Probe NCT, Pangaon, Laldia deals

A citizens’ platform named Deshpremik Nagarik Samaj yesterday demanded an investigation into alleged corruption and commission-seeking in moves to award concession deals of Chattogram Port’s New Mooring, Laldia and Pangaon terminals to foreign operators.
23 February 2026

ICT hears Inu defence, frames charges in Tayim case

Counsel for JSD President Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday played two video clips submitted by a defence witness in a crimes against humanity case, and told a tribunal that Inu’s remarks in the footage reflected his positive and supportive stance towards protesting students during the July uprising.
23 February 2026

Father recounts son’s death at ICT

A father’s trembling voice describing the moment his fingers touched his teenage son’s shattered skull left the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in stunned silence yesterday, as he recounted how the boy was killed in Mirpur-10 during the July 2024 uprising.
23 February 2026

8-year-old killed after being hit by vehicle in MP’s convoy in Cox’s Bazar

Police seize vehicle; MP Farid terms incident ‘very tragic’
22 February 2026

Top-level changes in army: Lt Gen Mainur made chief of general staff

Brig Gen Mohammad Kaisar named the new DG of DGFI
22 February 2026

Case filed against 5 over patient tortured at Gaibandha rehab centre

Prime accused denies torture allegations, says patient was aggressive and assaulted others
22 February 2026

India, China invite Foreign Minister Khalilur for official visits

Envoys from New Delhi and Beijing extend formal invitations amid pledges to deepen bilateral ties
22 February 2026

Case filed against 150 over obstructing Rumeen Farhana at Shaheed Minar

Sarail upazila BNP leader named as prime accused
22 February 2026

Missing school student's body found in septic tank in Gaibandha

Process to file a case underway, say police
22 February 2026

AL leader arrested over last Nov's Tangail bus arson

Passenger injured in attack on Nov 11 died six days later
22 February 2026
22 February 2026

Teenage auto-rickshaw driver found dead in paddy field in Noakhali

Police suspect robbers killed him and fled with his auto‑rickshaw
22 February 2026

EC statement over party symbols in local polls ‘misleading’: Asif Mahmud

NCP spokesperson says laws amended to allow local polls without party symbols
22 February 2026

Jatiya Party accuses interim govt of ‘orchestrating’ its electoral defeat

Party’s Secretary General Shameem Haider says outcome was manipulated with the support of officials
22 February 2026

‘Sahosei bikash’ portrays grit, survival of Sundarbans’ honey collectors

Three‑minute forty‑seven‑second documentary sheds light on lives of the honey collectors
22 February 2026

India seeks forward-looking ties with Bangladesh’s new govt: High commissioner

After meeting foreign minister and state minister, Pranay Verma signals push for stronger trade, investment and people-to-people links
22 February 2026

Platform seeks probe into NCT, Laldia, and Pangaon deals

Deshpremik Nagarik Samaj urges authorities to investigate claims of corruption and secrecy
22 February 2026

Local BNP leader detained in Habiganj for ‘verbally abusing’ OC over phone

Detainee denies allegation, says audio was 'manipulated'
22 February 2026

CAAB ordered to pay Tk 1,650 crore in HSIA Third Terminal construction dispute

Arbitration board rules in favour of foreign contractor
22 February 2026

First session of 13th Parliament on March 12

President to summon session on PM’s advice
22 February 2026