VVIP protocol for some party leaders hindering a level playing field: IAB

This has raised questions in public mind, says party spokesperson Gazi Ataur
6 January 2026, 13:24 PM

Will return to the streets if voting rights are undermined: Asif Mahmud

Raises concern over law and order, nomination approvals, and administration's neutrality
6 January 2026, 13:10 PM

Travel ban issued on Obaidul Quader, 13 ex-secretaries

Judge sends a copy of the order to SB for next course of action
6 January 2026, 12:50 PM

Hasnat Abdullah’s personal Facebook profile disabled

Account taken down over posts, he says
6 January 2026, 12:46 PM

JnUcsu election: Voting ends, counting begins

Turnout stands at 65%; screens installed to broadcast live counting
6 January 2026, 12:44 PM

Barrister Fuaad raises Tk 22 lakh in just 25 hours through Facebook appeal

Barishal-3 candidate promises full financial transparency
6 January 2026, 12:01 PM

Hadi killed on the instructions of ex-DNCC councillor Bappi: DB

DB official says prime accused Faisal linked to banned BCL, killing was driven by political vengeance
6 January 2026, 11:12 AM

JnUcsu election sees over 60% turnout

Voting was scheduled to conclude at 3:30pm, balloting continued in some centres beyond the deadline
6 January 2026, 10:58 AM

Cold wave intensifies sufferings in northern Bangladesh

Rajshahi records season's lowest temperature at 7 degrees Celsius
6 January 2026, 09:48 AM

Protest march begins from Shahbagh, demanding justice for Hadi

The march began around 11:30am from Hadi Chattar in Shahbagh
6 January 2026, 09:43 AM

JCD accused of 'harassing' JnU VP candidate’s spouse

JCD claims Shibir candidate's wife did not have entry pass
6 January 2026, 08:50 AM

Grocery shop owner hacked to death in Narsingdi

Local traders, community hold demonstration in protest
6 January 2026, 08:44 AM

Cold wave in Rangpur sends over 1,200 children to hospitals in three days

Children are falling ill with pneumonia, breathing problems, cold, cough, fever, diarrhea, bronchiolitis
6 January 2026, 07:58 AM

Consumer rights body fines molasses producer for adulteration in Manikganj

Authorities say the factory was demolished after evidence of adulterated date molasses was found
6 January 2026, 07:10 AM

Cold wave grips 10 districts; Rajshahi records season’s lowest at 7°C

Meteorological officials say temperatures may rise slightly, but cold conditions will persist until January 11
6 January 2026, 05:34 AM

54.8% Bangladeshi immigrants get US govt benefits: Trump

Trump released an immigrant welfare list on Truth Social on Monday
6 January 2026, 05:25 AM

JnU student union polls: Voting underway in first-ever election

After three postponements, polling began at 9am and will continue until 3pm
6 January 2026, 03:34 AM

Ex-minister Saifuzzaman, wife sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife Rukmila Jaman, and 34 others on charges of embezzling around Tk 25 crore from United Commercial Bank PLC through fraud and money laundering.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Cold wave taking a toll on children, elderly

Dense fog that set in late December continues to persist, dragging down daytime temperatures and driving up cold-related illnesses. Daily life across Dhaka and the northern districts has slowed to a crawl, with children, the elderly, and low-income families bearing the brunt of the chill.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Widow alleges rape, torture

A woman has been allegedly raped and brutally tortured in Jhenaidah’s Kaliganj upazila.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM