Topsoil extraction threatens agriculture in Magura

Topsoil, rich in organic matter and nutrients, is vital for agriculture. Yet large volumes of this valuable layer are being excavated from farmlands and diverted to brick kilns, particularly in Magura’s Mohammadpur upazila.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

11-party plans contingency

If the 11-party alliance is unable to agree on backing a single nominee in some constituencies, it will keep those seats “open” for its all members.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

DB raid spirals into internal investigations

Officials at the Detective Branch (DB) of police are facing an internal investigation over alleged misappropriation of Tk 2.8 crore in cash said to have been seized during a raid to recover counterfeit currency in the capital.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Political leaders start getting armed escorts

Law enforcers have started providing security to top political leaders and election officials ahead of the national election after assessing their security risks or threats.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Parachute jump with 54 flags: Bangladesh sets Guinness World Record

Attempt made to commemorate Bangladesh’s 54th Victory Day
13 January 2026, 22:04 PM

We are in regular touch with Dhaka: Indian army chief

General Dwivedi dismisses concerns over Bangladesh’s ties with Pakistan and China
13 January 2026, 21:56 PM

UN rights chief offers support to combat misinformation centring Feb 12 polls

Türk praises Prof Yunus for his efforts during phone conversation
13 January 2026, 21:41 PM

BNP alleges biased placement of party symbols on postal ballots

Nazrul Islam Khan says symbols of certain political parties are in the first row
13 January 2026, 20:45 PM

Nine gazetted July warriors appointed at Ctg port on temporary basis

CPA confirms one-year appointment as training service assistants
13 January 2026, 20:36 PM

Rumeen Farhana seeks action over 'defamatory remarks' by Jubo Dal leader

Lodges complaint with Brahmanbaria returning officer
13 January 2026, 20:12 PM

ICT publishes full verdict on Hasina, Kamal sentencing

453-page full text uploaded on the website of chief prosecutor’s office
13 January 2026, 20:05 PM

Committee formed to recruit NHRC chairperson, commissioners

Committee to hold meeting tomorrow at 6:00pm
13 January 2026, 20:00 PM

Girl hit by stray bullet from Myanmar being moved to Dhaka’s Neurosciences Institute

Doctors failed to remove the bullet despite hours of complex surgery
13 January 2026, 19:56 PM

EC restores candidacy of 53 more aspirants

In total, 203 candidates regained eligibility in four days
13 January 2026, 18:52 PM

ASK, MSF demand probe into Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody

Term the incident a grave violation of human rights
13 January 2026, 18:17 PM
13 January 2026, 18:10 PM

Ward-level Jamaat leader killed at home in Dhaka’s Rajabazar

Killers also took valuables and gold from the flat, family claims
13 January 2026, 18:07 PM

‘A certain party trying to promote no vote ahead of referendum’

Nahid questions funding of BNP’s ‘Family Card’
13 January 2026, 17:58 PM

SAD files ICT complaint against business leaders over role in July Uprising killings

25 prominent businessmen, including Salman F Rahman, accused of supporting a violent crackdown
13 January 2026, 17:17 PM

3 killed on Dhaka-Barishal highway accident

Another victim undergoing treatment with injuries
13 January 2026, 16:57 PM