Jamaat women’s wing demands justice for violence against women, children
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Bangladesh
CAMPE calls for legal framework to implement 12-point education agenda
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Bangladesh
Govt to proceed with Bangla Academy award for Mohon Raihan after review
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Bangladesh
Tarique continues office on holidays, attends meeting
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Bangladesh
Police baton charge garment workers protesting on Dhaka–Sylhet highway
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Businessman critically burned in 'AC blast' in Netrokona shop
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Accidents & Fires
Shipping minister orders legal action over delayed unloading of imported food grains
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Governance
Elderly woman, teenage granddaughter found murdered in Pabna
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Crime & Justice
Narsingdi rape, murder: Seven including prime suspect sent to jail
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Crime & Justice
‘Strongest tremor in our memory’
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Bangladesh
Cop among six hurt in Jhenaidah post-polls clash
At least six people, including a policeman, were injured in a clash between two groups of BNP men in the presence of police in Jhenaidah yesterday.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
73 rescued fishers return from Myanmar
A total of 73 fishermen, who had been detained by the Arakan Army, were brought back to Bangladesh from Myanmar yesterday evening.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Prioritise minorities
Bangladesh’s Christian church leaders have urged the new leadership of the country to pay attention to the underprivileged and minority communities of the country, support them in improving their quality of life and ensure peace and security.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Sharif N AS-Saber new VC of Stamford
Dr Sharif N AS-Saber has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Stamford University Bangladesh.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Teen stabbed to death in Jatrabari
A 15-year-old madrasa student was stabbed to death allegedly by a group of teenagers in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area on Sunday night, police said.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
No new vehicle registration without scrapping old one
No one will be allowed to register a new or used motor vehicle without scrapping a vehicle that has exceeded its economic life, according to a new government guideline.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Ekushey book fair to run from Feb 20 to Mar 15
The Bangla Academy has decided to run the Amar Ekushey Book Fair from February 20 to March 15.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
New PM to decide on his official residence
The new prime minister will decide on his official residence as the interim government has not finalised it so far, said Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan yesterday.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
12 young MPs to join new parliament
Twelve young lawmakers are set to join the national parliament formed in the wake of the July mass uprising, with their oath-taking scheduled for this morning at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Act now to prevent post-polls violence
Thirty-seven citizens yesterday called on the Election Commission, the government and leaders of all political parties to take effective steps to prevent post-election violence reported in several districts.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Hasina issue will not derail Dhaka-Delhi ties
Bangladesh’s relations with India will not be “captive” to a single issue, and the presence of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India will not “deter” Dhaka from pursuing broader ties with New Delhi, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Fire at Karwan Bazar’s Kathpotti under control
11 fire engines worked at the scene to bring the blaze under control
16 February 2026, 22:49 PM
Banned Jubo League leader held over crude bomb blast in Chapainawabganj
2 killed, 3 injured in the explosion
16 February 2026, 22:04 PM
Cruel mockery of the people after a ‘peaceful election’ drama: Mamunul Haque
Khelafat Majlis ameer alleges ‘vote engineering’ at 11-party alliance rally in Dhaka
16 February 2026, 21:41 PM
5 of a family from Lakshmipur killed in Saudi Arabia road accident
4 others critically injured
16 February 2026, 21:24 PM
Youth gets 4-month jail for stalking school student in Lalmonirhat
Father’s earlier complaints went unresolved
16 February 2026, 21:23 PM
Court clears Transcom CEO Simeen Rahman in last pending case
Dhaka court discharges Simeen, Shahnaz and four others from fraud case, finding no grounds for charges
16 February 2026, 21:21 PM
CA's principal secretary resigns
Official notification issued accepting M Siraz Uddin's resignation letter
16 February 2026, 21:11 PM
Reforms now legally binding after referendum: NCP
Party urges swift execution of referendum mandate
16 February 2026, 21:04 PM
Mahanagar Express derails in Cumilla, Dhaka-bound trains halted
No casualties reported, relief trains work to restore service
16 February 2026, 20:55 PM