Up to 4°C colder than last year: North Bangladesh shivers

Rangpur Met Office says harsh conditions may persist for several more days
6 January 2026, 15:29 PM

No link to journalism or religion in Rana Pratap’s killing: Foyez Ahammad

Senior asst press secretary at CA's Office says police believe murder likely due to factional rivalry
6 January 2026, 14:38 PM

Over 1.53 million registered for postal voting: CA’s press secretary

Many countries closely watching how the diaspora voting model works, he says
6 January 2026, 14:05 PM

TIB slams EC move to fund foreign election observers’ stay and meals

Calls decision imprudent, discriminatory, and contrary to impartial election observation
6 January 2026, 13:55 PM
6 January 2026, 13:43 PM

JnUcsu election sees over 60% turnout

Voting was scheduled to conclude at 3:30pm, balloting continued in some centres beyond the deadline
6 January 2026, 10:58 AM

Cold wave intensifies sufferings in northern Bangladesh

Rajshahi records season's lowest temperature at 7 degrees Celsius
6 January 2026, 09:48 AM

Protest march begins from Shahbagh, demanding justice for Hadi

The march began around 11:30am from Hadi Chattar in Shahbagh
6 January 2026, 09:43 AM

Cold wave in Rangpur sends over 1,200 children to hospitals in three days

Children are falling ill with pneumonia, breathing problems, cold, cough, fever, diarrhea, bronchiolitis
6 January 2026, 07:58 AM

54.8% Bangladeshi immigrants get US govt benefits: Trump

Trump released an immigrant welfare list on Truth Social on Monday
6 January 2026, 05:25 AM

3,152 held in anti-narcotics drives in 2025

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested 3,152 people during a total 9,910 anti-narcotics drives across Rangpur division between January 1 and December 31 last year.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Govt publishes white paper on telecom sector

The government yesterday published a white paper on the telecommunications sector, outlining corruption, irregularities, administrative weaknesses, and structural problems over the past 15 years.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

10 cops suspended for embezzling 1 lakh yaba in Ctg

The authorities have suspended 10 police personnel of Chattogram Metropolitan Police and Cox’s Bazar District Police after an internal probe committee found their involvement in embezzling around one lakh yaba pills seized from a police constable in Chattogram city’s Bakalia area on December 8 last year.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

KM Mozibul Hoque elected UAP chairman

KM Mozibul Hoque has been elected chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) Foundation and chairman of the UAP Board of Trustees for the 2026-27 term, said a press release.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Burning topsoil for bricks rampant in Rangpur

Agricultural land across the Rangpur region has been experiencing a decline in productivity, coupled with environmental damage due to the loss of fertile topsoil, which is being openly extracted and supplied to around 595 brick kilns in the four districts.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Ex-minister Saifuzzaman, wife sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife Rukmila Jaman, and 34 others on charges of embezzling around Tk 25 crore from United Commercial Bank PLC through fraud and money laundering.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Govt warns parties of sabotage ahead of elections

With the national elections approaching, the interim government has warned political parties about possible infiltration by agents of fascist forces and saboteurs posing as allies.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

SC cautions media over misleading reports

Following some false reports on two judges’ leaves, the Supreme Court administration yesterday issued a notification cautioning that any individual or organisation publishing or broadcasting false, misleading or untrue news about the SC will be held liable for contempt of court.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

JnU student union polls today

After being postponed three times, the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUcsu) and hall union elections are scheduled to be held today amid tight security on campus.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

42 appeals filed with EC on first day

A total of 42 appeal applications were submitted to the Election Commission yesterday, on the first day, against the returning officers’ decisions following the scrutiny of nomination papers for the February 12 national elections.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM