Crimes against humanity: ICT-2 indicts Quader, six AL leaders

AL general secretary made accused of issuing directives, instigation and provocation
22 January 2026, 15:44 PM

Ctg candidate’s vehicle ‘attacked’ on first day of election campaign

His SUV's windscreen damaged but no one reported injured
22 January 2026, 15:37 PM

Conspiracies underway against democracy, Tarique warns at Sylhet rally

'Our goal is to ensure that people can live better, eat well, and move safely', he says
22 January 2026, 15:28 PM
22 January 2026, 14:53 PM

'Our only agenda is to win', Nahid tells while launching NCP's polls campaign

Calls for people support amid concerns over EC neutrality
22 January 2026, 14:15 PM

891 election candidates possess assests worth Tk 1 cr or more: TIB

27 of them possess assets worth Tk 100cr, the anti-graft watchdog says while presenting analysis of candidates’ affidavits
22 January 2026, 13:53 PM

Fakhrul alleges propaganda against BNP leaders at Sylhet rally

Warns voters against 'a party' while reaffirming commitment to liberal democracy
22 January 2026, 13:32 PM

Dhaka College, Ideal College student clash halts traffic at Science Lab

Two colleges engaged in chases and counter-chases, prompting police to fire Police forced to fire teargas to bring the situation under control
22 January 2026, 13:25 PM
22 January 2026, 13:17 PM

Nationwide election campaign begins ahead of February 12 voting

Party leaders, candidates launch door-to-door canvassing, rallies, and public meetings as voters prepare for polls and referendum
22 January 2026, 13:06 PM
22 January 2026, 12:43 PM

Democracy must take root at grassroots, says Tarique Rahman

BNP chief outlines local governance, healthcare, youth employment and welfare priorities at a youth session
22 January 2026, 12:32 PM

Tarique Rahman joins first election rally in Sylhet

Rally begins with Quran recitation as party leaders gather ahead of Tarique Rahman’s address
22 January 2026, 11:22 AM

BNP’s first election rally draws overnight crowds to Sylhet ground

Grassroots supporters converge as Tarique Rahman set to address the rally
22 January 2026, 10:16 AM

Tarique Rahman launches official election campaign from Sylhet

Pledges family cards and farmer cards if BNP voted to power
22 January 2026, 08:53 AM

Next national elections: Symbol allocation for 20 Dhaka seats finalised

The symbol allocation process for the upcoming national elections was completed across 20 constituencies of Dhaka district yesterday.
22 January 2026, 07:00 AM

Level playing field remains absent for polls: Allege two parties, BNP candidate

Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis and BNP’s Dhaka-15 candidate yesterday alleged that a level playing field remains absent ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12.
22 January 2026, 06:59 AM

Manifesto expectations: Political use of police must end

As major political parties prepare their election manifestos, law enforcement experts and rights activists urge them to make law and order a top priority, keep police free from political interference, and end the partisan use of the force.
22 January 2026, 04:37 AM

Ex-adviser M Hafizuddin Khan no more

M Hafizuddin Khan, a former adviser to the caretaker government and ex-comptroller and auditor general (CAG) of Bangladesh, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in the capital’s Uttara due to age-related complications. He was 87.
22 January 2026, 03:58 AM

Fair, credible polls possible

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said a fair and credible election is possible under the current circumstances, expressing confidence in preparations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary polls.
22 January 2026, 03:55 AM