5:51 am, Monday, 12 January 2026
Opinion

Modi said to me, ‘Sir, can I please see you?’: Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted about India-US defence cooperation, claiming that India’s order for 68 Apache attack

LPG traders warn of nationwide supply halt over pricing dispute

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) traders on Wednesday threatened to suspend LPG supply and marketing across the country from Thursday unless

Bangladesh, Pakistan hold talks on Dhaka purchasing JF-17 fighter jets

Bangladesh held talks with Pakistan on purchasing JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, Pakistan’s military media wing said Tuesday. The discussions took

Venezuela interim leader asks Trump for balanced, ‘respectful’ relationship

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday called for a “balanced and respectful” relationship with the United States, a day

26 dead in northeast Nigeria boat capsize: emergency services

At least 26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers and fishermen capsized in northeastern

Prayer gathering held in Navaran seeking for Khaleda Zia.

A milad and prayer gathering was held in Navaran of Jhikargachha upazila in Jashore, seeking eternal peace for the departed

Moves to look out for in the Premier League transfer window

The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure

Khaleda Zia’s contribution strengthening India-Bangladesh ties be remembered: Rajnath

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and expressed his condolences over the death

‘I thank each of you, not as institutions, but as people’

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all for ensuring a dignified and orderly farewell to

Begum Zia’s mausoleum opened to public

The mausoleum of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been opened to the public. The authorities

Khaleda Zia laid to eternal rest

BNP Chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon beside her late husband,

CA joins Namaz-e-Janaza of Khaleda Zia

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday joined the Namaz-e-Janaza of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda

Millions join namaz-e-janaza of Begum Khaleda Zia

Millions of people on Wednesday joined namaz-e-janaza of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, three-time prime minister and political icon of

Tarique Rahman seeks prayers for Khaleda Zia at janaza

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought prayers from the people of the country for his late mother, party

Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus amid Ukraine peace talks

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has officially entered active service in Belarus, the Russian Defense Ministry announced Tuesday, as U.S.-led

Maldives minister to attend Khaleda Zia’s state funeral as president’s special envoy

Maldives Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development Ali Haidar Ahmed will attend the state funeral of former prime

Iran condoles death of Khaleda Zia

The Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of Bangladesh, as well

Advisory Council holds special meeting, declares state mourning over Khaleda’s death

A special meeting of the Advisory Council was held on Tuesday at the state guest house Jamuna, chaired by Chief

UN mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia

The United Nations in Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed its deepest condolences following the demise of three-time former prime minister and

Dhaka University announces 3-day mourning following Khaleda Zia’s death

Dhaka University has announced a three-day mourning programme to express deep sorrow and respect following the death of former Prime

BPL matches rescheduled over national mourning

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has rescheduled two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 matches in observance of national mourning and

Modi expresses deep shock at death of Khaleda Zia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum

Global leaders mourn death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

World leaders and diplomatic missions in Dhaka have expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Bangladesh prime minister and

Illegal arms entering targeting polls: Home Affairs Adviser

Some weapons are indeed entering through the borders ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt

Nasiruddin Patwari to run for Osmani Hadi’s Dhaka-8 seat

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of National Citizen Party (NCP), will contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election for Dhaka-8. Inqilab

Tarique Rahman signs nomination papers for Dhaka-17, Bogura-6

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday signed nomination papers as the party’s candidate for the Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies

Shaheed Hadi murder: Govt to name masterminds soon, trial within tenure

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said the government will soon make public the names and addresses

Adviser Farida: Move underway to ensure 20% power subsidy for fisheries

The government is working to extend a 20 percent electricity subsidy to the fisheries sector, similar to the incentive currently

India seeks closer ties with Bangladesh, stresses inclusive elections

Highlighting the importance of stability and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, India has said it wants close and friendly relations with

Foreign Adviser affirms govt commitment to free, fair polls

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain on Saturday said the government is serious and fully committed to ensuring a free, fair