USAID suspends aid operations in Bangladesh

The United States donor agency USAID has announced an immediate cessation or suspension of any work in Bangladesh under contracts, work orders, grants, cooperative agreements, or other assistance or procurement instruments. The USAID sent a message to project implementing partners in this regard on Saturday (25 January), stating the immediate suspension. The suspension has also been felt in other areas dependent on US funding as well.

Saima Wazed was Canadian citizen when nominated for WHO post: ACC

Saima Wazed, the daughter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, was a Canadian citizen at the time when she was nominated by Bangladesh as the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for South-East Asia, according to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). ACC Deputy Director and Public Relations Officer Md Akhtarul Islam shared this information in a statement today (26 January).

Police use batons, water cannons to disperse madrasa teachers protest in Shahbagh

Police used water cannons and charged batons to disperse a procession of independent Ebtedai madrasa teachers at Shahbagh today (26 January) as they marched towards the Chief Adviser`s Office demanding nationalisation of all registered institutions. "We stopped them at Shahbagh intersection and dispersed them. They are now in front of Dhaka University`s Fine Arts Faculty," Shahbagh Police Station OC Khalid Monsur told.

Economic reforms must be the priority: Finance adviser

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has stressed the urgency of economic reforms, placing them above political or other types of reforms in terms of priority. "We are discussing various types of reforms, including political ones. However, right now, economic reform is what we need the most," he said during a seminar organised by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to mark International Customs Day, held at the Revenue Building in Agargaon, Dhaka on Sunday (26 January 2025).

Reform commission’s call to make EC independent not necessary: CEC

The Electoral Reform Commission`s recommendation to make the Election Commission (EC) independent is not necessary, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today (26 January). "Electoral Reform Commission has recommended making the EC independent. We are already independent, so what is there to make independent again? Such a proposal is unnecessary," he made the remarks while addressing a discussion at the Media Centre of the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital`s Agargaon this morning.

Arrest warrant issued against Pori Moni

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against actress Pori Moni after framing charges in a case filed by businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmood over alleged assault and death threats. Dhaka`s Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court issued the order today (26 January), Pori Moni`s lawyer Nilanjana Rifat told Prothom Alo. In the same case, the court also framed charges and issued an arrest warrant against Junaid Baghdadi Jimmy, the costume designer of the actress.

NKorea test-fires sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets. "The war deterrence means of the armed forces of the DPRK are being perfected more thoroughly", North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said as he oversaw Saturday`s test, the agency reported.

Trump invited to address Congress joint session on March 4

US Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday invited President Donald Trump to address a joint session of Congress on March 4, for his first formal speech to lawmakers since returning to power. The Republican speaker, a staunch Trump ally, sent a letter to the president inviting him to "share your America First vision for our legislative future."

Moscow Marks 53 Years of Bangladesh-Russia Diplomatic Ties with Grand Celebration

The 53rd anniversary of Bangladesh-Russia diplomatic relations was celebrated Friday evening with a grand event at the historic Gostiny Dvor Hall in Moscow. Organized by the Russian Friendship Society with Bangladesh and the Russian Association for International Cooperation, the program featured a discussion session and a cultural presentation.

Mbappe treble extends Liga leaders Real Madrid’s edge on Atletico

Kylian Mbappe continued his rich vein of form with a hat-trick on Saturday to power Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Valladolid and a four-point lead at the top of La Liga. Second-place Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 at home earlier against Villarreal, while Barcelona, third, trail Los Blancos by 10 points before hosting Valencia on Sunday.

Uncertainty surrounds motive behind murder of Khulna University student

The reason behind the murder of Arnab Kumar Sarkar, an MBA student at Khulna University (KU), remains uncertain nearly 24 hours after he was brutally gunned down in Khulna city. Police are investigating three possible motives, but the family of the 26-year-old has not expressed suspicion toward anyone. Khulna Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (South) Md Moniruzzaman said, "Operations began immediately after the incident. However, no case had been filed as of this noon [25 January]."

11 robbers in DGFI disguise held in Chattogram

Police in a drive arrested eleven members of a gang while they were preparing to commit robbery in the guise of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) members from Khulshi in Chattogram district on Friday night. The arrestees were identified as Md Wazed, 36, Md Hossain, 42, Rubel hossain, 25, Mohi uddin, 45, Abdus Sabur, 37, Md Yeakub, 35, Mozaher Alam, 55, Md Romel, 41, Osman, 24, Abdul Mannan, 35 and Shawkat Akbar, 28.

Two motorcyclists killed being hit by train in Gazipur

Two motorcyclists were killed as a train hit their motorbike at a level crossing at Ambag Kholapara in Gazipur city on Dhaka-Rajshahi rail line on Thursday night. The deceased were Hafizur Rahman Ripon,45, and Mahmudul Hasan Chanchal,38, of Harinachala Housing area in the Konabari police station of Gazipur.

Islami Bank holds Sub-Branch Business Development Conference

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organized sub-branch business development conference at Sheraton, Dhaka on 25 January 2025, Saturday. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, Chairman of the Bank inaugurated the conference as chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director of the bank presided over the conference. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, Chairman, Executive Committee, Md. Abdul Jalil, Independent Director, Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Md. Altaf Hossain and Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Additional Managing Directors addressed the program as special guests.

National Bank holds regional business conference in Bogura

National Bank Limited successfully hosted its regional business conference in the conference room of Hotel Castle Swad, Bogura. Abdul Awal Mintu, Chairman of National Bank, served as the chief guest.

CA Dr Yunus returns home wrapping up hectic Switzerland tour

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday arrived in Dhaka from Switzerland after attending the World Economic Forum`s annual meeting in Davos where he was hailed as a "beacon, hero and an amazing image of stability." A commercial flight of the Emirates Airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and his small entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5:06pm.

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