Tk 2,032cr graft: ACC files case against S Alam and 35 others

The ACC yesterday filed a case against S Alam Group Managing Director Mohammad Saiful Alam and 35 others on charges of loan irregularities and embezzlement involving Tk 2,032 crore from Janata Bank.
17 December 2025, 18:36 PM

Election to be tough for BNP, bigger test if voted to power

The next national election will be tough for the BNP, but the bigger test will come for the party if it is voted into power, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.
17 December 2025, 18:21 PM

Bring ‘AL criminals’ to book even if not accused in cases

Law enforcers arrested 1,921 people nationwide in the 24 hours till yesterday evening, including 1,398 in the ongoing “Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2,” a drive to curb crime and recover illegal firearms ahead of the national election.
17 December 2025, 18:19 PM

Bangladeshi migrant workers: Still plagued by high costs, low safeguards

After sending over a million workers overseas this year, experts warn low-skilled labour-export model remains fragile
17 December 2025, 18:16 PM

India advising on our polls ‘unacceptable’

India advising Bangladesh on the upcoming election after being “silent during the farcical polls” in the past 15 years is “utterly unacceptable”, Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said yesterday.
17 December 2025, 18:09 PM

Frauds and brokers still dominating migration

Bangladesh is facing a deep and complex crisis in overseas employment due to entrenched broker syndicates, document forgery and systemic failures, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said yesterday.
17 December 2025, 18:07 PM

Growing global focus on February 12 vote

The number of foreign observers preparing to monitor the February 12 polls has already exceeded those of the last three national elections
17 December 2025, 18:07 PM

Farmers struggle to buy non-urea fertilisers at govt rates

DAE officials blame dishonest dealers for creating an artificial crisis
17 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Man shot dead in Pabna

A man was shot dead in the Lokhmikunda of Ishwardi upazila in Pabna yesterday.
17 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Ekushey book fair begins February 20

Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 will begin on February 20 and continue till March 15.
17 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Christmas, New Year: Police roll out special security measures

Police have taken special security measures ahead of Christmas, the largest religious festival of the Christian community, and New Year’s Eve.
17 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Hadi in 'extremely critical' condition: Chief adviser

Urges nation to stay calm and pray for him
17 December 2025, 17:02 PM
17 December 2025, 16:52 PM

'Chhoto Sazzad', wife can't be released from jail; SC stays bail

Order comes following seven petitions filed by the state
17 December 2025, 16:24 PM

Narayanganj city Awami League VP Rabiul Hossain arrested

Arrested from residence hours after home adviser's directive
17 December 2025, 16:16 PM

Victory Day play halted after Jamaat leaders’ protest in Lakshmipur

Scenes in the play ‘hurt religious sentiments’, they say
17 December 2025, 16:09 PM

Jamaat Ameer leaves for UK

Will perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia on his way back
17 December 2025, 15:42 PM
17 December 2025, 15:31 PM

EC directs finalisation of polling centres for Feb 12 election

All district election officers asked to submit the final list within five working days
17 December 2025, 14:49 PM