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Elections invariably on time, no matter who says what

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reaffirms his interim government's commitment...

Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

PARIS (France) Jan 14 (AFP): US President Donald Trump warned...

Economic growth may slow to 4.6pc this FY

Bangladesh economy may expand at a rate of 4.6 per...

POLITICS & POLICIES

73 more aspirants get back candidacies

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday approved candidacies of 73...

Abbas alleges electoral code violation in campaign

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas has alleged that some candidates...

Arguments in Abu Sayed killing case Jan 20

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has set January 20 for...

ICT-1 indicts Ziaul Ahsan over enforced disappearances

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Wednesday framed charges in...

BNP expels Sherpur party leader Masud over nomination issue

SHERPUR, Jan 13 (UNB): BNP has expelled its Sherpur district...

METRO / NEWS

DUCSU launches campaign to mobilise public support for 'Yes' vote

The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has announced a...

DMP directs field-level officers to intensify intelligence gathering

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has directed field-level officers to...

Security guard stabbed dead in Keraniganj

A dockyard security guard was stabbed to death allegedly by...

Capital experiences dry weather

The capital, Dhaka, and other parts of the country experienced...

VIEWS & OPINION

Export potential of Bangladesh's handicraft sector

Export diversification remains a critical development objective for Bangladesh as...

EDITORIAL

How RADP will impact development work

Downsizing the annual development programme (ADP) halfway in a fiscal...

Combating drug price hike effectively

The prices of life-saving medicines have once again risen in...

Nipah a serious public health threat

The Nipah virus outbreak in Bangladesh is no longer merely...

LAST PAGE

UAE grants royal pardon to 440 Bangladeshis

The rulers of the United Arab Emirates have granted royal...

BD defers Gaza deployment decision

Bangladesh's interim government has ruled out taking any immediate decision...

ADP implementation hits 20-year low at 17.54pc

Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation has hit a 20-year...

STOCK & CORPORATE

Steps underway to bring discipline in gold, jewellery sector: NBR chairman

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is working to bring...

BOJ puts self defence ahead of solidarity with Fed's Powell

TOKYO, Jan 14 (Reuters): The Bank of Japan's absence from...

COUNTRY

Amnura rail junction lies in neglect

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Jan 14 (UNB): For generations, Amnura railway junction has...

Drug-addicted grandson held over grandmother's murder

SYLHET, Jan 13 (UNB): Police arrested a young man on...

Three deer poachers held with trawler, traps in Sundarbans

KHULNA, Jan 14 (BSS): Forest guards have arrested three deer...

WORLD

UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UNRWA

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 (Reuters): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has...

NEWS IN BRIEF__2026-01-15

US withdrawal from WHO makes country, world 'unsafe': WHO chiefGENEVA,...

SPORTS

FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Dhaka

The glittering FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Dhaka on...

BPL Dhaka phase starts today

The Dhaka phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will...

Champions League winner PSG's $168m payment tops UEFA prize money list for last season

GENEVA, Jan 14 (AP): Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain topped...

Ajax fans likely to see another Ibrahimovic play for their team

AMSTERDAM, Jan 14 (AP): Maximilian Ibrahimovic is moving from one...

Pakistan to play Australia in final T20I WC preparation

LAHORE, Pakistan, Jan 14 (AFP): Former champions Pakistan and Australia...

TRADE & MARKET

Packaging industry can reach $50b exports: Amir Khasru

Bangladesh's packaging industry has the potential to reach $50 billion...

Zant Accessories Limited to invest Tk 800m in NSEZ in Ctg

Foam manufacturer Zant Accessories Limited is set to invest Tk...

BD, Nepal map deeper trade, transit ties

The two-day 8th Bangladesh-Nepal commerce secretary level meeting (CSLM) concluded...

New licensing rules issued for C&F agents

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued the Customs...