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BNP to stand for 'Yes' in referendum
03:52 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayBNP will take an overall position in favour of ‘Yes’ in the upcoming referendum, which will be held alongside the 13th national parliamentary election on February 12. “When our parliamentary election candidates visited Dhaka, we told them that BNP will take a position in favour of ‘Yes’ in the referendum.
S Korea’s ex-PM sentenced to 23 years in prison
02:54 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayA South Korean court has sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison after finding him guilty on insurrection charges related to disgraced ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law.
Farah Mahbub appointed as Judicial Service Commission chief
02:51 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayJustice Farah Mahbub of the Appellate Division has been appointed Chairperson of the Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission.
HC rejects Manjurul Ahsan’s nomination challenge
02:35 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi of Comilla-4, who had challenged the Election Commission’s decision to cancel his nomination papers.
ICT orders framing of charges against Joy, Palak
01:58 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the formal framing of charges against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak in a case involving crimes against humanity.
All 42,000 polling centres to come under CCTV surveillance
01:40 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe government is rolling out an unprecedented initiative to install CCTV cameras at all polling stations nationwide to ensure a transparent, secure, and well-monitored voting process ahead of the 13th Parliamentary Election.
Death-row war crimes convict Azad surrenders to ICT
01:25 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayMaulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first fugitive sentenced to death for crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, has surrendered and appeared before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Actor Javed passes away
12:59 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayLegendary Bangladeshi film actor and dancer Ilias Javed has passed away. He breathed his last at his residence in Uttara, Dhaka, on Wednesday.
Tasnim Jara gets ‘Football’ symbol for Dhaka-9
12:53 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayIndependent candidate Dr Tasnim Jara has been allotted the ‘Football’ symbol to contest the Dhaka-9 constituency in the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Election, scheduled to be held on February 12 this year.
E-bail bond system launched in 8 more districts
12:26 PM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe government has expanded the e-bail bond (E-Bail Bond Management System) to eight more districts to reduce delays and public suffering in the judicial process, replacing the conventional paper-based bail bond system.
Dhaka-4, 5 candidates raise concerns over voting environment
11:48 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayCandidates, contesting the Dhaka-4 and Dhaka-5 constituencies, have expressed concerns and expectations regarding the voting environment, alleged violations of the electoral code of conduct, and the conduct of a free and fair election ahead of the 13th Parliamentary Election.
PCB backs BCB’s refusal to play in India: Report
11:35 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed support for the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) stance on not playing in India due to security concerns, writing to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on the matter.
Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's killer sentenced to life in prison
11:21 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a half years after he fatally shot the ex-leader during a rally in the western city of Nara.
Tarique outlines plans for monorail, canal excavation
11:00 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman outlined plans to introduce a monorail system, excavate 20,000 kilometers of canals nationwide, and bring international digital payment platforms such as PayPal to the country if his party comes to power through the next parliamentary elections.
Symbol allocation today, campaign to begin on Thursday
10:51 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe Election Commission (EC) will allocate electoral symbols on Wednesday, while the election campaign is scheduled to formally begin on Thursday.
Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid thrash Monaco 6-1
10:22 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayKylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League victory on Tuesday to ease tensions around the club.
US, Iran warn of retaliation over assassination threats
09:47 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated a warning that Iran would be wiped "off the face of this earth" if Tehran ever succeeded in assassinating the US leader.
SUST students boycott classes and exams, demand SUCSU polls
09:16 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayStudents of all departments at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet have decided to boycott classes and examinations, demanding elections to the Central Students’ Union.
India decides to withdraw families of its diplomats in Bangladesh
08:34 AM, 21 Jan 2026 WednesdayIndia on Tuesday decided to withdraw the families of its diplomats posted in Bangladesh in view of the prevailing security situation, Indian English-language daily The Economic Times reported.
Padma Bridge generates Tk 3,000cr revenue in 43 months
10:04 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Padma Bridge has generated more than Tk 3,000 crore in toll revenue within 43 months of its inauguration, marking a major milestone for the country’s largest infrastructure project.