Politics EC Issues New Schedule for Pabna-1, Pabna-2 Following Supreme Court Order
The Election Commission (EC) released a revised schedule for the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies for the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election 2026 and the Referendum.
16 Jan 2026
Politics Citizens' Condolence Meeting in Memory of Khaleda Zia underway
A citizens' condolence gathering in memory of three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is currently underway in the city.
16 Jan 2026
Politics 'Dhaka Declaration' Adopted to Transform Higher Education in South Asia
The 'Dhaka Declaration' has been adopted with eight strategic commitments, aimed at building a stable, inclusive, innovative and globally acceptable higher education system in South Asia.
16 Jan 2026
International Trump Launches 'Board of Peace' to Supervise Post-War Gaza Governance
US President Donald Trump has officially announced the formation of a 'Board of Peace', a central component of the second phase of a US-backed plan to stabilize the Gaza Strip.
16 Jan 2026
International US, Taiwan Reach Trade Deal with Lower Tariffs
A new deal calls for Taiwan's chip-making companies to invest and build in the United States. In return, Washington will lower the tariff on Taiwanese goods to 15% from a previous 20%.
16 Jan 2026
International German Military Personnel Set to Arrive in Greenland
Germany said that the European mission in Greenland was there to counter "threats" from Russia and China.
16 Jan 2026
International Gulf Nations Avert US Strike on Iran Following Intense Last-Minute Diplomacy
A senior Saudi official revealed on Thursday that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman successfully persuaded U.S. President Donald Trump to halt a planned military strike on Iran.
16 Jan 2026
International Trump Administration Holds Virtual Trade Talks with Tarique Rahman
High-ranking officials from the Trump administration held a virtual meeting with angladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday morning.
16 Jan 2026
Politics BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and Family Pay Courtesy Call on Chief Adviser
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family members met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Thursday evening.
16 Jan 2026
Crime Six Die as Residential Building Fire Ravages Uttara Sector 11
A tragic fire broke out in a residential building in the capital’s Uttara area early Friday morning, claiming the lives of three family members and leaving several others injured.
16 Jan 2026
Culture Holy Shab-e-Meraj to Be Observed Tonight with Solemnity and Devotion
The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed across the country tonight (Friday) with due respect and religious fervour.
16 Jan 2026
