3:54 pm, Tuesday, 13 January 2026
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Bangladesh is set to sign a government-to-government agreement with China to establish a military drone manufacturing plant, aiming to strengthen ReadMore..
Canada reaffirms commitment to justice for Rohingya
Canada has said it remains steadfast in its support for efforts to advance accountability, dignity and justice for the Rohingya.
Mehazabien, brother acquitted from embezzlement case
A Dhaka court on Monday acquitted actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alishan Chowdhury from alleged financial fraud and criminal
Bangladesh receives over $1.12bn in remittances in early Jan
Bangladesh recorded more than $1.12 billion in remittance inflows during the first 10 days of January, maintaining strong momentum in
ICT grants first bail in July killings case
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has granted bail to a leader of activities-banned Awami League in the ongoing case concerning
Jamaat candidate Fazlul Haque loses candidacy
Jamaat-e-Islami candidate AKM Fazlul Haque has failed to get back his candidacy for the Chittagong-9 constituency as the Election Commission
‘Jamaat will be the first choice of mothers and sisters’
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that his party is aware of country’s women’s security. ”We are attentive about
New US ambassador arrives in Dhaka
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen arrived in Dhaka on Monday evening. Officials of the US
Trump says US military studying ‘very strong options’ for Iran
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was considering potential military action against Iran, amid mounting reports of deadly crackdowns
‘Insulting our cricketer means insulting the country’
Regarding the recent exclusion of cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said
Bangladesh carefully considering joining ISF for Gaza: Shafiqul Alam
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday said that the government recognized the significance of the UN Security Council
Iran says communications open with US as protest deaths hit 540
Iran on Monday said it is keeping communications open with the US as President Donald Trump weighed responses to a
Over 5.5 lakh Ansar-VDP to be deployed during election: Adviser Jahangir
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that a total of 555,958 Ansar-VDP members will
NEC endorses Tk 2 lakh cr revised ADP for FY26
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday approved a revised Annual Development Programme (ADP) worth Tk 2 lakh crore for
New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over crackdown ‘massacre’
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups
Hasina provided false information in 2008 election affidavit: ACC chairman
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina provided false information in her asset declaration submitted for the 2008 national election, Anti-Corruption Commission
India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket
NEW DELHI, JAN 10: On January 3, 2026, a single directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India
Stocks open week lower as DSE, CSE indices slide
Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets began the week on a bearish note on Sunday, with key
Iran would target US military, shipping if attacked: parliament speaker
Iran would strike US military and shipping targets in the event of a new attack by the United States during
Cutting interest rates ‘won’t be easy: Finance Adviser
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said sharply reducing high lending rates is no easy feat, stressing the need for consistency
Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been siloed in military detention since a 2021 coup, but her absence
‘No legal barrier for govt to campaign for ‘Yes’ vote in referendum’
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that the government is legally allowed to campaign for the upcoming referendum
Fresh protests in Iran as internet blackout persists
Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran’s capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest movement against the Islamic
EU EOM chief stresses inclusive participation in Bangladesh polls, credible turnout
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs on Sunday said these historic elections –
Manna’s nomination reinstated
Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination of Mahmudur Rahman Manna, president of Nagorik Oikya and the party’s candidate
EC holds meeting with law enforcement officials
The Election Commission (EC) today held a law and order coordination meeting with 16 divisions and agencies, including the armed
Second day of appeal hearings underway at EC
The Election Commission (EC) today commenced the second day of hearings on appeals lodged against the decisions of returning officers
Dhaka reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty
Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial
Benapole BNP holds prayer meeting for Khaleda Zia
Benapole BNP organised a doa mahfil seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister
Govt has freed Bangladesh from India’s aggressive influence: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul has said that the current government has freed Bangladesh from India’s dominance and aggressive influence,
Police became partisan over the past 15 years: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said that over the past 15 years, the police force had been
