144 electoral code violations, Tk 9 lakh fines slapped ahead of Feb 12 polls: EC

Election officials can’t campaign for or against referendum, says EC Anwar
27 January 2026, 19:29 PM

4 get life term for killing auto-rickshaw driver in Rangpur

The convicts attacked the victim with the intention of snatching his vehicle
27 January 2026, 19:25 PM

Two Bangladeshi teens injured in gunfire from Myanmar, locals say

Incident occurred in Zhimangkhali area along Cox’s Bazar‘s Teknaf
27 January 2026, 19:11 PM

Man beaten to death while collecting water in C’nawabganj

Verbal altercation allegedly escalated into deadly violence; seven detained for questioning
27 January 2026, 19:05 PM

Attack on Daily Star office: Court orders DB to submit probe report by March 8

11 arrestees now in jail in case over vandalism, arson, and looting
27 January 2026, 18:26 PM

‘They have no supporters left’

Home adviser rejects any impact of Hasina’s statements from India
27 January 2026, 17:52 PM

Police arrest four relatives over abduction, murder of child in Pirojpur

Body recovered following investigation based on a ransom note
27 January 2026, 16:53 PM

Jute millers threaten nationwide shutdown from Feb 1 over raw jute shortage

BJMA claimed that a handful of middlemen have stockpiled raw jute in warehouses, creating an artificial crisis in the domestic market
27 January 2026, 16:32 PM

Eggs thrown at NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwary again

Dhaka-8 candidate blames supporters of rival BNP contender
27 January 2026, 15:56 PM

Tangail intern doctor on 5-day remand over hidden camera case

He was arrested over allegations of installing a concealed camera in a washroom used by female doctors
27 January 2026, 15:41 PM

Abu Sayed killing verdict any day

The tribunal heard arguments but didn't set a date for delivering the verdict
27 January 2026, 15:10 PM

Jamaat leader relieved of party posts over 'offensive' remark on Ducsu

Leader removed despite apology for comments at election rally
27 January 2026, 15:00 PM

Supporters of VP Nur and independent candidate clash in Patuakhali

Three people from each group injured and campaign offices vandalised, both sides claim
27 January 2026, 14:46 PM

Tarique in Mymensingh after 22 years as BNP rally begins

Rally at the Circuit House ground draws large crowds amid heightened security arrangements
27 January 2026, 14:40 PM

11 BNP members relieved of party posts in Sreemangal, Kamalganj

District unit cites anti-organisational activities as reason for action
27 January 2026, 13:43 PM

Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs were forced to fight in the war in Ukraine

An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work
27 January 2026, 12:46 PM

Women’s rights activists urge EC to ensure security, gender-sensitive polls

Activists warn of violence and intimidation against women and minorities ahead of the February 12 election
27 January 2026, 12:23 PM

‘What will this bail change?’ Grief eclipses relief for BCL leader Saddam’s family

Mother and relatives say freedom comes too late after double loss
27 January 2026, 11:57 AM

Derailment halts Dhaka-Ctg-Sylhet train services

It's not possible to say when the services resume, official at Bhairab station says
27 January 2026, 11:31 AM

10 journos hurt in attack in Narsingdi

At least 10 journalists were injured in an attack on members of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB) in front of Dream Holiday Park in Madhabdi, Narsingdi, yesterday.
27 January 2026, 07:50 AM