JnUcsu leaders aligned with Chhatra Dal and Shibir trade claims over ‘partisan agenda’

JCD-backed office-bearers allege student body is being used for party purposes, while general secretary says recent protests were a stand against attacks on elected leaders
24 April 2026

‘No scope for partisan politics’ at universities, says Amir Khosru

Finance minister says no outsiders should be allowed on Chittagong University campus
24 April 2026

Five injured in clash between Chhatra Dal and Shibir at Cumilla Polytechnic

Facebook post triggers violence; police deployed to restore order
24 April 2026

EC clears 49 for reserved seats

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday declared 49 out of 53 nomination papers valid for the reserved women’s seats election in the 13th national parliament, scheduled for May 12.
24 April 2026

‘Any bloodshed is tragic’: Jamaat Ameer condemns JCD-Shibir clash

Says SSC and equivalent examinations are taking place in a peaceful environment
23 April 2026

NCP’s Monira Sharmin loses nomination for women’s reserved seat

Former govt official disqualified over three-year post-retirement rule; candidate to appeal decision
23 April 2026

Crisis Group warns BNP faces 'daunting' challenges ahead

It says reviving economy, ensuring governance key to stability
23 April 2026

Six BNP men expelled in Gazipur’s Sreepur over misconduct at school farewell event

Party took disciplinary action for violating its code of conduct
22 April 2026

JCD, Shibir hold counter-protests at CU after Ctg college clashes

Campus tensions rise following violence over “gupto” graffiti
22 April 2026

JCD units protest ‘Shibir assault’ at Ctg City College

Rallies, processions held at Dhaka university and Jahangirnagar University
22 April 2026
21 April 2026

BNP walks back on its tobacco control promises

The BNP government amended at least two laws in ways that could further promote the production and use of tobacco products despite pledging tobacco control in its election manifesto, said anti-tobacco campaigners.
21 April 2026

BNP unveils list of 36 women set to enter JS

The BNP yesterday announced its final list of 36 nominees for the 50 reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, putting forward a mix of seasoned politicians, young organisers, and family-linked figures.
21 April 2026
20 April 2026
20 April 2026

Jamaat-led alliance announces 13 nominees for women’s reserved seats

List includes eight Jamaat nominees, two from NCP and one each from Jagpa and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, along with a representative of a July martyr’s family
20 April 2026

‘They say nothing about women’s freedom or development’

PM says ‘covert manipulators’ trying to mislead public in the name of ‘reforms’
20 April 2026

BNP announces 36 candidates for reserved women’s seats in Parliament

List finalised; names confirmed at Nayapaltan press briefing
20 April 2026