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Election Commission imposes vehicle restrictions ahead of polls

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has imposed restrictions on taxi-cabs, pick-ups, microbuses, and trucks from 12am on February 11 to 12am on February 12, 2026, ahead of the 13t... Read More


Student platforms protest Jamaat Ameer's alleged anti-women remarks

Bangladesh, Feb. 1 -- Activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Chhatra Union, Chhatra Front and Chhatra Shakti on Sunday brought out a broom procession on the premises of Jahangirnagar University,... Read More


Living with Monsoon floods: Can Surma-Kushiyara project change Sylhet's fate?

, Feb. 1 -- For generations, the Surma and Kushiyara rivers have shaped life in Sylhet and Habiganj-nurturing fertile floodplains while also unleashing destruction with alarming regularity. Each mons... Read More


Trump says Iran negotiating with U.S.

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is negotiating with the United States. "The plan is that (Iran is) in talks with us, and we'll see whether anything can be achi... Read More


Drug addict reportedly kills mother in Rajshahi

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- A drug addict allegedly killed his mother with a sharp weapon after she refused to give him money to buy drugs in Rajshahi city on Saturday night. The victim was identified as Sohagi... Read More


A life of dignity shaken after miscreants attack blind man's home in Rajbari

, Feb. 1 -- For more than six decades, Abdul Gafur Mallick, blind since birth, has lived a life of quiet dignity-earning his livelihood without begging despite poverty and disability. On Friday night... Read More


Officer suspended for faking father to secure 'freedom fighter' quota job

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Ministry of Public Administration has temporarily suspended Md. Kamal Hossain, OSD and Senior Assistant Secretary, after he was sent to jail over allegations of faking his family ... Read More


Hadi murder: Accused Rubel makes confessional statement

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Md Rubel Ahmed, a close associate of Faisal Karim Masud alias Rahul-the prime accused in the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesman Sharif Osman Hadi-has given a confessional statement in... Read More


Pakistan confirms World Cup participation but to boycott India match

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan has announced that although its national team will take part in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, it will boycott the high-profile group-stage match against India, a decision... Read More


Man hacked to death in Gazipur

Gazipur, Feb. 1 -- A man was hacked to death by miscreants in Kapasia upazila of Gazipur late last night. The victim was identified as Helal Uddin, 55, from Kotbazar village of Chandpur Union. The i... Read More