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Anis Alamgir sent to jail after remand

09:05 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

A Dhaka court on Saturday, December 20, sent journalist Anis Alamgir to jail after the completion of his police remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Uttara West Police Station.

Won’t utter words that hurt Jamaat: Akhtaruzzaman

08:50 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

Freedom fighter and former MP Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman on Saturday said he has decided not to make any remarks that may hurt Jamaat-e-Islami, expressing gratitude to the party for giving him shelter during a difficult phase of his life.

190 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

08:43 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

A total of 190 people were hospitalised with dengue across the country in the last 24 hours, while no deaths were reported during the period.

Repatriation to Myanmar only viable solution to Rohingya crisis, experts say

08:11 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

Sustainable resolution of the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar, with repatriation remaining the only viable long-term solution, speakers said at an international conference in Dhaka on Saturday, December 20.

EC revises 13th JS election schedule

07:27 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

The Election Commission (EC) has revised the schedule of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election within just nine days of its announcement, making changes to key timelines related to nominations and appeals.

Imran, wife to serve more 17 years in jail

06:50 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a Pakistani court found them guilty of illegally retaining and selling valuable state gifts.

Guterres condemns killing of Hadi: Dujarric

06:35 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of the Inqilab Mancha, and expressed his deep condolences to Hadi’s bereaved family.

Abrar condemns attacks on Nalanda, Chhayanaut, Udichi and media outlets

06:05 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

Education Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar has strongly condemned and protested against the recent attacks and acts of arson targeting cultural institutions, media establishments and journalists, including Chhayanaut, Udichi, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo and the harassment of New Age Editor Nurul Kabir.

Russian strikes on Odesa kill 8 as Ukraine peace talks stall

05:55 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

At least eight people were killed and 27 wounded after Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes hit critical port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region late Friday, Ukrainian officials said.

Commodities to face 2026 slump as demand cools, supply surges

05:53 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

After years of turbulence driven by the pandemic, trade shocks, wars and sanctions, global commodity markets may be heading for a sobering correction in 2026, with prices of several key commodities at risk of falling to new lows, predicts the Economist in an analysis.

Train fares raised by up to Tk 226 on six major routes

05:09 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

Bangladesh Railway has increased train fares by up to Tk 226 on six key routes, including Dhaka–Cox’s Bazar, with the revised rates coming into effect on Saturday, December 20.

India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

04:49 PM, 20 Dec 2025 Saturday

Indian selectors on Saturday dropped Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill from the T20 squad for the World Cup in February following a prolonged slump in form.