Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam has dismissed reports that he is preparing to resign, amid political transition following the general election reports, bdnews24.com. Baharul, a retired officer, was appointed inspector general of police for a two-year term on Nov 20, 2024. The official said, "In the meeting, [Baharul] said, 'I will not stay any longer. '"Amid the speculation, rumours also spread that the IGP had submitted his resignation letter to the home ministry, which could not be confirmed. On the same day, the interim government appointed the retired Baharul on a two-year contract as the head of the force.

File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) - The High Court (HC) today ordered to close the government and non-government secondary and lower secondary schools from February 18 in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. However, the court also directed that if any examinations are scheduled during the Ramadan, they must be held on time. The order, along with a rule, was issued here by a High Court bench comprising Justice Fahmida and Justice Md. Asif Hasan after hearing a writ petition filed in the public interest, said the petitioner’s lawyer, Md. Ilias Ali Mondol filed the writ petition seeking a directive to close lower secondary and secondary schools during the holy month of Ramadan.

DHAKA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) - Speakers at a discussion today said understanding poet Al Mahmud is essential to understanding Bangladesh, as he brought the enduring folk traditions and rural ethos of Bengal into the mainstream of modern Bangla poetry. They made the remarks at a memorial meeting held at the Al Mahmud Corner of Bangla Academy in the capital, marking his 6th death anniversary. The speakers said that after Polli Kobi Jasimuddin, Al Mahmud most successfully incorporated indigenous life and culture into contemporary Bangla literature. They added that the roots of modern Bangla poetry cannot be fully understood without the author of Sonali Kabin. The programme was organised by Kaler Kolosh and chaired by United Nations Civil Society organization representative Dr Abul Kashem Sheikh.

"Recovery is possible only through honest introspection," he said in an exclusive interview with Indian magazine - THE WEEK. Farooki: If I look back and try to understand my creative process of making a film, it starts from a trigger point. All my characters seem to have popped straight out of the world I live in, interact with, or come to know about. Question: The strongest thread of shared culture between India and Bangladesh seems to have come under strain. The starting point of Bangladesh-India relations should be acceptance of the people's will, as expressed through the July uprising.

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Dhaka, Feb 15 (PTI) BNP chief Tarique Rahman on Sunday met Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam as part of a “positive political beginning,” two days before his party is set to form the next government in Bangladesh. The National Citizen Party (NCP) secured the third-highest number of seats, six, and 3.05 per cent votes. Tarique Rahman visited Jamaat chief at his residence along with party’s secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamigir. Soon after, the BNP’s media wing released a photograph showing the two rival party leaders standing side by side with Shafiqur Rahman seen holding a bouquet to be handed over to Tarique Rahman. The BNP leader Tarique Rahman also met Jamaat-ally National Citizen Party's (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam later.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman-File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) - Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi today spoke over phone with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on his party's success in the parliamentary elections. In a post on his verified X handle, Dr. Al-Khulaifi said, "I spoke with Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, during which I extended my warmest congratulations on the party's success in the parliamentary elections. I look forward to further strengthening the bonds of constructive cooperation between Qatar and Bangladesh in various fields, in a way that advances the mutual interests of our two friendly nations". The phone call reflected continued diplomatic engagement between Bangladesh and Qatar following the formation of the new government.

Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker has dismissed allegations of “undue haste” over the publication of the official gazette following the recent general election. He said the gazette listing the names of elected candidates was issued in due course after the announcement of unofficial preliminary results. He advised anyone with objections to seek legal redress in court. Following the election and referendum held across 299 constituencies on Thursday, the gazette for 297 seats was published on Friday night.

The national election has laid bare a sharply polarized political landscape, where two dominant forces have consolidated public support, while smaller parties have struggled for relevance. Election expert Dr Abdul Alim believes BNP’s strong showing cannot be understood without examining its political trajectory over recent years. “The biggest reason behind BNP’s vote share is the public sympathy built over time,” he said. They point toward a consolidating political order dominated by two major blocs, influenced by sympathy narratives, institutional resilience and swing voter dynamics. As Bangladesh moves forward, the lesson from the ballot appears clear: organization, narrative, credibility and timing matter more than sheer candidate volume.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today met with NCP Convener Nahid Islam at the residence of Nahid Islam in the city’s Badda. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today met National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam. The BNP Chairman went to the residence of Nahid Islam in the city’s Badda area tonight, according to BNP Media Cell. THE NCP Convener welcomed the BNP Chairman with a bouquet of flowers. During a press conference yesterday, Saturday afternoon, Tarique Rahman called upon everyone to remain united.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 49.97%, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami gained 31.76% of total votes cast in the 13th parliamentary election held on February 12 last. Besides, National Citizen Party-NCP obtained 3.05percent votes, Islami Andolan Bangladesh pocketed 2.70% votes, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish gained 2.09% and Jatiya Party got only 0.89%, according to the statistics of the Election Commission. In the election, 274 independent contestants bagged 5.79% votes. A total of 77,695,023 votes (out of 127 million voters) were cast in the 299 constituencies (except Sherpur-3) in the referendum and the national election held on Thursday last. But the EC released unofficial election results of 297 constituencies on Friday last and kept the result of Chattogram-2 and 4 withheld in line with the court orders.

Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Sunday said the Election Commission (EC) would consider recounting votes in disputed constituencies if directed by a court, following allegations of irregularities raised by a Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance. Speaking to reporters at the Election Commission headquarters, Anwarul said the commission has responded to the alliance’s formal complaint submitted earlier in the day. “The Election Commission will take a decision regarding vote recount if there is an order from the court,” he said, adding that there is no legal bar to any aggrieved party seeking judicial remedy. However, the EC said recounting is not possible at this stage as the official gazette has already been published. Responding to allegations that the commission hurriedly published the gazette notification, Anwarul rejected the claim.

BDCricTime has officially received registration from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, becoming Bangladesh’s first registered cricket news portal. Jabed Ali, BDCricTime began as a social media-based cricket page before gradually evolving into a full-fledged digital news platform. President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Aminul Islam Bulbul, congratulated BDCricTime on achieving official recognition. We are proud of the way BDCricTime has been consistently working for cricket both at home and abroad. We remain committed to contributing to the progress of Bangladesh cricket through fact-based and positive journalism,” he added.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman arrived at Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday evening, just two days before forming the next government following his party’s massive victory in Thursday’s national election. Tarique reached the Jamaat chief’s residence in Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:10pm to hold a meeting, in what is seen as a positive political gesture after the election. He is also scheduled to meet National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam at his residence in the capital’s Bailey Road area around 8pm. BNP is set to form the next government after securing a landslide victory with 209 seats in Thursday’s national election. In the election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats, while the National Citizen Party secured six.