Abul Mansur Ahmad’s 128th birth anniv today
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4 cops withdrawn over rape on train
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Narail’s Kalia Upazila / Erosion threatens market, homes along Nabaganga
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MORE NEWS / Govt does not interfere in media
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‘Zia sir’ shot them point-blank
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Tehran not concerned over Dhaka’s decision
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Speaker unhappy over use of phones by lawmakers in parliament
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JnU voting ends amid allegations of irregularities

Voter turnout in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election stood at around 65 percent, while turnout in the hall union elections was 77 percent.
6 January 2026

Temperatures plunge further in the north

The cold wave sweeping over northern Bangladesh has intensified significantly, disrupting the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities and hampering business activities.
6 January 2026

North suffers as cold wave intensifies

The cold wave sweeping across northern Bangladesh has intensified, causing severe hardship for the poor and disadvantaged communities and disrupting daily life and livelihoods.
6 January 2026

11-year-old killed on father’s orders

An 11-year-old girl was murdered by her uncle in Patuakhali’s Rangabali upazila, allegedly on the orders of the child’s father, police said.
6 January 2026

Once a vital route, now a corridor of chaos

Once a bustling thoroughfare just four to five years ago, the road stretching from the Dayaganj crossing to Jurain Railgate has now turned into a neglected and damaged route after Bangladesh Railway built a boundary wall along the rail line, significantly narrowing the road.
6 January 2026

Need joint research to explore marine resources

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday stressed the need for coordinated joint research with Japan, Indonesia and the Maldives to explore marine resources, mentioning that Bangladesh has a maritime area almost equal to its landmass.
6 January 2026

Case filed over killing of Rana Pratap in Jashore

Deceased's father lodged the case
6 January 2026

Bangladeshi man dies in BSF custody after crossing Chapainawabganj border

BGB says formal protest will follow pending post-mortem findings
6 January 2026

Father ordered daughter’s killing, uncle confesses in Patuakhali court

11-year-old strangled after exposing father’s extramarital affair, police say
6 January 2026

Up to 4°C colder than last year: North Bangladesh shivers

Rangpur Met Office says harsh conditions may persist for several more days
6 January 2026

JnUcsu polls: OMR machine malfunction delays vote counting

Results will be published while ensuring full transparency, JnU election commissioner says
6 January 2026

No link to journalism or religion in Rana Pratap’s killing: Foyez Ahammad

Senior asst press secretary at CA's Office says police believe murder likely due to factional rivalry
6 January 2026

Over 1.53 million registered for postal voting: CA’s press secretary

Many countries closely watching how the diaspora voting model works, he says
6 January 2026

TIB slams EC move to fund foreign election observers’ stay and meals

Calls decision imprudent, discriminatory, and contrary to impartial election observation
6 January 2026

European Union assures Tarique of stronger cooperation with Bangladesh

BNP acting chairman thanks the EU for its continued support to Bangladesh’s development
6 January 2026

VVIP protocol for some party leaders hindering a level playing field: IAB

This has raised questions in public mind, says party spokesperson Gazi Ataur
6 January 2026

Will return to the streets if voting rights are undermined: Asif Mahmud

Raises concern over law and order, nomination approvals, and administration's neutrality
6 January 2026

Travel ban issued on Obaidul Quader, 13 ex-secretaries

Judge sends a copy of the order to SB for next course of action
6 January 2026