International Record Highs for Gold and Silver as US Gov Probe Rocks Federal Reserve
Gold and silver prices skyrocketed to unprecedented levels on Monday following news that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation targeting the Federal Reserve.
12 Jan 2026
Business NEC Approves BDT Two Lakh Crore RADP for FY26
NEC on Monday approved a BDT 2 lakh crore Revised Annual Development Programme for the current fiscal year 2025–‘26 with the transport and communication sector witnessing the highest allocation.
12 Jan 2026
International Bangladesh and Pakistan Strengthen Ties During OIC Emergency Session in Jeddah
Bangladesh and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level meeting between Foreign Affairs Adviser and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister.
12 Jan 2026
Business BB Relaxes Import Rules for LPG to Combat Severe Supply Crisis and Price Hikes
Bangladesh Bank has eased import regulations for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), allowing importers to utilize credit facilities for up to 270 days.
12 Jan 2026
Politics Cognizance Hearing on Hadi Murder Charge-Sheet on Jan 15
A court in Dhaka today (on Monday) set January 15 to hold a cognizance hearing on the charge-sheet filed in connection with the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.
12 Jan 2026
Sports ICC May Reject BCB’s Sri Lanka Move, May Offer Southern India Instead!
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to deliver a formal response to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) by Tuesday regarding the deadlock over T20 World Cup venues.
12 Jan 2026
Politics Fakhrul Slams Insult to Mustafizur as National Disgrace, Backs BCB’s Firm Stance
BNP Secretary General described the forced withdrawal of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL as a humiliation for Bangladesh, lending his full support to the BCB recent defiant measures.
12 Jan 2026
Politics Govt Launches Nationwide ‘Yes’ Campaign for Feb 12 Referendum
The interim government has initiated an extensive nationwide outreach program to mobilize public support and ensure a high turnout for the upcoming referendum.
12 Jan 2026
Technology Bangladesh to Launch First National Freelancer ID Portal Tomorrow
Bangladesh will officially launch its first national digital platform for freelancer registration and ID card management, freelancers.gov.bd, on Tuesday.
12 Jan 2026
Politics Pro-Monarchy Protesters Flood Kathmandu Streets Demanding Royal Restoration
Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former royal family gathered in the capital to demand the return of the monarchy.
12 Jan 2026
Entertainment 'One Battle After Another' and 'Adolescence' Sweep Major Honors
Hollywood’s awards season officially commenced on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton as the 83rd Golden Globe Awards celebrated a mix of breakout stars and seasoned veterans.
12 Jan 2026
Politics Chief Adviser Outlines 3-Point Plan for Life After Office
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus will hand over power to the winning party following the upcoming national elections and referendum.
12 Jan 2026
Religion Hajj Flights to Begin April 18
Hajj flights for the current year are scheduled to commence on April 18. In preparation, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has directed Hajj agencies and transport airlines,
12 Jan 2026
Crime Pirate Killed in Gunfight with Coast Guard at Sea
A pirate was killed during a gunfight with the Bangladesh Coast Guard in the waters off Cox's Bazar. During the operation, 19 others were detained, and a cache of weapons and ammunition was seized.
12 Jan 2026
Business Net FDI Jumps Over 200pc in Q3
Bangladesh recorded a robust rise in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during July-September 2025, reflecting positive investor confidence amid global uncertainties.
12 Jan 2026
International Death Toll Surpasses 500 as Protests Roil Iran
Protests in Iran, sparked by soaring commodity prices, have escalated into a bloody mass uprising. Human rights organization HRANA reports that the death toll has surpassed 500,
12 Jan 2026
International Trump’s War Preparations and Israel’s High Alert: Is US Strike on Iran Imminent?
As anti-government mass protests in Iran spiral out of control, the clouds of war are gathering over the Middle East.
12 Jan 2026
International In Grim Camps, Rohingya Hope UN Genocide Hearing Can Bring Justice
Hope is a fragile but persistent force in Bangladesh's sprawling Rohingya camps of Cox's Bazar, where more than a million refugees forced to flee Myanmar live in squalid conditions.
12 Jan 2026
International Trump Says Iran 'Want to Negotiate' and Meeting 'Being Set Up'
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called seeking "to negotiate" after his threats of military action amid mass anti-government protests in the Islamic republic.
12 Jan 2026
International ICC Weighs South India Venues for Bangladesh as BCB Refuses to Play in India
According to the original schedule, Bangladesh is slated to play three T20 World Cup matches at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens and one at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
12 Jan 2026
Sports Raphinha’s Brace Seals Super Cup Glory for Barcelona in Thrilling Clásico
In a high-octane El Clásico filled with drama and intensity, FC Barcelona emerged victorious in Jeddah to claim the Spanish Super Cup title.
12 Jan 2026