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Journalists’ protection law still stalled despite pledges from advisers
05:03 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayMedia Reform Commission chief Kamal Ahmed has alleged that the long-promised Journalists Protection Law was never promulgated despite assurances from former information advisers Mahfuz Alam and Nahid Islam.
Over 100 killed in Southern Africa floods
05:00 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayTorrential rains have killed more than 100 people across Southern Africa, forcing mass evacuations and rescue operations as authorities warn that more destructive weather may still be to come.
U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh, India captains skip handshake at toss
04:17 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe diplomatic tension between Dhaka and New Delhi has spilled onto the cricket field, as the captains of the Bangladesh and India Under-19 teams refused to shake hands during the toss at the ICC U-19 World Cup on Saturday in Zimbabwe.
Threat against Faridpur-2 candidate sparks outrage
04:10 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayA circulating audio clip containing an alleged threat to burn the vehicle of a Faridpur-2 (Nagarkanda-Saltha) parliamentary candidate has triggered concern among local voters, political groups and law enforcement.
BNP never vanished or masked itself despite disappearance, murder: Tarique
04:00 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said the party never went underground or paused its activities or disguised itself despite years of continued enforced disappearances, killings and torture of its leaders and supporters.
7 killed in South African township shooting
03:18 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayGunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said.
Free, fearless media vital for country's democracy: Journalists
02:56 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayEditors, journalists and media leaders from across the country on Saturday, January 17, underscored the vital role of a free, independent, active and fearless media in sustaining democracy.
Crucial to see electoral process holistically: EU EOM
02:27 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayEuropean Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Deputy Chief Observer Inta Lase on Saturday, January 17, said it is very important to see the whole picture of the electoral process holistically to present their report impartially.
11-year-old US boy allegedly shoots father to death
01:55 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayAn 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy allegedly shot his father to death after previously having his Nintendo Switch handheld gaming system taken away.
EU deploys 56 long-term observers nationwide
12:50 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Saturday, January 17, deployed 56 long-term observers (LTOs) across all 64 districts of Bangladesh to monitor the parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12.
Dembele double helps PSG go top of Ligue 1
12:16 PM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayOusmane Dembele scored twice as Paris St-Germain moved back to the top of Ligue 1 with a confident victory over Lille.
2 die as three buses collide in Sylhet
11:31 AM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayTwo people were killed and 12 others injured in a collision among three buses in Sylhet's Osmaninagar on Saturday morning, January 17. The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. Police and locals said a bus of Ena Paribahan and a bus of Shyamoli Paribahan collided head-on.
Clash breaks out at Rumeen Farhana's rally
09:58 AM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayTwo groups of people clashed at a rally of dismissed BNP leader Barrister Rumeen Farhana, an independent candidate for the Brahmanbaria-2 constituency, in Brahmanbaria on Friday night, January 16.
Trump names Tony Blair to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
09:44 AM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayPresident Donald Trump has named former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to his so-called “Board of Peace“, which is expected to oversee the United States president’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. The White House said on Friday that Blair would be among the board’s founding executive members.
Gaibandha independent candidate found unconscious in Rangpur
08:38 AM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayPolice rescued Azizar Rahman, an independent candidate for Gaibandha-3 constituency, in an unconscious state in Rangpur city on Friday evening, January 16. He was found unconscious around 7:30 pm at Modern Mor, police said.
Salehuddin urges patience on new pay scale, backs referendum
10:00 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayFinance Ministry Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Friday, January 16, asked government officials to be patient regarding the new pay scale.
EC approves 18 appeals on 7th day of hearings
09:02 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe Election Commission (EC) on Friday, January 16, approved 18 appeals on the seventh day of hearings challenging Returning Officers’ decisions on nomination papers for the 13th parliamentary elections.
Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation
08:31 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayArab Gulf nations have been watching nervously as neighbouring Iran has been engulfed in nationwide protests. United States President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Tehran – a move many Gulf powers fear would plunge the region into chaos.
China, Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting
07:32 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayChinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing.
Khaleda was convicted in most disgraceful trial: Asif Nazrul
06:32 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul on Friday said former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was unjustly convicted in what he described as the most disgraceful and farcical trial in Bangladesh’s history, referring to the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.