Prime suspect arrested; victim was alone when hotel worker allegedly carried out the murder

Asks them to perform duties honestly and professionally to ensure free and fair election

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has strongly condemned the recent attacks, vandalism and arson at the office of The Daily Star in Dhaka, expressing solidarity with the newspaper and support for independent media.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will formally launch his party’s election campaign for the 13th national parliamentary election from Sylhet on January 22.

Despite repeated warnings from the BNP, most rebel candidates have remained in the electoral race, causing discomfort among party high-ups.

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday held a special meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, a day after announcing that seat-sharing within their alliance would be finalised soon.

Palestine Solidarity Committee, Bangladesh yesterday strongly condemned and protested the interim government’s interest in principle in joining the proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, expressing deep concern and demanding an immediate withdrawal from the decision.

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that the defence representing former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak appeared to be hoping the trial would not continue until after the election and was therefore attempting to delay proceedings.

The High Court yesterday issued a rule questioning the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to accept the nomination papers of candidates from the National Democratic Front (NDF) and Jatiya Party (Ershad) for the February 12 national election.

The European Union’s Election Observation Mission (EOM) yesterday said a peaceful, participatory and transparent election in Bangladesh is crucial to strengthening democratic institutions.

Health grounds cited as ICT-2 grants bail to Lakshmipur Awami League leader

Centre for Governance Studies president terms arson attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star offices 'most shameful event' in recent history

Work is underway to replace the valve as quickly as possible, Titas Gas authorities say.

NSA Khalilur Rahman signals Bangladesh’s willingness to contribute to Gaza stabilisation mission

Detectives carried out raids in Manikganj and Gazipur following the killing

Plans to invest $25-30 million in coming years, MD says

Slain former Swechchhasebak Dal leader’s janaza held in Nayapaltan

Tribunal sets January 14 for next hearing

37 arrested in connection with The Daily Star and Prothom Alo cases till December 26

The gang had been assembling iPhones for one year and a half