India-Bangladesh relations moving towards crisis

India-Bangladesh ties, which came under strain following August 5 political changeover, have deteriorated further
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Take firm action against vandalism, arson attack

The Election Commission yesterday warned that it will not tolerate any activities that disrupt the election environment and directed law enforcement agencies to act firmly, if necessary, to prevent such incidents.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Democracy slipping into ‘mobocracy’

The demand for democracy after the July uprising is now sliding towards “mobocracy” and the interim government’s weakness is to be blamed for it, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Attack on Star, Prothom Alo: Outcry for press freedom resounds at home, abroad

Violent attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star continued to draw sharp condemnation from political leaders, journalist organisations, civil society members and international press bodies yesterday.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Terrible moment for Bangladesh’s democracy’

The attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo were a “terrible moment” for Bangladesh’s democracy, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

BGB hands over detained BSF member in Lalmonirhat

Indian border guard crossed 200 yards into Bangladesh, says BGB
21 December 2025, 17:26 PM

British Bangladeshi journalists in London protest attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo

Ensuring safety of journalists is a fundamental responsibility of the state, they say
21 December 2025, 16:53 PM

Just a timely call could have saved Dipu’s life: Police

Police say factory authorities informed them later, factory officials claim they had no negligence
21 December 2025, 16:35 PM

BNP collects Khaleda’s nomination paper for Feni-1

Form was collected from district returning officer
21 December 2025, 15:41 PM

Overall election environment remains under control: EC

Voices concern regarding safety of journalists
21 December 2025, 14:48 PM

South Asian press clubs condemn attacks on The Daily Star, Prothom Alo

Call for impartial probe into attacks on media houses in Bangladesh
21 December 2025, 14:47 PM

Police investigating fire incidents at two homes in Chattogram's Raozan

Incidents aimed at disrupting communal harmony ahead of polls, police suspect
21 December 2025, 14:41 PM

Court grants bail to suspected owner of motorcycle used in shooting of Hadi

Motorcycle used in shooting does not belong to him, police tells court
21 December 2025, 14:40 PM

‘Why were protesters allowed into secured diplomatic zone?’

Foreign adviser rejects Indian press note about event in front of the Bangladesh mission in New Delhi
21 December 2025, 14:12 PM

No govt has ever accepted critical journalism: Mahfuz Anam

The Daily Star editor says the only institution that will speak the truth is an independent media
21 December 2025, 13:48 PM

Hadi’s brother calls to continue movement for justice

Complete his unfinished revolution, Omar urges all
21 December 2025, 13:02 PM

RU students lock six deans’ offices over alleged Awami League ties

Students demand resignation of deans after tenure expiry as administration cites convocation, admission schedules
21 December 2025, 11:46 AM

The Daily Star, Prothom Alo attackers identified: Religious adviser

AFM Khalid Hossain says steps underway to arrest them
21 December 2025, 11:36 AM

‘Such incidents can no longer be dismissed as isolated events’

ASK condemns killings in M’singh, Lakshmipur
21 December 2025, 11:19 AM

BNP collects nomination forms for Khaleda, Tarique in Bogura

Papers were collected from the returning officer and the election officer
21 December 2025, 10:54 AM