Mob kills suspected thief after woman stabbed to death

A woman was stabbed to death after she spotted an attempted theft, while the accused was later beaten to death after being snatched from police custody in Narayanganj’s Rupganj upazila yesterday.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Khaleda’s legacy central to our democratic future

Upholding and emulating the ideals of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is essential for building a better Bangladesh and deepening its democratic foundations, speakers said yesterday.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

IAB leaves Jamaat-led bloc, to run solo in 268 seats

After days of suspense, Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday finally announced that it parted ways from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance, saying it does not want to engage in politics by “depending on others’ favour”.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

She saved others but could not save herself

It was a quiet winter morning in Uttara around 7:45am yesterday, with the household sleeping in on the weekend. When flames from a flat three storeys below began to spread, 14-year-old Rodela was the first to sense the danger.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Uttara building fire claims six lives

Six people died in a fire that broke out at a six-storey residential building in the capital’s Uttara yesterday, while 13 others fell ill from smoke inhalation.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Partial rollout of new pay scale likely from Jan

Tk 20,000cr kept as additional allocation in revised budget to cover salaries, allowances of govt employees
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Fuel station worker run over after demanding payment in Rajbari, coworkers say

SUV allegedly ran over employee while fleeing without paying; owner and driver held
16 January 2026, 21:45 PM

A life of sacrifices, grace, and restraint

Editors, business leaders, and political figures recall Khaleda Zia’s enduring legacy
16 January 2026, 21:37 PM

‘These things happen in politics’

Jamaat downplays rift after Islami Andolan quits alliance
16 January 2026, 20:53 PM

Despite persecution, Khaleda Zia never uttered words of condemnation: Nurul Kabir

Former PM created a unique example in Bangladeshi politics, he says
16 January 2026, 20:16 PM

EC approves 18 appeals on seventh day of hearings

Rejects 21 appeals as invalid and keeps four pending for further review
16 January 2026, 18:53 PM

Two killed in clash over supremacy in Cumilla’s Nangalkot

Three injured as rival groups battle; police deploy extra forces
16 January 2026, 18:25 PM

Hadi’s brother appointed second secretary at Bangladesh mission in UK

Contractual appointment will be effective for three years
16 January 2026, 18:09 PM

Two held for cheating in RU ‘C’ unit admission test

Candidates caught using mobile phones, one allegedly sought answers through AI app, says proctor
16 January 2026, 17:32 PM

Tarique Rahman, family attend civic memorial honouring Khaleda Zia

Senior BNP leaders and diplomats join programme at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
16 January 2026, 17:17 PM

Fire at residential building in Dhaka’s Jigatola under control

Blaze was reported on the second floor of a four-storey building
16 January 2026, 16:01 PM

Inqilab Moncho holds protest demanding justice for Hadi

Protesters organised procession from central mosque premises of Dhaka University
16 January 2026, 15:44 PM

Islami Andolan breaks with Jamaat-led alliance, to contest 268 seats alone

Party cites unfair treatment and ideological concerns
16 January 2026, 15:39 PM