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Ban on motorbike for 3 days during elections
07:09 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has imposed a ban on motorcycle movement for three days – national election day, and before and after poll day – and on four other types of vehicles on voting day.
US considers ‘precision strikes’ on Iranian officials, Iran warns of retaliation
06:57 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe United States is reportedly weighing targeted “precision strikes” on Iranian officials as military forces in the Middle East are reinforced, sources told Middle East Eye (MEE) on Monday. While the strikes could occur as early as this week, officials cautioned that the timeline remains fluid.
Silence vs siren: Jara’s ‘football’ kicks the old guard
06:53 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayDr Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate who traded her role in the National Citizen Party (NCP) for a solitary run under the "Football" symbol, is attempting to prove that a seat in parliament can be won through the quiet strength of personal trust rather than the loud theatre of hired crowds.
Govt to buy 1cr litres soybean oil, 10,000 tonnes lentils
06:22 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe government on Tuesday, January 27, approved separate proposals to procure one crore litres of refined soybean oil and 10,000 tonnes of lentils to help stabilise the market ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
Bangladeshis lured to Russia, forced into Ukraine war
06:13 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayA labour recruiter reportedly persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a job as a janitor.
Govt plans 37,000 BGB members deployment during polls
05:43 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe government plans to deploy more than 37,000 members of the Border Guard Bangladesh across the country during the upcoming national elections, keeping the country's border unaffected.
12 injured as BNP, Jamaat clash over Facebook post in Shariatpur
05:39 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayAt least 12 people were injured in a clash between supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Naria upazila of Shariatpur on Tuesday, reportedly triggered by a dispute over a Facebook post.
Votes, voices, and steaming cups: Tea, coffee sales perk up
05:11 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayWith the 13th national parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12, the country is buzzing not only with rallies and slogans, but also with the sound of clinking cups and animated conversations. From bustling city streets to quiet village corners, election talk now travels hand in hand with tea and coffee.
From rural roots to national pride: Pran Milk honours ‘true farmers’
04:47 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe country’s leading liquid milk brand, Pran Milk, has launched an initiative to honour farmers who have made exceptional contributions to the dairy industry. The ‘Pran Milk Khati Khamari Sammanna 2026’ campaign was inaugurated on Tuesday, January 27, at the MCCI Conference Centre in Police Plaza, Gulshan.
India and EU announce landmark trade deal
04:33 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayThe European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US.
Jamaat strips leader of posts for calling DUCSU ‘drug den, brothel’
04:33 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has removed Md Shamim Ahsan, a local party leader, from all organisational positions over remarks deemed offensive about the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU).
No decision on military hardware sourcing, says Fouzul
04:20 PM, 27 Jan 2026 TuesdayEnergy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Tuesday said no specific decision has been taken regarding the sourcing or procurement of defence equipment, clarifying that the government has only allocated land for potential local production.