Coast Guard rescues 20, arrests five traffickers in Cox's Bazar

The Coast Guard team signalled a suspicious boat to stop, but it attempted to flee
9 January 2026, 22:26 PM

Withdraw nomination before deadline, or face action: BNP to rebel candidates

Party leader Nazrul Islam Khan urges respect for party’s decision
9 January 2026, 21:53 PM

Shariatpur blast: Case filed against 53

140–150 others have been listed as unidentified suspects
9 January 2026, 21:46 PM

Pakistan high commissioner meets Tarique Rahman

Discussion focuses on regional cooperation, trade, and bilateral ties
9 January 2026, 21:34 PM

Arms including looted police weapon recovered in Narayanganj's Araihazar

Neither the homeowner nor his family were there, OC says
9 January 2026, 21:09 PM

Jubo Dal activist hacked to death in Joypurhat

Police suspect a financial dispute behind the killing
9 January 2026, 20:57 PM

Four burnt to death as bus, motorbike catch fire after collision in Cumilla

26 passengers received treatment; 12 referred to DMCH
9 January 2026, 20:45 PM

Will accept whatever the party decides: Giasuddin Quader on final Ctg-6 nomination

Golam Akbar has also submitted nomination papers for the same seat
9 January 2026, 19:59 PM

JnUCSU representatives await office space, budget after election

VC says student union is a new experience for the university
9 January 2026, 18:21 PM

Illegal hill cutting claims another life in Cox’s Bazar

Forest officials say similar death occurred in the area in 2024
9 January 2026, 18:10 PM

Tension flares in Kurigram border as BSF road work near zero line triggers protests

Construction sparks multiple flag meetings; work temporarily halted
9 January 2026, 17:52 PM

1 killed, 15 injured as bus hits stationary truck on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

Some of the injured were referred to DMCH in a critical condition
9 January 2026, 16:21 PM

Winter chill turns Chattogram footpaths into bustling warm-clothes markets

Affordable sweaters and blankets draw crowds to street stalls
9 January 2026, 16:15 PM

Voters increase by 1.28 lakh across 6 Rangpur seats

First-time voters emerge as key factor
9 January 2026, 15:54 PM

Bangladesh urges US to ease business travel after visa bond move

In talks with US officials, NSA Khalilur highlights rising imports and labour reforms
9 January 2026, 14:47 PM

The rate of political killings is alarming: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general urges government action
9 January 2026, 14:09 PM

EC halts election-related activities in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2

SC’s Appellate Division issues directive
9 January 2026, 11:40 AM

Two killed, 12 Injured in road accident on Dhaka-Ctg Highway

Chattogram-bound bus lost control during U-turn
9 January 2026, 10:47 AM

Defence seeks discharge of Ziaul at ICT

The defence yesterday sought the discharge of Maj Gen (relieved) Ziaul Ahsan from a crimes-against-humanity case involving more than 100 alleged enforced disappearances and killings, arguing that none of the three charges is supported by evidence.
9 January 2026, 06:11 AM

Musabbir murder aimed at destabilising interim government

The killing of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was carried out to put the interim government in a difficult position, BNP leaders said yesterday, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum to arrest the perpetrators.
9 January 2026, 06:08 AM