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July Charter a people-parties pact, not an imposition: Ali Riaz

July Charter a people-parties pact, not an imposition: Ali Riaz

The July National Charter is a contract between the people of Bangladesh and political parties, and the primary responsibility for its implementation lies with the political parties themselves, said P...

  • 28 Jan 2026
US Will Not Take Sides in Bangladesh Election: Brent Christensen

US Will Not Take Sides in Bangladesh Election: Brent Christensen

The United States will not take sides in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has said, stressing that the outcome of the polls will be dete...

  • 28 Jan 2026
Retaliation will follow any attack on alliance candidates: Nahid Islam

Retaliation will follow any attack on alliance candidates: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Jamaat-led alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 Nahid Islam on Wednesday warned that his party would respond firmly if any of its candidates or activists come unde...

  • 28 Jan 2026
July Movement Opened New Global Leadership Path for Youth: Dr Yunus

July Movement Opened New Global Leadership Path for Youth: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said fighters of the July movement would one day emerge as leaders on the global stage, highlighting the transformative power of youth-led movements and di...

  • 28 Jan 2026
Gold hits record high in Bangladesh as prices jump Tk 7,348 per bhori

Gold hits record high in Bangladesh as prices jump Tk 7,348 per bhori

Gold prices in Bangladesh surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price by Tk 7,348 per bhori, citing an increase in the local market pri...

  • 28 Jan 2026
Arijit Singh Stuns Fans with Announcement to Quit Playback Singing

Arijit Singh Stuns Fans with Announcement to Quit Playback Singing

Bollywood’s most recognisable voices Arijit Singh surprised fans worldwide at the very start of the new year by announcing his decision to step away from playback singing for films.In a social media p...

  • 28 Jan 2026
Capital markets surge on DSE with year’s highest turnover

Capital markets surge on DSE with year’s highest turnover

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week, as all key indices jumped sharply and turnover climbed to the highest level so far this year.The...

  • 27 Jan 2026
NCP demands action over harassment of Nasiruddin, Nahid warns EC

NCP demands action over harassment of Nasiruddin, Nahid warns EC

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday warned the Election Commission (EC) and demanded punishment over the harassment of Nasiruddin Patwary, Jamaat-backed alliance candidate for...

  • 27 Jan 2026
Bangladesh, Meta to coordinate in real time to curb election misinformation

Bangladesh, Meta to coordinate in real time to curb election misinformation

Bangladesh will maintain real-time engagement with Meta to prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation on Facebook during the upcoming 13th national election scheduled for February 12, sai...

  • 27 Jan 2026
US may announce cut in reciprocal tariffs on Bangladesh next week: Lutfey Siddiqi

US may announce cut in reciprocal tariffs on Bangladesh next week: Lutfey Siddiqi

The United States may announce a reduction in the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Bangladesh by the end of this week or early next week, Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Sid...

  • 27 Jan 2026
Corruption Bangladesh’s Biggest Enemy: Home Adviser

Corruption Bangladesh’s Biggest Enemy: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said corruption is the country’s greatest enemy, warning that it not only causes economic damage but also erodes state institutions fr...

  • 27 Jan 2026
Stocks surge as DSE, CSE trade higher on broad-based gains

Stocks surge as DSE, CSE trade higher on broad-based gains

Trading at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) remained upbeat on Tuesday, as key indices posted strong gains amid a rise in the majority of listed securities.I...

  • 27 Jan 2026
Counterfeit money ring exposed in Gazipur; three arrested

Counterfeit money ring exposed in Gazipur; three arrested

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have uncovered a counterfeit currency factory operating from a rented house in Gazipur’s Tongi area, raising fresh concerns over the circulation of fake money a...

  • 27 Jan 2026
Gold hits record Tk262,440 per bhori after price hike within a day

Gold hits record Tk262,440 per bhori after price hike within a day

Gold prices in Bangladesh have climbed again within 24 hours, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announcing a fresh hike on Monday that has pushed prices to a new all-time high.In a not...

  • 26 Jan 2026
10 Journalists Injured in Terrorist Attack in Narsingdi

10 Journalists Injured in Terrorist Attack in Narsingdi

Ten journalists were injured in a terrorist attack in front of Dream Holiday Park in Narsingdi, six of them seriously. The police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.The...

  • 26 Jan 2026
Stocks rebound on DSE despite broad price declines

Stocks rebound on DSE despite broad price declines

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded on Monday after an early slump, with key indices closing higher, although prices of most listed companies ended the session lower.The benchmark DSEX index gain...

  • 26 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Dairy Development Board to open regional offices to boost milk production, ensure quality

Bangladesh Dairy Development Board to open regional offices to boost milk production, ensure quality

The Bangladesh Dairy Development Board will open branch offices at key locations across the country to increase milk and dairy production and improve quality standards, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser...

  • 26 Jan 2026
Govt decides to merge BIDA, BEZA, BEPZA, MIDA to streamline investment promotion

Govt decides to merge BIDA, BEZA, BEPZA, MIDA to streamline investment promotion

The interim government has decided to merge all investment promotion agencies (IPAs) in Bangladesh to simplify procedures and make the country more investor-friendly; the decision was taken at a meeti...

  • 26 Jan 2026
Govt approves Tk 100cr subsidy, 20% power bill rebate for fisheries, livestock sectors

Govt approves Tk 100cr subsidy, 20% power bill rebate for fisheries, livestock sectors

The government has approved a Tk 100 crore subsidy and a 20 percent rebate on electricity bills for marginal-level fish farms, hatcheries, and livestock and poultry farms to reduce production costs an...

  • 26 Jan 2026
Ex-DMP Commissioner Habibur, two others sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

Ex-DMP Commissioner Habibur, two others sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Monday sentenced former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Habibur Rahman and two other police officials to death for crimes against humanity committed...

  • 26 Jan 2026