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Venezuela to turn over up to 50m barrels of oil to US: Trump
08:27 AM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela's interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds "will be controlled by me" as president.
Mustafizur joins PSL after IPL franchise snub
09:55 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayBangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being released by Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rana Pratap Bairagi killing not linked to religion, journalism: Govt
09:33 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe interim government on Tuesday, January 6, said the killing of Rana Pratap Bairagi cannot be linked to religion or any journalistic matter, stressing that local police have confirmed the victim was already an accused in a murder case.
Yunus urges joint research to explore marine resources
08:52 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday stressed the need for coordinated joint research with Japan, Indonesia and the Maldives to explore marine resources, mentioning that Bangladesh has a maritime area almost equal to its landmass.
NCP accuses EC officials of bias ahead of election
07:40 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayNational Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday warned that democracy is at risk, accusing senior government officials, including intelligence chiefs, of openly favoring a party ahead of the national election.
65% votes cast in JnUCSU polls
07:00 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayA total of 65 per cent of votes were cast in elections to the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU), and Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani Hall Union polls saw 77 per cent voter turnout.
Political vengeance behind Hadi killing: DB chief
05:30 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe killing of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi was driven by political vengeance, said Additional Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam, chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), on Tuesday, January 6.
Voting ends in JnUCSU polls; counting underway
05:26 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayBalloting in elections to the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and Hall Union ended on Tuesday afternoon, January 6.
Govt okays import of lentil, edible oil to stabilise Ramadan market
04:44 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday, January 6, approved separate proposals to procure lentil and edible oil to help stabilise the market of essential commodities ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Govt to complete NBR splitting before Feb 12 polls: Salehuddin
04:27 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday, January 6, said the interim government will complete the splitting process of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) before the February 12 general election.
Dhaka’s response to Mustafizur-IPL controversy ‘robust and appropriate’: Advisers
03:42 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and Energy Adviser Dr Fouzul Kabir Khan have described Bangladesh’s response to the controversy surrounding cricketer Mustafizur Rahman and the IPL as ‘robust and appropriate’.
Teachers’ association calls for neutrality in JnUCSU polls
02:16 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Jagannath University Teachers’ Association has urged all those involved in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and Hall Union elections to maintain neutrality.
Traders manipulate LPG prices: Energy Adviser
01:44 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayRetailers and wholesalers have increased LPG prices through manipulation, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said.
JnUCSU polls: Chhatra Dal, Shibir trade allegations of harassment
01:19 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayVoting is underway for the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections. While the process began smoothly, allegations of harassment have surfaced.
NCP faces ideals vs strategy conflict over electoral understanding
12:09 PM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayWith the 13th national parliamentary elections approaching, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has decided to form an electoral understanding with Jamaat-e-Islami and several other Islamic political parties.
‘I’m innocent’: Maduro pleads not guilty in US court
10:33 AM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayOusted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court Monday, two days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in Caracas.
Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim President
09:50 AM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayVenezuela's parliament swore in Delcy Rodriguez as interim president on Monday, two days after US forces seized her predecessor Nicolas Maduro to face trial in New York.
Voting underway in JnUCSU polls
09:09 AM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayVoting in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections began at 8:30am on Tuesday.
Rajshahi records season’s lowest 7°C after 3°C drop
08:54 AM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayRajshahi has recorded the season’s lowest temperature at 7 degrees Celsius. The temperature was recorded at 6:00am on Tuesday (January 6). As a result, a moderate cold wave is sweeping over the district.
Ex-Juba Dal leader shot dead in Chattogram
08:22 AM, 06 Jan 2026 TuesdayA former leader of Juba Dal was shot dead by miscreants in Raozan upazila of Chattogram on Monday night. The incident took place around 9:30 pm in front of his house in Purba Guzra Union of the upazila.