8 political killings since polls schedule: ASK
With a little over a month left before the 13th general election, political leaders and activists are increasingly falling victim to targeted killings.
4 hour(s) ago
Law and order lapses stoke public fears
Despite the launch of Operation Devil Hunt, continued killings and law enforcement’s failure to arrest escaped criminals and recover looted weapons are raising serious concerns ahead of the national election.
5 hour(s) ago
Govt warns parties of sabotage ahead of elections
With the national elections approaching, the interim government has warned political parties about possible infiltration by agents of fascist forces and saboteurs posing as allies.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties
Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM
Police directed to arrest ‘fascist’ elements attempting to purchase nomination forms
Decision made during core committee meeting on law and order
28 December 2025, 19:58 PM
Tarique’s security under review amid huge crowds
Law enforcement agencies are reassessing Tarique Rahman’s security citing unexpectedly large crowds at programmes attended by the BNP acting chairman, officials said.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Fire safety enforcement is harder without full-time magistrates’
With the number of fire-prone establishments in the country tripling within a year, questions have emerged about how effectively safety standards are being enforced.
24 December 2025, 05:00 AM
Farewell to fallen soldiers of peace with flags, tears
Mohammad Alamgir, father of private Shamim Reza, stood solemnly beside his son’s coffin, draped half in the national flag and half in the UN flag.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat seeks gunman, police protection for its ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sought round-the-clock deployment of a gunman for its ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, and the posting of armed police personnel for the security of his residence.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘My son was my banyan tree’: Families bid farewell to six fallen Bangladeshi peacekeepers
Grief and pride converge at Dhaka Cantonment as slain UN soldiers receive state honours
21 December 2025, 07:38 AM
Candidates, July warriors can now apply for firearms
In a major development, the government has issued policy guidelines on granting firearm licences and appointing retainers (persons to carry firearms) to individuals who are politically important and candidates contesting the national election.
15 December 2025, 18:06 PM
The call that never came
Laments wife of peacekeeper killed in Sudan; grief sweeps families as news reaches home
14 December 2025, 18:11 PM
Six deaths in Sudan, countless tears in Bangladeshi villages
With the latest deaths, number of Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in UN missions rises to 174
14 December 2025, 16:53 PM
Govt to provide firearm licence to candidates
The government has decided to provide personal security to individuals who played key roles in the July uprising in the wake of several shooting incidents, including the Friday attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent MP aspirant from Dhaka-8.
13 December 2025, 18:24 PM
Shooting spate raises concerns ahead of polls
In recent weeks, several killings involving underground gangs have made headlines.
13 December 2025, 18:03 PM
CID partners with foreign firm to recover MTFE scammed funds
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is preparing to repatriate a portion of the money laundered through MTFE, a Canada-based trading platform that scammed thousands of Bangladeshi investors with promises of high returns from cryptocurrency and forex trading.
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
From hope to horror: The dark reality of illegal migration to Europe
At least 18 others, like Akbar, were deceived by Nazir's trafficking network within a year, according to officials
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Extrajudicial killings, custodial torture still stalk Bangladesh
ASK reports 29 deaths in 11 months till November this year
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Number of fire-prone structures triples in a year
Reveal inspections by fire service; experts call for strict enforcement of safety regulations
5 December 2025, 18:32 PM
Stay neutral, you have historic responsibilities
The field-level police officials have been directed to remain neutral and avoid aligning with any political party or candidate during the upcoming national elections.
4 December 2025, 18:18 PM