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Bangladesh voices deep concern over Myanmar firing at Teknaf border

03:14 PM, 13 Jan 2026 Tuesday

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned Myanmar Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe and expressed deep concern of Bangladesh at the recent incident of gunfire from Myanmar towards Bangladesh near Whykong Union of Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.

Fakhrul seeks army chief's intervention over Dablu's death

02:52 PM, 13 Jan 2026 Tuesday

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought the army chief's intervention over the death of a party leader in the army's custody in Chuadanga.

Plot scam: Verdict against Hasina, Tulip, Azmina on Feb 2

02:25 PM, 13 Jan 2026 Tuesday

A Dhaka court set February 2 to deliver its verdict in a case against 18 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her nieces Tulip Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq, over alleged irregularities in the allotment of a 10-katha plot in the RAJUK New Town Project.

3 die in Madaripur road accident

02:07 PM, 13 Jan 2026 Tuesday

Three people were killed and two others injured as a covered van rammed a battery-run van in Madaripur's Sadar upazila on Tuesday morning, January 13.

Pay Commission to reveal report date soon, work continues: Salehuddin

01:49 PM, 13 Jan 2026 Tuesday

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday, January 13, said that the Pay Commission is carrying on its work without interruption and the government will announce a submission date for its report at an appropriate time.

Mobile handset prices set to fall as NBR slashes import duty

01:25 PM, 13 Jan 2026 Tuesday

The 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 Tuesday

A 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 Tuesday

United 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 Tuesday

Xabi 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 Tuesday

The 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 Tuesday

The 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 Monday

International 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).