A life of sacrifices, grace, and restraint

Editors, business leaders, and political figures recall Khaleda Zia’s enduring legacy
16 January 2026, 21:37 PM

‘These things happen in politics’

Jamaat downplays rift after Islami Andolan quits alliance
16 January 2026, 20:53 PM

Despite persecution, Khaleda Zia never uttered words of condemnation: Nurul Kabir

Former PM created a unique example in Bangladeshi politics, he says
16 January 2026, 20:16 PM

EC approves 18 appeals on seventh day of hearings

Rejects 21 appeals as invalid and keeps four pending for further review
16 January 2026, 18:53 PM

Two killed in clash over supremacy in Cumilla’s Nangalkot

Three injured as rival groups battle; police deploy extra forces
16 January 2026, 18:25 PM

Hadi’s brother appointed second secretary at Bangladesh mission in UK

Contractual appointment will be effective for three years
16 January 2026, 18:09 PM

Two held for cheating in RU ‘C’ unit admission test

Candidates caught using mobile phones, one allegedly sought answers through AI app, says proctor
16 January 2026, 17:32 PM

Tarique Rahman, family attend civic memorial honouring Khaleda Zia

Senior BNP leaders and diplomats join programme at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
16 January 2026, 17:17 PM

Fire at residential building in Dhaka’s Jigatola under control

Blaze was reported on the second floor of a four-storey building
16 January 2026, 16:01 PM

Inqilab Moncho holds protest demanding justice for Hadi

Protesters organised procession from central mosque premises of Dhaka University
16 January 2026, 15:44 PM

Islami Andolan breaks with Jamaat-led alliance, to contest 268 seats alone

Party cites unfair treatment and ideological concerns
16 January 2026, 15:39 PM

Rab arrests main accused in Gazipur police attack case

Arrestee handed over to police for interrogation
16 January 2026, 14:20 PM

Prolonged cold wave batters Panchagarh, slashes incomes of daily wage earners

Tetulia records country’s lowest temperature for eighth straight day
16 January 2026, 14:06 PM

Rab recovers weapons snatched from Cumilla highway police outpost

Chinese rifle and locally made firearm seized in late-night raid
16 January 2026, 13:51 PM

Tarique Rahman holds virtual meeting with US trade representative

Discussion focuses on bilateral trade, tariffs, future economic cooperation
16 January 2026, 13:13 PM

Six killed in Uttara building fire: Police

Blaze erupted in seven-storey building, leaving families dead
16 January 2026, 11:19 AM

EC Confirms Pabna-1, Pabna-2 Polls for February 12

Timetable issued after Appellate Division suspends earlier postponement
16 January 2026, 10:19 AM

National polls: BNP and Jamaat flag lack of level playing field

Two major political parties, the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, yesterday raised concerns over the absence of a level playing field ahead of the February 12 polls.
16 January 2026, 05:01 AM

No legal bar to Pabna-1, 2 election on February 12: SC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that there is no legal obstacle to holding elections in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies on February 12.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Players withdraw boycott, BPL to resume today

Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh withdrew its boycott late last night following a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, opening the door for the Bangladesh Premier League to resume from today after a day of disruption triggered by a standoff between players and board.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM