2 killed as bus hits auto-rickshaw on Jatrabari flyover

One injured receiving treatment at DMCH
5 September 2025, 19:19 PM

Cops under scrutiny over past poll roles

With the national election approaching, police have sped up the process of identifying officers who played “commanding roles” in the three previous controversial polls or had strong political affiliations during that period.
5 September 2025, 18:54 PM

DUCSU polls: Tight battle among panels, independents

The upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union polls on September 9 are set to be highly competitive, with nearly 10 panels in the race. Students think no single panel is likely to secure a sweeping victory.
5 September 2025, 18:54 PM

EC denied power to appoint its secretary, key officials

Cabinet Division rejects reform proposal for separate ‘EC Service’ and an independent secretariat
5 September 2025, 18:44 PM

Star Interview: ‘Political power cannot be for sale’

Transparency in party and campaign funding must be ensured so that political power cannot be used for profit or abuse, Transparency International chair François Valérian has said.
5 September 2025, 18:37 PM

Miladunnabi today

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country today with due religious reverence.
5 September 2025, 18:36 PM

BNP says ‘no’ to constitutional reforms under interim govt

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.
5 September 2025, 18:35 PM

Form Constituent Assembly for implementing July Charter

The National Citizen Party has proposed forming a Constituent Assembly, stating that it represents the most democratic means of implementing the July Charter.
5 September 2025, 18:30 PM

JP central office set on fire again

The Jatiya Party central office in the capital’s Kakrail once again came under attack last night.
5 September 2025, 18:27 PM

30 Bangladeshis sent back from US in cuffs and shackles

Thirty undocumented Bangladeshis were deported from the United States with their hands cuffed and feet shackled. A special chartered flight carrying them landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka late Thursday night.
5 September 2025, 18:12 PM

1 killed in attack on ‘darbar sharif’ in Rajbari

Hundreds of people attacked a “darbar sharif”, exhumed the body of Nurul Haque -- widely known locally as “Nural Pagla” -- from his grave and set it on fire in Goalanda upazila of Rajbari yesterday.
5 September 2025, 18:04 PM

Santals protest ‘false’ extortion case in Gaibandha

Indigenous community accuses union chairman and his family of land grabbing, demands police action
5 September 2025, 16:18 PM

Bangladesh can set a global example by ending authoritarian cycles: TI Chair

François Valérian emphasises the need for a system where power at last belongs to the people
5 September 2025, 15:17 PM

Vatican delegation due in Dhaka tomorrow on weeklong visit

Cardinal George Koovakad is set to hold a series of meetings and discussions
5 September 2025, 14:13 PM

Two arrested over murder of Satkhira Awami League leader

Arrestees sent to jail after being produced before a court
5 September 2025, 13:58 PM

Bangladesh sends emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims

Air Force aircraft to deliver over 11 tonnes of relief supplies to Kabul
5 September 2025, 13:41 PM
5 September 2025, 13:14 PM

Jamaat using religion for votes while trying to delay election: BNP’s Farroque

'I urge them to gradually change their political strategy, apologise to the people if there are mistakes in the past history,' he says
5 September 2025, 12:52 PM

1,285 mandaps being prepared to celebrate Durga Puja in Gopalganj

Security measures and cultural programmes planned
5 September 2025, 11:39 AM

Three arrested over rape of US citizen in Patuakhali

Police nabbed suspects from Jhenaidah, Dhaka and Patuakhali’s Kalapara
5 September 2025, 08:33 AM