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Hajj flights to begin April 18
09:37 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThis year, Hajj flights will begin on April 18, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
BNP bets big on leaflets: Bold pledges for jobs, repairing state in polls push
09:34 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party is close to finalising a leaflet-based election manifesto that places state restructuring, renewed democratic practice and massive employment creation at the heart of its campaign for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
Bullet-hit Tanjina taken to CMCH; condition critical
08:47 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayEleven-year-old Tanjina Afran, who was injured by gunshot fired from Mynamar, has been taken to the Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) as her condition is critical.
UAE pardons 25 convicted Bangladesh nationals
08:00 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayPresident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 25 Bangladeshi citizens who were previously convicted in the UAE.
Pakistan keen to host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches
07:02 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayPakistan has stepped forward with an offer to host Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the national team will not travel to India for the tournament.
EU spells out meaning of ‘inclusive’ Bangladesh vote
06:22 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe European Union’s Chief Election Observer, Ivars Ijabs, on Sunday clarified what the EU means when it calls for an “inclusive and participatory” election, saying the focus is on ensuring that every social group in Bangladesh can take part in the February 12 general election.
Tehran warns US, Israel amid deadly unrest
05:08 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayIran issued fresh threats against the United States and Israel on Sunday as nationwide protests continued for a second week, leaving at least 116 people dead, according to activists.
BTCL boosts internet speeds without raising prices
04:58 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased the speed of all its existing internet packages by up to three times, while keeping monthly charges unchanged, aiming to provide faster and more digital-friendly services for its customers.
No sign of trade fallout with India, says Sk Bashir
04:37 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said Bangladesh’s trade with India remains stable and unaffected by the recent IPL-related controversy. He noted that trade flows between the two neighbours are continuing as usual.
HC questions legality of Jatiya Party factions contesting polls
04:30 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe High Court has asked why three Jatiya Party factions and their nominated candidates should not be barred from contesting the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
EC declares candidacies of most petitioners valid
04:17 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA majority of aspirants who challenged the rejection of their nomination papers have regained eligibility to contest the 13th parliamentary election.
Manna gets back nomination for Bogura-2
03:48 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe Election Commission (EC) has restored the nomination paper of Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, a hopeful for the Bogura-2 (Shibganj) constituency in the upcoming national polls.