24 December 2025, 10:10 AM

NCP urges EC to review election arrangements without changing polls date

Party voices security concerns after meeting CEC, rules out symbol change
24 December 2025, 10:03 AM

Prof Ali Riaz appointed to lead awareness campaigns for nat'l election, referendum

Chief Adviser’s Office names former consensus commission vice president as chief coordinator for the campaigns
24 December 2025, 09:47 AM

Advisory Council clears telecom ordinance amendment barring internet shutdown

Draft amendment also provides for a quasi-judicial body to supervise lawful phone-tapping activities
24 December 2025, 09:04 AM

BNP finalises seat-sharing with allies in 10 constituencies

Party to refrain from fielding candidates in seven seats as part of electoral understanding
24 December 2025, 08:39 AM

ICT-1 sets Jan 20 for verdict over killing of six at Chankharpul

Eight police personnel, including former Dhaka metropolitan police commissioner Habibur Rahman, are accused in the case
24 December 2025, 08:13 AM

In haors, long winter nights hide the hunt for migratory birds

Weak enforcement and covert trade leave winter migratory birds vulnerable across Moulvibazar's fragile wetlands
24 December 2025, 07:58 AM

Woman, her five-year-old granddaughter die in Ctg fire

Fire service suspects electrical short circuit as six tin-shed houses gutted
24 December 2025, 07:31 AM

Rampura killing: ICT-1 frames charges against four former BGB, police officers

Two BGB officers produced before the tribunal, two others are fugitive
24 December 2025, 07:29 AM

JU teachers’ forum condemns 'removal' of six RU deans, calls it threat to university autonomy

Forum says deans were removed under pressure, bypassing due process and undermining higher education governance
24 December 2025, 07:18 AM

Video of Fazil examinees openly consulting books goes viral in Cumilla

Probe launched with formation of three-member investigation committee
24 December 2025, 06:56 AM

Tarique’s homecoming: What you need to know

No advisory or directives regarding traffic diversion as of noon December 24
24 December 2025, 06:49 AM

Rab arrests one more suspect over vandalism at The Daily Star

Arrest made after review of CCTV footage, says Rab
24 December 2025, 06:30 AM

Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury appointed as 26th chief justice

President Shahabuddin made the appointment as current Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will retire on Dec 27
24 December 2025, 05:33 AM

Crisis Group urges Indian, Bangladeshi politicians to act responsibly

Delhi must avoid provocation, Bangladesh should stop India bashing for political gains, says Brussels-based think tank
24 December 2025, 03:42 AM

Election process must stay on track

Leaders of four political parties pledged to build a society free from corruption, protect the rights and safety of people of all walks of life
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bonik Barta, BIDS honour 3 persons

Bangla daily Bonik Barta and the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) yesterday honoured three individuals for their contributions to Bangladesh.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM

5 killed in clash over Hatia char

At least five people were shot dead, and another was injured in a clash between two groups over the occupation of shoal land in Hatia upazila of Noakhali yesterday.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Abducted trader found dead in Bogura

Police recovered the body of a businessman from a microbus in Adamdighi of Bogura early yesterday, hours after he was abducted at gunpoint from the district’s Dupchanchia upazila on Monday night.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Way you speak isn’t fit for a court’

A judge of International Crimes Tribunal-1 rebuked Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam for his courtroom conduct, saying the manner in which he addressed the tribunal was inappropriate.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM