Submit probe report on Hadi murder by Jan 25

A Dhaka court yesterday asked the Criminal Investiga-tion Department to submit a probe report by January 25 in a case filed over the killing of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘I will stand by you’

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged to stand by the residents of Korail Slum and work to improve their living conditions, saying his politics is centred on improving the lives of ordinary people.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Commit to energy sector reforms in manifestos

Speakers at a discussion yesterday said political parties in Bangladesh must include clear commitments to ensure good governance in the power and energy sector in their election manifestos.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Recover looted weapons before polls: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed authorities to recover weapons looted from the police before the upcoming national elections, stressing that the arms must be retrieved as quickly as possible by any means.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Witnesses say loudspeaker call sparked mob attack on Rab men in Ctg’s Jungle Salimpur

Locals point to a long-running turf war between rival groups over control of the area
20 January 2026, 23:02 PM

CPA pilot averts major accident at Chattogram port channel

Captain Asif Ahmed’s swift action prevents LPG carrier mishap at Karnaphuli
20 January 2026, 22:30 PM

‘I was never an Awami League chairman’: Jamaat-led alliance’s Patuakhali-4 candidate says

Local leaders allege prior AL association; candidate calls it ‘politically motivated’
20 January 2026, 22:20 PM

Tarique meets envoys of Russia, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

Discussion with Russian ambassador focused on strengthening bilateral ties
20 January 2026, 22:11 PM

BNP rebel Hasan Mamun stays in race, setting up showdown with Nur in Patuakhali-3

Five candidates withdrew nominations from four Patuakhali constituencies today
20 January 2026, 21:47 PM

Tarique pledges modern housing, flat ownership for Korail slum residents

Will stand by the people of this area, BNP chairman says
20 January 2026, 21:34 PM

Fake names, feigned madness? The man behind the Savar murders

Police say accused Sabuj Sheikh pretended to be mentally ill
20 January 2026, 21:22 PM

Govt merges two health ministry divisions for better coordination

Nicar approves unification of Health Services and Medical Education and Family Welfare divisions
20 January 2026, 20:50 PM

Prioritise CHT Peace Accord in election manifestos, urges movement

CHT Accord Implementation Movement calls on political parties to act
20 January 2026, 20:42 PM

Milestone jet crash: Last remaining patient to return home tomorrow

Twelve-year-old student Abidur now fit to be released, says burn institute director
20 January 2026, 20:39 PM

Asif Mahmud’s ex-APS denied permission to travel to Thailand

Special court rejects Moazzem Hossain’s plea amid corruption probe
20 January 2026, 20:28 PM
20 January 2026, 19:34 PM

25 candidates withdraw nominations in Dhaka constituencies

Withdrawals recorded across 20 constituencies
20 January 2026, 19:30 PM
20 January 2026, 19:16 PM

GM Quader-led Jatiya Party announces final list of 196 candidates

GM Quader says referendum is 'unconstitutional', calls for 'No' vote
20 January 2026, 19:02 PM

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis finalises candidates in 29 constituencies

All nominees to contest national polls under ‘rickshaw’ symbol
20 January 2026, 18:43 PM