Dhaka-15 Election Row: BNP and Jamaat Trade Accusations Ahead of Upcoming Polls As the nation gears up for the 13th Parliamentary elections, political tensions are escalating in Dhaka-15, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami exchanging sharp accusations over alleged election misconduct. The disputes surfaced on Wednesday, 21 January, following the allocation of election […]

Dr Shafiqur Rahman, the Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has publicly accused certain activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of orchestrating a targeted assault on Jamaat’s leaders and activists on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Speaking to journalists, Dr Rahman denounced the attacks as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and detain party members. “No individual or […]

For the second consecutive year, publishers from Bangladesh will be unable to participate in the 49th Kolkata International Book Fair, one of the world’s largest non-commercial literary festivals. The cancellation of Bangladesh’s pavilion marks a significant absence for both the participating authors and the thousands of readers who traditionally flock to the event to explore […]

The family of Deputy Additional Director (DAD) Motaleb Hossain of RAB‑7 remains engulfed in profound grief following his fatal shooting by armed assailants in Chattogram. The killing of the senior Rapid Action Battalion officer has sent shockwaves through both the law‑enforcement community and the wider public, raising renewed concerns about security and justice. On Tuesday […]

Rumin’s Emotional Welcome in Sarail-Ashuganj In a heartfelt display of public support, Barrister Rumin Farhana, the independent candidate for Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail-Ashuganj), received an overwhelming welcome at a courtyard gathering in Rasulpur village, Chunta Union, Sarail, on Monday evening, 19 January 2026. Despite a long and intensive campaign, Rumin appeared deeply moved by the outpouring of […]