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Don’t know whether we function like NGOs or political govt: Adviser
02:45 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayPlanning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud has said, “We do not know whether we are functioning like NGOs or like a political government. What kind of government this is has not yet been clearly defined. Taken together, such a government has never existed in Bangladesh before.”
US won't take sides in Bangladesh's elections: Ambassador
02:06 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayUS Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen has reaffirmed that US will not take sides in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
Writ seeks postponement of 50th BCS preliminary exam
01:37 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a directive to postpone the preliminary examination of the 50th BCS, which is scheduled to be held amid the 13th national parliamentary election campaigns.
Bangladeshi docufilm “I’m Telling You” shortlisted at Nepal festival
01:30 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayThe 7th edition of the Nepal Cultural International Film Festival (NCIFF), organised by the Nepal Culture and Film Centre, will be held from January 30 to February 1 in Kathmandu.
Yunus inaugurates Digital Device and Innovation Expo
01:12 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday inaugurated the Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026, the country’s largest technology showcase, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), stressing that the tomorrow's world will be truly a different world.
Election campaigns fuel surge in handheld microphone demand
01:01 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayAhead of the 13th national parliamentary elections scheduled for 12 February, the nature of election campaigns has shifted noticeably. Candidates are now placing greater emphasis on door-to-door outreach rather than large public rallies.
NTRCA recommends appointment of 11,713 teachers
12:49 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA total of 11,713 teachers have been recommended for appointment in private educational institutions under the seventh special recruitment circular of the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) programme.
South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for corruption
12:36 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption on Wednesday ahead of the verdict for disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law imposition a year ago.
Two flats of ex-customs officer Mofizur seized
12:05 PM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayA Dhaka court ordered the seizure of two flats in South Khulna belonging to former Customs, Excise, and VAT Assistant Commissioner Bhuiya Mofizur Rahman and his wife, Dilshad Jahan Lucy.
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill 12
11:40 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayRussian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.
Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing
11:29 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayIndian singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing. Taking to his Instagram handle, the celebrated vocalist shared an emotional note with his fans.
Gold prices rise by Tk 7,348 per bhori
11:18 AM, 28 Jan 2026 WednesdayGold prices in Bangladesh surged by Tk 7,348 per bhori (11.664 grams) for 22-carat gold, pushing the price of the highest-quality gold to a new record of Tk 269,788 per bhori.