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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.
Iran protests slow, government pushes to show control
04:25 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayIran has begun restoring internet access after nearly two weeks of severe restrictions, a move analysts say is aimed at signalling that authorities believe the nationwide unrest is now under control.
Iran ‘not seeking war but fully prepared for war’: FM
02:41 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayIran is fully prepared for conflict but also ready for negotiations, its foreign minister said on Monday, as US President Donald Trump said the Iranian leadership was seeking talks after he threatened to intervene militarily over a crackdown on protests.
Mehazabien, brother discharged in intimidation case
02:09 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayPopular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alishan Chowdhury have been discharged from a case filed over allegations of threats and intimidation.
BNP to secure Teesta, other river water share from India: Fakhrul
01:07 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the party will secure a share of water from all common rivers shared with India, including the Teesta and Padma.
Victims unfound: PBI suggests acquittal of Hasina, 112 accused
12:27 PM, 12 Jan 2026 MondayThe Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has recommended the acquittal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 112 others in a case filed over the alleged attempted murder of Sahed Ali and nine others during the July uprising, citing “factual errors.”