Anis Alamgir shown arrested in graft case

A Dhaka court yesterday showed journalist Anis Alamgir arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations that he acquired assets beyond his known sources of income.
29 January 2026, 07:36 AM

Indian diplomats’ families were never in danger: Touhid

The Indian diplomats or their families are not in danger in Bangladesh, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.
29 January 2026, 05:05 AM

Guarantee human rights ahead of polls

Amnesty International (AI) Secretary General Agnès Callamard has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to restore public trust by guaranteeing full respect for human rights and the rule of law.
29 January 2026, 04:46 AM

ICT sector key to nation’s future

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday emphasised the need for technological advancement to keep pace with a rapidly changing world, saying the ICT sector will shape the future.
29 January 2026, 04:39 AM

Media freedom hinges on self-regulation

Speakers at a policy dialogue yesterday emphasised the need for self-regulation, including internal codes of conduct for both journalists and media owners, to ensure freedom and accountability of the media.
29 January 2026, 04:37 AM

Govt issues draft ordinances for broadcast, media commissions

The information and broadcasting ministry yesterday published drafts of ordinances of the national media and broadcast commissions and sought opinions by Saturday.
29 January 2026, 04:35 AM

Body of 3-yr-old recovered 4hrs after falling into pit

The body of a three-year-old boy was recovered last night, four hours after he fell into a deep tube-well pit in Raozan upazila of Chattogram.
29 January 2026, 04:32 AM

BNP-Jamaat clash: Brawl over front-row seats leaves Jamaat leader dead

A Jamaat-e-Islami leader died last night after being injured in clashes between activists of BNP and Jamaat in Sherpur’s Jhenaigati upazila yesterday afternoon.
29 January 2026, 04:19 AM

EU-India trade deal: Bangladeshi exporters to face tougher days

The European Union and India reached a sweeping free trade deal granting Indian clothing manufacturers duty-free access to the bloc.
29 January 2026, 04:15 AM

February 12 polls: US does not take sides: envoy

he United States does not take sides in Bangladesh’s elections, and the outcome is solely for the Bangladeshi people to decide, newly appointed US Ambassador Brent Christensen said yesterday.
29 January 2026, 02:52 AM

July uprising traitors do not deserve a chance: Says IAB chief

People who still want to run the country under the same old laws and systems, betraying the sacrifices of the July uprising victims, do not deserve the opportunity, said Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, ameer of Islami Andolon Bangladesh.
29 January 2026, 02:43 AM

Amnesty chief urges Yunus govt to guarantee rights before polls

Media offices such as Prothom Alo and The Daily Star set ablaze and New Age editor harassed as authorities fail to act after Hadi killing
29 January 2026, 02:31 AM

Sherpur Jamaat leader dies after clash with BNP men

BNP suspends 41-member Sherpur district convening committee after the clash
29 January 2026, 00:24 AM

Govt approves purchase of 163 vehicles for Rab

The government has given in-principle approval to procure 163 vehicles for the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) through direct procurement, bypassing the open tender process, to boost the force’s operational capacity.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

3-yr-old dies after falling into Ctg deep tube-well pit

The body of a three-year-old boy was recovered last night, four hours after he fell inside a deep tube-well pit in Raozan upazila of Chattogram.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh, US agree to boost military cooperation

Bangladesh and the United States have agreed to deepen army-to-army cooperation, with both sides emphasising training exchanges, joint drills, and the capacity to use advanced technology and military equipment.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Fact-Checked: Fact-checkers debunk two viral claims

A video circulating on Facebook has claimed that Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister convicted of crimes against humanity, will return to Bangladesh before February. The video, shared by a page named Ajker Khobor on January 20, included a clip of President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s remarks, presented in a way that suggested the development was recent.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Fakhrul questions corruption claims by BNP’s 2001 coalition partner

BNP leader says those now accusing his party were part of the same govt
28 January 2026, 21:40 PM

'Look after your siblings': Constable’s final message before death

Family says he struggled with mental distress after attack on his workplace in Aug 2024
28 January 2026, 21:27 PM

'I don't understand what kind of signal this could be'

Foreign adviser says Bangladesh has received no formal security message from India
28 January 2026, 20:15 PM