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Foreign diplomats see EC capable of fair polls: CEC
02:30 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayChief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said foreign diplomats in Bangladesh have expressed full confidence in the Election Commission's ability to hold a free, fair, neutral, and credible 13th national parliamentary elections.
HC issues contempt rule against CEC
02:04 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe High Court has issued a rule against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on charges of contempt of court, asking why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.
Will recruit 100,000 health workers if BNP comes to power: Tarique
01:15 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday announced that the party plans to recruit 100,000 health care workers across the country if it comes to power.
Nazmul reinstated as BCB’s finance committee chairman
12:56 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayM Nazmul Islam has regained his position as the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Fakhrul calls for liberal democracy, encourages fearless voting
12:51 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged voters to cast their ballots fearlessly, saying the party seeks to establish a liberal democratic system in the country and come to power through elections.
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.