By: The Trek News Desk Marking a significant shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape, Tarique Rahman took oath as the Prime Minister on Tuesday, February 17. Earlier in the day, Rahman and all newly elected Members of Parliament from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were sworn in at the National Parliament building in Dhaka. The swearing-in…
By: The Trek News Desk The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has declared victory in the 2026 parliamentary elections, describing the outcome as a clear mandate from the people. The polls mark the first general election held in the country since the violent unrest of 2024. A senior BNP leader told local media that the party…
By: The Trek News Desk The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladeshi team declined to travel to India, citing security concerns. Sources said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was formally informed that it had been withdrawn from the tournament after…
By: The Trek News Desk Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and one of the country’s most influential political figures, Khaleda Zia, has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. She breathed her last at around 6:00 am on Tuesday at a private hospital in Dhaka, marking the end of a defining…
By: The Trek News Desk Violence targeting student and youth political leaders in Bangladesh continues to raise serious concerns, as another prominent figure has been attacked just days after the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. On Monday, unidentified assailants shot student leader Motaleb Shikder in the head in the southwestern city of Khulna,…
By: The Trek News Desk Bangladesh will head to the polls on February 12, 2026, for its 13th parliamentary election, Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin announced on Thursday. The upcoming polls carry major political significance as they mark the first national vote since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced out of power. First…
By: The Trek News Desk Strong tremors rippled through several parts of West Bengal on Friday evening after an earthquake struck neighbouring Bangladesh. The sudden shaking startled residents, prompting many to rush out of homes, shops, and offices in fear. According to early media reports, a 5.6-magnitude quake was recorded roughly 13 kilometres south-southwest of…
By: The Trek News Desk Bangladesh is witnessing one of its most dramatic political moments in recent history. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) has handed down a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ruling her guilty of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student-led uprising. The verdict, delivered after months of hearings…
