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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.
4 held while taking cannabis at DU hall
02:43 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayFour individuals, including two outsiders and a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activist, were arrested while preparing to consume hemp on the rooftop of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall (proposed Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall) at Dhaka University (DU) in the early hours of Friday, January 16.
US officials discuss tariffs, trade ties with Tarique in virtual meeting
02:27 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayOfficials of the US Trump administration on Friday held a virtual meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman to discuss the interim government’s negotiated tariff agreement and explore ways to strengthen bilateral trade ties.
Police suspect Uttara house fire originated in kitchen
01:53 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayPolice suspect that the massive fire that broke out at a house in Uttara originated in the kitchen. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rafiqul Ahmed of Uttara West Police Station informed journalists about the incident at his office on Friday (January 16).
S Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in jail
12:48 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridaySouth Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be jailed for five years over abuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documents in relation to his failed martial law bid in 2024.
Uttara house fire: Death toll rises to 6, victims from two families
12:44 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe death toll from a massive fire at a house in Uttara, Dhaka, has risen to six. The Fire Service stated that all six victims belonged to two families.
Fresh election schedule for Pabna-1, Pabna-2 declared
12:25 PM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayThe Election Commission announced a fresh election schedule for Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies to hold polls on February 12 next in line with the order of the Appellate Division.
Tetulia records country’s lowest temperature for 8th straight day
11:55 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayPanchagarh has been experiencing a mild to moderate cold wave for 11 consecutive days. The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 8.5°C on Friday (January 16) at 9:00 am.
Vegetable, chicken prices surge; onion, egg prices ease
11:55 AM, 16 Jan 2026 FridayPrices of vegetables and chicken have risen sharply across markets in the capital over the past week, while consumers have seen some relief from lower prices of onions and eggs.
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.