Adopt a code of conduct to protect women in politics

Political parties must adopt a binding code of conduct to protect female leaders from harassment and cyberbullying, speakers said yesterday.
9 February 2026

Ctg-bound vessel capsizes off Thailand coast

All 16 Bangladeshi crew members rescued
8 February 2026

Canada to provide $2 million to EC ahead of Feb 12 polls

High Commissioner Ajit Singh says contribution aims at peaceful democratic transition
8 February 2026

Ctg port authority cancels housing allotments of 15 protesting employees

Although recently transferred, they have not joined their new postings yet
8 February 2026

Fake skill certificates undermining Bangladesh’s workforce reputation: Yunus

If employers lose trust, all skill development initiatives would fail, he says
8 February 2026

Another injured July fighter dies in Dhaka hospital

Ashraful was shot in Mirpur-10 on Aug 5, 2024
8 February 2026

PSC recommends 1,457 for cadre posts in 46th BCS

PSC announces provisional final list
8 February 2026
8 February 2026

What does an honest vote look like?

Democracy does not demand purity; it demands awareness
8 February 2026

Interim govt seeks OHCHR help for fair probe into Hadi assassination

Move follows demands for a UN-supervised investigation into the killing
8 February 2026

Ansar member dies while on election duty in Rangamati

Suspected stroke after deployment as striking force member in Juraichhari
8 February 2026
8 February 2026

HC issues contempt rule against five CPA officials over Karnaphuli lease move

Court orders status quo on river land, seeks explanation for alleged directive breach
8 February 2026

Former army chief Iqbal Karim testifies in enforced disappearance case

Appears as first prosecution witness against former NTMC DG Ziaul Ahsan
8 February 2026

US ambassador calls on foreign adviser, discusses bilateral ties

Brent Christensen terms meeting with Touhid Hossain productive
8 February 2026
8 February 2026

TIB slams ‘authoritarian’ pick-up of 21 journalists as attack on press freedom

Iftekharuzzaman raises question over army's ‘command and control’
8 February 2026

Govt publishes book on key reform initiatives

Publication outlines reforms undertaken by interim government since August 2024
8 February 2026

Indefinite strike disrupts operations at Chattogram port

Bandar rokkha parishad alleges harassment, arrests and forced meeting amid ongoing port strike
8 February 2026

‘Army to stay free from influence if BNP forms govt’

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said if his party comes to power, the army will remain free from political influence and its dignity will be upheld.
8 February 2026