National Security Adviser Khalilur likely to visit India amid strained bilateral ties

He is expected to attend the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi on November 20
14 November 2025, 06:47 AM

Govt has fallen into the trap of a certain party: Jamaat

Nayeb-e-Ameer Taher says three advisers misleading Yunus
14 November 2025, 06:24 AM

Any proposal beyond signed July Charter must face referendum: Salahuddin

No imposed condition can undermine the sovereignty of the parliament, BNP leader says
14 November 2025, 06:16 AM
14 November 2025, 05:39 AM

35th anniv of PKSF observed

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation celebrated “PKSF Day 2025” at its Bhaban-1 in Agargaon, Dhaka yesterday as it completed 35 years of its journey, said a press release.
13 November 2025, 22:11 PM

23 districts get new DCs ahead of polls

Twenty-two districts yesterday got new deputy commissioners as part of a reshuffle in the field administration ahead of the national election.
13 November 2025, 22:11 PM

Referendum must be before polls to make charter effective: Jamaat

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher yesterday said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has created confusion by announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.
13 November 2025, 19:46 PM

Ali Riaz now CA’s special assistant

The interim government has appointed Ali Riaz as a special assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
13 November 2025, 18:51 PM

Two Tower Hamlets councillors in spotlight over political ambitions in Bangladesh

Debate in East London over dual loyalties, diaspora identity, and limits of public duty
13 November 2025, 18:50 PM

9 assaulted, handed over to police

Protesters opposing the Awami League’s “Lockdown” programme yesterday detained and handed over at least nine people, including a teenager, to police on suspicion of being linked to the party in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi 32 and near the AL’s central office in Gulistan.
13 November 2025, 18:43 PM

15-year-old beaten to death over ‘theft’

A 15-year-old boy was allegedly tortured to death on suspicion of theft in Dhaka’s Mir Hajirbag area under Jatrabari.
13 November 2025, 18:41 PM

Some parties slam EC over RPO changes

Several political parties have criticised the Election Commission for amending the Representation of the People Order (RPO) and drafting the electoral code of conduct without prior consultation.
13 November 2025, 18:40 PM

The question on the ballot

Do you consent to the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order, 2025, and the following proposals related to constitutional reforms mentioned in the July National Charter? (Yes/No).a) The election-time caretaker government, the Election Commission, and other constit
13 November 2025, 18:40 PM

Judge’s son ‘strangled to death’ at home

The son of a judge was stabbed inside their home in Rajshahi city’s Dabtola area yesterday.
13 November 2025, 18:39 PM

ICT-1 sets Nov 17 for verdict in case against Hasina

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday announced that it will deliver its verdict in the case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides on November 17.
13 November 2025, 18:34 PM

Editors’ council: Nurul Kabir new president, Dewan Hanif general secy

The Editors’ Council has elected its new executive committee for the next two years, with New Age Editor Nurul Kabir as president and Bonik Barta Editor Dewan Hanif Mahmud as general secretary.
13 November 2025, 18:33 PM

BNP thanks Yunus for decision to hold referendum, polls on same day

The BNP yesterday thanked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for confirming the February 2026 election plan and announcing that the July charter referendum will be held on the same day.
13 November 2025, 18:32 PM

Arson, blockades in some districts

The Awami League’s daylong “lockdown” programme ended yesterday without any major untoward incident in Dhaka, though arson attacks and road blockades were reported in several districts.
13 November 2025, 18:31 PM

Charter’s legal basis in doubt as order signed by ‘fascist’: NCP

The National Citizen Party, founded by student leaders who spearheaded last year’s July mass uprising, has criticised President Mohammad Shahabuddin issuing the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order, 2025.
13 November 2025, 18:31 PM

Referendum, polls on same day, PR for upper house

The government yesterday unveiled a set of key decisions, including holding the national election and the July charter referendum on the same day, and introducing an upper house to be formed through proportional representation.
13 November 2025, 18:17 PM