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National interests previously sold to India, now to US: Left alliance protests NCT lease
Democratic Left Alliance and Anti-Fascist Left Front say an unelected govt lacks the mandate to sign such deals
29 January 2026, 18:02 PM
ICT prosecution appeals for maximum punishment for 5 ex-cops in Chankharpul killings
Prosecutor says appeal challenges tribunal observations that led to lighter sentences
29 January 2026, 17:48 PM
Minority voters live in fear ahead of polls, warns Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad
Organisation cites 42 incidents of communal violence recorded from January 1–27
29 January 2026, 16:16 PM
ICT-1 issues arrest warrants against Hasina, five others over Kallyanpur killings
Tribunal takes cognisance of charges over alleged staged militant incident that killed nine youths
29 January 2026, 15:44 PM
Jamaat-led alliance questions administration after Sherpur clash kills local leader
Alliance alleges inaction by authorities during election programme violence
29 January 2026, 15:08 PM
NCT deal with UAE firm: HC rejects writ petition
Court dismisses challenge to DP World container handling contract
29 January 2026, 14:35 PM
Tarique Rahman joins BNP rally in Rajshahi after 22 years
Supporters gather in large numbers at Madrasa ground
29 January 2026, 14:32 PM
Govt condemns Sherpur incident, vows to bring all involved to justice
Police launch investigation into the incident
29 January 2026, 13:41 PM
Protest over NCT lease: Ctg port workers plan 8-hour abstention on Jan 31
Workers claim leasing to foreign firm could harm national interests and port revenue
29 January 2026, 13:35 PM
Separate muggings leave two injured in Dhaka
Victims attacked in Mirpur and Khilkhet; both undergoing treatment at DMCH
29 January 2026, 12:55 PM
Tarique Rahman reaches Rajshahi ahead of BNP election rally
Supporters arrive at Madrasa playground from across northern districts
29 January 2026, 12:22 PM
Ctg court questions police move to seek arrest warrant for man held in custody at time of incident
Police claim Robin was involved in vandalising, torching and looting firearms from the armoury of Pahartali Police Station
29 January 2026, 12:03 PM
Youth killed in train accident in Lalmonirhat
Victim was crossing railway tracks while talking on mobile phone, police say
29 January 2026, 11:45 AM
Rohingya repatriation only viable solution to crisis: Chief adviser
Yunus urges continued UNHCR engagement for safe return to Myanmar
29 January 2026, 11:32 AM
13 NCP leaders resign in Habiganj, allege ‘rehabilitation of fascism’
Resigning leaders cite exclusion of July movement activists, organisational failures
29 January 2026, 10:07 AM
Anis Alamgir shown arrested in graft case
A Dhaka court yesterday showed journalist Anis Alamgir arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations that he acquired assets beyond his known sources of income.
29 January 2026, 07:36 AM
Indian diplomats’ families were never in danger: Touhid
The Indian diplomats or their families are not in danger in Bangladesh, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.
29 January 2026, 05:05 AM
Guarantee human rights ahead of polls
Amnesty International (AI) Secretary General Agnès Callamard has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to restore public trust by guaranteeing full respect for human rights and the rule of law.
29 January 2026, 04:46 AM
ICT sector key to nation’s future
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday emphasised the need for technological advancement to keep pace with a rapidly changing world, saying the ICT sector will shape the future.
29 January 2026, 04:39 AM
Media freedom hinges on self-regulation
Speakers at a policy dialogue yesterday emphasised the need for self-regulation, including internal codes of conduct for both journalists and media owners, to ensure freedom and accountability of the media.
29 January 2026, 04:37 AM