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New talks between the United States and Russia are expected to pave the way for a possible end to the war in Ukraine. US Senator Marco Rubio said the talks were “just the first step on a long and difficult journey.” The meeting was held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, between top US and Russian officials. The main purpose of the meeting was to find a possible way to end the war in Ukraine and lay the foundation for a peace agreement acceptable to both sides. A US State Department spokesperson said the talks focused on three main issues—but there was no Ukrainian representative at the talks, which the Ukrainian government…

Staff Report, Abdus Salam Molla Faridpur, Faridpur District Krishak League Joint General Secretary and Gopalpur Union Awami League President Khan Monayem Hossain was seen holding an award during a cultural program organized by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement at the Multipurpose Hall Room of the Upazila Parishad in Alfadanga, Faridpur. There is a storm of criticism on Facebook and the general public regarding this. The program was organized at the Multipurpose Auditorium of the Upazila Parishad. At the program, more than a hundred students from different educational institutions of the upazila divided into different groups and participated in the Kerat competition, Islamic music and Mehndi design skill (only girls) competition. It is known that on February 16 (Sunday), a youth cultural program was organized by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Alfadanga, Faridpur. Later…

Rajshahi Correspondent: A protest march and street meeting were held in Puthia, Rajshahi, in protest against the month-long program of Awami League and Chhatra League. On Monday afternoon, a protest march was taken out from Biraldaha Bazar of the upazila at the initiative of Mithun Mollah, the persecuted leader of Baneshwar Union BNP. Later, the procession ended at Baneshwar Bazar. In a brief speech, the leaders said that if Awami terrorists try to commit any misdeed in Puthia in the future, they will be given a befitting reply. At the same time, if the escaped leader creates anarchy, there will be no concession. Present at the time were former joint organizing secretary of Puthia Upazila Jubo Dal Delwar Sarkar Al Amin, joint convener of Puthia Upazila Jubo Dal Mahmudur Rahman Sohel, joint convener of Union Krishak Dal…

 Kamrul Hasan Kajal, Habiganj Correspondent: A dealer named Emdadul Islam Rocky (34) was caught with rice by the army while trying to sell the poor's rice in the black market in Baniachang, Habiganj. He is the joint convener of Baniachang Upazila Chhatra Dal and the son of Md. Nurul Islam Mia of Daspara village. The incident took place on Monday (February 17) afternoon in Barabazar of Baniachang Sadar. Based on the information of Lance Corporal Shamim and Soldier Siraj, Emdadul Islam Rocky, a rice dealer of OMS of Union No. 1 of Baniachang Upazila, had been selling OMS rice to the poor and helpless people at a price of Tk 30 per kg in a shop adjacent to IFIC Bank in Barabazar of Baniachang for the past 3 days. Instead of giving the rice to the poor and helpless people, OMS rice was sold at a higher price…

Monir Hossain, Benapole Correspondent:- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said to the advisors of the interim government, if you want to stay in the government, then resign. Then come to the elections. We have no objection to going outside the government and forming a new party. But such activities will not be accepted from the government. He also said, hold national elections first, then local government elections. BNP will not accept local government elections first in any way. He was speaking as the chief guest at a rally organized by Jessore district BNP at the local town hall on Tuesday demanding bringing the prices of daily necessities to a bearable level, improving the deteriorating law and order situation, announcing a quick electoral roadmap and stopping the conspiracies of fascism.

Gaibandha Representative A meeting was organized with mothers and guardians to improve the quality of education and increase student attendance. On Tuesday (February 18) at 11 am, a meeting was organized at the school premises of Holy Child Multimedia School Naldanga. In this, the founding principal Mizanur Rahman Pipul, presided over by Md. Rafiqul Islam, said as the main discussant, the meeting of guardians in improving the quality of education. The role of guardians is also important in improving the quality of education and the progress of students' studies. To increase the awareness of guardians and to report complaints and problems to us. Later, the best guardian Mr. Arifa Akhter, the highest attendance fifth grade students in the school, Akhi Akhter and Shakib Al Hasan Saikat…

Muh. Mizanur Rahman Badal, Manikganj: I am speaking to you in the language in which I heard the call of mother. To keep the memory of Shaheed Rafiq, schools, colleges and universities will be established in his name. He said, I am speaking to you in the language in which I heard the call of mother, that Bengali language is my pride and arrogance. We must remember those who were martyred for the achievement of this language. He also said, love of country is our main goal. A few days ago, we could not speak, our mouths were locked, like Shaheed Rafiq, Abu Sayeed became a martyr and unlocked us. We are carrying out this language movement. We have to think deeply. Shaheed…

Ataur Rahman Kawsar, Osmaninagar (Sylhet) Representative:: A large-scale indoor sports center has been inaugurated in Osmaninagar. The two-field playground named Goalabazar Indoor Sports Center was inaugurated on Gramtala Road in Goalabazar of the upazila on Tuesday afternoon with the distribution of prayers and shirni. At the inauguration ceremony, the chief guest, Osmaninagar Circle Additional Superintendent of Police Ashrafuzzaman PPM, said, "I hope this playground will play a unique role in preventing the degradation of the youth society and building a beautiful society." Especially during the monsoon season, most of the fields in this area are under water. During this time, professional players will be able to continue their regular games. Besides, sports enthusiasts in the area will be able to play all year round. Special guest…

 Barisal Correspondent: It has been alleged that a BNP leader led an attack on Jangalpatri village of Mahilara union in Gournadi upazila of Barisal, vandalizing and looting houses, beating and slashing three people, injuring them, over a dispute over dominance and extortion. A case was filed at Gournadi Model Police Station on Tuesday, naming 11 people and 12 unidentified people as accused. Eyewitnesses, local people and the injured said that Md. Nazrul Islam (58), a local BNP leader of Jangalpatri village of Mahilara union in Gournadi upazila and former UP member of Mahilara union, had been in a dispute with Mirajul Islami Sikder (32), a local Jubo Dal leader of the same village. BNP leader…

Pirezpur Correspondent: The organization held a rally and protest march in Pirozpur demanding the early release of jailed central leader ATM Azharul Islam. The rally was held at the central Shaheed Minar square in Pirozpur city on Tuesday afternoon. After the rally, a protest march came out from there and ended in front of the Sayeedi Foundation adjacent to the Pirozpur bus stand. At the central Shaheed Minar square, under the chairmanship of District Jamaat Ameer Principal Tafazzal Hossain Farid, Jamaat-nominated candidate for Pirozpur-1 constituency Masud Sayeedi and district and upazila Jamaat leaders delivered speeches. The pre-protest rally was moderated by District Jamaat Secretary Md. Zahirul Haque. In his speech, Masud Sayeedi said, with the aim of forming a non-discriminatory state…