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Mobile handset prices set to fall as NBR slashes import duty
01:25 PM, 13 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Tuesday, January 13, slashed customs duty on imported mobile phones by 60 per cent aimed at keeping handset prices within the purchasing capacity of consumers amid rising living costs.
Chuadanga BNP leader dies in army custody
12:37 PM, 13 Jan 2026 TuesdayA local BNP leader has died in the custody of the Bangladesh Army in Chuadanga's Jibannagar. The deceased, Shamsuzzaman Dablu, 50, was the general secretary of the municipality unit BNP. Family members and party activists alleged that Dablu's death was caused by torture
Countries doing business with Iran to face 25% tariff: Trump
10:52 AM, 13 Jan 2026 TuesdayUnited States President Donald Trump has said that countries that engage in trade with Iran will face a 25 per cent tariff on any business done with the US. Trump announced the decision in a social media post on Monday, stating that it was “final and conclusive”, but offering few additional details.
Alonso leaves role as Real Madrid manager
09:58 AM, 13 Jan 2026 TuesdayXabi Alonso has left his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge, with his former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa taking over.
Gold prices hit new record, now bhori Tk 2.32 lakh
09:15 AM, 13 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has raised the prices of gold again, with 22 carat gold up by Tk 4,199 to Tk 2,32,055 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest so far in the country’s history.
EC bars polls to all organisations before Feb 12 elections
08:28 AM, 13 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has directed the authorities concerned not to allow elections of any organisation or association, including professional bodies, across the country before the 13th parliamentary election.
LC bottlenecks worsen LPG crisis, retailers add fuel
08:43 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayInternational sanctions on several LPG-carrying vessels arriving from the Middle East have created major disruptions in supply, with some ships bound for Bangladesh also affected. Added to this are complications related to letters of credit (LCs).
ICC flags real security risks for Bangladesh in India
07:14 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayA World Cup security crisis is now out in the open. The ICC’s own security unit has admitted in writing that Bangladesh’s cricketers and supporters would face clear risks on Indian soil during the T20 World Cup, deepening a dispute that has already pushed Dhaka to demand a venue change.
Govt considers G2G LPG imports to stabilise market: Fouzul
06:14 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayThe government is considering importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement to stabilise prices and ensure fair supply beyond the existing monopoly-dominated market.
ICC wants Bangladesh to play T20 World Cup without Mustafiz
05:10 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayThe International Cricket Council has told Bangladesh that its security concerns in India would be “higher” if left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman is part of the T20 World Cup squad, effectively pressuring the team to drop him if they want to play on Indian soil.
Jamaat-led alliance to finalise seat-sharing within two days
04:55 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman says the alliance led by his party will announce its seat-sharing deal tomorrow or the day after.
Trump promotes himself 'acting Venezuelan president'
04:36 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayUS President Donald Trump stirred global controversy on Sunday by posting an image on his Truth Social account portraying himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela” with an “incumbent January 2026” label.