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Gaibandha independent candidate found unconscious in Rangpur
08:38 AM, 17 Jan 2026 SaturdayPolice rescued Azizar Rahman, an independent candidate for Gaibandha-3 constituency, in an unconscious state in Rangpur city on Friday evening, January 16. He was found unconscious around 7:30 pm at Modern Mor, police said.
Salehuddin urges patience on new pay scale, backs referendum
10:00 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayFinance Ministry Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Friday, January 16, asked government officials to be patient regarding the new pay scale.
EC approves 18 appeals on 7th day of hearings
09:02 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe Election Commission (EC) on Friday, January 16, approved 18 appeals on the seventh day of hearings challenging Returning Officers’ decisions on nomination papers for the 13th parliamentary elections.
Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation
08:31 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayArab Gulf nations have been watching nervously as neighbouring Iran has been engulfed in nationwide protests. United States President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Tehran – a move many Gulf powers fear would plunge the region into chaos.
China, Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting
07:32 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayChinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing.
Khaleda was convicted in most disgraceful trial: Asif Nazrul
06:32 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul on Friday said former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was unjustly convicted in what he described as the most disgraceful and farcical trial in Bangladesh’s history, referring to the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.
2 shot dead in Cumilla clash over dominance
05:40 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayTwo people have been killed and at least 10 others injured in a clash between two rival groups in Cumilla's Nangalkot over establishing supremacy.
Hadi’s brother appointed to Bangladesh mission in UK
05:34 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe government has appointed Omar bin Hadi, brother of the Inqilab Mancha's slain spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi, at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.
Inqilab Mancha stages demo demanding justice for Hadi
04:14 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayInqilab Mancha staged a demonstration demanding justice for its slain spokesperson, Sharif Osman bin Hadi, with a large number of protesters in attendance on Friday, January 16.
Fire at Jigatola building under control
04:01 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayA fire that broke out in a residential building at Jigatola in the capital has been brought under control after about half an hour of efforts.
IAB to contest polls alone, announces candidates for 268 seats
03:59 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) has announced contesting the upcoming 13th parliamentary election alone in 268 constituencies out of 300. IAB Senior Joint Secretary General Maulana Gazi Ataur Rahman announced this at a press conference on Friday afternoon, January 16.
AR Rahman opens up about losing work in Bollywood
02:51 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayMusic maestro AR Rahman recently opened up about losing work in Bollywood in the last decade.