11 parties ‘close to reaching seat-sharing deal’

After nearly three months of talks, alliance leaders say they are now cautiously optimistic about reaching an understanding across all 300 constituencies.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM
10 January 2026, 22:06 PM

Man shot dead, another injured in Ctg’s Fatikchhari, police say

Incident occurred around 7:30pm in Shah Nagar area
10 January 2026, 21:34 PM

Desired level playing field absent for fair election: IAB chief

Confidence yet to be restored as Hadi’s main killer remains at large, says Rezaul Karim
10 January 2026, 21:09 PM

Indian high commissioner meets Tarique Rahman

Meeting took place at the BNP chairman’s office
10 January 2026, 20:02 PM

US trade rep to raise Bangladesh issue with Trump

CA press wing hopeful of reduced reciprocal tariff
10 January 2026, 19:48 PM

Narsingdi Chhatra League leader arrested at Dhaka airport, family claims

He has six cases filed against him, police sources say
10 January 2026, 19:42 PM

Shujan roundtable speakers flag law and order as threat to peaceful election

Situation is yet to improve while election approaches, they say
10 January 2026, 19:31 PM

EC approves 52 appeals, rejects 15 on first day of hearings

Appeal hearings over nomination papers for 13th national election begin in Dhaka
10 January 2026, 19:30 PM
10 January 2026, 19:26 PM

Special protocol for one party may hinder level playing field: Nahid

Raises concerns about fake reports on NCP in certain news outlets
10 January 2026, 17:12 PM

Tarique stresses on democratic process, accountability

BNP chair touches upon his plan for the country at meeting with journalists
10 January 2026, 16:57 PM

Man killed in mob beating over theft suspicion in Kurigram

Police detain three for questioning, continuing the investigation
10 January 2026, 16:22 PM

Cucsu leaders hand over pro-AL teacher to CU proctor office

He was chased while on duty; university authorities confirm his ties with the AL
10 January 2026, 15:59 PM

EC clears Jamaat candidate Azad for Cox’s Bazar-2 race

Decision comes as the commission begins hearings on hundreds of appeals ahead of February polls
10 January 2026, 15:34 PM

Prolonged cold wave grips northern dists, threatens livelihoods

The cold conditions likely to persist throughout January, expert says
10 January 2026, 14:50 PM
10 January 2026, 13:47 PM

July Uprising being commercialised like Liberation War, says CGS president

Centre for Governance Studies president terms arson attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star offices 'most shameful event' in recent history
10 January 2026, 13:06 PM

EC declares nomination of Dhaka-9 independent candidate Tasnim Jara valid

The commission upholds nomination after hearing appeal for former NCP leader
10 January 2026, 12:46 PM

Valve burst near Gono Bhaban causes gas pressure drop in some parts of Dhaka

Work is underway to replace the valve as quickly as possible, Titas Gas authorities say.
10 January 2026, 12:23 PM