EC statement over party symbols in local polls ‘misleading’: Asif Mahmud

NCP spokesperson says laws amended to allow local polls without party symbols
22 February 2026, 19:53 PM

Jatiya Party accuses interim govt of ‘orchestrating’ its electoral defeat

Party’s Secretary General Shameem Haider says outcome was manipulated with the support of officials
22 February 2026, 18:44 PM

‘Sahosei bikash’ portrays grit, survival of Sundarbans’ honey collectors

Three‑minute forty‑seven‑second documentary sheds light on lives of the honey collectors
22 February 2026, 18:00 PM

India seeks forward-looking ties with Bangladesh’s new govt: High commissioner

After meeting foreign minister and state minister, Pranay Verma signals push for stronger trade, investment and people-to-people links
22 February 2026, 17:51 PM

Platform seeks probe into NCT, Laldia, and Pangaon deals

Deshpremik Nagarik Samaj urges authorities to investigate claims of corruption and secrecy
22 February 2026, 17:29 PM

Local BNP leader detained in Habiganj for ‘verbally abusing’ OC over phone

Detainee denies allegation, says audio was 'manipulated'
22 February 2026, 17:10 PM

CAAB ordered to pay Tk 1,650 crore in HSIA Third Terminal construction dispute

Arbitration board rules in favour of foreign contractor
22 February 2026, 17:05 PM

First session of 13th Parliament on March 12

President to summon session on PM’s advice
22 February 2026, 16:11 PM

Attempted murder case to be filed against Mamunul over poll violence: Bobby Hajjaj

Mamunul denies allegations, says Bobby must take responsibility if any untoward situation arises
22 February 2026, 15:30 PM

Police officer orders ‘no carrom, no TV’ at Kushtia market during Ramadan

Video of directive in MP’s presence goes viral; police say no official order issued
22 February 2026, 14:51 PM

DU VC Niaz Ahmed Khan resigns

Resignation letter handed over to education minister
22 February 2026, 14:23 PM

Four injured in pellet gun attack over 'unauthorised' sand extraction in Brahmanbaria

Villagers allege hired men opened fire during confrontation over sand extraction
22 February 2026, 13:59 PM

Veteran journalist Saleem Samad passes away

First namaz-e-janaza at Jatiya Press Club at 2:30pm, second at Dhaka Reporters Unity at 3pm today
22 February 2026, 13:56 PM

Locals besiege Adabar Police Station protesting extortion, factory attack; five arrested

Residents and businesspeople blocked a nearby road and laid siege to the police station
22 February 2026, 13:18 PM

Selima Rahman hospitalised with cardiac complications

BNP leader receiving treatment at CCU of a hospital in Dhaka
22 February 2026, 12:55 PM

Saudi ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Tarique Rahman

The prime minister begins day at Secretariat with meetings on policy priorities and election pledges
22 February 2026, 12:43 PM

Two killed as bus collides with human hauler in Jatrabari

The accident occurred around 9:30am in the Mir Hazaribagh Ghuntighar area
22 February 2026, 12:35 PM
22 February 2026, 12:10 PM

270 cartons of cigarettes, 15 smartphones seized from Dubai-returnee at Ctg airport

Goods worth Tk 9.9 lakh in duties recovered, passenger released after warning
22 February 2026, 11:05 AM

Amar bhai-er rokte rangano ekushey february...

Clad in black and white and carrying flowers, people thronged the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country to honour the language martyrs on the occasion of International Mother Language Day and Martyrs’ Day yesterday.
22 February 2026, 06:31 AM