2 January 2026, 11:06 AM

Dr Kamal Hossain hospitalised after falling ill

Gonoforum says he is currently suffering from lung-related complications
2 January 2026, 10:45 AM

A daughter of Dinajpur

Stories of respect, affection, and humility emerge from the district where Khaleda Zia grew up
2 January 2026, 10:37 AM

Demo outside Bogura RO’s office against nomination of independent candidate

Nomination of Shahazadi Alam Lipi declared invalid during scrutiny
2 January 2026, 09:15 AM

No escape, even in daylight: Mosquito crisis overwhelms Rangpur city

Garbage-choked Shyamasundari canal fuels infestation affecting over 8 lakh people
2 January 2026, 08:24 AM

Pabna- 5 BNP candidate Shimul declares Tk 11.84 lakh annual income

Affidavit includes statements regarding 132 cases against him
2 January 2026, 07:07 AM

Zaima Rahman, family members visit Khaleda Zia's grave at Zia Udyan

Relatives recite Holy Quran and offer prayers; public access briefly restricted during visit
2 January 2026, 07:03 AM

Coast Guard arrests three drug traffickers in Teknaf

10,000 yaba pills worth around Tk 50 lakh seized
2 January 2026, 05:45 AM

Arshadur Rouf given additional charge of Attorney General

President accepts Asaduzzaman’s resignation as he aims to contest the national election
1 January 2026, 18:17 PM

‘Disappointing and alarming’

The human rights situation in the country remained “disappointing and alarming” in 2025 due to the inaction of law enforcement agencies, the government’s ineffective response, and the irresponsibility of major political parties, according to the Human Rights Support Society’s (HRSS) annual report.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

3 killed in Dhaka road crashes

Three people, including a police officer, were killed in two road accidents on Malibagh-Mouchak and Khilgaon flyovers in Dhaka on Wednesday night and early yesterday.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Dhaka races to heat up as big guns enter the fray

Dhaka braces for a high-voltage election as top leaders of three major parties -- the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party -- submitted their nominations on Tuesday.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

‘I feel this entire nation is my family’

Expressing gratitude, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the nation’s love and solidarity made him feel the entire country was his family as he bade farewell to his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Supply crunch sends LPG prices soaring

Bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is now selling for 60 percent more than the government-fixed price on the back of a supply shortage caused by lower imports last month.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Crowds gather at Khaleda’s grave to pay tribute

Party leaders, activists and ordinary people are flocking to the grave of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at Zia Udyan from all over the country to offer prayers and pay their tributes.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Saarc must be revived: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has reiterated the need to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, saying the Saarc spirit is “alive and well” following the presence of several regional leaders at the funeral of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Biman chooses Boeing for 14 aircraft deal

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided in principle to purchase 14 aircraft from Boeing -- to expand its fleet and modernise the national flag carrier.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Tk 2,858cr embezzlement: ACC files 4 cases against Salman F Rahman, 33 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed four cases against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser and Beximco Group vice chairman Salman F Rahman and 33 others over allegations of embezzling around Tk 2,858 crore from Janata Bank by abusing Export Development Fund facilities.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Fuel prices cut by Tk 2 per litre for January

The government has announced a Tk 2 per litre reduction in the prices of diesel, octane, petrol and kerosene for January 2026.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Mild cold wave sweeps parts of country: BMD

A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country and it may abate in some places, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said yesterday.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM