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Maduro episode jolts global markets, gold rallies
06:37 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayGold prices jumped to a more than one-week high on Monday, moving closer to record levels, as geopolitical tensions triggered by the reported US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro drove investors toward safe-haven assets.
Sammilito Islami Bank sees Tk 107cr withdrawals, Tk 44cr deposits in two days
06:10 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondaySammilito Islami Bank recorded withdrawals of Tk 107.77 crore and fresh deposits of Tk 44 crore in the first two days after starting full-scale operations, with Bangladesh Bank saying there was no unusual pressure from customers and overall confidence remained intact.
Dhaka watching Venezuela situation with growing concern
05:43 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayBangladesh on Monday joined the leaders around the world and 'noted with concern' the recent developments in Venezuela and reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
Hadi murder case charge sheet to be submitted by Jan 7
02:43 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayThe charge sheet in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi is expected to be submitted by January 7, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Nasimul Gani has said.
RFL showcases over 500 new products at DITF
02:18 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayRFL, the country’s leading business conglomerate, is participating on a large scale at the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026.
Govt orders suspension of IPL broadcasts
02:02 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered television channels to suspend the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect.
Eight July uprising martyrs identified after 18 months
01:42 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayThe identities of eight previously unidentified martyrs have been confirmed after 18 months as part of the ongoing programme to exhume and identify the bodies of unknown victims of the July 2024 mass uprising.
CEC sees polls environment satisfactory
12:51 PM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayChief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that, so far, the environment for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections has been satisfactory.
Writ petition challenges holding of polls, referendum on same day
11:46 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayA writ petition has been filed challenging the legality of the schedule to hold the national parliamentary elections and a referendum on the same day.
RAB arrests main suspect in lawyer murder case
11:18 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayThe Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested the main suspect in the incident in which lawyer Naim Kibria, 35, was beaten to death in the Basundhara residential area of the capital.
Youth tortured to death by BSF, family claims
10:57 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayA youth has been killed, allegedly due to torture by India’s Border Security Force (BSF), at the Zahurpur border in Chapainawabganj, according to his family.
Shashi Tharoor criticises BCCI over KKR releasing Mustafiz
10:05 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayIndian National Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday strongly criticised the BCCI’s recent move asking Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.
Oil prices fall after US military seizes Maduro
09:38 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayOil prices fell on Monday after a US military operation seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whose country has the world's biggest proven crude reserves.
Trump says Cuba ‘ready to fall’
08:56 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that Cuba was "ready to fall" after US forces seized the leader of its ally Venezuela, while playing down the need for any American military action there.
Moderate earthquake felt in Sylhet, other parts of country
08:14 AM, 05 Jan 2026 MondayA moderate earthquake was felt in Sylhet and several other parts of the country early Monday. The tremor, which lasted a few seconds, was felt around 4:47am on January 5.
Gold prices fall, now bhori Tk 2.25 lakh
10:08 PM, 04 Jan 2026 SundayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 to Tk 2,24,940 per bhori (11.664 grams).
22 Indian ship crew members held in Nigeria in drug bust
09:55 PM, 04 Jan 2026 SundayNigeria's drug enforcement agency Sunday said it had arrested 22 Indian crew members of a merchant ship after 31.5 kilogrammes of cocaine was found on the vessel at Lagos's main port.
Govt claims LPG supply adequate, moves against artificial crisis
09:51 PM, 04 Jan 2026 SundayThe Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has said the country currently has sufficient stocks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), even as retail prices remain higher than normal, and has instructed the administration to take legal action against those creating an artificial supply crisis.
Former national footballer Neera passes away
09:28 PM, 04 Jan 2026 SundayDastagir Hossain Neera, a familiar face in the country’s football arena, former Bangladesh national team footballer and seasoned coach, passed away on Saturday, January 3.
EC clears 1,842 candidates, rejects 723 after scrutiny in 300 seats
09:15 PM, 04 Jan 2026 SundayThe Election Commission (EC) on Sunday declared 1,842 candidates valid and rejected the nomination papers of 723 aspirants following the completion of the five-day scrutiny process across the country’s 300 parliamentary constituencies.