Rampura killing: ICT-1 frames charges against four former BGB, police officers

Two BGB officers produced before the tribunal, two others are fugitive
24 December 2025

JU teachers’ forum condemns 'removal' of six RU deans, calls it threat to university autonomy

Forum says deans were removed under pressure, bypassing due process and undermining higher education governance
24 December 2025

Video of Fazil examinees openly consulting books goes viral in Cumilla

Probe launched with formation of three-member investigation committee
24 December 2025

Tarique’s homecoming: What you need to know

No advisory or directives regarding traffic diversion as of noon December 24
24 December 2025

Rab arrests one more suspect over vandalism at The Daily Star

Arrest made after review of CCTV footage, says Rab
24 December 2025

Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury appointed as 26th chief justice

President Shahabuddin made the appointment as current Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will retire on Dec 27
24 December 2025

Crisis Group urges Indian, Bangladeshi politicians to act responsibly

Delhi must avoid provocation, Bangladesh should stop India bashing for political gains, says Brussels-based think tank
24 December 2025

‘Ensure safety of our missions now’

Dhaka has asked New Delhi to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions and facilities across India.
23 December 2025

Election process must stay on track

Leaders of four political parties pledged to build a society free from corruption, protect the rights and safety of people of all walks of life
23 December 2025

Bonik Barta, BIDS honour 3 persons

Bangla daily Bonik Barta and the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) yesterday honoured three individuals for their contributions to Bangladesh.
23 December 2025

5 killed in clash over Hatia char

At least five people were shot dead, and another was injured in a clash between two groups over the occupation of shoal land in Hatia upazila of Noakhali yesterday.
23 December 2025

Abducted trader found dead in Bogura

Police recovered the body of a businessman from a microbus in Adamdighi of Bogura early yesterday, hours after he was abducted at gunpoint from the district’s Dupchanchia upazila on Monday night.
23 December 2025

‘Way you speak isn’t fit for a court’

A judge of International Crimes Tribunal-1 rebuked Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam for his courtroom conduct, saying the manner in which he addressed the tribunal was inappropriate.
23 December 2025

JCD, Chhatra Odhikar-backed panel unveils 13-point manifesto

“Oikyoboddho Nirbhik Jobian”, the panel backed by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Odhikar in the upcoming Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and hall union elections, yesterday announced a 13-point manifesto.
23 December 2025

Attack on culture: Solidarity through music at Chhayanaut

When the gates of Chhayanaut opened yesterday afternoon, there was no usual chirping of children or the familiar strains of music drifting through its
23 December 2025

Act now against hate, incitement, violence

Civil society organisations and prominent individuals yesterday condemned the recent killings and attacks, demanding immediate arrests in the murder of July frontliner Sharif Osman Hadi and regular public disclosure of investigation progress.
23 December 2025

All set for Tarique’s homecoming

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to return to Bangladesh tomorrow with his wife and daughter after 17 years in exile.
23 December 2025

Justice must be ensured for Dipu

Acclaimed photographer and convener of the Citizens’ Coalition, Shahidul Alam, yesterday stressed the need to ensure justice for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, who was killed by a mob on the night of December 18.
23 December 2025

‘Hadi murder being used to foil polls’

Sharif Omar Hadi, brother of slain Inqilab Moncho spokesperson and July frontliner Sharif Osman Hadi, yesterday alleged that a vested quarter within the government orchestrated the killing to derail the upcoming national election.
23 December 2025

JnU Student Polls: Creative campaigns bring festive spirit to JnU campus

The Jagannath University campus has taken on a festive look ahead of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election, as aspirants move beyond traditional posters and leaflets, adopting creative and symbolic strategies to connect with voters. 
23 December 2025