8,000 fishers’ registration cards to be cancelled

The authorities are set to cancel the registration cards of at least 8,000 listed fishermen in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila after identifying them as ineligible during a verification process.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

‘Overhaul national security framework’

A fundamental overhaul is required for the country’s national security framework, said security analysts, retired military officials, and academics at a seminar yesterday.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

16 die of cold-related ailments in past 7 days

At least 16 people, including nine children and seven elderly persons, have died of cold-related ailments at Rangpur Medical College Hospital in the past week as an ongoing cold spell continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods across the country, particularly in the northern districts.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Rab to act as ‘striking force’ during election

Rab Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman yesterday said the elite force will act as a striking force to maintain law and order during the upcoming national election, working alongside other law enforcement agencies.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

SAD to name police officers over July uprising killings, submit list to ICT

Demands immunity for protesters and unconditional release of Mahdi Hasan
4 January 2026, 17:56 PM
4 January 2026, 15:15 PM

‘There appears to be significant alignment between Tarique Rahman’s vision and our expectations’

Business leaders seek stability during meeting with BNP acting chairman
4 January 2026, 14:55 PM

Bengal tiger rescued from deer poachers’ trap in Sundarbans

Big cat sustained serious injury to one of its legs; being transported to Khulna
4 January 2026, 12:40 PM
4 January 2026, 12:05 PM

Govt promotes three additional secretaries to secretary rank

Notifications issued by Ministry of Public Administration
4 January 2026, 11:31 AM
4 January 2026, 11:03 AM

Death row convict in Ahsanullah Master murder case passes away

Shahidul Islam, sentenced in 2004, succumbed to sudden illness at Gazipur hospital
4 January 2026, 10:43 AM

Navy foils sea trafficking bid, detains 273 near St Martin’s Island

10 suspected traffickers arrested as navy intercepts overcrowded boat heading to Malaysia
4 January 2026, 10:39 AM

Food stock hits 2 million tonnes, highest in five years: Food adviser

Ali Imam Majumder says there is no risk of food shortage at present
4 January 2026, 09:31 AM

Inqilab Moncho launches ‘March for Insaaf’ seeking justice for Hadi

Platform begins truck march ahead of police chargesheet submission in Hadi murder case
4 January 2026, 09:04 AM

Govt reviewing legal grounds before deciding on IPL broadcast: Adviser Rizwana

Says govt assessing procedures following Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion
4 January 2026, 07:56 AM

Protests bring key Dhaka roads to a standstill

Blockades at Karwan Bazar, Farmgate leave commuters stranded, vehicles at standstill
4 January 2026, 07:29 AM

Mobile phone traders stage sit-in at Karwan Bazar, police baton-charge to clear road

Protesters demanding changes to NEIR implementation removed using water cannon, sound grenades
4 January 2026, 07:14 AM

Bengal tiger trapped in Sundarbans; rescue operation underway

Expert veterinarians and wildlife specialists from Dhaka have reached the area
4 January 2026, 06:02 AM

Tejgaon College students block Farmgate seeking justice for slain peer

Protesters say suspects in dormitory attack that killed student are still at large
4 January 2026, 05:44 AM