‘Out of context videos manipulating religious sentiment’

In recent weeks, several short video clips of political leaders’ remarks on religion have gone viral on social media, triggering outrage and thousands of reactions labelling the speakers as “atheist” or “enemy of religion”.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM

33% food samples tested unsafe in FY 2024-25

The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority detected adulteration, contamination, and low nutritional content in 571 of 1,713 tested food samples (33.3 percent) in the 2024–25 fiscal year.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
2 February 2026, 23:19 PM

Women are often pushed out of public life through bullying: Zaima Rahman

Everyone should have the chance to take part in state-building, she says
2 February 2026, 22:57 PM

Journalists barred from ICT hearing despite open trial

Prosecutors cite witness security in enforced disappearance case linked to TFI Cell
2 February 2026, 22:40 PM

Reform gains, security gaps: Crisis Group evaluates interim govt ahead of polls

Report praises July Charter and economic steps; criticises weak policing, mob violence
2 February 2026, 22:19 PM

Adviser Rizwana doubts media ordinances can be issued before term ends

Cites time constraint; says at least drafts will be finalised
2 February 2026, 21:07 PM

Biman CEO, wife arrested over alleged abuse of 11-year-old domestic worker

Police seek jail custody during investigation; victim under treatment
2 February 2026, 20:31 PM

Jamaat expresses concern over anticipatory bail order in Sherpur murder case

Says it will appeal against the High Court decision
2 February 2026, 20:03 PM

Rucsu GS Ammar brands 161 teachers ‘fascists’, threatens to disrupt academic council

Accuses the teachers of siding against students during July Uprising
2 February 2026, 19:44 PM

Senior HC judge Justice Mamnoon Rahman resigns from Canada

Cites 'personal reasons'; resignation submitted during extended leave
2 February 2026, 19:11 PM

DMP arrests Neo JMB member from Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar

Police say he was involved in online coordination and plans to damage state property
2 February 2026, 18:05 PM

None given go-ahead for artificial or indoor hilsa farming: ministry

The fisheries ministry issued a statement after news about such farming came to light
2 February 2026, 17:55 PM

Out of context videos manipulate religious sentiment ahead of polls

Fact-checker finds decontextualised videos of political leaders being weaponised to mislead voters
2 February 2026, 17:21 PM

BNP’s Sherpur-3 candidate gets anticipatory bail in Jamaat leader murder case

High Court grants six-week anticipatory bail to BNP candidate Rubel and 39 others
2 February 2026, 16:38 PM
2 February 2026, 16:21 PM

WEE-NET launched to promote gender-inclusive energy transition in Bangladesh

Under the Manusher Jonno Foundation, 33-organisation coalition launches the platform
2 February 2026, 16:06 PM

JnU staff halt work, demand for immediate implementation of 9th pay scale

Nationwide protest programme scheduled for February 6
2 February 2026, 15:16 PM

Mob violence could affect February 12 election if not controlled: TIB

Questions impartiality of accountability measures like trials
2 February 2026, 15:07 PM

Jamaat ameer’s X account was not hacked: Tarique

Says expert opinions contradict Jamaat’s claim ahead of election
2 February 2026, 14:14 PM