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No evidence of religious slurs in Mymensingh killing, 10 held: RAB
10:00 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayThe Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said it found no evidence of religious slurs in the incident in which a youth was beaten to death and his body set on fire in Bhaluka of Mymensingh.
Rumeen cites family legacy, vows to contest polls as independent candidate
09:39 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayBNP Joint Secretary for International Affairs Barrister Rumeen Farhana on Saturday (20 December) referred to her family’s political legacy, saying that just as her father contested the 1973 election as an independent candidate and was elected but later denied his mandate by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, she too remains independent, and that time will ultimately judge her political journey.
Anis Alamgir sent to jail after remand
09:05 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayA Dhaka court on Saturday, December 20, sent journalist Anis Alamgir to jail after the completion of his police remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Uttara West Police Station.
Won’t utter words that hurt Jamaat: Akhtaruzzaman
08:50 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayFreedom fighter and former MP Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman on Saturday said he has decided not to make any remarks that may hurt Jamaat-e-Islami, expressing gratitude to the party for giving him shelter during a difficult phase of his life.
190 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
08:43 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayA total of 190 people were hospitalised with dengue across the country in the last 24 hours, while no deaths were reported during the period.
Repatriation to Myanmar only viable solution to Rohingya crisis, experts say
08:11 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdaySustainable resolution of the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar, with repatriation remaining the only viable long-term solution, speakers said at an international conference in Dhaka on Saturday, December 20.
EC revises 13th JS election schedule
07:27 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has revised the schedule of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election within just nine days of its announcement, making changes to key timelines related to nominations and appeals.
Imran, wife to serve more 17 years in jail
06:50 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayPakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a Pakistani court found them guilty of illegally retaining and selling valuable state gifts.
Guterres condemns killing of Hadi: Dujarric
06:35 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayUN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of the Inqilab Mancha, and expressed his deep condolences to Hadi’s bereaved family.
Abrar condemns attacks on Nalanda, Chhayanaut, Udichi and media outlets
06:05 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayEducation Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar has strongly condemned and protested against the recent attacks and acts of arson targeting cultural institutions, media establishments and journalists, including Chhayanaut, Udichi, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo and the harassment of New Age Editor Nurul Kabir.
Russian strikes on Odesa kill 8 as Ukraine peace talks stall
05:55 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayAt least eight people were killed and 27 wounded after Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes hit critical port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region late Friday, Ukrainian officials said.
Commodities to face 2026 slump as demand cools, supply surges
05:53 PM, 20 Dec 2025 SaturdayAfter years of turbulence driven by the pandemic, trade shocks, wars and sanctions, global commodity markets may be heading for a sobering correction in 2026, with prices of several key commodities at risk of falling to new lows, predicts the Economist in an analysis.