BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today spoke at a post-election press conference held at a city hotel today. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS)- BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman today spoke at press conference on the winning of his party in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. I extend my sincere congratulations to every political party that participated in the national election, irrespective of the results. I call upon all democratic political parties that participated in the election. On the journey toward building a safe, humane, and democratic Bangladesh, I seek the cooperation of all, regardless of party or opinion.

“And now it’s not.”Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether. Coffee prices in the U.S. were up 18.3% in January from a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released on Friday . Over five years, the government reported, coffee prices rose 47%. Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee daily, according to the National Coffee Association. Growing up, Donelson watched enviously as her mother made a daily coffee jaunt (also to McDonald’s, also 10 sugars and five creams), and she duplicated the habit.

European Union Election Observation Mission terms Bangladesh parliamentary polls credible, urges stronger reforms for inclusive democracy. The Delegation of Members of the European Parliament, led by Tomáš Zdechovský (MEP), fully endorsed the mission’s statement. “The 2026 parliamentary elections were credible and competently managed, marking a pivotal step towards restoring democratic governance and rule of law. According to the EU observers, Election Day was orderly, festive and calm, with dedicated poll workers efficiently managing the opening, voting and counting processes. Tomáš Zdechovský, Head of the Delegation of the European Parliament, said: “The country is now entering a new crucial phase.

The Secretary General of BIMSTEC Indra Mani Pandey and Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman. Collage PhotoDHAKA, Feb 16, 2026 (BSS) – The Secretary General of BIMSTEC Indra Mani Pandey today congratulated Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman on his party’s historic victory in the 13th national parliamentary elections. In a congratulatory message, the Secretary General extended warm greetings to Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a decisive electoral win. Bangladesh is a founding member and hosts the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), which promotes collaboration in areas including trade, connectivity, energy, security and people-to-people exchanges among member states.

SynopsisTarique Rahman, set to become Prime Minister, has called for maintaining law and order at any cost. His party, BNP, secured a sweeping victory in the recent parliamentary elections. Rahman emphasized the need for everyone's cooperation to build a safe and humane Bangladesh. He declared the outcome as the victory of the people and the beginning of a fascism-free state.

The four Cornellians — Laura Fortino ’13, Brianne Jenner ’15, Kristin O'Neill ’20 and Rory Guilday ’25 — represent three countries, all of which succeeded in advancing to the tournament’s knockout stages. Read more about Guilday, Jenner and O'Neill here, and Fortino here. In Guilday’s final first-round matchup against Canada, she squared off versus Jenner and O'Neill, marking the first time Cornellians had ever faced one another in women’s hockey at the Olympics. In Canada’s second game, O'Neill became the fourth Cornellian to score a goal in a women’s hockey Olympic tournament when she knocked home a rebound six minutes into a 5-1 win over Czechia. The former Cornell blueliner now represents Italy, trying to boost the host-nation in its second women’s hockey Olympic tournament appearance.

The United Nations has congratulated Bangladesh on holding its National Parliament elections and referendum. UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric conveyed the message at a briefing in Geneva on Saturday. He said: “The Secretary-General encourages all political stakeholders to strengthen national unity, uphold democratic practices and the rule of law, ensure the full enjoyment of human rights, and protect minorities.”He added: “This is not only what we expect from a government following an election, but what the people themselves expect from their government. We remain committed to supporting Bangladesh in its efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous future.”

US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the “best thing that could happen,” as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic Republic. “Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,” Trump told reporters at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina when a journalist asked if he wanted “regime change” in Iran. Videos verified by AFP showed people in Iran this week chanting anti-government slogans as the clerical leadership celebrated the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. Iran and the United States, who have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after the revolution, held talks on the nuclear issue last week in Oman. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO said “hundreds” of people were facing charges linked to the protests that could see them sentenced to death.

At least 20 people were injured in clashes that broke out in Faridpur over local dominance and post-election tensions, during which several houses were vandalized and set on fire. Army and police personnel from two upazilas rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. The incident occurred between 10am and 11am on Saturday in the Moyendia Bazar area along the border of Saltha and Boalmari upazilas. Faridpur Assistant Superintendent of Police (Saltha-Nagarkanda Circle) Mahmudul Hasan said the clash occurred due to a dispute between the Moyendia and Khardia groups over dominance. The clash occured around 10am, during which houses were vandalized and torched.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said the party will follow a foreign policy that protects the country’s interests in its dealings with China, India, and Pakistan. Our economy faces challenges, and the country’s law and order situation is a concern. Therefore, we must ensure good governance.”On Bangladesh’s future relations with China and the Belt and Road Initiative, Tarique said: “We will try to protect the interests of the people of Bangladesh. If something is not in Bangladesh’s interest, naturally we cannot pursue it. Everyone has some issue or the other; we have to listen to everyone.”On reviving SAARC, Tarique said: “You know, SAARC was established through Bangladesh’s initiative.

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11 women’s hockey looked like a top-four ECAC team, one which deserves a first-round bye and home-ice in the quarterfinals. Then, St. Lawrence pulled its netminder for an extra forward. Barely 40 seconds later, Cornell forced a St. Lawrence turnover — a theme throughout the game — deep in the Saints defensive zone. Then, with under a minute left, the Red worked the puck to an open Dwyer in front of the St. Lawrence net. With a loss, Cornell will host a yet-to-be-determined opponent next weekend in the playoffs’ opening round, also at Lynah Rink.

A total of 48,200,660 votes have been cast in favour of "Yes" in the referendum held on the implementation of the July National Charter, alongside the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. In contrast, 22,071,726 votes were cast against the constitutional reform proposals, meaning "No" votes, Election Commission (EC) Public Relations Director Md Ruhul Amin Mollik said Friday night. According to EC sources, the total number of valid votes in the referendum stood at 70,272,386, while 7,422,637 votes were declared invalid. As a result, the votes cast there were included in the final referendum tally, he added. Replying to a question regarding publication of the gazette, the senior secretary said the results of the parliamentary election and the referendum would be published in a single consolidated gazette.

The government has published the final results of the historic referendum held on the implementation of the July National Charter and the proposed constitutional reforms through a gazette notification. According to the gazette, 48,200,660 votes were cast in favour of the constitutional reform proposals, meaning "Yes" votes. The notification, signed by Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed, was published from the Bangladesh Government Press on Friday night. It said that in the referendum held on February 12, a total of 22,071,726 votes were cast against the proposals, meaning "No" votes. The gazette further stated that a total of 77,695,023 voters exercised their franchise in the referendum.

Congratulations are in order for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after emerging victorious in the national elections, that too with absolute majority. And it is this faith that the party must honour as victory at the ballot box is only the beginning. The real task lies ahead: Translating electoral promises into tangible reforms, and building the Bangladesh that every citizen believes is possible. Above all else, the BNP must remember to not repeat the mistakes of the previous administration, and to safeguard democratic ideals and encourage free speech and the freedom of the media. Success for the BNP will mean delivering on its promises, which will not only justify the trust the people have placed in it, but also begin our goal of building a better Bangladesh.