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Five women were declared the best ‘Adommya Nari’ (Indomitable Women) in Rajshahi Division as part of a newly launched award programme recognizing women who have overcome social adversity and discrimination to establish themselves through courage and professional excellence. The ‘Indomitable Women’ award initiative was introduced for the first time this year in the division to acknowledge women’s progress and capabilities. Five of them were ultimately named the best “Indomitable Women” of the division. This recognition of indomitable women will serve as inspiration for future generations,” he said. Dr Bazlur Rashid added that the administration would continue its full support to ensure women’s education, economic empowerment, and social security.

A preparatory meeting was held on Wednesday in Rajshahi to ensure successful observance of National Voters' Day-2026, scheduled for March 2, with due dignity and a festive atmosphere. It was chaired by Divisional Commissioner and Committee President Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid. In his remarks, the Divisional Commissioner highlighted that citizens’ participation as voters forms the foundation of democratic governance. He stated that National Voters’ Day is not merely a formality, but a significant initiative to raise awareness about voters’ rights and responsibilities. The committee expressed optimism that coordinated efforts across the division would ensure the successful celebration of National Voters’ Day-2026 and further strengthen democratic practices.

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his global tariffs, criticizing the decision in front of several justices who had supported it. The high court's ruling, released on Friday, was "very unfortunate," Trump said in his State of the Union address. The new duty took effect Tuesday, and Trump has already vowed to hike the level up to 15 percent. Trump's temporary tariffs are widely seen as a bridge towards more lasting action. The Supreme Court's decision does not affect Trump's sector-specific tariffs on industries like steel and autos.

Bangladesh Bank has transferred five officials to different departments, according to a directive issued by the central bank's Human Resources Department-1 yesterday (24 February). Among those transferred is Md Bayazid Sarker, director of the Banking Regulation and Policy Department-1, who has been assigned as acting executive director (Currency) at the Motijheel office. Md Jabdul Islam, currently working at Human Resources Department-1, has been transferred to the Financial Institutions Inspection Department. Md Shahid Reza, who is working in the Financial Institutions Department, has been transferred to Human Resources Department-1. Meanwhile, Md Kamrul Islam, who has been serving as an additional director at the Governor's Office, has been transferred to the Sadarghat office.

Three members of a family suffered burn injuries in an explosion apparently from gas line leak at a house in Kachua upazila of Chandpur district on Wednesday. The injured were identified as Khadiza, 30, Mahmudul, 35 and Sheuli Akter, 40 of the upazila, reports UNB. The explosion occurred around 8:30am at the house, leaving three people injured. Later, they were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. Among the injured, Khadiza received 35 percent burn injuries while Mahmudul and Sheuli received 4 percent and 2 percent burn injuries, respectively, said resident medical officer of National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery Dr Shaon Bin Rahman.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party and opposition chief whip, has demanded the impeachment and arrest of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Nahid made the demand after visiting the graves of the victims of the Pilkhana massacre at Banani Military Graveyard on Wednesday afternoon. He said: “President Shahabuddin did not take effective measures to prevent the July 24 mass killing. He cannot escape responsibility for the massacre. He must be impeached in the first session of Parliament and then arrested for his role in the massacre.”

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has finalized the salary structure for local and overseas cricketers ahead of the inaugural Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL). The player draft for the three-team tournament is scheduled for March 14, with the competition slated to run from April 3 to 15. Each franchise will recruit one Icon player, who will receive the highest remuneration of BDT 10 lakh. Around 20 players will be listed in Category C with a salary of BDT 3 lakh. Overseas recruits will be categorized into three salary tiers: Category A ($8,000), Category B ($6,000), and Category C ($3,000).

A senior bank official has died at a drug rehabilitation centre in Bogra, with his family alleging he was beaten to death. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at ‘Mayer Ashroy Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Centre’ in Sabgram of Sadar Upazila, according to Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Mostafa Monjur. He said a staff member of the centre has been taken into police custody for questioning. He added that a staff member of the rehabilitation centre, identified only as Humayun, has been taken into custody for questioning. He had taken Shuvo to the hospital and was detained from there.

Six members of a family were killed and three others injured when unidentified armed men attacked a house in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Wednesday, police said. The attack occurred in Buleda tehsil of Kech district, where the assailants opened indiscriminate fire and also fired a mortar round at the house, police sources said. The victims included women and children, reports UNB. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, and some of them were reported to be in critical condition. He described the incident as an attack on innocent civilians and said law enforcement agencies had been mobilized to arrest those responsible and bring them to justice.

“Advance tickets for the Eid journey will be sold from March 3 to March 9, and all tickets will be sold online,” a BR spokesman said, emerging from a decision-making meeting at Railway Bhaban. According to the BR decision, tickets for trains operating in the western and eastern zones will be released at different times. Tickets for intercity trains in the western zone will be available online at 8am, while tickets for eastern zone trains will be released at 2pm. “The return advance tickets too will be sold 10 days ahead of the scheduled journey,” he said. The five special train pairs will run on specific routes, which were named as Chandpur Eid Special (1 and 2) on the Chittagong-Chandpur route,Teesta Special (3 and 4) on the Dhaka-Dewanganj route, Sholakia Eid Special (5, 6, 7 and 8) on the Bhairabbazar-Kishoreganj and Mymensingh-Kishoreganj route and Parbatipur Eid Special (9 and 10) on the Joydebpur-Parbatipur route.

The newly appointed administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Md Abdus Salam, on Wednesday outlined four priority programs to transform the capital into a modern, liveable and environment-friendly city in line with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s “Green City, Clean City” vision. He announced the priorities at a meeting with senior officials and the waste management department at Nagar Bhaban here. Abdus Salam said the city corporation is a service-oriented institution. Earlier, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain visited DSCC’s central mosquito control chemical warehouse at Dholaipar, accompanied by the administrator. The minister expressed satisfaction and directed officials to maintain the standards of mosquito control chemical manufacturing.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, on Wednesday paid deep tribute to the Army officers who were killed in the 2009 BDR carnage by visiting their graves at Banani Military Graveyard. Member of the party’s central executive council and Ameer of Dhaka North city unit, Md Selim Uddin, along with leaders and activists of Banani and Gulshan thana units of Jamaat, accompanied him during the visit. Addressing the families of the martyred army members, Dr Rahman said that 74 people, including 57 brave army officers, were brutally killed in a planned incident at Pilkhana in Dhaka on February 25 and 26, 2009. We remember the deceased with profound respect and pray for the forgiveness of their souls. Referring to the incident, he said the nation wants to know the actual reasons behind the brutal killings of army officers on February 25 and 26, 2009.

Bodo/Glimt are on the march in the Champions League after dumping out European giants Inter Milan, the latest chapter in a remarkable rise for the tiny club from north of the Arctic Circle. Kjetil Knutsen's team reached the last 16 of the biggest club competition on the planet with two wins over last year's beaten finalists -- a 5-2 aggregate victory giving them the greatest result in their history. Tuesday's triumph was their fourth straight win in the Champions League, with Manchester City and Atletico Madrid also falling in the final two league phase matches, which allowed Bodo/Glimt to snatch a spot in the knockout play-offs. - Looking forward -Bodo/Glimt had previously been considered tricky opposition due to their artificial pitch and the frequently frigid conditions at their 8,200-capacity Aspmyra Stadium. Defeat to Bodo/Glimt was also symbolic after Norway swatted Italy aside twice in World Cup qualifying.

Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has said restoring trust and discipline in the country's banking sector will be his foremost priority as he assumes office. With everyone's cooperation, the main task will be trust building in the banking sector and bringing back greater discipline," he told bdnews24.com in an immediate reaction today (25 February). "As you know, the economy and the banking sector are facing challenges. Md Mostaqur Rahman FCMA has been appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank for a four-year term, replacing Dr Ahsan H Mansur. He is the managing director and chief executive officer of Hera Sweaters Limited and currently serves as chairman of the BGMEA Standing Committee on Bangladesh Bank.