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

Women demand action, not just promises

As Bangladesh moves towards the February 12 national election, women, who make up half the electorate, say political rhetoric no longer moves them.
29 January 2026, 04:07 AM

5 student unions to campaign for ‘yes’ vote

A joint platform of five public university student unions under the banner of “Oikyoboddho Chhatra Sangsad” has announced campaign programmes for a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum, beginning with divisional‑level rallies from today.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

A race shaped by a murder and war of words

As the national election approaches, the nation’s attention has converged on Dhaka-8, a constituency at the heart of the capital’s administrative and commercial life.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM
28 January 2026, 22:49 PM

BGB to deploy 38 platoons in Dhaka region for Feb 12 polls

Dhaka battalion will operate from 12 base camps
28 January 2026, 22:23 PM

EC raises numbers of polling centres and booths

42,779 centres, 2,47,482 booths finalised
28 January 2026, 22:07 PM

Tarique to join election rally in Rajshahi tomorrow

Will also attend rallies in Naogaon, Bogura, Rangpur, Sirajganj, Tangail in the next three days
28 January 2026, 21:07 PM

‘If anyone raises a hand against women, we won’t remain silent’

Jamaat ameer vows to protect women’s dignity at rally in Dhaka’s Mirpur
28 January 2026, 21:05 PM
28 January 2026, 20:29 PM

Six farmers abducted at gunpoint from Teknaf Hills

Joint forces launch search operations
28 January 2026, 20:10 PM

Five public university student unions campaign for ‘yes’ vote

Joint platform announces divisional rallies in Sylhet tomorrow
28 January 2026, 18:51 PM

Facebook page claim over Hasina’s return before Feb false: Dismislab

Video with the claim at least 3 years old, fact-checker says
28 January 2026, 18:05 PM

Man beside Nasiruddin Patwary during egg attack not a Chhatra League leader: Rumor Scanner

Individual seen next to the NCP leader participated in July Uprising, it says
28 January 2026, 16:54 PM

Four fined for election code violations in Narayanganj

Complaints filed against some candidates are under investigation
28 January 2026, 15:15 PM

Coast Guard deploys forces ahead of parliamentary election, referendum

Mobile teams and striking forces will remain deployed in coastal and riverine areas until February 14
28 January 2026, 15:02 PM

Bangladesh election outcome for voters alone: US ambassador

Brent Christensen says Washington will work with any government elected by the Bangladeshi people
28 January 2026, 13:43 PM

Jamaat ameer campaigns in Dhaka-15 after southern tour

He is scheduled to hold door-to-door outreach and rallies in Mirpur and Kafrul today
28 January 2026, 11:56 AM

Electoral code: 144 breaches, Tk 9.05 lakh in fines so far

At least 144 violations of the electoral code of conduct were recorded across 128 constituencies nationwide between January 6 and January 24 ahead of the upcoming February 12 election, the Election Commission said yesterday.
28 January 2026, 08:52 AM

Leadership change without change in policy futile: IAB chief

A change in leadership without a change in policy will not bring the desired outcome for the people, said Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh.
28 January 2026, 04:38 AM