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BPC reforms: Meghna, Jamuna to merge; ELBL, SAOCL into ERL
12:31 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe interim government has initiated reforms in the state petroleum sector. Following recommendations from a reform commission, the government-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), which oversees the import, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, will reduce its eight subsidiary companies to five.
Pakistani human rights lawyers sentenced to 17 years over social media posts
12:28 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayA Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced two human rights lawyers to 17 years in prison each over social media posts the authorities claimed were hostile to the state and its security institutions.
Bangladesh clinch inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal title over Maldives
11:56 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh under captain Sabina Khatun claimed the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship title with a record-breaking 14-2 victory over the Maldives in their final match in Bangkok, Thailand.
BNP leaders, activists gather Chattogram rally
11:42 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayLeaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are arriving in large processions at the venue of a public rally in Chattogram, ahead of a scheduled address by BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday, January 25.
Auto-rickshaw drivers block Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur
11:21 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayAuto-rickshaw drivers on Sunday blocked the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila, disrupting traffic for nearly an hour as they demanded permission to operate battery-powered auto-rickshaws and an end to alleged police harassment.
Students announce complete shutdown until SUCSU election
11:01 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayStudents of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) on Saturday resumed protests demanding the election of the university’s central students’ union (SUCSU), announcing a complete shutdown of all academic and administrative activities until the polls are held.
Iraq Shiite bloc backs Maliki as next PM
10:58 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayIraq's main Shiite alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, endorsed on Saturday former prime minister and powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki as the country's next premier.
Jamaat greets India’s people at Republic Day reception in Dhaka
10:21 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe Indian High Commission in Dhaka organised a vibrant reception to mark India’s 77th Republic Day.
Federal agents kill 2nd US citizen in Minneapolis, protests erupt
09:45 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday -- the second in Minneapolis this month -- sparked new protests and impassioned demands by local leaders for the Trump administration to end its operation in the city.
Iranian president’s son calls for end to internet blackout
09:04 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe son of Iran's president, who is also a government adviser, called on Saturday for internet connectivity to be restored, warning the more than two-week blackout there would exacerbate anti-government sentiment.
Shakib to be considered for selection from next series: BCB
08:35 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayShakib Al Hasan will be considered for selection to the national team from the next series, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committee Chairman Amzad Hussain said.
Dhaka, Delhi to forge future-ready partnership, says Verma
09:59 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Indian High Commission in Dhaka hosted a vibrant reception to mark the 77th Republic Day of India on Saturday.
GD seeks security for Hadi’s child, brother
09:48 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayA general diary (GD) has been filed with Shahbagh Police Station seeking security amid fears that the child of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of Inqilab Mancha, and Hadi’s brother could be targeted for killing.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs on China pact
09:15 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with its trade deal with China.
No legal bar on officials campaigning for ‘Yes’: Ali Riaz
09:03 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayProfessor Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser and Chief Coordinator of the referendum campaign, today said there is no legal bar for government officials from taking part in the campaign in favor of “Yes” vote in the referendum.
9 Indian staffers leave Rampal Power Plant without approval
08:33 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayNine Indian officials stationed at the Rampal Coal-Fired Power Plant in Bagerhat have reportedly left Bangladesh without prior approval, sparking serious questions about security protocols and operational oversight at the high-profile facility.
BCB Director Ishtiaque Sadeque resigns
08:32 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayIshtiaque Sadeque has resigned from his position as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He submitted his resignation during the BCB board meeting on Saturday and did not attend the emergency session held later in the day, he confirmed to Jago News.
Tk 14cr fuel oil vanishes between ship and refinery
08:27 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayFuel oil worth nearly Tk 14 crore has allegedly disappeared during the unloading of two crude oil consignments destined for Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), triggering serious concerns over possible irregularities in Bangladesh’s state-run fuel supply chain.
Jamaat reaches secret entente with US: Fakhrul
07:59 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami has reached a secret entente with the United States, warning that such an understanding could pose risks to Bangladesh’s peace, stability and sovereignty.
After 21 years, Tarique lands in Chattogram for electioneering
07:50 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman arrived in Chattogram on Saturday evening after more than two decades, triggering a wave of enthusiasm among party leaders and activists as the BNP gears up its election campaign ahead of the 13th national parliamentary elections.