Politics Niko Ordered to Pay USD 42M to Bangladesh for Tengratila Disaster
Bangladesh has secured a historic legal victory in its two-decade-long battle against Canadian energy firm Niko Resources.
31 Jan 2026
Business German Energy Regulator Head Calls for National Gas Reserve
Germany should consider setting up a strategic gas reserve to safeguard supplies in the event of external shocks, the head of the country's energy regulator has said.
31 Jan 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman to Address Khulna Election Rally after 24 Years
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Khulna this Monday, marking his first appearance in the city in over two decades.
31 Jan 2026
Politics BCB Files GD over President Fixing Rumors
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken decisive legal action against the spread of what it describes as "entirely unfounded and malicious" rumors involving its president, Aminul Islam Bulbul.
31 Jan 2026
International German Economy Grows 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The German economy grew 0.3% in the final quarter of 2025, the Federal Statistical Office said on Friday, revising its initial estimate of 0.2%.
31 Jan 2026
Politics Govt Approves 'Dhaka Central University' Ordinance to Integrate Seven Colleges
Bangladesh’s higher education landscape reached a historic turning point as the government officially approved the Dhaka Central University (DCU) Ordinance, 2026.
31 Jan 2026
International German Unemployment Hits 12-Yr High as Jobless Total Surpasses 3 Million Mark
Germany’s labor market faces a significant setback as official data released Friday reveals that the number of unemployed individuals surged past 3 million in January.
31 Jan 2026
Politics Germany Declares ‘National Decade’ to Solve the Mystery of Long Covid and ME/CFS
The German government has officially launched a landmark, ten-year initiative to tackle post-infectious diseases.
31 Jan 2026
Politics 273 Democracy Activists Die in Myanmar Prisons
A special report by Reuters released on Saturday (January 31) reveals the tragic toll on Myanmar’s youth and democracy activists following the 2021 military coup.
31 Jan 2026
Politics Swechhasebak Dal Leader Killed in Rupganj During Internal Clash
A local leader of the Swechhasebak Dal was killed after being punched by a Jubo Dal activist during a dispute over the ranking of names on a party program list.
31 Jan 2026
Politics 128 Bangladeshi Fishermen Return Home from India
A total of 128 Bangladeshi fishermen have returned home following the completion of a bilateral exchange of detained fishermen between Bangladesh and India,
31 Jan 2026
Politics Tarique Rahman to Visit Tangail and Sirajganj Today for Election Campaign
With the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for February 12, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is maintaining a rigorous nationwide campaign schedule.
31 Jan 2026
International US Dollar Hits Four-Year Low: What is Driving the Decline?
he decline of the US dollar, which began following President Donald Trump’s controversial "Liberation Day" tariff announcements last year, has intensified.
31 Jan 2026
International Maersk to Take Over Panama Canal Port Operations from HK Firm
Danish firm Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal from Hong Kong company CK Hutchison, whose concession has been annulled, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP),
31 Jan 2026
International UN on Brink of Financial Collapse: Guterres Issues Urgent Plea for Dues
The United Nations is facing a "grave financial collapse" due to unpaid annual assessments from member states and a flawed existing economic framework.
31 Jan 2026
Politics Over 200 Feared Dead in DR Congo Mine Collapse
More than 200 people are feared dead following a catastrophic mine collapse in a rebel-controlled region of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
31 Jan 2026
Politics Gas Cylinder Explosion at Wari Pasta Club Leaves 8 Injured
A gas cylinder explosion at the "Wari Pasta Club" restaurant in the capital's Wari area has left eight people injured, including two with burn wounds.
31 Jan 2026