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
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
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