Independent media source of truth when institutions fail

Independent media is the only reliable source of truthful information for a democratic government when other state pillars fail, said Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, yesterday.
19 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Funding plan ready for Tk 2,500 Family Card support: Khosru

Women will be major beneficiaries of BNP’s policies, he says
18 January 2026, 22:53 PM

Two including plaintiff sent to jail over killing of 55-year-old in Dinajpur

Court records statements in killing linked to extramarital affair
18 January 2026, 22:42 PM

Jamaat alleges bias by DCs and SPs, seeks chief adviser’s intervention

Chief of a party getting excessive security and protocol, delegation tells Yunus
18 January 2026, 22:33 PM

Govt clarifies Prof Yunus’ support for ‘Yes’ vote

It is consistent with the reformist mandate of the interim govt, CA press wing says
18 January 2026, 21:16 PM

‘Throats will be slit’: Video of Netrokona-3 Jamaat candidate’s nephew goes viral

Candidate apologises, says remarks by nephew were made in anger
18 January 2026, 20:25 PM

Six killed in bus-auto rickshaw head-on crash in Madaripur

Bus veered into opposite lane in Sadar upazila
18 January 2026, 19:39 PM

NCP announces candidates in 27 seats

All will contest national election under 'waterlily bud' symbol
18 January 2026, 19:30 PM

Many applicants seek entry ‘to study, but not really to study’: Dutch ambassador

Embassy is tightening scrutiny of student visa applications, he says
18 January 2026, 19:00 PM

CU Chhatra Dal walks out of talks, demands VC’s resignation

VC denies nepotism allegations, cites rules and qualifications
18 January 2026, 18:43 PM

Body recovered from floating drum in Narayanganj canal

Police suspect man was killed earlier
18 January 2026, 18:26 PM

Bangladesh’s farm success comes at a cost: Prof Anu Muhammad

The hidden cost is translating into long-term threats to future generations, the economist said
18 January 2026, 18:15 PM

Two charred bodies found in abandoned Savar community centre

Latest discovery brings total to five bodies recovered from the facility
18 January 2026, 17:58 PM

'Police are not guardians of any party’

Home adviser Jahangir Alam outlines election-time code of conduct
18 January 2026, 17:16 PM

Man abducted in Uttara after attack on security personnel

Assailants beat security personnel, snatch his licensed shotgun, and flee with abducted victim
18 January 2026, 16:58 PM

Case filed against BNP leaders over attack on Jamaat's referendum campaign in Bogura

Seven Jamaat activists injured; 14 BNP men named in complaint
18 January 2026, 16:33 PM

Ducsu faces backlash over free cigarette distribution at DU concert

Students cite tobacco control law violations after claims of free cigarette giveaways at campus event
18 January 2026, 16:18 PM

Woman found murdered at Kalachandpur house

Police recover throat-slit body of 27-year-old early today
18 January 2026, 16:05 PM

Syed Manzoorul Islam: The teacher who outgrew time

A former student pays tribute on birth anniversary of an outstanding intellectual
18 January 2026, 15:55 PM

Interns end strike at Sylhet Osmani hospital as authorities accept 8-point demand

Set to resume duties tomorrow once security arrangements are confirmed
18 January 2026, 15:46 PM