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Personal data of 14,000 journalists leaked from EC website
08:05 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayInformation of around 14,000 journalists who had applied to cover election-related news was inadvertently exposed from the Election Commission’s (EC) website, raising concerns over data security ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament elections and referendum.
Israel admits killing 70,000 in Gaza
07:50 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayIsrael’s military has accepted that the death toll compiled by Gaza’s health authorities is broadly accurate, marking a significant U-turn after years of dismissing the figures as “Hamas propaganda”.
Butler slams pitch conditions despite Bangladesh’s 12-goal win
07:02 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayBangladesh’s emphatic 12-0 victory over Bhutan in the opening match of the SAFF Women’s Under-19 Championship failed to mask head coach Peter Butler’s frustration with the playing surface in Pokhara.
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill
06:49 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, has once again become a flashpoint as Iran plans a military drill that could intersect a key international shipping lane.
DITF 2026 closes with Tk 224cr export orders, Tk 393cr in domestic sales
06:43 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) wrapped up on Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal, reporting export orders worth Tk 224.26 crore and domestic sales of approximately Tk 393 crore, highlighting the resilience of Bangladesh’s trade and consumer demand despite inflationary pressures.
Only BNP has experience to govern Bangladesh, says Tarique
06:28 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that Bangladesh currently has no alternative to the BNP when it comes to experienced and capable governance, urging voters to rally behind his party in the February 12 general election.
ICC faces fresh storm ahead of T20 World Cup as Bangladesh row lingers
06:12 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has been dragged into yet another controversy ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, even as the fallout from Bangladesh’s exclusion continues to simmer.
Election manifestos: Businesses want transparent policies, credible roadmaps, not rhetorics
05:38 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayWith the 13th National Parliament election scheduled for February 12, Bangladesh’s business community is calling on political parties to present clear, transparent and realistic economic roadmaps in their election manifestos, warning that vague promises will fail to restore investor confidence at a time of prolonged uncertainty.
Injuries force Cummins out of Australia T20 World Cup squad
05:30 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayAustralia's Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka because of a troubling back injury.
No more wire copy: Bangladeshi journalist heads to Oscars
05:10 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayFrom Dhaka newsrooms, the world’s most glamorous night in cinema has usually been covered from afar, filtered through international agencies and foreign media. That pattern is about to change.
Why gold hit record highs and why prices now slipping
04:53 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayGold has enjoyed a historic rally in recent weeks, smashing through record levels as investors rushed into the safe-haven asset amid global political turmoil. Prices have fallen sharply following signs of political stability in the US, although gold remains far more expensive than it was a year ago.
Jamaat to form unity govt if elected: Shafiqur
04:40 PM, 31 Jan 2026 SaturdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday, January 31, said his party would invite rival political parties to take part in running the country if Jamaat comes to power with a parliamentary majority.