Countless promises, little change

Tea garden workers in Sylhet division remain largely indifferent to voting, citing decades of neglect and unfulfilled promises by elected representatives.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Climax of 36 days, Hasina’s misrule: Says foreign adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum reflects Bangladeshi people’s struggle against the misrule of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Woman ‘gang-raped’ in Barguna

A woman was allegedly gang-raped in Barguna’s Taltali upazila on Tuesday night after being lured with a promise of marriage, police said.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

One-third of Ctg polling centres flagged as ‘high-risk’

About one-third of the 1,965 polling centres in Chattogram have been identified as highly risky ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12, according to security forces and intelligence assessments.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Experts urge early safeguards to secure electoral credibility

Speakers at roundtable stress strong institutions, digital security and inclusion to protect Bangladesh’s electoral integrity ahead of polling
4 February 2026, 22:39 PM
4 February 2026, 22:20 PM

Netrokona hospital RMO faces backlash after campaigning for BNP

Video showing govt doctor seeking votes sparks criticism over violation of service rules
4 February 2026, 20:43 PM

Death of 7-year-old girl in Tangail: Three teenagers confess before magistrates

Two of them raped the victim before killing her, say police
4 February 2026, 20:13 PM

Fake news card falsely attributes quote to Fakhrul: Dismislab

Fact-checker finds no evidence that BNP secretary general made the comments
4 February 2026, 19:55 PM

BNP vows people‑first politics, promises wage commission, safe housing

Slum residents demand housing, utilities, education, healthcare and workplace safety
4 February 2026, 19:53 PM

Habiganj Gono Odhikar Parishad ex-president joins Jamaat with 300 followers

Noman recently resigned from the party after seeking nomination for Habiganj-3
4 February 2026, 19:33 PM

Writ seeks HC order to ensure safety of women during election campaigns

HC may hold hearing on petition on Sunday, says petitioner
4 February 2026, 17:09 PM

Rights group flags rising political and mob violence ahead of Bangladesh polls

162 election-related clashes leave five dead, 970 injured
4 February 2026, 16:38 PM

A ‘covert political force’ emerged as new oppressors: Tarique Rahman

Hopes of ending authoritarian practices after Aug 2024 remain unfulfilled, he says
4 February 2026, 15:41 PM

Rushed media ordinances threaten press freedom: Article 19

Rights group flags lack of transparency, risks to independent regulation
4 February 2026, 15:39 PM

Ctg port grinds to a halt as workers strike over NCT lease

No container transportation between port and 19 private ICDs since yesterday
4 February 2026, 15:07 PM

Teenage boy killed in clash over control of char area in Narsingdi

Investigations ongoing to identify those involved, police say
4 February 2026, 13:10 PM

EC cancels Sherpur-3 election after Jamaat candidate’s death

Commissioner says fresh polling in the constituency may be held after February 12
4 February 2026, 12:38 PM

Anu Muhammad accuses interim government of acting against national interest over DP World deal

Economist says proposed NCT concession lacks authority, transparency and threatens economic sovereignty
4 February 2026, 11:51 AM

Jamaat says Golam Porwar’s X account hit by ‘serious cyberattack’

Party alleges conspiracy as unauthorised post made from secretary general’s account
4 February 2026, 10:37 AM