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BPC reforms: Meghna, Jamuna to merge; ELBL, SAOCL into ERL
12:31 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe interim government has initiated reforms in the state petroleum sector. Following recommendations from a reform commission, the government-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), which oversees the import, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, will reduce its eight subsidiary companies to five.
Pakistani human rights lawyers sentenced to 17 years over social media posts
12:28 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayA Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced two human rights lawyers to 17 years in prison each over social media posts the authorities claimed were hostile to the state and its security institutions.
Bangladesh clinch inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal title over Maldives
11:56 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh under captain Sabina Khatun claimed the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship title with a record-breaking 14-2 victory over the Maldives in their final match in Bangkok, Thailand.
BNP leaders, activists gather Chattogram rally
11:42 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayLeaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are arriving in large processions at the venue of a public rally in Chattogram, ahead of a scheduled address by BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday, January 25.
Auto-rickshaw drivers block Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur
11:21 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayAuto-rickshaw drivers on Sunday blocked the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila, disrupting traffic for nearly an hour as they demanded permission to operate battery-powered auto-rickshaws and an end to alleged police harassment.
Students announce complete shutdown until SUCSU election
11:01 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayStudents of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) on Saturday resumed protests demanding the election of the university’s central students’ union (SUCSU), announcing a complete shutdown of all academic and administrative activities until the polls are held.
Iraq Shiite bloc backs Maliki as next PM
10:58 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayIraq's main Shiite alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, endorsed on Saturday former prime minister and powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki as the country's next premier.
Jamaat greets India’s people at Republic Day reception in Dhaka
10:21 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe Indian High Commission in Dhaka organised a vibrant reception to mark India’s 77th Republic Day.
Federal agents kill 2nd US citizen in Minneapolis, protests erupt
09:45 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday -- the second in Minneapolis this month -- sparked new protests and impassioned demands by local leaders for the Trump administration to end its operation in the city.
Iranian president’s son calls for end to internet blackout
09:04 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe son of Iran's president, who is also a government adviser, called on Saturday for internet connectivity to be restored, warning the more than two-week blackout there would exacerbate anti-government sentiment.
Shakib to be considered for selection from next series: BCB
08:35 AM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayShakib Al Hasan will be considered for selection to the national team from the next series, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committee Chairman Amzad Hussain said.
Dhaka, Delhi to forge future-ready partnership, says Verma
09:59 PM, 24 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Indian High Commission in Dhaka hosted a vibrant reception to mark the 77th Republic Day of India on Saturday.