‘How can I contest an election under an already biased admin?’

Rumeen Farhana questions neutrality and credibility of the local administration
19 January 2026, 19:02 PM

Vote ‘Yes’ to build a new Bangladesh: Yunus urges nation

In televised address, chief adviser says referendum will determine democratic reforms
19 January 2026, 18:33 PM

Islami Andolan won’t field candidates in seats where Mamunul Haque is contesting

Party says decision taken out of respect for Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish ameer
19 January 2026, 18:26 PM

Tajul rejects ‘resignation’ narrative; Cadman says he turned down renewal

British human rights lawyer was appointed a special prosecutorial adviser to the ICT chief prosecutor in Nov 2024
19 January 2026, 18:17 PM

NCP delegation meets Prof Yunus, alleges EC bias

Party leaders discuss electoral situation and commission neutrality
19 January 2026, 17:42 PM

ACC decides to sue Ranga over 'Tk 1.7cr bribe' during 2018 polls

He allegedly took the bribe from a former Kurigram MP
19 January 2026, 17:38 PM

Asif Mahmud challenges critics to present evidence against him

NCP spokesperson says attacks intensify whenever the party speaks against irregularities
19 January 2026, 17:38 PM

RU Chhatra Dal demands action against Rucsu GS Ammar over removing Tarique Rahman banner

BNP’s student wing stages human chain at Rajshahi University
19 January 2026, 17:23 PM

Govt says out of 645 minority-related incidents in 2025, only 71 were communal

Chief Adviser’s office cites police data amid assurances of improved law and order
19 January 2026, 16:56 PM

US Ambassador Brent Christensen holds first meeting with Tarique Rahman in Dhaka

Newly appointed envoy meets senior BNP leaders at the party’s Gulshan office
19 January 2026, 16:37 PM

Humam Quader begins testimony as first prosecution witness at ICT-1

Victim of alleged enforced disappearance details torture at DGFI-run interrogation cell
19 January 2026, 16:11 PM

Man arrested over six murders in Savar, police say

Five killings took place inside abandoned community centre over seven months
19 January 2026, 16:08 PM

Russia gifts 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Bangladesh

Uralchem, a leading fertiliser manufacturing company in Russia, delivered the fertiliser
19 January 2026, 15:48 PM

HC stays Sucsu polls for four weeks; university moves Appellate Division

HC order prompts highway blockade and continued campus demonstrations
19 January 2026, 15:39 PM

US Embassy warns Bangladeshis against paying visa bond before interview

Embassy says advance payments do not ensure visas and may expose applicants to scams
19 January 2026, 15:29 PM

Nahid, Patwary reply to show-cause notices over electoral code violations

NCP leaders seek withdrawal of notices, assure compliance with electoral code
19 January 2026, 15:18 PM

No floods, no silt: Farmers struggle as Brahmaputra chars miss seasonal floods

Absence of flooding forces farmers to spend more on fertiliser, raising fears over crop yields
19 January 2026, 14:46 PM

JnU teachers form human chain demanding separate pay scale

Say National Pay Commission ignored proposals, call move discriminatory
19 January 2026, 14:13 PM

Around 30 birds electrocuted at Benapole port

Dead birds found inside high-mast light poles raise concerns over engineering negligence at cargo yard
19 January 2026, 14:04 PM

After 28 years, SUST set for students’ union and hall polls tomorrow

9,030 students are registered as voters this time
19 January 2026, 13:31 PM