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Washington warms to Jamaat power surge
05:59 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayWashington is quietly courting Bangladesh’s once-banned Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, betting on influence over isolation – and risking a diplomatic shockwave across South Asia.
Govt nods Dhaka Central University ordinance
05:51 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayThe government has given in principle and final approval for the Dhaka Central University ordinance.
4-day holiday on a stretch as govt adds Feb 11
05:31 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayThe Council of Advisers on Thursday, January 22, approved a proposal to declare February 11 a public holiday, in addition to the public holiday on the voting day on February 12, to help voters participate and ensure law and order management in an effective manner.
Bangladesh says 'no' to India World Cup for ‘genuine security risk’
05:26 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayBangladesh has taken a hard political and sporting stand, officially confirming that the national cricket team will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing “genuine security risks” amid a volatile regional political climate.
Rent relief promised, rent hike feared in DNCC rules
04:55 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayDhaka North City Corporation’s (DNCC) newly issued house rent guidelines, framed as a measure to protect tenants’ rights, are drawing sharp criticism for potentially doing the opposite – benefiting homeowners while exposing tenants to higher financial pressure.
BTMA threatens closing mills from to Feb 1 for 'policy paralysis'
04:33 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdaySpinning mill owners have warned of an indefinite nationwide shutdown of all spinning mills from February 1 if the interim government fails to implement the commerce ministry’s recommendation to withdraw the bonded warehouse facility for 10–30 count yarn imports within the next seven days.
HC rejects Cumilla-10 BNP candidate’s writ over candidacy
04:03 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayThe High Court (HC) on Thursday, January 22, summarily rejected a writ petition filed by BNP candidate Md Abdul Gafur Bhuiyan, pleading to restore his nomination for the Cumilla-10 constituency.
ICT frames charges against Quader, 6 others
02:41 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Thursday framed charges against seven accused, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, for alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising.
‘Country to be governed on Prophet’s ideals if BNP is elected’
02:30 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said that if the party is elected in the February 12 elections, the country will be governed based on the ideals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Today’s struggle is against those who oppose independence: Fakhrul
01:52 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said a certain party is currently spreading slander and will not receive the people’s votes. “They are anti-independence. Today’s struggle is against those who oppose independence,” he said.
Viral video shows child abuse at kindergarten; police investigating
12:46 PM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayA video showing the abuse of a child student at a kindergarten in Paltan, Dhaka, has gone viral on social media.
BNP holding first election rally in Sylhet
11:38 AM, 22 Jan 2026 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) began its first election rally in Sylhet ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections on Thursday (22 January).