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Home Adviser warns Ansar against unethical conduct during election

Gazipur, Jan. 12 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Genl (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday issued a firm warning to members of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), directing them t... Read More


Youth loses leg in landmine blast along Teknaf Border

Cox's Bazar, Jan. 12 -- A young man lost his right leg in a landmine explosion along the Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar on Monday. The incident occurred around 10:30 am in the Hauserdip area of the Hoi... Read More


Why Baba Vanga's 2026 'World War III' prophecy is going viral worldwide

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- As 2026 begins amid mounting geopolitical strain, renewed attention has turned to Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, whose alleged warning of a year marked by "war and destruction" is spre... Read More


Bangladesh Bank allows 270-day credit for LPG imports

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh Bank has relaxed import rules for liquefied petroleum gas, permitting importers to use credit facilities of up to 270 days, a move aimed at easing dollar liquidity pressur... Read More


ICC may reject Sri Lanka move, will offer Bangladesh southern India venues instead

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is poised to formally respond to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) between Monday and Tuesday regarding the ongoing World Cup venue standoff.... Read More


Actress Mehazabien, her brother exempted in embezzlement case

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- A Dhaka court on Monday exempted popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother in a case over embezzlement of Tk 27 lakh. Dhaka Executive Magistrate Md Adnan Zulfiqar passed ... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss regional, global issues

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed a range of regional and global issues on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of... Read More


Canada reaffirms commitment to dignity and justice for Rohingya

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Canada has said it remains steadfast in its support for efforts to advance accountability, dignity and justice for the Rohingya. Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh ... Read More


BNP to seek Bangladesh's rightful water share from India if elected: Fakhrul

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that if voted to power, his party would pursue Bangladesh's rightful share of water from India while upholding mutual... Read More


Net FDI in Bangladesh jumps over 200 percent in Q3 of 2025: BIDA

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh recorded a robust surge in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the July-September quarter of 2025, signaling a significant boost in investor confidence despite glob... Read More