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Iran’s ousted Shah’s son urges security forces to stand with people
10:15 AM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayThe US-based son of Iran's ousted shah urged Iranian government workers and security forces on Sunday to join the swelling protest movement in the Islamic republic.
Revised ADP slashes funding for metro rail, major projects
09:13 AM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayThe Planning Commission has finalised a Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) of Tk 2 trillion, which is Tk 300 billion lower than the original ADP. Allocations have been reduced for health and social protection, education, transport, religious affairs, and agriculture, while funding has increased for the environment, the Local Government Division, and science and technology.
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, warns US may act first
08:21 AM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayUS President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called seeking "to negotiate" after his threats of military action amid mass anti-government protests in the Islamic republic.
National polls: EC clears 58 more candidates
10:04 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe Election Commission on Sunday, January 11, cleared the way for 58 previously rejected aspirants to contest the upcoming national election scheduled for February 12.
'RYDO' introduces budget-friendly electric scooters at DITF
09:52 PM, 11 Jan 2026 Sunday'RYDO', the electric scooter brand of the country's leading business conglomerate RFL, has appeared at the Dhaka International Trade Fair with eco-friendly scooters at affordable prices for the first time.
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.