Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Minu visited the Citizen Care Center and the Land Ministry’s call center (16122) at the Bhumi Bhaban in the capital. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS) - Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Minu today said transparency and accountability must be ensured in land services to dispel public doubt and mistrust. “The call center needs wider publicity so that marginalised people are not deprived of land services,” he said while visiting the Citizen Care Center and the Land Ministry’s call center (16122) at the Land Bhaban in Tejgaon here. During the visit, the minister and the state minister inspected various activities of the Citizen Care Center and the call center and gave directives to modernise and improve service delivery. Senior officials of different departments under the Land Ministry were present on the occasion.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. File photoDHAKA, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that approval has been granted to withdraw 1,202 additional political harassment cases filed against opposition party leaders, activists, and individuals from various professions during the previous 17-year government tenure. He stated that earlier approval had been given to withdraw 1,006 political harassment cases. Salahuddin Ahmed clarified that only cases identified as political harassment are being considered for withdrawal. “We have taken the initiative to withdraw several more political harassment cases.

Thai army spokesman Winthai Suvaree accused Cambodia of violating their ceasefire deal, which ended three weeks of clashes. - 'Fabricated' -Neth Pheaktra said the claims that its military fired on patrolling Thai troops were "fabricated and grossly distort the facts". "Cambodian officials explicitly informed their Thai counterparts that Cambodian forces did not fire any weapons as alleged," Maly Socheata said in a statement. Under the December truce, Cambodia and Thailand pledged to cease fire, freeze troop movements and cooperate on demining efforts along their border. Since the latest round of heavy fighting, Cambodia has said Thai forces captured several areas in border provinces -- contrary to their agreements -- and has demanded their withdrawal.

The government has allocated portfolios to 10 advisers under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The notification stated that the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assigned the responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution and the Rules of Business. Of the 10 advisers, five have been granted the status of full ministers, while the remaining five have been given the rank of state ministers. The 10 advisers were appointed following the swearing-in of the new Cabinet led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on February 17. On the same day, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Prime Minister alongside 25 full ministers and 24 state ministers.

Skipper Shanto contributed a composed 68, while opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim added a brisk 54 off 44 deliveries to complement Akbar’s cnetury. Opting to bat first, North Zone suffered an early setback as the opener Habibur Rahman Sohan was dismissed cheaply. Nayeem Hasan broke the stand by removing Tanzid, triggering a brief collapse as Liton Das (10) and Towhid Hridoy (2) fell in quick succession. When a big defeat stared them, Mominul Haque and Nayeem Hasan put up a bold effort to help the side avoid a shambolic defeat. Leg-spinner Risahd Hossain jolted East Zone with 4-57 while pacer Nahid Rana and SM Meherob Hossain picked up two wickets apiece.

Dhaka University students staged a protest in front of Shahbagh Police Station on Tuesday, demanding justice for fellow student Nayem Uddin who was assaulted during a Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) anti-drug drive at Suhrawardy Udyan on Monday. The demonstration began at 1pm, and by 2pm a student delegation had entered the station for talks with officials. The incident occurred on Monday when Nayem Uddin, a student of the university’s Anthropology Department, along with two journalists, was assaulted during what authorities described as an anti-narcotics operation. Speaking at the protest, Nayem questioned how “a drug syndicate is allowed to operate openly” in Suhrawardy Udyan when the police station is located nearby. “People have gathered here today because I was attacked as a Dhaka University student.

The government has appointed Md Ali Hossain Fakir as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), promoting him from the rank of additional IGP. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday. Fakir was also serving as the chief of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn). Ali Hossain Fakir is a member of the 15th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Police) cadre. He hails from Bagerhat District.

BNP leader Md Abdus Salam on Tuesday assumed charge as the newly appointed administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). He took over the responsibility from Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the secretariat. Senior officials of the Local Government Division were present during the handover ceremony. Earlier on Monday, the Local Government Division issued a notification appointing Salam as the administrator of DSCC by order of the resident. The new administrator is expected to oversee the corporation’s ongoing development projects and lead efforts to build a clean and modern Dhaka.

DHAKA, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS)- Mominul Haque has expressed his frustration at being labeled a "Test-only" player, saying the tag has hampered his opportunities in white-ball cricket. Mominul remains a key figure for Bangladesh national cricket team in the longest format and is the country's third-highest run-scorer in Tests. Currently featuring in the one-day format of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), Mominul is representing East Zone. Speaking to reporters in Bogra after his impressive knock, Mominul said selection for any format should be based purely on performance rather than labels. Preparing someone solely for red-ball cricket sets a bad example for red-ball cricket," Mominul said.

Russia will fight until it fulfils Ukraine war aims, Kremlin saysMOSCOW, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Russia has not yet achieved all its war aims in Ukraine and will fight on until it does, the Kremlin said Tuesday on the fourth anniversary of its offensive. "The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in response to an AFP question. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had said earlier Russia's Vladimir Putin had failed to achieve his goal of taking over Ukraine.

Ukraine needs more, because a promise of help does not end the war," the alliance secretary general told a ceremony at NATO headquarters. "Ukraine needs ammunition today and every day until the bloodshed stops." Standing alongside Ukraine's ambassador to the alliance, Alyona Getmanchuk, Rutte said Western support was "imperative" to enable Ukraine to "defend itself against Russian terror from the sky and to hold the front lines". "When the fighting eventually stops, the peace has to halt with strong Ukrainian forces ready to deter and defend, and effective security guarantees from Ukraine's partners -- Europe, Canada and the United States," Rutte said. "There cannot be true peace in Europe without real peace in Ukraine," he said.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today addressed the ADP implementation progress review meeting at the ministry's conference room. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS)- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanamtoday directed authorities to strengthen cleanliness measures at all airportsto ensure passenger comfort and safety, including immediate mosquito controlinitiatives. Emphasizing improved passenger services, the minister underscored the need tomaintain strict cleanliness standards across the country's airports andinstructed the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to spraymosquito repellents in and around airport facilities. State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat,speaking at the meeting, said the trolley shortage at Hazrat ShahjalalInternational Airport must be resolved urgently to enhance service quality. The minister and the state minister directed the officials concerned tocomplete ongoing development projects within the stipulated time frame.

DHAKA, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS) - Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that South Africa will host Bangladesh for an all-format tour in November-December this year. It marks Bangladesh's first tour of South Africa since 2022. Notably, Bangladesh will also play a T20I series on South African soil for the first time since 2017. The white-ball leg of the tour will commence four days later with a three-match ODI series from December 1 to 7. The T20I series will conclude the tour, with matches scheduled in Kimberley, Benoni, and Centurion from December 10 to 13.

KUSHTIA, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS) - Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized drugs worth approximately Taka 6,53,437 in separate drives conducted in border areas of Kushtia. The seizures were carried out by the Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB) on Monday based on specific intelligence information, according to a press release issued by Battalion Commander Rashed Kamal Rony this afternoon. During the raids at various Border Outposts (BOPs) under the battalion's jurisdiction, BGB personnel recovered 120 bottles of Fairdeal syrup, 10 bottles of Indian liquor and 500 pieces of dexamethasone tablets. The estimated market value of the seized contraband is Taka 6,53,437. The recovered drugs are being deposited at the battalion's Caesar Store and will be destroyed in accordance with the existing rules, the release said.

Food, Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid spoke at a view-sharing meeting with officials at the Khaddo Bhaban conference room in the city. He underscored the dual responsibility of the Directorate General of Food to ensure a steady food supply while simultaneously guaranteeing the safety of all consumables. A pivotal component of the Minister’s vision involves the modernization of the Bangladesh Safe Food Authority to meet international benchmarks. The Minister stated that by enhancing the capacity of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, the government aims to achieve certification standards equivalent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The meeting also heard from State Minister for Food, Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, MP, who highlighted the critical importance of food security and the eradication of food adulteration.