Tarique Rahman has formally assumed the post of BNP chairman in line with the party’s constitution, marking a historic generational shift in its leadership.

A decade ago, travellers on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway could see lush hill forests and fertile fields while passing through Satkania. Today, the landscape is dominated by rows of brick kilns belching smoke and scarring the land.

They grew up hearing that voting was their right, only to watch how easily that right could be snatched away in elections widely criticised as “sham polls”.

Dhaka has requested Washington to ease business travel for Bangladeshis following the United States’ decision to add the country to its visa bond list.

BNP chairman was set to leave Dhaka on January 11

The decision was made during a Standing Committee meeting

The Coast Guard team signalled a suspicious boat to stop, but it attempted to flee

Party leader Nazrul Islam Khan urges respect for party’s decision

140–150 others have been listed as unidentified suspects

Discussion focuses on regional cooperation, trade, and bilateral ties

Neither the homeowner nor his family were there, OC says

Police suspect a financial dispute behind the killing

26 passengers received treatment; 12 referred to DMCH

Golam Akbar has also submitted nomination papers for the same seat

VC says student union is a new experience for the university

Forest officials say similar death occurred in the area in 2024

Construction sparks multiple flag meetings; work temporarily halted

Some of the injured were referred to DMCH in a critical condition

Affordable sweaters and blankets draw crowds to street stalls

First-time voters emerge as key factor