10:26 pm, Friday, 16 January 2026
2nd Lead

Dhaka reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty

Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial

Prosecution pleads for indicting Joy, Palak in crimes against humanity case

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday pleaded to frame charges in a crimes against humanity case

Publication Launch of Daily Natun Sokaler Barta Held in Jashore

The publication ceremony of the Daily Natun Sokaler Barta newspaper was held on Saturday morning at the auditorium of Jashore

Opportunity came to build a liberal democratic state: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that truly an opportunity has created to build a liberal

Indian High Commissioner meets Tarique Rahman

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday evening at

Nation mustn’t return to pre-Aug 5 situation: Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday stated the country must not return to the situation that existed

Govt’s biasness to a particular party may hinder level-playing field: NCP

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Saturday warned that the upcoming national election could be affected if the

Tarique Rahman assumes office as BNP Chairman

Tarique Rahman has formally assumed office as Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following the death of party Chairperson

Pakistan High Commissioner meets Tarique Rahman

Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider paid a courtesy call on BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday afternoon.

Fakhrul expresses concern over law, order ahead of polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday expressed concerns over the law and order situation in the country

Govt approves ordinances, guidelines on essential drugs, key policy areas

The Council of Advisers on Thursday approved guidelines on National Essential Drugs List and drug pricing, along with drafts of

Referendum will safeguard country from fascist rule: Ali Riaz

Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser, has said that the upcoming referendum is designed to prevent any

EC thrashes reports of election postponement in Pabna-1, Pabna-2

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday dismissed reports claiming that elections in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies had been postponed.

ICC assures BCB on Bangladesh’s  security for T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that it is committed to ensuring the “full

Ex-army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan to testify against Ziaul Ahsan

Former Bangladesh Army chief General (retd) Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan is set to testify before the International Crimes Tribunal in a

Trump calls for military budget’s 50% growth to $1.5 trillion in 2027

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 US military budget should be $1.5 trillion, significantly higher than the $901

Musabbir killing aimed at embarrassing interim govt: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the killing of former Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman

Indemnity ordinance planned to grant impunity to July warriors: Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said that a draft Indemnity Ordinance aimed at granting impunity to “July warriors” will

Chinese envoy meets Tarique, pledges cooperation with next elected govt

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman at the party’s Gulshan office and

Tarique Rahman to visit northern region on Jan 11

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit the northern region of the country from January 11 to 14.

July uprising victims’ DNA identification a major step toward justice: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday that the collection and analysis of DNA samples from unclaimed bodies buried

Hadi murder instigator held in India

The mastermind and instigator of Shaheed Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, killing, Tajul Islam Chowdhury Bappi, has reportedly been

‘EU-Bangladesh near completion of CPD deal’

Acting Managing Director for Asia Pacific at the European External Action Service, Paola Pampaloni, on Wednesday stated that the European

CA directs to build independent Power and Energy Research institution

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the creation of a separate, independent institution dedicated to research in the power

Prayer gathering by port workers seeking forgiveness for the soul of Khaleda Zia

A prayer programme was held at Benapole Land Port in Jashore seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of BNP

Mustafizur registers for PSL 2026

In the aftermath of his axing from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the 2026 edition

Tarique focuses on free, fair election during meeting with EU delegation

A delegation from the European Union (EU) held a meeting with BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to discuss issues related

Hasina, her father destroyed democracy in country: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday claimed that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her father destroyed democracy

Tarique Rahman reviews polls preparations with Dhaka-17 BNP leaders

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday held a meeting with party leaders and activists from Dhaka-17 constituency to assess

LPG prices hiked through manipulation: Adviser Fouzul

Some retail and wholesale traders have increased the prices of of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), said Power, Energy and Mineral