It is promising to see that a Tk 1,268 crore project, aimed at protecting livelihoods in the haor and Barind regions from climate shocks, has been approved by the government. These are no longer potential climate risks; they are real, recurring crises that push thousands of families deeper into poverty and uncertainty -- and any initiative that recognizes and seeks to address it warrants cautious optimism. What makes this project important is that it focuses on resilience rather than reaction. Too often, responses to climate impacts arrive only after the damage has been done. As climate risks intensify, Bangladesh will need many more such initiatives: Coordinated and well-monitored efforts that are integrated into our broader development planning.

File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS) - Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, according to the latest weather forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country, it added. The highest temperature recorded today was 32.4 degrees Celsius in Teknaf while the lowest temperature was 9.6 degrees Celsius in Srimangal. Wind direction and speed in Dhaka was north to northwesterly at 08-12 kilometres per hour while relative humidity in Dhaka at 6:00 am was recorded at 67 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:49 pm while tomorrow's sunrise will be at 6:37 am.

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -- a step to implement a trade deal announced this week. "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil," according to an executive order Trump signed. The pact would also see Washington cutting so-called "reciprocal" levies on Indian products to 18 percent, down from a 25-percent level. The shift marks a significant reduction in US tariffs on Indian products, down from a rate of 50 percent late last year. The deal eases months of tensions over India's oil purchases, which Washington says fund a conflict it is trying to end.

First medals up for grabs at Winter OlympicsMILAN, Italy, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Men's downhill skiing tops the bill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, with the first medals to be handed out hours after the Games officially opened. Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two Italian skiing Olympic champions of the past, lit an intricate cauldron inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's knots at Milan's Arch of Peace. But all eyes will be trained on the blue riband alpine skiing event -- the downhill in Bormio, where the top men will do battle. Odermatt is bidding to become the fifth Swiss skier to win the men's downhill since it was first raced in 1948. The Americans are leading after the first day of action thanks to a strong performance from world champion ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates.

Death toll rises to two in Colombia mine blastGUACHETA, Colombia, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Rescuers in Colombia on Friday found the bodies of two workers killed after an explosion in an illegal coal mine, as the search continues for four others, also believed to be dead. A blast ripped through the mine on Thursday, trapping six people in Guacheta, in Colombia's Cundinamarca department, which surrounds the capital Bogota. "The lifeless bodies of two of the six miners have been found," Rey said in an update on social media. "We worked all night" to try to rescue the miners, fire department official Alveiro Aguillon told AFP. Mining accidents in Colombia are frequent and often deadly, especially in illegal or artisanal mines.

Is there a way for Bangladesh to move out of forgery, and replenish its tarnished image? All of our institutions, starting from politics through government, education, and other once-revered bodies are dominated by deceit and crookery. Naturally, they also learn that the art of survival is living or compromising with this fraud. We need institutions free from political manipulation that people can have faith in and see results. Ziauddin Choudhury has worked in the higher civil service of Bangladesh early in his career, and later for the World Bank in the US.

Activists of Inqilab Mancha demanding justice for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi left Shahbagh intersection on Friday following a series of clashes with police. Earlier, in a Facebook post, Inqilab Moncha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber said: “Awami league is trying to divert the situation by blending with common people. Earlier on Thursday afternoon, a procession led by Inqilab Moncha moved from the Raju Memorial Sculpture of Dhaka University towards Shahbagh, blocking the road to protest Hadi’s killing. Earlier in the afternoon, a procession led by Inqilab Moncha, demanding justice for the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, marched towards the Jamuna area demanding justice for Hadi’s killing. During the clashes, several Inqilab Moncha leaders and activists, including Abdullah Al Jaber, were injured.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started. Kazim, who is from Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan and lives in Islamabad, escaped unharmed, but accompanied his wounded friend to the PIMS hospital for treatment. Another worshipper, Imran Mahmood, described a gunfight between the suicide bomber, a possible accomplice and volunteer security personnel at the mosque. - Lax security -Describing the aftermath of the attack, Kazim said unhurt worshippers went to the aid of those wounded. Kazim, who has performed Friday prayers at the mosque "for the past three to four weeks", said security had been lax.

Trump says US talks with Iran 'very good,' more negotiations expectedABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. The talks were the first between the two foes since the United States joined Israel's war with Iran in June with strikes on nuclear sites. "We likewise had very good talks on Iran," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One en route to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, adding, "we're going to meet again early next week." French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that Iran should stop being a "destabilizing power," citing its nuclear program and support for "terrorist" groups.

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Jamaat holds Palash rally backing Sarwar Tushar, calls unity for Narsingdi-2 election victory. Photo : CollectedNARSINGDI, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a member rally today at the Palash Upazila office to galvanize support for Sarwar Tushar, the candidate of the 11-party electoral alliance for the Narsingdi-2 constituency. Jamaat central executive council member Abdur Rob, former Narsingdi district Ameer Maulana A F M Abdus Sattar, Narsingdi district Ameer Maulana Musleh Uddin, district secretary Maulana Amjad Hossain, district working committee member Syeduzjaman, and Polash Upazila Amir Maulana Abul Kashem Shikdar were present among the jamaat leaders. The leaders called for collective action to secure the victory of the 11-party alliance's candidate in Narsingdi-2. Sarwar Tushar also spoke at the rally, expressing his commitment to the people of the constituency and emphasizing the importance of unity in achieving victory.

DHAKA, Feb 6 : The BNP manifesto released on Friday, days ahead of the February 12 election in Bangladesh, has sought to build relations with neighbours for “collective progress,” even as it announced measures to prevent all border killing and push-ins, in an apparent reference to India. The 51-point manifesto released by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman also promised a funding hike for the welfare of Hindus and other religious minorities. “We will build relations with other countries maintaining my country’s interest, independence and sovereignty,” Rahman said at a hotel here. The BNP manifesto said if elected to power it would emphasise establishing bilateral and multilateral relations with all states based on equality, fairness and pragmatism, recognition of mutual interests. The BNP manifesto with title being “Shobar Ageh Bangladesh” or “Bangladesh First”, divided in five sections, came two days after its rival Jamaat announced its manifesto.