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Trump announces formation of ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
11:33 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayUS President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.
Human Rights Commission to be formed by Jan 31: Asif Nazrul
11:19 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayLaw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul has said that the most powerful, authoritative, and effective Human Rights Commission in the history of Bangladesh will be formed by January 31 this year.
3 killed in Uttara 7-storey building fire
11:02 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThree people were killed in a massive fire that broke out on the second floor of a seven-storey building in Uttara, Dhaka, on Friday morning.
Holy Shab-e-Meraj today
10:58 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed across the country tonight with due respect and religious fervour.
SSC exam form submission deadline extended till Jan 24
10:28 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka, announced that students can now submit their forms until January 24, while the last date for fee payment through the Sonali eSheba app is set for January 25.
Oil prices tumble as Trump eases Iran rhetoric
09:54 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayOil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric on Iran, while US stocks bounced back after two down days.
Cricketers withdraw BPL boycott after talks with BCB
09:35 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayCricketers have withdrawn their boycott of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches, which was announced in protest against controversial remarks made by BCB director M Nazmul Islam that had prompted calls for his resignation.
Machado presents her Nobel Prize medal to Trump at WH meeting
08:39 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.
Players ready to end boycott if Nazmul makes public apology
09:49 PM, 15 Jan 2026 ThursdayBangladesh's cricketers continue to insist they will end their playing boycott if BCB director Nazmul Islam makes a public apology for the disparaging remarks he made against players this week.
Tarique meets Yunus
09:49 PM, 15 Jan 2026 ThursdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday held his first formal meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh since returning to the country last month.
Jamaat-led bloc names candidates for 253 seats, IAB remain absent
09:37 PM, 15 Jan 2026 ThursdayThe Jamaat-led alliance has announced candidates for 253 constituencies ahead of the upcoming national election, leaving Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) out of Thursday night’s press conference and signalling growing uncertainty over whether the party will remain in the coalition.
Inqilab Mancha to rally nationwide Friday seeking justice for Hadi
09:23 PM, 15 Jan 2026 ThursdayInqilab Mancha has announced demonstration processions and rallies nationwide on Friday, demanding justice for its slain spokesman Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.