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New US Ambassador to Bangladesh raises concern over China's regional influence

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen on Wednesday said he is concerned about broader Chinese influence in South Asia, stressing that they have a host of op... Read More


Gold price tops Tk 250,000 per bhori, sets new all-time high in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged past the Tk 250,000 mark per bhori on Wednesday, hitting an all-time high in the domestic market. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) ... Read More


Ensure power in all polling stations within a week: Energy Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Wednesday directed authorities to ensure electricity connection or alternative power supply in all polling stations within a week. He gave the in... Read More


Tarique Rahman visits Shahjalal shrine, offers prayers

Sylhet, Jan. 21 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman visited the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) in Sylhet on Wednesday night. He later performed Nafl prayers at 9:05pm, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul K... Read More


Marriage media fraudster arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a man for allegedly defrauding and blackmailing a Bangladeshi woman living in the United States through a fake marriage, exto... Read More


Fraternal clash between BNP activists in Mymensingh leaves 10 injured

Mymensingh, Jan. 21 -- At least 10 people were injured in a clash between the supporter groups of two BNP leaders in Mymensingh-10 (Gafargaon) constituency on Wednesday evening. The clash occurred in... Read More


Life under threat: Feni schools continue classes in unsafe buildings

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Every school day, teachers and students in Feni step into classrooms of many schools that could collapse under their feet. More than 200 government primary schools in the district a... Read More


Bangladesh Polls: Ghana's ex-President to lead Commonwealth observer group

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Addo, former President of the Republic of Ghana, will lead the Commonwealth observer group for Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July Charter. The C... Read More


Valentino partner recalls designer's legacy of elegance and respect for women

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani devoted his life to creating outfits that celebrated women's beauty and dignity, his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti said o... Read More


219 killed in 409 road accidents in Dhaka in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- A total of 219 people, including 25 women and 18 children, lost their lives and 511 others were injured in 409 road accidents in Dhaka city in 2025, according to data released by the... Read More