Prof Iqbal Ahmad, an educator and freedom fighter, passed away yesterday. He was 77, said a press release.

The Election Commission, led by CEC AMM Nasir Uddin, will meet today to review overall preparations and finalise the date for announcing the schedule for the upcoming national election and referendum.

Eight people, including seven members of a family, suffered burn injuries in an explosion caused by a suspected gas line leakage at a tin-shed house in Agargaon early yesterday.

BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman may return to Bangladesh at any time as all preparations for his homecoming have been completed.

Initially rescued from his drone-hit oil tanker, a Bangladeshi mariner has become stranded again on the damaged vessel after joining a salvage team.

An overwhelming 89 percent of journalists anticipate facing physical assault while covering the 2026 national election, according to a new study.

Bangladesh has yet to see another journalist who matches SM Ali, the founding editor of The Daily Star, in regional stature or in the depth of his writing on politics, economics and culture, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.

Six others also liberated

Caab sources say further arrangements to follow after govt approval of the flight schedule

Indian High Commission said Maitri Diwas commemorates the day in 1971 when India recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state

50 permits, allowing up to 30 tonnes each, to be issued daily

EC secretary says commission met for election preparations today

Gas leak may have intensified the fire, says fire department

He was an accused in 10 cases, police say

Adrift for 5 days, mariner remains stuck in Bulgarian waters

Verbal spat erupted when health service boss visited the medical college hospital

Islamist leaders accuse rivals of delaying polls and imposing neo‑fascism

Anisul Islam Mahmud and Anwar Hossain Manju to take the helm

Says Adviser Fouzul

BNP to contest the national election under Tarique’s leadership, he says