EC restores candidacy of 58 more

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday reinstated the candidacy of 58 more aspirants, including Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, clearing the way for them to contest the upcoming 13th general election.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

A festival of greens

The Shak Pitari Festival, a community-led rural gathering featuring communal dining, art, songs and film screenings, was held yesterday at Sonapatila village in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, aiming to transfer elderly women’s knowledge of wild leafy greens to the younger generation.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

CA assures EU of free, fair election: Says law enforcers ready to tackle disruption attempts

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday assured the European Union polls observers that the upcoming national election and referendum would be held in a free, fair, peaceful, and festive environment.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Child patients surge as cold bites

The number of child patients suffering from cold-related illnesses has been rising steadily at Jamalpur General Hospital, with the paediatric ward becoming increasingly crowded as temperatures drop.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Gas crisis fuels sufferings, extra costs

Dhaka residents are struggling to cook daily meals amid a worsening gas crisis affecting both pipeline supplies and bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Defence delaying Palak trial: Prosecutor tells ICT-1

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that the defence representing former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak appeared to be hoping the trial would not continue until after the election and was therefore attempting to delay proceedings.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

HC questions EC decision to accept NDF, JP nominations

The High Court yesterday issued a rule questioning the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to accept the nomination papers of candidates from the National Democratic Front (NDF) and Jatiya Party (Ershad) for the February 12 national election.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Participatory and peaceful polls key to democracy: EU chief election observer Ivars Ijabs

The European Union’s Election Observation Mission (EOM) yesterday said a peaceful, participatory and transparent election in Bangladesh is crucial to strengthening democratic institutions.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Ctg microbus driver, Pathao rider killed

A microbus driver and a Pathao motorcycle rider were stabbed to death in separate incidents in Chattogram early yesterday, sparking protests and raising concerns over public safety in the district.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Rohingya Genocide: ICJ begins hearings on case today

The International Court of Justice will today begin public hearings in the case concerning Rohingya genocide, bringing renewed hope of ending decades-long suffering of the ethnic people denied of citizenship.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Verifying wealth of candidates difficult in short timeframe: Says ACC chief

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen admitted yesterday that verifying the wealth information submitted by candidates in their election affidavits is difficult within a short timeframe.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Aftermath of Jamaat ties: NCP failing to bring back leaders who left

Leaders, who recently resigned from NCP in protest against the party’s alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, are standing firm on their decision, rejecting recent overtures from the party leadership to bring them back into the fold.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

KPM delivers 914 tonnes of paper to EC

Karnaphuli Paper Mills Limited (KPM) in Kaptai, Rangamati, has delivered 914 tonnes of paper ordered by the Election Commission for the 13th National Parliament election ahead of the scheduled deadline.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Referendum: BB orders banks to campaign for ‘yes’ vote

Bangladesh Bank has directed all banks to run campaigns supporting a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum on the July Charter’s constitutional provisions.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

CID files money laundering case against ex-law minister Anisul Huq and associates

26 bank accounts containing Tk 24.53 crore frozen amid ongoing investigation
11 January 2026, 21:00 PM

Palestine Solidarity Committee urges govt not to join Gaza Stabilization Force

Says Bangladesh has always stood firmly in favour of Palestinians’ rights
11 January 2026, 20:59 PM

Mob rule has no place on campus

Assault on a CU teacher exposes a dangerous collapse of campus governance
11 January 2026, 19:37 PM

ICT grants first bail in July Uprising case

Health grounds cited as ICT-2 grants bail to Lakshmipur Awami League leader
11 January 2026, 19:13 PM

Trapped peacock rescued in Kurigram

Bird sustained injuries and now out of danger
11 January 2026, 18:55 PM

EC approves 58 appeals on second day of hearings

Hearings on ROs' decisions regarding nominations to run until Jan 18
11 January 2026, 18:46 PM