Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said taxes need to be increased to revive the economy, stressing that this measure will help boost investment. The minister made the remarks after inspecting land in Patenga, Chittagong, earmarked for a new hospital. “Without investment, employment cannot grow. The finance minister visited land acquired by the Bangladesh Navy in the Muslimabad area adjacent to Marine Drive, located on the west side of Banouja Ulka’s cultivation area-2. During the visit, Rear Admiral Moinul Hasan, commander of the Chittagong Naval Area, briefed the minister in detail on the land’s location, geographical features, connectivity, surrounding infrastructure, and future development potential.

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad’s defense minister declaring the neighbors at “open war” following months of tit-for-tat clashes. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies. Most of the attacks have been claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group that has stepped up assaults in Pakistan since the Afghan Taliban returned to power. The military operation follows recent Pakistan strikes on Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, which the UN mission in Afghanistan said killed at least 13 civilians. Besides military operations, there has been a series of deadly suicide blasts in Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent months.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar has urged the government to take strict and impartial measures to prevent violence before and after elections, citing repeated incidents targeting his party. Speaking at the Rokon Conference of the city Jamaat at Advocate Tarek Memorial Auditorium in Mymensingh on Friday afternoon, Professor Parwar expressed hope that the newly formed government would act to curb post-election violence. “The same kind of violence that occurred before the elections is now being repeated against Jamaat,” he alleged. Professor Parwar also called on party leaders and activists to uphold patience, discipline, and steadfast adherence to their ideological principles. Leaders and activists of Jamaat from its central, district, and metropolitan units attended the event, with the participation from both male and female members.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat clashes. Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night over earlier air strikes by Islamabad. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies. Most of the attacks have been claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group that has stepped up assaults in Pakistan since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Besides military operations, there has been a series of deadly suicide blasts in Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent months.

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ICT Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today exchanged views with district-level officials at the Tangail Deputy Commissioner's office. Photo : PIDTANGAIL, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) - Posts, Telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today said the government will introduce free Wi-Fi facilities at all airports, railway stations and high-speed vehicles across the country. "The ICT sector is currently the most important sector and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has undertaken extensive plans for its further development. "We want to ensure internet connectivity at every household and create greater employment opportunities in the ICT sector," he said. During the meeting, Anam provided directives on ongoing development programmes, modernisation of communication infrastructure and progress in the ICT sector.

Milon for stern action against teachers engage in other professions without approvalEducation Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today spoke to journalists after attending the monthly coordination meeting and law and order committee meeting at Kachua Upazila Parishad auditorium in Chandpur. Photo : BSSCHANDPUR, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS)– Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today said teachers must obtain prior permission from the appropriate authorities before engaging in any profession outside their teaching duties, warning that action will be taken against those found violating the rule. Describing teaching as a responsible and full-time profession, the minister said teachers must devote full attention to classroom activities to ensure quality education for students. Highlighting the role of the media, Dr Milon said responsible and objective reports published by the media would be given due importance. Party leaders and activists, upazila administration officials and members of law enforcement agencies were present at the meeting.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today spoke to journalists after visited the site designated for a proposed government hospital in the Jele Para area near Patenga Police Station in Chattogram. Photo : BSSCHATTOGRAM, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) - Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said education, health and employment would be prioritised in the upcoming budget. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury made the remarks this afternoon while visiting the site designated for a proposed government hospital in the Jele Para area near Patenga Police Station in the city. He later inspected 14.2190 acres and another 2.7 acres of land earmarked for the construction of the proposed hospital in Patenga. Sources said the proposed hospital, if approved, would significantly improve healthcare access for residents of Patenga and surrounding areas, further strengthening Chattogram's medical infrastructure.

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Photo: BSSRANGPUR, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) – The beautiful flowering of litchi trees in a favorable climate has encouraged farmers and raised hopes of a bumper harvest of the juicy fruit in the Rangpur agricultural region this season. “The extraordinary flowering of litchi trees has raised hopes for a bountiful production of seasonal fruits for farmers this season,” said Additional Director of the DAE’s Rangpur region Krishibid Md Shirajul Islam. Litchi farmers Mokbul Hossain, Arman Ali, Mohibur Rahman, Mominul Haque, Amenur Rahman and Mukul; Hossain of different villages in Rangpur Sadar upazila expressed satisfaction over excellent flowering in their litchi trees. Deputy Director of the Burirhat Horticulture Center of the DAE in Rangpur Dr Md Abu Sayem said marvelous blooming in litchi trees is predicting a bumper production of the fruit this season. He also expressed satisfaction over excellent budding in litchi trees and predicted a bumper production of the seasonal fruit this season.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the Family Card initiative, promised during the election campaign, on March 10. Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain disclosed this information today. He said the government is set to launch pilot phase of the Family Card programme with the ultimate aim of gradually bringing two crore families under monthly cash support. “If fully implemented, the programme would cost about Tk 5,000 crore a month and around Tk 60,000 crore a year,” he added.

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