7+ hour, 22+ min ago   (255+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has described Jamaat-e-Islami as a "political ally" of the Awami League, accusing the party of using religion for political gain. "Jamaat is a political ally of the Awami League. Their politics…...

9+ hour, 26+ min ago   (487+ words) The 122nd birth anniversary of eminent Bengali writer, journalist, travel enthusiast and linguist Syed Mujtaba Ali is today (13 September). Born on 13 September 1904 to a Bengali Muslim Syed family of Khandakars in Karimganj, Sylhet district, British Raj, Ali was one of the…...

8+ hour, 17+ min ago   (353+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has questioned the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) after the anti-graft body launched an inquiry into allegations of financial irregularities, bribery and money laundering involving around Tk13,000 crore against him. Reacting to…...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago   (1698+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 For generations, Shimanto Gronthagar in Gendaria was more than a library — it was a cultural gathering place in Old Dhaka. That very place remained locked for nearly a year. Neglect left the library in disrepair, damaging around 600 of…...

15+ hour, 20+ min ago   (496+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Bangladesh should assess the proposed Mecca Defence Alliance's structure, obligations and impact on strategic autonomy and ties with India, the US and China before joining, experts said. The alliance could offer defence and economic opportunities, but Dhaka must…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (213+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 A proposal has been made in parliament to name its main entrance the "MAG Osmani Gate" and include the life, struggles, achievements and patriotism of General MAG Osmani in national textbooks. Cumilla-6 lawmaker Md Manirul Haque Chowdhury made…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (91+ words) The Business Standard ChaJoy: To scoop or to sip? Why not both? Bahadur Shah Park: A living archive of Dhaka’s colonial past Why every government fails to regulate battery-run autorickshaws Back from vacation? Your skin and hair need recovery More…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (425+ words) A specialised force like the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is essential to protect Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and public security, said Netrokona-4 MP Lutfozzaman Babar. He made the remarks during an unscheduled discussion in parliament today (10 September) on the proposed Special…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (613+ words) Thursday September 10, 2026 Pakistan has ruled out any immediate expansion of the Mecca Defence Alliance, saying no new country is currently being considered for membership as the three founding states focus on consolidating the pact. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (601+ words) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission (EC) will not issue any unlawful instructions to police during the upcoming local government elections, assuring that the polls will be held in a free, fair and credible…...