Headline
Gender violence and Bangladesh's future
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains prevalent and significant in Bangladesh, deeply rooted in our patriarchal norms, despite notable progress in overall economic and political participation over the decades since our liberation.
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Hamza Khan Chowdhury talks authenticity in the influencer world
Empower Bangladeshi men with lifestyle insights from Hamza Khan Chowdhury. This influencer blends men's fashion, physical fitness, and authentic travel experiences to inspire global standards. Master self-improvement and discipline while
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Trump hopes no need for military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
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Reframing the debate on polygamy laws
The recently published verdict of the High Court Division (HCD) on the legality of the polygamy provision in the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (MFLO) has revived the age-old debate
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Three cemeteries that tell Chattogram’s layered past
Travelling to cemeteries is neither common nor particularly popular in our part of the world. Even heritage tourism itself was barely acknowledged as a serious form of travel a decade
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16 countries confirm sending observers for Bangladesh’s national polls
Malaysia to send the largest contingent with 14 observers
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Sumi Anjuman portrays women migrants’ wounds
Visual artist Sumi Anjuman portrayed the struggles and wounds of women migrant workers in her series ‘Unhealed Beneath Grieving Skies’ currently under way at Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography
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Bangladesh
Govt will soon change, cooperation must continue: Yunus on China ties
Chief adviser meets China-Bangladesh Partnership Forum delegation at Jamuna
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Ctg port authority orders action against employees protesting HC verdict on NCT lease
Departmental heads directed to initiate disciplinary action
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Bajus cuts gold prices by Tk14,600 per bhori after five straight hikes
After five consecutive hikes, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced domestic gold prices by up to Tk14,600 per bhori, setting the new rate for premium 22-carat gold at Tk271,363
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CA Yunus: Dhaka, Beijing cooperation must continue with new govt
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the cooperation between Bangladesh and China must continue, although a new government will soon take office. “In a few weeks, I will be
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Bangladesh to open mission in Guyana
The government has taken a decision to establish a new diplomatic mission at the level of Charge d'Affaires or First Secretary in Georgetown, the capital of the Caribbean country Guyana.
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'Show respect to the July fighters, pay tribute to the martyrs'
Cautioning against rising tempers nationwide, Jamaat chief urges calm
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A battle of ‘Saifuls’
Dhaka-12, as a constituency, can be defined by a high-density corridor where industry, commerce, and community intersect.
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International
US Embassy issues security alert as Bangladesh heads to Feb 12 Polls
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert, urging US citizens in Bangladesh to remain vigilant, avoid demonstrations and exercise caution around large gatherings.
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Trump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh cold
Kremlin didn't immediately confirm any truce
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Euro zone economy ends 2025 on solid footing, confirming resilience
The euro zone's largest economies grew at a modest but steady pace last quarter as consumption and investments kicked into higher gear to offset low exports and exceptional uncertainty from
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Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
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Rohingya repatriation only viable solution: Yunus
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said that the repatriation of more than one million Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar remained the only viable and sustainable solution to the crisis.
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Commonwealth, EU to deploy large observer teams for Bangladesh polls
The Commonwealth and the European Union are among the leading international organisations set to deploy large teams of election observers for Bangladesh’s forthcoming general election and the referendum, scheduled for
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Technology
Astronomers unveil map of dark matter's distribution in universe
Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope in a patch of the sky covering almost three times the area of the full moon, scientists have created the most detailed
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JAAGO divisional dialogue spotlights youth and women’s role in democracy
A divisional dialogue organised by JAAGO Foundation Trust in Dhaka has focused on the role of young people and women in strengthening democratic participation, as part of a nationwide series
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Award-winning Palestinian journalist says TikTok banned her account
Bisan Owda, an award-winning Palestinian journalist and contributor to Al Jazeera’s AJ+, has said that TikTok permanently banned her account, which had more than 1.4 million followers, days after the
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Sport
‘Future of cricket is based on aggression’
Despite playing more than 30 matches in the lead-up to the ICC Under-19 World Cup, Bangladesh failed to reach the semifinals.
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Djokovic vows to upset the odds against 'absolute favourite' Sinner
Novak Djokovic says two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner is the "absolute favourite" in their Australian Open semi-final on Friday but vowed to bring his "A-game" and pull off an upset.
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Bangladesh women dominate Scotland for sixth consecutive win
Bangladesh women’s cricket team continued their dominant march in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifying event with a thumping 90-run victory over Scotland on Friday at the Tribhuvan Cricket
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Bangladesh women blow Scotland away for sixth straight win
Having already secured their World Cup ticket, Bangladesh’s women celebrated it in style with a dominant on-field performance. They simply blew away the Scotland women’s team at Kirtipur in Nepal
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BCB keen to field Shakib Al Hasan in Pakistan series
The BCB has publicly announced that Shakib will be considered for the national team and has even set a tentative timeline for his return. The board hopes to bring Shakib
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'I'll bat at No.3': Pakistan captain Salman Agha locks in batting position
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has announced he will bat at No.3 for the side during the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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Non-payment woes return to BPL
The Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL’s) chronic non-payment issue has re-emerged after the end of the 12th edition with its governing council already having sent a letter to all franchises to
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আলোচিত
ভোট ডাকাতির ষড়যন্ত্র শেষ হয়নি, সবাই সজাগ থাকুন : তারেক রহমান
বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দলের (বিএনপি) চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমান দেশবাসীর প্রতি আহ্বান জানিয়ে বলেছেন, ‘ভোট ডাকাতির ষড়যন্ত্র শেষ হয়নি, সবাই সজাগ থাকুন।’
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মাসে আড়াই হাজার টাকার সহায়তা, ‘ফ্যামিলি কার্ড’র বিস্তারিত তুলে ধরলেন তারেক রহমান
জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন সামনে রেখে গৃহিণীদের জন্য নতুন সামাজিক সহায়তা কর্মসূচি ‘ফ্যামিলি কার্ড’ চালুর ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমান। ক্ষমতায় গেলে এই কার্ডের মাধ্যমে দেশের কোটি কোটি পরিবার
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২০০৮ সালের মতো ধানের শীষে ৬৮০ ভোট ধরিয়ে দেবে হাতিয়ার মানুষ: হান্নান মাসউদ
২০০৮ সালের মতো আগামী ১২ তারিখের নির্বাচনেও ধানের শীষ মার্কায় ৬৮০ ভোট ধরিয়ে দেবে হাতিয়ার মানুষ। বৃহস্পতিবার (২৯ জানুয়ারি) চরকিং সাব-বাজারে নির্বাচনী গণসংযোগকালে সাধারণ মানুষের উদ্দেশে দেয়া বক্তব্যে নোয়াখালী-৬ (হাতিয়া)
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চীনের সঙ্গে চুক্তি বৃটেনের জন্য খুবই বিপজ্জনক: ট্রাম্প
বেইজিংয়ে বৃটিশ প্রধানমন্ত্রী কিয়ের স্টারমারের সফর চলাকালে মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডনাল্ড ট্রাম্প সতর্ক করে বলেছেন, চীনের সঙ্গে চুক্তি বৃটেনের জন্য ‘খুবই বিপজ্জনক’ হবে।বিবিসির প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়, স্টারমারের চীন সফরকে কেন্দ্র করে
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হুট করে প্লেনে চড়ে পালিয়ে যাওয়ার পরিকল্পনা আমাদের নেই— তারেক রহমান
নওগাঁয় নির্বাচনী জনসভায় বিএনপির চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমান বলেছেন, ‘হুট করে প্লেনে চড়ে পালিয়ে যাওয়ার পরিকল্পনা আমাদের নেই। জনগণ সঙ্গে ছিল বলেই গত ১৭ বছর অত্যাচার-নির্যাতনের মধ্যেও বিএনপি টিকে আছে’। বৃহস্পতিবার
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বানোয়াট তথ্যের ফাঁদে সাধারণ মানুষ
মানবসভ্যতার ইতিহাস মূলত যোগাযোগের ইতিহাস। আদিম মানব যখন গুহার দেওয়ালে চিত্র অঙ্কন করিত, তখনো তাহার উদ্দেশ্য ছিল-অভিজ্ঞতা ও বার্তা পরবর্তী প্রজন্মের নিকট পৌছানো। কালক্রমে সেই যোগাযোগ ডাকপিওনের ধীর পদচারণা অতিক্রম
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Politics
Tarique warns against plot to foil polls
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chair Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on voters to remain vigilant to prevent any attempt to foil the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
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Left parties urge govt to refrain from leasing NCT to foreign operator
Leaders of some left political parties on Thursday at a protest rally in the capital Dhaka called on the interim government to refrain from leasing out the management of Chattogram
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Jamaat postpones women’s rally
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami postponed its women’s rally at Suhrawardy Udyan for Saturday scheduled to be held protesting against attacks on their women activists during elections campaigns.
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Business
BWTCC launches ‘Jahaji’ software to digitise lighter vessel management
New system aims to boost transparency, cut delays in Chattogram port operations
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The fixed pie fallacy
The CEO and board spent three meetings arguing over his bonus, quoting KPIs and “current market conditions.” The consultant calmly billed for conflict management and facilitation, earning more than the
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Editorial
Why are so many dying by suicide?
State, institutions, and communities must step up to address the crisis
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Confrontational election politics shows that little has changed
It has been about a week since the window for official campaigning for the upcoming election opened, and things are already settling into a familiar pattern.
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Opinion War of words over the election
The countdown to the election has begun. Only 12 days are left. The head of the government is saying that this election will be the best election ever. We will
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Are these decisions a pre-emptive move to put next govt under pressure?
The question now being asked is whether these hurried decisions and initiatives, taken at the very end of the government’s term, are driven more by the interests of domestic and
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Media reform in Bangladesh needs precision, not pressure
Bangladesh is entering a decisive phase in its approach to governing its media. The proposed Broadcasting Ordinance, 2026 and the National Media Commission Ordinance, 2026 make this evident.
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Entertainment
From 100 taka to national glory, story behind ‘Sataao’s historic National Award win
Set in the Rangpur region, the film tells the story of farmers, motherhood, and the emotional lives of people pushed to the margins. Sumon knew the risks. Realist cinema without
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How TikTok, memes, and Instagram reels stole your shows
A punchline circulates without context. A dramatic monologue turns into a trending audio. By the time many viewers finally press play, the show already feels familiar, discussed, and emotionally charted
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Badhan going to Rotterdam Film Festival with ‘Master’
“Master” has been chosen for screening in the festival’s prestigious Big Screen Competition section. Badhan plays a significant role in the film.
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Jolotorongo hosts nostalgic evening of Bangladeshi film music
Celebrated music organisation Jolotorongo is set to host a special musical soirée titled “Gaan Geye Porichoy”, dedicated to songs from Bangladeshi cinema. The programme will be held today (January 30)
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