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

Rejected advances led to brutal killing of Banasree girl, Rab says

Prime suspect arrested; victim was alone when hotel worker allegedly carried out the murder
12 January 2026, 17:55 PM

British-Bangladeshis question candidacy rules as dual citizenship debate resurfaces

Diaspora leaders urge Election Commission to clarify constitutional provisions
12 January 2026, 17:50 PM

Youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border, locals say

Incident near Naf River comes a day after stray bullet from Myanmar injured a child
12 January 2026, 17:26 PM

BSF opens fire, detains Bangladeshi along Kurigram border: Locals say

BGB says it has communicated with the Indian counterpart over the matter
12 January 2026, 17:15 PM

Kapasia locals come together to protect 13 stray puppies from winter cold

The puppies were first noticed shivering in the open in the kitchen market area
12 January 2026, 16:31 PM

Cucsu leaders protest reappointment of teacher amid alleged links to Chhatra League

Demand action against Roman, citing harassment, cyberbullying, and recruitment transparency concerns
12 January 2026, 16:24 PM

Over 5.5 lakh Ansar-VDP members to be deployed for Feb 12 election: Home adviser

Asks them to perform duties honestly and professionally to ensure free and fair election
12 January 2026, 15:44 PM
12 January 2026, 14:31 PM

Law and order yet to reach satisfactory level: Fakhrul

'We know how to drive fascism away. We know how to fight,' he says
12 January 2026, 14:31 PM