Justice Zubayer sworn in as 26th chief justice

Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury was sworn in as the 26th chief justice of Bangladesh yesterday morning.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Nine brick kilns fined Tk 18 lakh in Sirajganj

The Department of Environment has fined nine brick kilns in Sirajganj a total of Tk 18 lakh for operating in violation of environmental laws.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM

I’m not becoming a part of this NCP: Mahfuj Alam

Mahfuj Alam, former adviser to the interim government, has announced that he will not join the National Citizen Party. He also said he had rejected an offer to contest the national election from a Dhaka seat under the Jamaat-NCP alliance.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bird poaching wanes in Sherpur

Bird poaching in Sherpur has declined sharply over the past several years, forest officials and local conservationists said, citing sustained monitoring, awareness campaigns and enforcement drives across key habitats in the district.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM

The Daily Star will stand tall again

Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (rtd) M Sakhawat Hussain yesterday expressed solidarity with The Daily Star, saying the newspaper would rise again with courage despite a devastating setback.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Reform push or an ideological trade-off?

NCP's alignment with Jamaat took shape during the talks at the National Consensus Commission
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM
28 December 2025, 17:03 PM

Jamaat postpones Jan 3 Dhaka rally

New date has not been announced
28 December 2025, 16:57 PM

BGB rescues 18 from human trafficking attempt in Teknaf

Victims lured with false promises of jobs abroad
28 December 2025, 16:49 PM

‘Not an ideological alliance’

Nahid Islam says about joining Jamaat-led alliance
28 December 2025, 16:13 PM

Committee formed to coordinate Tarique’s election campaign for Dhaka-17

BNP acting chairman signs nomination papers for Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6
28 December 2025, 15:31 PM

I’m not becoming a part of this NCP: Mahfuj Alam

Being neutral is the most prudent option in times of 'cold war', says former adviser
28 December 2025, 15:14 PM

BIWTA suspends all launch operations due to dense fog

Suspension effective from 6:00pm today until further notice
28 December 2025, 14:17 PM

Elected student representatives acted as if they were the administration: Teachers’ Network

Administrative action must be taken against student leaders involved in provocation or direct attacks, it says
28 December 2025, 13:03 PM

Hadi murder: Charge sheet to be filed within 10 days, home adviser says

Case will be transferred to speedy trial tribunal
28 December 2025, 12:00 PM

NCP, LDP have joined Jamaat-led alliance: Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

NCP will also inform the media about their decision, he says
28 December 2025, 11:41 AM
28 December 2025, 11:35 AM

Over 60% of negative child-related reports involve rape, murder: Study

Report urges political commitment and stronger action to protect children from violence
28 December 2025, 11:09 AM

Tarique Rahman enlisted as voter of Dhaka-17

EC approves his inclusion in the voter list
28 December 2025, 10:26 AM

170 NCP leaders back possible alliance with Jamaat

More than 122 leaders send letters to party convenor expressing support
28 December 2025, 10:07 AM