Culture Nation Observing Last Day of 3-Day State Mourning over Death of Begum Zia
The nation is observing the last day of the three-day state mourning following the death of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
2 Jan 2026
Business Commercial Court Ordinance: A New Era for Trade Justice and Economic Growth
In a landmark move to strengthen trade justice and accelerate the country's economic development, the government has issued the Commercial Court Ordinance, 2026.
2 Jan 2026
Entertainment Renowned ‘Chharasamrat’ Sukumar Barua Passes Away at 88
Renowned rhymester Sukumar Barua, a recipient of the Bangla Academy Award and the Ekushey Padak, breathed his last at the age of 88 on Friday morning at a private hospital in Chattogram.
2 Jan 2026
International Bangladesh Welcomes China’s Stance on Election as Internal Affairs
Bangladesh warmly welcomed China's reaffirmation that the nation's upcoming 13th National Parliament Election 2026 is strictly an internal affair.
2 Jan 2026
Culture Mosques, Temples and Churches Hold Special Prayers for Begum Zia’s Eternal Peace
Nationwide special prayers were offered on Friday following Jummah at the mosques across the country, seeking eternal peace for the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
2 Jan 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman, Senior BNP Leaders Attend Special Milad, Prayer for Begum Zia
BNP organized a milad and prayer congregation on Friday to seek eternal peace for the soul of its chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia at Azad Mosque in Gulshan.
2 Jan 2026
International Several People Killed as Protests Spread across Iran
A volunteer security official was reportedly also killed during the clashes. As Iran slips deeper into economic crisis, the unrest, which began Sunday in Tehran, has spread to other cities.
2 Jan 2026
International Saudi Arabia Surpasses Previous Record with 356 Executions in a Single Year
Saudi Arabia executed a record-breaking 356 people in 2025, according to an AFP tally, marking the highest number of inmates put to death in the kingdom within a single year.
2 Jan 2026
Business NEIR Won't Immediately Block Illegal, Clone Handsets: Taiyeb
Following the launch of the NEIR, citizens should not panic as illegal or cloned handsets will not be blocked automatically during the first 90 days, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb said on Friday.
2 Jan 2026
Culture Nationwide Special Prayers for Begum Zia Following Jummah Today
The special prayers will be held in mosques across the country following Jummah for the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia across Bangladesh on Friday.
2 Jan 2026
Politics Eight July Martyrs Identified at Rayerbazar Graveyard Through DNA Testing
Shafiqul Alam said that eight unidentified martyrs of last year's July-August mass uprising, previously buried as unclaimed individuals at the Rayerbazar Graveyard, have been officially identified.
2 Jan 2026
Culture Zaima Rahman, Other Family Members Visit Begum Zia’s Grave on Friday
Family members of the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, including her granddaughter Zaima Rahman, visited her grave at Zia Udyan on Friday morning.
2 Jan 2026
Politics BNP Constitutes 41-Member Steering Committee for Upcoming Polls
BNP officially formed a 41-member election steering committee to manage its campaign for the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election.
2 Jan 2026
