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JCD leader accused of abducting IU teacher ahead of recruitment board
04:06 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe chairman of the Tourism and Hospitality Management department at Islamic University (IU), M Shariful Islam Jewel, has reportedly been missing since Wednesday morning, triggering allegations that he was abducted by Shahed Ahmed, convener of the university unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), ahead of a departmental teacher recruitment board.
NBR may extend tax return submission deadline again
04:02 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to extend the income tax return submission deadline for individual taxpayers by another month, considering various issues, including the electioneering for the 13th parliamentary election and referendum.
Asif Mahmud vows to arrest Hadi’s killers within month if elected
02:52 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayAsif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, chairman of the National Citizen Party (NCP) election committee, has pledged that the killers of Sharif Osman Hadi will be brought to justice within one month if the 11-party alliance comes to power.
Don’t know whether we function like NGOs or political govt: Adviser
02:45 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayPlanning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud has said, “We do not know whether we are functioning like NGOs or like a political government. What kind of government this is has not yet been clearly defined. Taken together, such a government has never existed in Bangladesh before.”
US won't take sides in Bangladesh's elections: Ambassador
02:06 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayUS Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen has reaffirmed that US will not take sides in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
Writ seeks postponement of 50th BCS preliminary exam
01:37 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a directive to postpone the preliminary examination of the 50th BCS, which is scheduled to be held amid the 13th national parliamentary election campaigns.
Bangladeshi docufilm “I’m Telling You” shortlisted at Nepal festival
01:30 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe 7th edition of the Nepal Cultural International Film Festival (NCIFF), organised by the Nepal Culture and Film Centre, will be held from January 30 to February 1 in Kathmandu.
Yunus inaugurates Digital Device and Innovation Expo
01:12 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday inaugurated the Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026, the country’s largest technology showcase, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), stressing that the tomorrow's world will be truly a different world.
Election campaigns fuel surge in handheld microphone demand
01:01 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayAhead of the 13th national parliamentary elections scheduled for 12 February, the nature of election campaigns has shifted noticeably. Candidates are now placing greater emphasis on door-to-door outreach rather than large public rallies.
NTRCA recommends appointment of 11,713 teachers
12:49 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA total of 11,713 teachers have been recommended for appointment in private educational institutions under the seventh special recruitment circular of the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) programme.
South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for corruption
12:36 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption on Wednesday ahead of the verdict for disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law imposition a year ago.
Two flats of ex-customs officer Mofizur seized
12:05 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA Dhaka court ordered the seizure of two flats in South Khulna belonging to former Customs, Excise, and VAT Assistant Commissioner Bhuiya Mofizur Rahman and his wife, Dilshad Jahan Lucy.
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill 12
11:40 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayRussian 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 held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.
Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing
11:29 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayIndian singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing. Taking to his Instagram handle, the celebrated vocalist shared an emotional note with his fans.
Gold prices rise by Tk 7,348 per bhori
11:18 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayGold prices in Bangladesh surged by Tk 7,348 per bhori (11.664 grams) for 22-carat gold, pushing the price of the highest-quality gold to a new record of Tk 269,788 per bhori.
India’s Maharashtra Deputy CM among 5 killed in plane crash
10:56 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayIndian state of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was killed after his aircraft crashed during an emergency landing attempt at Baramati airport on Wednesday morning.
2 JU students among 4 burnt in Savar house fire
10:54 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayAt least four people, including two students of Jahangirnagar University (JU), sustained burn injuries in a house fire in the Islamnagar area of Savar on Tuesday night, January 27.
Saudi Arabia won’t allow attacks on Iran from its territory
10:08 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdaySaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a call on Tuesday that the Gulf kingdom would not permit attacks on Iran to be launched from its soil.
‘US talks could bring relief on non-tariff barriers for Bangladesh’
09:00 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayLutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser, has said that ongoing high-level economic discussions with the United States could lead to positive progress for Bangladesh regarding non-tariff barriers.
118 officials promoted to additional secretary
08:28 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe government has promoted 118 joint secretaries to the rank of additional secretary. The Ministry of Public Administration issued the promotion order on Tuesday night (27 January).