An aide to a top criminal in Dhaka’s underworld allegedly masterminded the killing of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir, according to Detective Branch (DB) officials.

The ACC has filed seven cases against 93 individuals over embezzling nearly Tk 47 crore in loans from various branches of United Commercial Bank using fake companies and nominal borrowers.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday reinstated the candidacy of 58 more aspirants, including Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, clearing the way for them to contest the upcoming 13th general election.

The Shak Pitari Festival, a community-led rural gathering featuring communal dining, art, songs and film screenings, was held yesterday at Sonapatila village in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, aiming to transfer elderly women’s knowledge of wild leafy greens to the younger generation.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday assured the European Union polls observers that the upcoming national election and referendum would be held in a free, fair, peaceful, and festive environment.

The number of child patients suffering from cold-related illnesses has been rising steadily at Jamalpur General Hospital, with the paediatric ward becoming increasingly crowded as temperatures drop.

Dhaka residents are struggling to cook daily meals amid a worsening gas crisis affecting both pipeline supplies and bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that the defence representing former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak appeared to be hoping the trial would not continue until after the election and was therefore attempting to delay proceedings.

The High Court yesterday issued a rule questioning the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to accept the nomination papers of candidates from the National Democratic Front (NDF) and Jatiya Party (Ershad) for the February 12 national election.

26 bank accounts containing Tk 24.53 crore frozen amid ongoing investigation

Says Bangladesh has always stood firmly in favour of Palestinians’ rights

Assault on a CU teacher exposes a dangerous collapse of campus governance

Health grounds cited as ICT-2 grants bail to Lakshmipur Awami League leader

Bird sustained injuries and now out of danger

Hearings on ROs' decisions regarding nominations to run until Jan 18

Warns of protests unless full appointment details are disclosed

Procurement worth approx Tk 11.8 crore

Assures EU delegation of free, fair polls

EC accepts appeal, declares nomination paper valid

Attack triggers brief fire but causes no injuries; police and DB launch investigation using CCTV footage