New ICT chief prosecutor vows strict action against corruption

Aminul Islam says 24 cases formally charged, 21 now under trial
24 February 2026, 15:54 PM

Election Commission receives voter list for 50 reserved women’s seats

Bogura-6 by-polls and Sherpur-3 election likely by April 9, EC officials
24 February 2026, 15:47 PM

DU students protest alleged police assault at Suhrawardy Udyan

Rally in front of Shahbag Police Station demands legal action and investigation into incident
24 February 2026, 15:14 PM

Travel ban slapped on two former National University VCs

ACC tells Dhaka court they may attempt to flee amid inquiry
24 February 2026, 14:19 PM

Policing at parks, suspecting the young

Heavy-handed anti-drug drives and arbitrary enforcement risk turning public spaces and young people into targets, raising concerns over civil liberties
24 February 2026, 14:07 PM

One more arrested, sent to jail in Dipu murder case

23 arrested so far; three witnesses testified and 12 suspects submitted confessions, police say
24 February 2026, 13:59 PM

Three Arakan Army men detained at Bandarban border

Myanmar currency recovered from the detainees
24 February 2026, 12:47 PM

Man killed in 'gunfight' between security forces, armed gang in Bandarban

The operation was conducted around 5:00pm near Murung Bazar of Roangchhari based on intelligence about Jana Samhati Samiti (main faction)
24 February 2026, 12:43 PM

Four of a family injured in Cumilla gas leakage explosion

Two in critical condition at burn institute
24 February 2026, 11:29 AM

'1971 mortar shell' defused after recovery in Moulvibazar canal

Bomb disposal team neutralises 'war-era device' found by farmer at Srimangal village
24 February 2026, 11:21 AM

Third victim dies after Halishahar apartment blast in Chattogram

Six seriously burnt family members undergoing treatments
24 February 2026, 10:20 AM

2 held over rape of woman in Bhola

Two people were arrested yesterday in a case filed over the rape of a woman in Bhola’s Tazumuddin upazila on Sunday night.
24 February 2026, 03:31 AM

ICT prosecutor alleges corruption against Tajul, Tamim

A prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal has raised serious allegations of corruption and irregularities against Tajul Islam, the immediate past chief prosecutor of the court, and fellow prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim. 
24 February 2026, 03:28 AM

Four hacked to death in Narail

Four people, including a father and his son, were hacked to death in a pre-dawn attack in Borkula village under Shingasholpur Union of Narail Sadar upazila yesterday.
24 February 2026, 03:15 AM

Gas blast during sehri leaves family shattered

The dining table of a second-floor flat in Halima Manjil was still set with dishes and leftovers from sehri when a sudden explosion tore through the apartment in Halishahar, Chattogram, early yesterday.
24 February 2026, 03:12 AM

President to convene first session of 13th JS on Mar 12

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad will go into its maiden session on March 12.
24 February 2026, 03:07 AM

13 secretaries removed in major admin shake-up

A major shake-up has taken place in the top tier of the public administration.
24 February 2026, 03:06 AM

Labour ministry adopts 180-day action plan

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has adopted a 22-point action plan to be implemented within 180 days, in line with the BNP government’s election manifesto.
24 February 2026, 03:04 AM

Govt to review ‘harassment’ cases filed after August 5

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has directed police to review cases filed after August 5 in which prominent businesspeople and other well-known members of society were named as accused and are allegedly facing harassment, and to take necessary steps.
24 February 2026, 03:02 AM