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Biman to launch Karachi flights on Jan 29

04:26 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to begin operating direct flights on the Dhaka–Karachi–Dhaka route from January 29.

Ongoing cold wave likely to continue till Jan 11

03:49 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

The current cold wave sweeping parts of the country will continue for three to four more days until January 11, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

PRAN attracts crowds with special offers at DITF 2026

02:58 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

PRAN, one of Bangladesh’s leading food manufacturers, is participating in the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 at Purbachal, Dhaka, offering a wide range of special discounts.

EC Sanaullah compares 2026 polls to restarting a derailed train

02:41 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said that this year’s election will be like putting a derailed train back on track. He made the remarks on Wednesday (January 7) at an event in Agargaon.

Writ seeks directives to bar JaPa, NDF candidates from polls

02:06 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

A writ petition has been filed seeking directives to bar candidates of the Jatiya Party (GM Quader) and the National Democratic Front (NDF), led by Anwar Hossain Manju, as well as Anisul Islam Mahmud, a leader of a faction of the Jatiya Party, from participating in the 13th national parliamentary elections.

Tarique Rahman to visit northern districts for four days

01:20 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

BNP’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, is set to embark on a four-day visit to the northern districts of Bangladesh. According to the party, the visit will primarily involve participation in religious and social events.

BCB chief denies Cricinfo report on Bangladesh play in India

12:45 PM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has denied a report by ESPNcricinfo claiming that the ICC told Bangladesh it will need to travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup or risk forfeiting points.

US adds Bangladesh to visa bond list with bonds up to $15,000

11:46 AM, 07 Jan 2026 Wednesday

The administration of US President Donald Trump has added 25 more countries, including Bangladesh, to a list of nations whose citizens may be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the United States, according to the US State Department website on Tuesday.

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.