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Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off southern Philippines

10:46 AM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage.

Gas cylinder trader stabbed to death in Dhaka

10:26 AM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

A gas cylinder trader was stabbed to death by assailants in the Kudar Bazar area of Kadamtali, Dhaka, on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Shahabuddin, 40.

ICC rejects BCB’s request to shift WC matches outside India: Report

09:51 AM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches away from India.

JnUCSU polls: Shibir-backed candidates lead in partial results

09:12 AM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

Despite a long delay after the completion of voting in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections, the vote-counting process has made little progress.

Venezuela to turn over up to 50m barrels of oil to US: Trump

08:27 AM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela's interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds "will be controlled by me" as president.

Mustafizur joins PSL after IPL franchise snub

09:55 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being released by Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders.

Rana Pratap Bairagi killing not linked to religion, journalism: Govt

09:33 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

The interim government on Tuesday, January 6, said the killing of Rana Pratap Bairagi cannot be linked to religion or any journalistic matter, stressing that local police have confirmed the victim was already an accused in a murder case.

Yunus urges joint research to explore marine resources

08:52 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday stressed the need for coordinated joint research with Japan, Indonesia and the Maldives to explore marine resources, mentioning that Bangladesh has a maritime area almost equal to its landmass.

NCP accuses EC officials of bias ahead of election

07:40 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

National Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday warned that democracy is at risk, accusing senior government officials, including intelligence chiefs, of openly favoring a party ahead of the national election.

65% votes cast in JnUCSU polls

07:00 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

A total of 65 per cent of votes were cast in elections to the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU), and Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani Hall Union polls saw 77 per cent voter turnout.

Political vengeance behind Hadi killing: DB chief

05:30 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

The killing of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi was driven by political vengeance, said Additional Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam, chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), on Tuesday, January 6.

Voting ends in JnUCSU polls; counting underway

05:26 PM, 06 Jan 2026 Tuesday

Balloting in elections to the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and Hall Union ended on Tuesday afternoon, January 6.