US Ambassador Brent Christensen has expressed strong support for the United States’ backing of Bangladesh’s demo-cratic transition and praised the interim government’s efforts regarding the up

People won't accept conspiracy to disrupt election through violence, Fakhrul says

Urges voters to back sheaf of paddy, promises development and accountability

A Dhaka court yesterday placed suspect Rubel Ahmed, an aide of prime accused Faisal Karim Masud, on a six-day remand in a case filed over the killing of Inqilab Moncho’s spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.

A Dhaka court yesterday rejected a bail petition for journalist Anis Alamgir in an anti-terrorism case.

Three people were arrested in a case filed yesterday in connection with the killing of a Rab official during an operation in Jungle Salimpur of Sitakunda upazila on January 19.

A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was beaten to death following an altercation over a trivial matter in the port city’s Bayezid area on Wednesday night.

The government yesterday approved the Dhaka Central University Ordinance, 2026, a measure aimed at bringing seven government colleges in the capital under a unified academic structure to enhance the quality of higher education and resolve long-standing administrative gridlocks.

Unknown miscreants allegedly hurled bricks at the vehicle of Muhammad Wahed Murad, the Islamic Front Bangladesh candidate backed by the Greater Sunni Alliance from Chattogram-9, on the first day of election campaigning yesterday.

The expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment ministry has issued a statement regarding The Daily Star’s report titled “Overseas manpower recruitment: Approval for 252 agencies raises red flags” published on January 19, 2026.

A tribunal yesterday charged Obaidul Quader and six other leaders of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations with crimes against humanity over atrocities during the July 2024 uprising.

China has urged the US to be more aware of its responsibilities and focus on actions conducive to Bangladesh’s stability as well as development and cooperation in the region.

The High Court has issued a rule questioning the legality of the health ministry’s decision to constitute an 18-member taskforce for preparing the essential drug list and recommending rational drug pricing excluding Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathic, Biochemic, Herbal and Veterinary experts.

The Election Commission yesterday warned that carrying, collecting or transferring another person’s National Identity Card, as well as promising donations during election campaigns, are punishable offences under the law.

Despite hectic negotiations, repeated warnings, and expulsions, BNP has failed to persuade its rebel candidates to withdraw from the election race, triggering frustration and anger among its partners.

Amid widespread criticism, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has revised its recently issued house rent guideline, clarifying that rent determination will be based on negotiation and existing laws.

A defamation case has been filed against Amir Hamza, Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate for the Kushtia-3 constituency.

Warnings and fines issued on first day of campaigning

Hearing his screams, locals rushed to the spot and rescued him

Discussions cover trade, immigration and democratic transition