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PM Tarique back in Dhaka after Malaysia-China tour
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BGB, locals prevent alleged push-in of 5 at Meherpur border
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Commerce minister-led committee to review Hazrat Shahjalal shrine donation management
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China proposes development of China-Myanmar-Bangladesh economic corridor
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Fact-checkers disprove two viral claims

Dismislab has debunked a viral claim that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir endorsed votes for Jamaat’s “scale” symbol and assigned Chhatra Dal to carry ballot boxes.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Countless promises, little change

Tea garden workers in Sylhet division remain largely indifferent to voting, citing decades of neglect and unfulfilled promises by elected representatives.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Climax of 36 days, Hasina’s misrule: Says foreign adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum reflects Bangladeshi people’s struggle against the misrule of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Woman ‘gang-raped’ in Barguna

A woman was allegedly gang-raped in Barguna’s Taltali upazila on Tuesday night after being lured with a promise of marriage, police said.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

One-third of Ctg polling centres flagged as ‘high-risk’

About one-third of the 1,965 polling centres in Chattogram have been identified as highly risky ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12, according to security forces and intelligence assessments.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Dr AR Mallick’s death anniv observed

The 29th death anniversary of Dr AR Mallick, an educationist and the country’s first technocrat finance minister, was observed yesterday, said a press release.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Healing through shared experiences

Ferdousi Akter, a survivor of human trafficking, said it took her years of struggle to move from being rescued to rebuilding her life and supporting others with similar experiences.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Jamaat misusing religion to deceive voters

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of deceiving people by exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Experts urge early safeguards to secure electoral credibility

Speakers at roundtable stress strong institutions, digital security and inclusion to protect Bangladesh’s electoral integrity ahead of polling
4 February 2026, 22:39 PM
4 February 2026, 22:20 PM

Netrokona hospital RMO faces backlash after campaigning for BNP

Video showing govt doctor seeking votes sparks criticism over violation of service rules
4 February 2026, 20:43 PM

Death of 7-year-old girl in Tangail: Three teenagers confess before magistrates

Two of them raped the victim before killing her, say police
4 February 2026, 20:13 PM

Fake news card falsely attributes quote to Fakhrul: Dismislab

Fact-checker finds no evidence that BNP secretary general made the comments
4 February 2026, 19:55 PM

BNP vows people‑first politics, promises wage commission, safe housing

Slum residents demand housing, utilities, education, healthcare and workplace safety
4 February 2026, 19:53 PM

Habiganj Gono Odhikar Parishad ex-president joins Jamaat with 300 followers

Noman recently resigned from the party after seeking nomination for Habiganj-3
4 February 2026, 19:33 PM

Writ seeks HC order to ensure safety of women during election campaigns

HC may hold hearing on petition on Sunday, says petitioner
4 February 2026, 17:09 PM

Rights group flags rising political and mob violence ahead of Bangladesh polls

162 election-related clashes leave five dead, 970 injured
4 February 2026, 16:38 PM

A ‘covert political force’ emerged as new oppressors: Tarique Rahman

Hopes of ending authoritarian practices after Aug 2024 remain unfulfilled, he says
4 February 2026, 15:41 PM

Rushed media ordinances threaten press freedom: Article 19

Rights group flags lack of transparency, risks to independent regulation
4 February 2026, 15:39 PM

Ctg port grinds to a halt as workers strike over NCT lease

No container transportation between port and 19 private ICDs since yesterday
4 February 2026, 15:07 PM