Ziaul charged with over 100 killings, disappearances

A three-member International Crimes Tribunal-1 indicted Ziaul, rejected his discharge petition, and fixed February 8 to begin trial with the prosecution’s opening statement and the start of witness testimony.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Protests, blockades paralyse the capital

Dhaka experienced severe traffic congestion for at least five hours yesterday due to protests and blockades at key points, causing immense suffering for commuters throughout the day.
14 January 2026, 23:30 PM

Cold persists in the north

A mild cold wave has continued to sweep across the northern districts of Panchagarh and Thakurgaon, disrupting daily life.
14 January 2026, 23:28 PM

Girl hit by stray bullet from Myanmar put on life support at NINS

Doctor says bullet lodged in throat caused stroke
14 January 2026, 20:38 PM

'Let them come with regular visas, not on arrival'

Foreign adviser says on-arrival visa suspended to prevent ‘any untoward environment’ in the country during election
14 January 2026, 20:08 PM

Alliance under strain as IAB, Khelafat Majlis rethink ties with Jamaat

Disputes over seat-sharing, unilateral decisions and backchannel talks fuel mistrust
14 January 2026, 19:49 PM

‘Act before any incident happens’: DMP issues strict pre-election directives

Intelligence-led policing, body cameras and neutrality stressed
14 January 2026, 19:28 PM

Dhaka-13 returning officer serves show-cause notice to Mamunul Haque

Khelafat Majlis candidate asked to explain alleged early campaigning
14 January 2026, 19:20 PM
14 January 2026, 18:52 PM

Bangladesh yet to decide on sending forces to Gaza: Foreign adviser

Three conditions have been mentioned clearly, he says
14 January 2026, 18:28 PM

ACC raids Chittagong University over recruitment irregularities

Operation launched based on complaints, ACC assistant director says
14 January 2026, 18:14 PM

Ducsu launches month-long campaign for ‘Yes’ vote in referendum

Decision to undertake these activities was taken to uphold democracy, it says
14 January 2026, 18:11 PM

ACC files 12 cases against PK Halder, 34 others over embezzling Tk 433cr

Allegations include loan account creation under the names of fake companies
14 January 2026, 17:57 PM

UAE grants royal pardon to 440 Bangladeshi prisoners

As part of Union Day celebrations, UAE rulers approved one of the largest clemency initiatives in recent years
14 January 2026, 17:15 PM
14 January 2026, 16:31 PM

Reconciliation requires admission and remorse for crimes: Chief adviser

Election will be held on Feb 12, he tells former senior US diplomats
14 January 2026, 16:23 PM

SC fixes tomorrow for hearing appeal over Pabna constituency delimitation

Petition challenges HC ruling and seeks lifting of EC stay on election activities
14 January 2026, 15:50 PM

Seven arrested after police attacked, accused snatched in Mymensingh

Five policemen injured in the attack while taking an accused to police station
14 January 2026, 15:23 PM

Protests bring Dhaka to a standstill as students block Farmgate, Science Lab

Demonstrations held over a student’s death and demands for Dhaka Central University ordinance
14 January 2026, 15:22 PM

ICT allows display of July uprising evidence at memorial museum

The evidence will be kept at July Uprising Memorial Museum for a month
14 January 2026, 15:02 PM