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Defamation case sought against Amir Hamza in Jhenaidah
04:13 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayAn application has been filed with a Jhenaidah court seeking a defamation case against Jamaat-e-Islami nominated candidate for the Kushtia-3 constituency, Amir Hamza, over alleged derogatory remarks about former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and her son Arafat Rahman Koko.
ECNEC nods 1000-bed Bangladesh–China Friendship Hospital
03:49 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday, January 25, approved 25 development projects worth Tk 45,191.27 crore, including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh–China Friendship General Hospital in the northern region.
Inflation clouds Bangladesh’s 5% growth outlook
03:43 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh’s economy is forecast to grow by around 5 per cent in 2026, reflecting moderate recovery momentum amid persistent inflationary pressures and long-standing structural challenges.
Tarique Rahman pledges to tackle corruption, ensure public safety
02:57 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday pledged strict action against corruption and a firm law-and-order approach if his party comes to power.
Nahid Islam alleges level playing field yet to be ensured
02:54 PM, 25 Jan 2026 SundayJamaat alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, on Sunday alleged that a level playing field has yet to be ensured for the upcoming national elections.
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.