Islami Andolan breaks with Jamaat-led alliance, to contest 268 seats alone

Party cites unfair treatment and ideological concerns
16 January 2026, 15:39 PM

Rab arrests main accused in Gazipur police attack case

Arrestee handed over to police for interrogation
16 January 2026, 14:20 PM

Prolonged cold wave batters Panchagarh, slashes incomes of daily wage earners

Tetulia records country’s lowest temperature for eighth straight day
16 January 2026, 14:06 PM

Rab recovers weapons snatched from Cumilla highway police outpost

Chinese rifle and locally made firearm seized in late-night raid
16 January 2026, 13:51 PM

Tarique Rahman holds virtual meeting with US trade representative

Discussion focuses on bilateral trade, tariffs, future economic cooperation
16 January 2026, 13:13 PM

Six killed in Uttara building fire: Police

Blaze erupted in seven-storey building, leaving families dead
16 January 2026, 11:19 AM

EC Confirms Pabna-1, Pabna-2 Polls for February 12

Timetable issued after Appellate Division suspends earlier postponement
16 January 2026, 10:19 AM

National polls: BNP and Jamaat flag lack of level playing field

Two major political parties, the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, yesterday raised concerns over the absence of a level playing field ahead of the February 12 polls.
16 January 2026, 05:01 AM

Khalilur, Taiyeb, Akhtar land spots in Biman board

The government has appointed the national security adviser, a special assistant to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, and a senior secretary as directors of the state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Two killed as truck hits bike in B’baria

Two motorcyclists were killed after being hit by a truck in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbaria early yesterday.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

BNP flags bulk deliveries of postal ballots

The Election Commission’s first-ever initiative to digitally register Bangladeshi expatriates and allow them to vote through postal ballots has sparked controversy, with the BNP raising concerns over the process.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

JCD demands resignation of CU VC, pro-VCs

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leaders and activists of Chittagong University staged a sit-in yesterday, demanding the resignation of the vice-chancellor and two pro-vice-chancellors over allegations of nepotism and irregularities in recruitment.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Tarique, family call on Yunus

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

No legal bar to Pabna-1, 2 election on February 12: SC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that there is no legal obstacle to holding elections in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies on February 12.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Players withdraw boycott, BPL to resume today

Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh withdrew its boycott late last night following a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, opening the door for the Bangladesh Premier League to resume from today after a day of disruption triggered by a standoff between players and board.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Tentulia records lowest temperature for 7th straight day

Panchagarh’s Tentulia recorded the country’s lowest temperature for the seventh consecutive day yesterday, with the mercury dropping to 7.5 degrees Celsius at 9:00am.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Immunity for July warriors okayed

The government yesterday approved the draft “July Mass Uprising Protection and Liability Determination Ordinance 2026,” granting indemnity to participants of the mass uprising of July-August 2024 for actions as part of political resistance during the movement.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Kutukchhari bridge work drags on for 4 years

The construction of the Kutukchhari bridge on the Rangamati-Khagrachhari regional highway has remained incomplete for more than four years despite two deadline extensions, causing severe hardship for commuters on the route.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Seat-sharing deal: 179 for Jamaat, 30 for NCP; IAB not on board yet

Amid brewing tensions between Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) over seat sharing, the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance yesterday announced single candidates for 253 constituencies.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Kutukchhari bridge work drags on for 4 years

The construction of the Kutukchhari bridge on the Rangamati-Khagrachhari regional highway has remained incomplete for more than four years despite two deadline extensions, causing severe hardship for commuters on the route.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM