International Is Xi Jinping Losing Trust in His Top Generals?
A corruption scandal in the People's Liberation Army has rocked China's military. Probes into two of President Xi Jinping's deputies highlight a struggle over loyalty, power and control,
28 Jan 2026
Environment Massive Fire Breaks Out in Dhaka's Uttara; 5 Units Working to Extinguish
A massive fire has broken out at a kitchen market in Sector 11 of Uttara in the capital.
28 Jan 2026
Business TikTok Settles Amid Looming Social Media Addiction Trial
The social video platform is among the companies facing accusations that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
28 Jan 2026
International US to Monitor Bangladesh Election Through Independent Initiative
The United States is set to deploy an independent delegation to monitor the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
28 Jan 2026
Politics New US Ambassador Clarifies Stance on Upcoming Bangladesh Elections
In a clear diplomatic message, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Dhaka, Brent Christensen, has outlined the United States' position regarding the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election,
28 Jan 2026
Business Thousands of Crores Printed to Prevent Banking Collapse: Planning Adviser
Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud revealed on Wednesday that the government was forced to print thousands of crores of taka in new banknotes to prevent a total collapse,
28 Jan 2026
International Italy Declares State of Emergency Following Devastating Landslides
The Italian government has declared a state of emergency across the regions of Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia following catastrophic rainfall and landslides triggered by Cyclone Harry.
28 Jan 2026
International India's Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been killed in a plane crash in India.
28 Jan 2026
Politics Calcutta High Court Issues Stern Directives to West Bengal Government
The Calcutta High Court has issued strict instructions to the West Bengal state government to expedite the installation of barbed-wire fencing along unfenced sections of the India-Bangladesh border.
28 Jan 2026
International Indian Parliament to Pay Tribute to Khaleda Zia Today
The Indian Parliament will pay tribute to the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, on Wednesday.
28 Jan 2026
Transport Dhaka-Karachi Direct Flights to Resume This Thursday
Direct flight operations between Dhaka and Karachi are set to resume this Thursday (January 28) after a hiatus of 14 years.
28 Jan 2026
International US May Announce Tariff Reductions on Bangladeshi Goods Next Week
A positive announcement regarding the reduction of high reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi export products may be issued by the United States late this week or early next week.
28 Jan 2026
Business Six Financial Institutions Set for Liquidation as Bangladesh Bank Cracks Down
Taking a firm stance against long-standing irregularities, poor management, and staggering default loans, Bangladesh Bank has decided to move forward with the liquidation of six non-bank financial...
28 Jan 2026
International Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 12, Target Passenger Train
Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides,
28 Jan 2026
Politics MBS to Pezeshkian: No Saudi Land or Airspace for Attacks on Iran
Saudi Arabia has explicitly stated that it will not permit the use of its airspace or territory for any military operations against Iran.
28 Jan 2026
International Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 34, Dozens Missing
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia has risen to 34 with dozens still missing, authorities said on Wednesday, days after the torrent of debris crashed through a mountain village.
28 Jan 2026