We will stand for our country in the spirit of Abu Sayed: Shafiqur

Jamaat ameer calls for justice and unity after offering prayers at Abu Sayed's grave
24 January 2026, 11:42 AM

Camps, crime, civic woes take centre stage in Dhaka-16

Kahkasan, a young woman from the Bihari Camp in Mirpur-11, lives under the constant fear of eviction. Growing up in the congested camp, she has faced a lack of water, gas, and other civic rights, alongside persistent health risks and an unstable environment.
24 January 2026, 04:26 AM

Election race heats up

The candidates of major political parties and independents stepped up their campaigns yesterday, the first weekend of the electioneering window, spreading out across cities and villages to woo voters ahead of the February 12 polls.
24 January 2026, 02:17 AM

Rohingyas are not Bengalis: Bangladesh rejects Myanmar’s ICJ submissions

Foreign ministry says Myanmar’s claims push a false migrant narrative
23 January 2026, 22:41 PM

Police HQ orders unit chiefs to seek IGP’s permission before leaving workplace

Directive warns of disciplinary action for absence without prior approval
23 January 2026, 22:05 PM

Dhaka-15 voters look beyond slogans to safety, services

Rejwana Islam, a resident of Rakin City in Mirpur, has grown up watching the women in her neighbourhood being politically conscious and active, and vocal about local issues.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka court denies bail to journalist Anis Alamgir

Arrested in December, Anis accused alongside three others under Anti-Terrorism Act
22 January 2026, 21:37 PM
22 January 2026, 18:36 PM

NCP allies yet to pull out in six seats

Multiple candidates remain in constituencies allocated to NCP under seat-sharing deal
22 January 2026, 18:30 PM

Moulvibazar a symbol of neglect under fallen regime: Tarique Rahman

Healthcare institutions will be established on a priority basis in neglected areas, BNP chairman says
22 January 2026, 18:06 PM

CCTV footage of child abuse at Dhaka school goes viral

Child seen being slapped and intimidated at Sharmin Academy
22 January 2026, 00:20 AM

Shared trauma, mutual respect shape race for Dhaka-14

As the sun set, a tea stall on the slope of Rainkhola near Mirpur Zoo buzzed with speculation. A group of young men debated whether the upcoming national election would affect personal relationships in the neighbourhood.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Fair, credible polls possible with current preparations: Yunus

Counting party, postal and referendum ballots will require extra time, EC secretary says
21 January 2026, 21:30 PM

Dhaka court issues arrest warrants against Unilever officials in fraud case

MD and four others accused of causing Tk 8.53 crore loss
21 January 2026, 19:46 PM

62.4% of 3,619 weapons looted during July Uprising recovered: Gen Waker

237,100 rounds of looted ammunition recovered so far, army chief says
21 January 2026, 19:35 PM

Before giving blanket indemnity, each incident must be investigated: Anu Muhammad

Gonotantrik Odhikar Committee demands probe into how 600 AL figures fled to India
21 January 2026, 17:24 PM

Justice Farah Mahbub appointed BJSC chairman

The law ministry issued a gazette notification to this effect today
21 January 2026, 16:03 PM
20 January 2026, 23:56 PM

Padma Bridge toll earnings cross Tk 3,000 crore

Vehicle movement, revenue collection continued to increase since opening, bridge authority says
20 January 2026, 22:13 PM

Up to Tk 10,000 fine for honking near Dhaka airport, Gulshan, Banani from Jan 25

Silent zones were declared last Sep; DMP says violators will now be penalised
20 January 2026, 19:57 PM