ACC sets up 15 special teams to fast-track probes

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed 15 special investigation teams to accelerate ongoing probes and ensure swift disposal of high-priority cases.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Journo Mir Bashir Uddin Jewel passes away

Munshiganj Press Club President Mir Bashir Uddin Jewel passed away at the age of 52 early yesterday.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka’s interest in joining Gaza ISF conditional: Says govt; muted reactions from political parties

The government has said Bangladesh’s interest in joining the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza hinges on several principles, including that the force be temporary and operate under a clear United Nations Security Council mandate.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

3 killed, 10 hurt as train hits pickup van in Faridpur

Three jute mill workers, including two brothers, were killed and 10 others injured when a train hit a pickup van carrying workers in Faridpur’s Boalmari upazila yesterday.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

State scripted last 3 polls: Inquiry commission

The last three national elections were orchestrated at the highest levels of the state, with segments of the administration, police, Election Commission, and intelligence agencies mobilised to implement the plans, the inquiry commission on those polls said.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Ten muggers sentenced to life term for killing cop

A Chattogram court yesterday sentenced 10 muggers to life term imprisonment for killing a constable of the Chattogram Metropolitan Police 12 years ago.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Jamaat holds views-exchange meeting with retired army officers

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said there is no alternative to sincerely respecting the army, as it has helped the people of the country hold their heads high.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

45 crude bombs recovered in Shariatpur, 4 held

Law enforcers in a joint drive yesterday recovered 45 crude bombs and bomb-making materials from a bamboo grove in Jajira upazila of Shariatpur.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Two Ansar members held for raping woman

A woman was allegedly raped by two Ansar members at the 250-bed General Hospital in Manikganj early yesterday.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

First dengue death of the year reported

At least one dengue patient died yesterday, marking the first dengue-related death this year, while 33 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours until 8:00am.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Man loses leg to landmine near Teknaf border

A 28-year-old man was critically injured in a landmine explosion along the Teknaf border yesterday morning -- a day after a 12-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet fired from across the Myanmar border.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

2 bodies recovered from river

Police recovered the bodies of two men from the Atrai River near Lakkhitala bridge in Chirirbandar upazila in Dinajpur yesterday.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Musabbir murder: Suspect makes confessional statement

Alleged shooter Mohammad Zinnat yesterday gave a confessional statement before a magistrate, admitting his role in the killing of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Over 5 lakh Ansar-VDP members to be deployed for polls

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday advised members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to discharge their duties with honesty, sincerity and professionalism to ensure that the 13th national election is held in a free, fair and peaceful manner.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Revised ADP budget: Local govt gets more at cost of health, education

The government has increased the allocation for the local government sector in the revised annual development programme (ADP) by diverting resources from the education and health sectors.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM
12 January 2026, 23:06 PM

Local BNP leaders accused of extortion in Netrokona

Complaint submitted to party chairman
12 January 2026, 21:37 PM

Construction along the border: BSF says ‘repairing existing road’

Flag meeting held; BGB team will inspect the site
12 January 2026, 21:05 PM

High Court returns writ seeking ban on marriages between rapists and victims

Bench cites procedural flaws, petitioner says plea will be corrected and refiled
12 January 2026, 19:29 PM

EC restores candidacy of 41 more aspirants

25 appeals declared invalid today
12 January 2026, 18:03 PM