‘If BNP doesn’t control its activists at local level, consequences will be dire’

MP Rumeen Farhana says she was nearly knocked to the ground at Sarail Shaheed Minar
21 February 2026

Minority family alleges land grab attempt, assault in Patuakhali

Press conference claims attack, looting and threats to force family to leave country; accused deny allegations
21 February 2026

If referendum verdict is not implemented, people may again choose rebellion: Jamaat leader Mujibur

'Distorted' accounts of the Language Movement and Liberation War must be corrected, he says
21 February 2026

Five killed in Kushtia road crash

Four victims identified; one remains unnamed after lorry–auto-rickshaw collision
21 February 2026

Info, water resources ministers warn against ‘mob culture’, allege hidden patronage

Swapan claims certain quarters backing unlawful activities; Anee urges all sides to step back from 'mob justice'
21 February 2026

Education system must align with job market: Milon

On language, Milon said Bangla, as the mother tongue and first language, retains its dignity
21 February 2026

PM chairs meeting on religious, social harmony

Tarique starts first day at PMO since taking office
21 February 2026

Jamaat chief cites 'state protocol' after paying tribute to language martyrs

Shafiqur Rahman first Jamaat leader in 74 years pay respect at Shaheed Minar
21 February 2026

Uttara Bou Bazar: Not a market for brides, but a hub of belonging

From fresh village produce to evening food crowds, Diabari’s hat thrives
21 February 2026

7 injured as Shibir, BNP activists clash in Chattogram

Clash is a sequel to a dispute that erupted on election day, police say
21 February 2026

Rajshahi gets long-awaited Shaheed Minar on mother language day

Monument opened to public; draws enthusiastic response from locals
21 February 2026

Tarique begins work at PMO on government holiday

PM unveils commemorative postage stamp marking International Mother Language Day
21 February 2026

On a village veranda, one woman fights to save a fading script

Retired teacher turns her balcony into a classroom to revive Meitei Mayek
21 February 2026

Rumeen Farhana 'obstructed' from paying tribute at B'baria Shaheed Minar

MP's supporters block Dhaka–Sylhet highway after altercation during Language Day observance
21 February 2026

Three killed in pickup van–auto-rickshaw collision in Moulvibazar

Van driver flees scene after crash on Dhaka–Sylhet highway
21 February 2026

'Ekush' freed from fascist rule, opens path to democracy: Fakhrul

He said public expectations from the new government have grown immensely following the restoration of democracy
21 February 2026

Indigenous-language books reach Sylhet classrooms, but teacher shortage stalls learning

In classrooms across Sylhet, mother-tongue textbooks for indigenous children are meant to be opened, spoken aloud and lived through. Too often, they remain closed and unused.
21 February 2026

Ex-Kuet VC accused of fund misuse, illegal appointments

Former vice-chancellor Prof Mohammad Masud misused funds from a German-backed research project, made irregular appointments and withdrew salary after his removal from office at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet), according to a government-formed investigation report.
21 February 2026

‘No more running after doctors’: Says Health Minister Sakhawat

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain yesterday said people will no longer have to run after doctors as the government aims to ensure that doctors reach out to patients at their doorsteps.
21 February 2026

Author Sankar passes away

Eminent Bangla author Mani Sankar Mukhopadhyay, better known by his pen name “Sankar”, died at a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday. He was 92.
21 February 2026