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Shibir protests suspension of polls

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The Dhaka metropolitan unit of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir staged a protest rally in the capital on Monday against the suspension of the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Central Students' Union (SUCSU) and hall council elections.The procession began from...

HC suspends SUCSU polls

2026-01-20 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) on Monday postponed Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Central Student Union (SUCSU) election slated for Tuesday, reports UNB.The HC bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Md Ashif Hasan passed the order after hearing...

EC using tactics to give BNP special privileges

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Students Against Discrimination, the platform that led the July mass uprising, has accused the Election Commission (EC) of adopting tactics to provide special privileges to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).The allegation was made on Monday at a press conference held...

NCP goes for centralised crowdfunding

2026-01-20 00:00:00

National Citizen Party (NCP) on Monday announced the launch of a centrally managed crowdfunding initiative ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, seeking financial support directly from the public, reports UNB.Speaking at a press conference at the party's temporary office...

Islami Andolan withdraws its candidates to support Mamunul Haque

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Islami Andolan has decided to withdraw its candidates from the Dhaka-13 and Bagerhat-1 constituencies and extend support to Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque in the upcoming parliamentary elections.Sources said the decision was taken as Mamunul Haque is contesting...

Nearly 25,000 polling centres classified as 'risky'

2026-01-20 00:00:00

The government has identified more than 25,000 polling centres as "risky" ahead of the general election, reports bdnews24.com.The development was revealed by Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury after an advisor-level meeting on law and order on Monday.He said, "This time,...

ACC to sue JP leader Ranga over Tk 17m nomination scam

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against Jatiya Party (JP) leader Moshiur Rahman Ranga over allegations of taking bribes worth Tk 17 million in exchange for nominations in the 2018 national election.The commission has also decided...

JCD calls off sit-in in front of EC

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Jatiyotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has called off its sit-in programme in front of the Election Commission (EC) headquarters after two consecutive days of protests. The decision came on Monday evening after the student wing of the BNP had...

EC will be able to conduct polls efficiently, Fakhrul hopes

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the Election Commission (EC) has so far been performing efficiently."We believe the Commission will be able to conduct the upcoming 13th national elections properly," he said while talking to journalists...

A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) meets Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

2026-01-20 00:00:00

A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) meets Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday. — Collected

US warns Bangladeshis on visa bond

2026-01-20 00:00:00

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi applicants not to pay any bond before attending their interview, as a new requirement for B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas comes into force from Wednesday.The embassy said on Monday that advance...

BD face deadline over refusal to play World Cup matches in India

2026-01-20 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 (AFP): Cricket's governing body has told Bangladesh to agree to play their matches at next month's T20 World Cup in India or risk being kicked out of the tournament, reports said Monday.The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)...

Afghanistan keen to strengthen bilateral trade with BD

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Afghanistan has shown interest in strengthening bilateral trade with Bangladesh, including importing readymade garments (RMG) and exporting cotton, dry fruits and various agricultural products.The attention was expressed at a meeting between Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman and Afghan Deputy Minister for...

Govt-contractor dispute may drag on for long

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The dispute on the expensive Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) third-terminal project is likely to continue for long as the first phase of hearing on the allegations from the contractor's side has just completed.Sources say the dispute board members completed...

US seeks to work with all political parties for shared peace and prosperity

2026-01-20 00:00:00

The US ambassador in Dhaka, the Canadian high commissioner and a delegation of the European Union countries met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman separately at his Gulshan office in the capital on Monday.Brent T. Christensen, the newly appointed US Ambassador to...

RMG exporters decry withdrawal of bonded warehouse facility

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Leaders of the country's two main apparel trade bodies have blamed the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for making a unilateral move to withdraw bonded-warehouse facilities on yarn imports.They warned that such a decision could push Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry...

Prayer Timings (2026-01-20)

2026-01-20 00:00:00

Nassa Group property goes on auction

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The interim government has decided put some assets belonging to the Nassa Group to pay due wages and service benefits to the corporate staff.The selloff decision has been made "upon obtaining an order from the honourable court", a spokesman for...

Struggling BASIC Bank bid for revival falters with little gains

REZAUL KARIM | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The scam-stricken BASIC Bank PLC has intensified default-loan-recovery drive against its top 20 defaulters in a struggle for revival, but actual collection stands nowhere near regulatory direction. According to an internal bank report, the total recovery came to just Tk...

Battery-rickshaw drivers enforce blockade in city

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Battery-operated rickshaw drivers lifted their road blockade, enforced in the capital's Badda area on Monday, after issuing an ultimatum to the interim government. As a result, traffic resumed on the Kuril-Badda-Rampura route at about 12:20 pm. Earlier, they enforced the...

RAB member killed, 3 injured in gunfight with criminals in Ctg

2026-01-20 00:00:00

A member of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was killed and three others critically injured in a gunfight with 'local criminals' in Jungle Salimpur area of Sitakunda, Chattogram, on Monday.The clash erupted during a RAB?7 operation in the afternoon, reports...

Shab-e-Barat on Feb 3

2026-01-20 00:00:00

Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 3 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country on Monday.As the moon was not sighted, the holy month of Shaban will begin on January 21 and Shab-e-Barat...

Banks to chase borrowers as liquidity swells

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Monday said commercial banks would have little choice but to actively seek borrowers as surplus liquidity continues to build up in the banking system, driven by strong deposit growth and relatively...

CA urges people to vote 'yes' in referendum to endorse July charter

FE REPORT | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged Bangladesh's citizens to vote "Yes" in the national referendum on February 12 as "it's a historic opportunity" to reshape the state and lock in democratic reforms.In a nationally televised video address...

MoL turns down draft Money Loan Court Act

SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-01-20 00:00:00

The law ministry has turned down the central bank's proposal to prepare a new Artha Rin Adalat Ain (Money Loan Court Act) and suggested updating of the existing law through necessary amendments, officials say.The draft law, prepared by the central...

Senegal win Afcon title

2026-01-20 00:00:00

RABAT, Morocco, Jan 19 (AP): Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday which at one point...

Young Tigers face NZ in must-win clash today

2026-01-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh Under-19 will take on New Zealand today (Tuesday) in their second match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as they look to return to winning ways.The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm Bangladesh time, reports...

Djokovic romps to win as Swiatek, Gauff move on

2026-01-20 00:00:00

MELBOURNE, Jan 19 (AFP): Novak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown with an emphatic straight-sets victory Monday as fellow Australian Open title contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also won but with less sparkle.Three-time...

Billings boosts Sylhet ahead of BPL Eliminator

2026-01-20 00:00:00

Sylhet Titans have received a major boost ahead of their Eliminator clash against Rangpur Riders today (Tuesday) in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with the arrival of England batter Sam Billings, reports BSS.The team losing the Eliminator will be knocked...

Blankets, winter clothing distributed among cold-hit families in Joypurhat

2026-01-20 00:00:00

A local social organisation has distributed blankets and winter clothing among cold-affected and underprivileged families in Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat district.The programme was organised by Proyas Manobotar Seba Sangstha, a grassroots voluntary organisation, at Amirpur village under Mohammadpur union, according...