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Fakhrul sees new opportunity to build liberal democratic Bangladesh
02:51 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday, January 10, said a new scope has opened before the nation to build a liberal democratic Bangladesh.
EC declares nomination of Jamaat's Azad valid
01:45 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination paper of Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad for Cox's Bazar-4 constituency (Maheshkhali-Kutubdia).
Jara's nomination declared valid after appeal
01:11 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination paper of Dr Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency, clearing her to contest in the 13th parliamentary elections. The Commission announced this on Saturday, January 10, after a hearing of her appeal against the cancellation of her nomination paper.
New protests erupt in Iran as Khamenei signals upcoming crackdown
12:39 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayIranians took to the streets in new protests on Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic Republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.
Dhaka, Washington discuss next polls, economic, Rohingya issues
11:16 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBangladesh and the United States have discussed upcoming elections in Bangladesh, economic and trade relations, Rohingya issue and regional matters. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman met Allison Hooker.
US needs to 'own' Greenland to stop Russia, China from taking it: Trump
10:19 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayPresident Donald Trump says the US needs to "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so.
Tarique’s northern region tour postponed at EC’s request
09:08 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s planned tour of the northern districts has been postponed following a request from the Election Commission EC), party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday night, January 9.
Tarique Rahman becomes BNP Chairman
08:35 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayTarique Rahman formally assumed the position of Chairman of the BNP on Friday night, January 9, in line with the party constitution. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the development after an emergency meeting of the party’s highest policymaking body.
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
09:17 PM, 09 Jan 2026 FridayThe United States military has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean, as it continues to target vessels sanctioned by Washington in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.
Pakistan envoy meets Tarique, discusses various issues
08:39 PM, 09 Jan 2026 FridayPakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider on Friday, January 9, paid a courtesy call on BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
BNP warns of action if rebel candidates do not withdraw before deadline
07:35 PM, 09 Jan 2026 FridayBNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Friday, January 9, hoped that their party’s rebel candidates will withdraw from the race within the deadline set in the election schedule; otherwise, the party will take organisational action.
BNP Standing Committee to sit tonight to discuss political situation, other issues
06:20 PM, 09 Jan 2026 FridayThe BNP Standing Committee is going to hold a meeting on Friday night, January 9, to discuss the current political situation and organisational matters. The meeting will be held at 9:00 pm at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office.