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Yarn bond withdrawal may push import taxes to 40%
05:36 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayBangladesh’s export-oriented knitwear industry is bracing for a sharp cost shock after the Commerce Ministry moved to withdraw the bonded warehouse facility on imports of 10-30 count yarn.
Arrest warrants issued against ex-BB Governor Atiur, 25 others
05:31 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayA Dhaka court issued arrest warrants against former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman and 25 others after taking cognizance of a charge sheet filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in a major loan embezzlement case on Tuesday, January 20.
Islamic Foundation publishes Ramadan Sehri, Iftar timings
05:29 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Islamic Foundation on Tuesday, January 20, published the timings of Sehri and Iftar for Ramadan.
Jamaat’s seat deal sparks backlash at the grassroots
05:14 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe seat-sharing deal that was meant to showcase unity within Jamaat-e-Islami’s 10-party electoral bloc is instead exposing deep cracks at the party’s grassroots, with anger, resistance and open defiance surfacing in several constituencies.
Trump warns of 200% tariff on French wine
04:56 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne after reports suggested French President Emmanuel Macron was unwilling to join his “Board of Peace” on Gaza.
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
04:54 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayIsrael has begun bulldozing the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem as the far-right government clamps down heavily on humanitarian groups that provide desperately needed aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Rangamati univ teacher dismissed over certificate forgery
04:07 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe authorities of Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU) have dismissed one of its teachers for securing his position through fraudulent means, including submitting a fake experience certificate, forging signatures, and concealing information.
Miller injury adds to South Africa's growing World Cup worries
03:57 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayDavid Miller faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup after suffering a suspected groin injury.
Vision Electronics offers up to 25% discount at DITF
02:49 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayVision Electronics, a popular electronics brand, is participating in the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) with attractive discounts and a collection of new products for visitors.
House rent can’t be increased before two years: DNCC
02:21 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has issued new guidelines on house rent, stating that once a standard rent is set, it will remain effective for two years, and rent increases can only occur during June–July.
‘Bangladesh won’t accept unfair ICC terms pushed by India’
02:11 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayYouth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has said that Bangladesh will not accept any unreasonable conditions imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) under pressure from India.
Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
02:00 PM, 20 Jan 2026 TuesdayGold prices are surging worldwide, breaking records in both international and local markets. On Tuesday, January 20, the price of one ounce of gold in the global market surpassed $4,700 for the first time, fueled by rising demand amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and inflation fears.