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Hadi murder: 53 bank accounts of prime accused Faisal frozen
05:08 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday, January 7, asked the authorities concerned to freeze Tk 65,50,246 from 53 bank accounts of Faisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in the murder case of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi.
Biman to launch Karachi flights on Jan 29
04:26 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayNational flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to begin operating direct flights on the Dhaka–Karachi–Dhaka route from January 29.
Ongoing cold wave likely to continue till Jan 11
03:49 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe current cold wave sweeping parts of the country will continue for three to four more days until January 11, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
PRAN attracts crowds with special offers at DITF 2026
02:58 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayPRAN, one of Bangladesh’s leading food manufacturers, is participating in the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 at Purbachal, Dhaka, offering a wide range of special discounts.
EC Sanaullah compares 2026 polls to restarting a derailed train
02:41 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayElection Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said that this year’s election will be like putting a derailed train back on track. He made the remarks on Wednesday (January 7) at an event in Agargaon.
Writ seeks directives to bar JaPa, NDF candidates from polls
02:06 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayA writ petition has been filed seeking directives to bar candidates of the Jatiya Party (GM Quader) and the National Democratic Front (NDF), led by Anwar Hossain Manju, as well as Anisul Islam Mahmud, a leader of a faction of the Jatiya Party, from participating in the 13th national parliamentary elections.
Tarique Rahman to visit northern districts for four days
01:20 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayBNP’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, is set to embark on a four-day visit to the northern districts of Bangladesh. According to the party, the visit will primarily involve participation in religious and social events.
BCB chief denies Cricinfo report on Bangladesh play in India
12:45 PM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has denied a report by ESPNcricinfo claiming that the ICC told Bangladesh it will need to travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup or risk forfeiting points.
US adds Bangladesh to visa bond list with bonds up to $15,000
11:46 AM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe administration of US President Donald Trump has added 25 more countries, including Bangladesh, to a list of nations whose citizens may be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the United States, according to the US State Department website on Tuesday.
Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off southern Philippines
10:46 AM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayA 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage.
Gas cylinder trader stabbed to death in Dhaka
10:26 AM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayA gas cylinder trader was stabbed to death by assailants in the Kudar Bazar area of Kadamtali, Dhaka, on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Shahabuddin, 40.
ICC rejects BCB’s request to shift WC matches outside India: Report
09:51 AM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches away from India.
JnUCSU polls: Shibir-backed candidates lead in partial results
09:12 AM, 07 Jan 2026 WednesdayDespite a long delay after the completion of voting in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections, the vote-counting process has made little progress.
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.