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

Freedom fighter quota forgery: Senior bureaucrat sent to jail

ACC alleges Kamal Hossain used fake family records to secure appointment
28 January 2026, 20:07 PM
28 January 2026, 19:59 PM

Govt gives in-principle approval to buy 163 vehicles for Rab ahead of election

Home ministry proposes the purchase from Pragati Industries
28 January 2026, 18:47 PM

Fire at Uttara 11 kitchen market doused after two hours

Three fire engines worked on the site
28 January 2026, 18:09 PM

Land Forces Talks: Bangladesh, US agree to boost army-to-army cooperation

Both sides emphasise expanded joint exercises, technological capability
28 January 2026, 17:11 PM

Army chief asks troops to maintain neutrality, restraint ahead of election

General Waker visits Patuakhali and Khulna to review the overall law and order situation
28 January 2026, 16:53 PM

Four-year-old girl rescued after 18 hours of abduction in Gazipur; suspect arrested

The suspect allegedly lured the child away by offering her chocolate
28 January 2026, 16:29 PM

Incentives flow freely for big businesses, but farmers face barriers: adviser

The adviser said that industry owners take loans from banks but often fail to repay them, while farmers struggle to access credit
28 January 2026, 16:13 PM

Writ petition seeks postponement of 50th BCS preliminary exam

Petitioners urges HC to stay January 30 exam, seek rescheduling after February 12 national polls
28 January 2026, 15:46 PM

Teachers' association expels former Jamaat leader over Ducsu remark

Remarks deemed contradictory to principles of teachers' organisation, the association says
28 January 2026, 15:45 PM

US delegation enquires about electoral code enforcement during EC visit

US will not send official observers to monitor Feb 12 election
28 January 2026, 15:44 PM

Two killed as truck crashes into parked auto-rickshaw on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Three injured admitted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital
28 January 2026, 14:24 PM

Indian Parliament to pay homage today to Khaleda Zia

India’s Upper House will take up obituary references following the President’s Address to Parliament
28 January 2026, 13:04 PM

Cumilla intern doctor found dead, buried as unclaimed

Body was identified days later through fingerprint verification and social media
28 January 2026, 10:34 AM

‘Govt’s last-minute deals risk long-term harm’

Gonotantrik Odhikar Committee yesterday alleged that the interim government is secretly moving to sign a concession agreement with DP World for the operation of the New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port just 12 days before the national election.
28 January 2026, 04:52 AM