Three murder-accused released from Mymensingh jail without bail order

It was a wrongful release, says senior jail superintendent
29 January 2026, 21:11 PM

Claim of Sherpur Jubo Dal leader's death false: Dismislab

The fact-checker confirms after contacting him
29 January 2026, 21:04 PM
29 January 2026, 20:35 PM

Govt officials can’t urge citizens to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’: EC

They may inform and raise awareness about the referendum itself, it clarifies
29 January 2026, 19:42 PM

Viral photo of police crying near BCL leader Saddam AI-generated: Rumor Scanner

Image created using AI by manipulating a different photo of Saddam, fact-checker says
29 January 2026, 19:34 PM

EC withdraws Sherpur UNO, OC following Jamaat leader’s death in clash

Other procedures will be ensured as soon as possible, EC secretary says
29 January 2026, 18:16 PM

'90% of extortionists will be incapacitated'

Jamaat ameer vows firm action against extortion if 11-party alliance wins election
29 January 2026, 17:35 PM

‘Why were sticks and batons brought?’

BNP Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin questions Sherpur clash
29 January 2026, 17:28 PM

‘Instead of apologising, they're now questioning why we fought the Liberation War’

Fakhrul calls on a party to apologise for its 'misdeeds' in 1971
29 January 2026, 17:06 PM

Tarique calls for impartial probe into ‘unwanted incidents’

BNP chief says criticising opponents won’t create jobs or improve livelihoods
29 January 2026, 16:50 PM

EC orders candidates and presses to stop printing election posters

Directive issued to ensure compliance with electoral code of conduct ahead of Feb 12 polls
29 January 2026, 16:20 PM
29 January 2026, 14:57 PM

Jamaat ameer, US ambassador discuss election, state reforms

Meeting also covers political situation, trade ties and Rohingya crisis
29 January 2026, 10:33 AM

TIME calls Tarique Rahman ‘clear front runner’ in upcoming polls

US magazine highlights BNP chairman’s political positioning, exile return and reform agenda ahead polls
29 January 2026, 09:22 AM

No level playing field: Nahid

A level playing field is absent in the ongoing election campaign, said National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam, citing administrative inaction despite repeated attacks and obstruction targeting his party’s candidates.
29 January 2026, 05:13 AM

Be neutral, act with restraint ahead of polls: Gen Waker asks troops

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday directed troops deployed in aid of civil authorities to maintain strict neutrality, professionalism, and restraint as the country prepares for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum.
29 January 2026, 05:01 AM

‘If anyone harms women, we will not remain silent’ : Says Jamaat chief

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday reiterated allegations of obstruction, violent attacks, and harassment of women activists of the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance, and vowed to resist such actions.
29 January 2026, 04:29 AM

Tarique to hold 3 rallies in the North today

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will join six election rallies in six districts -- Rajshahi, Naogaon, Bogura, Rangpur, Sirajganj, and Tangail -- during his three-day tour starting today.
29 January 2026, 04:26 AM

Unfamiliar ballots for voters in Dakop-Batiaghata

I reached Dakop-Batiaghata in Khulna on Monday, travelling through flat land crisscrossed by embankments and rivers. Compared to other constituencies,
29 January 2026, 04:23 AM

Rebels giving BNP run for its money

The scale of internal defiance has triggered questions about BNP’s ability to enforce organisational discipline even as it confronts rival parties.
29 January 2026, 04:11 AM