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been roped in by the Lahore Qalandars in direct signing to play in the forthcoming Pakistan Super League, confirmed the franchise on Thursday Mustafiz has been bagged by Lahore, the defending champion of the league, for PKR 6.44 crore, which amounts to around Tk 2 crore ... Read more

Final BNP election rally set for Dhaka on February 8

News Desk : dhakamirror.com BNP chairman will attend the Nayapaltan rally as chief guest, party leaders say BNP will hold its final election rally on Sunday (8 February) in the capital, ahead of the national election. The rally will take place at the party’s central office in the capital’s Nayapaltan area at 2pm, with BNP ... Read more

Humaira Sultana becomes first female Biman MD

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government on Tuesday cancelled the appointment of Safiqur Rahman as managing director and chief executive officer of Biman Bangladesh Airlines and gave the additional secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Humaira Sultana, additional charge as MD and CEO of the national flag carrier. As a result, Humaira ... Read more

RAB to be renamed as ‘Special Intervention Force’

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The interim government has decided to rechristen the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as the “Special Intervention Force (SIF)”. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury made this announcement on Tuesday (3 February) following a meeting of the law-and-order core committee at the Bangladesh Secretariat. In response to the question ... Read more

Dhaka University names four new emeritus professors

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka University (DU) authorities have named four eminent academicians as emeritus professors at the university. They are former vice‑chancellor Prof Dr Anwarullah Chowdhury, former vice‑chancellor Prof Dr A F M Yousuf Haider, former Faculty of Science dean Prof Dr Tajmeri S Islam, and former Faculty of Pharmacy dean Prof Dr Chowdhury ... Read more

Tarique’s electoral address to be broadcast on BTV Feb 9

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman is set to deliver an electoral address to the nation on the Bangladesh Television on February 9, ahead of the upcoming referendum and national elections scheduled for February 12. The Election Commission (EC) has instructed BTV to make the necessary arrangements. The information was disclosed ... Read more

Bangladesh treated unfairly over T20 World Cup: Naqvi

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said Bangladesh is being treated unfairly over the T20 World Cup. Supporting Bangladesh’s request for a venue change, he told the ICC that Bangladesh deserves the same concessions that India and Pakistan were given in the past. Pakistan’s participation at the forthcoming ICC ... Read more

realme to introduce groundbreaking 10,001mAh long-life Titan Battery

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com realme, the youth-favorite global smartphone brand, is set to introduce the 10,001mAh long-life Titan battery—a revolutionary leap that reinforces realme’s status as the global Battery Tech Pioneer. This breakthrough is designed to address the real-world challenges faced by smartphone users worldwide, where battery life remains a significant hurdle in a fast-paced ... Read more

ICC rejects Bangladesh’s request to move their T20WC matches

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh’s matches in the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled in India, stated the International Cricket Council on Thursday after an ICC Board meeting was held via video conference. The 10th edition of the tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February ... Read more

E-ticketing launch for Dhaka bus services next week

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Passengers using buses in Dhaka and nearby areas must now buy e-tickets before getting on, as the long-awaited digital ticketing system is launching next week. This initiative aims to organize the chaotic transport system, lessen traffic jams, reduce fare disputes, and enhance passenger safety in both city and suburban routes. The ... Read more

Government employees may see pay doubling

The National Pay Commission report is expected by January 21 News Desk : dhakamirror.com The National Pay Commission 2025 has finalised its report, recommending over 100 per cent hike in pays for the government employees who are serving at lower levels in the 20-grade salary structure. Officials said that pay hikes for officers serving between ... Read more

36 more Bangladeshis sent back as US illegal immigration crackdown escalates

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The United States deported another 36 Bangladeshi nationals as part of its ongoing efforts against illegal immigration. A special military flight from the US arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at noon on Tuesday (20 January), as stated in a press release from BRAC’s Migration Programme. Among the 36 deportees, 21 ... Read more

DU organises its first ‘Pet Carnival’

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) held its first “Pet Carnival” today at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) to promote awareness about the welfare of animals on campus. The event was organized in collaboration with Ducsu, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and Care DU. Anas Ibne Monir, a Ducsu executive member ... Read more