Running 3rd terminal: Fresh push made for deal with Japanese consortium

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is likely to hold a meeting with the Japanese consortium to resume talks on finalising an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
23 February 2026, 01:58 AM

Man called out of his home and then murdered

A man was killed after being called out from his home allegedly by one of his neighbours in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Saturday night.
23 February 2026, 01:56 AM

Students, staff allege sexual abuse by headmaster

Multiple complaints of sexual abuse against the headmaster of Bandarban Government High School have been filed with the district’s deputy commissioner.
23 February 2026, 01:54 AM

Former student leader hacked in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur

Police suspect dispute over AL office space behind attack
23 February 2026, 01:42 AM

Ward-level BNP leader shot by alleged extortionists in Dhaka’s Kalabagan

Police say victim is out of danger, probing incident
23 February 2026, 01:18 AM

Three killed in road accidents

Three people, including two elderly pedestrians and a schoolteacher, were killed in separate road accidents over the last two days, according to reports from our correspondents.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Bogura-6 by-polls, Sherpur-3 election by April 14: EC

The Election Commission yesterday said the Bogura-6 by-polls and the rescheduled election in Sherpur-3 will be held by April 14.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Probe NCT, Pangaon, Laldia deals

A citizens’ platform named Deshpremik Nagarik Samaj yesterday demanded an investigation into alleged corruption and commission-seeking in moves to award concession deals of Chattogram Port’s New Mooring, Laldia and Pangaon terminals to foreign operators.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

ICT hears Inu defence, frames charges in Tayim case

Counsel for JSD President Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday played two video clips submitted by a defence witness in a crimes against humanity case, and told a tribunal that Inu’s remarks in the footage reflected his positive and supportive stance towards protesting students during the July uprising.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Father recounts son’s death at ICT

A father’s trembling voice describing the moment his fingers touched his teenage son’s shattered skull left the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in stunned silence yesterday, as he recounted how the boy was killed in Mirpur-10 during the July 2024 uprising.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

13th JS convenes on March 12

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad will go into its maiden session on March 12. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed disclosed the information yesterday while speaking to reporters after a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

No let-up in mugging in Mohammadpur, Adabor

Muggers, extortionists and teenage gang members continue to operate in Mohammadpur and Adabor, locals alleged, citing a series of recent incidents that have renewed fears among residents and business owners.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

JP alleges ‘engineered’ defeat in polls

Jatiya Party yesterday alleged that the interim government “orchestrated” its electoral defeat in the 13th parliamentary polls through “widespread irregularities and engineering” of the results.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

DU VC Niaz Ahmed Khan resigns

Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan submitted his resignation letter yesterday.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Veteran journo Saleem Samad no more

Saleem Samad, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer, and media rights defender, passed away yesterday while undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital in Dhanmondi.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

A century of flavour at Ananda Confectionery

At Abul Hasnat Road in Satraowza, Old Dhaka, the aroma of sizzling paratha and simmering halim drifts through the narrow lanes every afternoon during Ramadan. Inside the century-old Ananda Confectionery, customers crowd the counters, carrying forward a culinary tradition that has endured for more than a hundred years.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Toxic effluent from sugar mill pollutes Chandana

Untreated toxic effluent from Faridpur Sugar Mill has been discharged into the Chandana River in Madhukhali upazila during the sugarcane crushing season for years, polluting the river and adjoining areas.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

8-year-old killed after being hit by vehicle in MP’s convoy in Cox’s Bazar

Police seize vehicle; MP Farid terms incident ‘very tragic’
22 February 2026, 22:36 PM

Top-level changes in army: Lt Gen Mainur made chief of general staff

Brig Gen Mohammad Kaisar named the new DG of DGFI
22 February 2026, 22:20 PM

Case filed against 5 over patient tortured at Gaibandha rehab centre

Prime accused denies torture allegations, says patient was aggressive and assaulted others
22 February 2026, 22:06 PM