MAGURA, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS) - A police constable was killed in a road accident in the district town on Saturday afternoon. 670, who was serving at Babukhali Police Camp under Magura Sadar upazila. Locals immediately rescued him and took him to Magura Sadar Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead. Officer-in-Charge of Magura Sadar Police Station Md. Ashikur Rahman confirmed the matter and said the truck involved in the accident fled the scene immediately after the collision.
NEW DELHI, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The International Cricket Council is intalks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve the boycott of its T20 WorldCup match against India on February 15, AFP learnt Saturday. Any clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is one of the most lucrativein cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsor and advertisingrevenue. The Pakistan Cricket Board reached out to the ICC after a formalcommunication from the cricket's world body, a source close to thedevelopments told AFP. As a protest, Pakistan refused to face co-hosts India in their Group Afixture. Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for more than a decade,and meet only in global or regional tournaments.
Dow surges above 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojoNEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The 50,000 mark constitutes "a nice big number," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. The landmark in New York came on a mixed day for global stocks, while bitcoin and precious metals both won significant gains, extending a period of volatility across markets. Earlier milestones for the Dow include when it hit 40,000 points in May 2024 and 30,000 points in November 2020. Rio Tinto's London-listed stock edged 0.3 percent higher on Friday, while Glencore climbed 1.5 percent, clawing back some of the previous day's losses.
Collected photoFAIZABAD, Afghanistan, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - At least 12 people were killedand three seriously injured when a minibus overturned and crashed into avalley in northeastern Afghanistan, local officials said on Saturday. "The victims of this incident include men, women, and children... and theinjured are in severe condition," the spokesperson said. Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roadsafter decades of conflict, dangerous driving and a lack of regulation. The bus collided with a motorcycle and a truck, according to authorities,making it one of the deadliest crashes in years. Another 25 people were killed in late August when a bus overturned on ahighway near the capital, Kabul, "due to the driver's negligence", officialssaid.
Former Bangladesh Captain Mahmudullah Riyad. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS) - Former Bangladesh Captain Mahmudullah Riyad, whohas retired from international cricket, has expressed his desire to continueplaying domestic and franchise cricket as long as he feels fit and motivated. I am still fit, so I want to continue playing cricket,"Mahmudullah told reporters here today. "How long I will continue will depend on my fitness, performance, and how mybody responds," he added. Mahmudullah featured for Rangpur Riders in the most recent Bangladesh PremierLeague (BPL) season and delivered a satisfactory performance.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. "We expect responsible journalism from our media outlets, especially at a time when they have enjoyed unprecedented freedom over the past 18 months. Dozens of supporters and members of Inquilab Moncho were also injured and received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, he added. The post quickly went viral and triggered serious tensions," Shafiqul Alam said. Their lack of verification and basic journalistic rigor helped create an explosive situation," Shafiqul Alam said.
In other words, voters' views on development are still mainly focused on building visible infrastructure. The survey showed that most voters consider roads, bridges, culverts and other visible infrastructure projects as the main indicators of development. The study found that voters and candidates give the least importance to social development compared to the environment and economy. In terms of social development, voters' priorities are limited mainly to two basic issues—health and education. The views, expectations, and realistic plans of voters and candidates were analyzed in light of three pillars: environment, green economy, and social development.
Iran’s foreign minister said a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place “soon,” while insisting that enrichment was Tehran’s “inalienable right” and building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a “good start.”“(Nuclear) Enrichment is our inalienable right and must continue. Friday’s negotiations were the first since nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States collapsed last year following Israel’s unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran, which triggered a 12-day war. During the war US warplanes bombed Iranian nuclear sites. The two sides had agreed to hold another round of talks “soon,” but the date has yet to be determined, Araghchi said.
Veteran journalist Zakaria Kajol, a founding member of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), was laid to rest at Banani Graveyard in the capital on Saturday afternoon. His namaz e janaza took place at 2:00 pm on Saturday (February 7) on Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) premises, attended by DRU members and representatives from various professional and journalist organizations. Speaking at the janaza, DRU president Abu Saleh Akon and general secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel expressed deep sorrow at the death of Zakaria Kajol and recalled his contributions to journalism. Also present were BFUJ faction president Omar Faruk; former DRU president Saiful Islam; former DRU general secretary Kabir Ahmed Khan; and ERF general secretary Abul Kashem, among others. Veteran journalist Zakaria Kajol passed away on Friday at around 3:30 pm while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital.
Zaima Rahman on Saturday campaigned in Dhaka-17 in support of her father, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, who is contesting the 13th national parliamentary election with the party’s electoral symbol, the sheaf of paddy. Introducing herself to voters, Zaima said: “I am Tarique Rahman’s daughter, Zaima Rahman. My father is the 'sheaf of paddy' candidate from Dhaka-17. I seek your vote for him.”During the campaign, she distributed election leaflets among pedestrians, rickshaw pullers, CNG drivers and shopkeepers. She said the leaflets were made of plantable paper and could be placed in soil or pots to grow trees, adding that the initiative was taken to reduce election waste and promote environmental protection.
The United States wants Ukraine and Russia to end their nearly four-year war by June, and has offered to host talks between the two sides in Florida next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. But Ukraine says ceding ground will embolden Moscow and so it will not sign an agreement that fails to deter Russia from invading again. “The United States has proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams -- Ukraine and Russia -- meet in the United States, probably in Miami, in a week’s time,” Zelensky told reporters in comments made public early Saturday. Zelensky has repeatedly expressed frustration that his country is being asked to make disproportionate compromises compared to Russia. Ukraine will not tolerate Russia and the United States making deals about Ukraine behind its back, Zelensky added.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will address 14 election rallies across Dhaka over two days on Sunday and Monday, party leaders said on Saturday. The schedule was announced at a press conference in Gulshan by Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the BNP Election Steering Committee and an adviser to Tarique Rahman. According to Mahdi, the BNP chairman will address six rallies on Sunday in parliamentary constituencies under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). He will begin at 2pm at the ECB premises in Dhaka-17, his own constituency. On Monday, Rahman will take part in eight rallies across Dhaka South City, including another event in his constituency.
Thousands gathered on Saturday for the funerals of victims of a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others in Pakistan’s capital. Friday’s attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group, was the deadliest in Islamabad since the 2008 Marriott hotel bombing. A security source told AFP that the attacker blew himself up after he was stopped at the mosque’s gate. A worshipper, Imran Mahmood, told AFP that there was a gunfight between the bomber and volunteer security personnel. Friday’s attack was the deadliest in Islamabad since September 2008, when 60 people were killed in a suicide truck bomb blast that destroyed part of the five-star Marriott hotel.
Earlier, on February 2, Nahid filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of Quayum’s candidacy and seeking a stay on his participation in the election in the Dhaka-11 constituency. On February 3, the High Court summarily dismissed the petition. Following the order, Quayum’s lawyers said there was no longer any obstacle to his participation in the election in Dhaka-11. The order was delivered by a High Court bench comprising Justice Fahmida Kader and Justice Md Asif Hasan. Previously, the Election Commission declared valid the nomination papers of both Nahid Islam—the candidate of the 12-party alliance and NCP convener—and MA Quayum, the BNP-nominated candidate and the party’s secretary for microfinance affairs, for the Dhaka-11 constituency.
Around 18% of the total polling centres in Dhaka-14, Dhaka-16 and Dhaka-18 constituencies have been identified as risk-prone. Among the three constituencies, Dhaka-14 and Dhaka-16 are marked as highly risky. Lt Col Fuad Masrur said the Army remains on the highest alert to ensure that voters can travel to and from polling centres without disruption. Based on the level of risk, polling centres have been categorised as highly risk-prone, medium-risk and general, and necessary security measures are being taken accordingly, he said. The camp commander added that the Army will ensure the security of both election candidates and media personnel.
