Politics EC Dismisses Reports, Polls in Pabna-1 and 2 Are Not Suspended
EC has officially debunked media reports claiming the suspension of the 13th National Parliament Election 2026 and the Referendum in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies.
9 Jan 2026
Culture Bhawal Garh Stands as Living Testimony to Bengal's History, Heritage
Bhawal Garh, spread across the Shal forest region of Gazipur district, remains a unique testimony to the history, tradition and folklore of Bengal.
9 Jan 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman Calls Emergency Standing Committee Meeting Tonight
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman tonight (on Friday) called an emergency meeting of the party's Standing Committee.
9 Jan 2026
International Turkish Airlines Cancels Friday Flights to Tehran Amid Escalating Protests
Turkish Airlines has cancelled its five scheduled flights to Tehran for Friday as widespread protests against the soaring cost of living continue to grip the Iranian capital.
9 Jan 2026
International Pope Leo XIV Asserts Palestinians' Right to Peace in Their 'Own Land'
Pope Leo XIV issued a poignant appeal for peace on Friday (January 9) asserting that Palestinians possess the fundamental right to live securely within their "own land."
9 Jan 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman’s Thakurgaon Visit a Personal Goodwill Tour: Mirza Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday that Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s upcoming trip to Thakurgaon is a personal goodwill visit.
9 Jan 2026
Politics Khalilur Rahman Meets USTR Ambassador to Negotiate Tariff Relief, DFC Funding
National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington, DC, to advocate for a reduction in the 20% reciprocal tariff.
9 Jan 2026
International US Street Named After Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
The city of Hamtramck, Michigan, has renamed a section of Carpenter Street in honor of Begum Khaleda Zia, the three-time former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the BNP.
9 Jan 2026
Politics EC Suspends Polls in Pabna-1 and 2 Following Supreme Court Order
The Election Commission (EC) has officially halted all electoral activities for the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies.
9 Jan 2026
International Iran Protests Spread Nationwide as NGO Reports Dozens Killed
The demonstrations, which were sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic regime.
9 Jan 2026
International Venezuela Says It Will Free 'Important Number' of Prisoners
The brother of Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, didn't say how many political prisoners would be released.
9 Jan 2026
International US Has 'Legal Obligation' to Pay Dues, UN Tells Trump
The US abruptly announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations on Wednesday — around half of which were UN bodies.
9 Jan 2026
