Ruling Awami League and its political arch-rival BNP are getting prepared to stage a massive showdown on January 5, the fourth anniversary of the last parliamentary election, in differing views.

New Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon says the next parliamentary elections will be different and difficult than the previous ones as “all political parties including BNP are likely to join it”.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia tweets urging to “stop killing political dissenters” to stay in power permanently.

The defence seeks acquittal of Md Hanif in cases filed over the August 21 grenade attack on Awami League rally back in 2004 saying charges are not proved.

US President Donald Trump has signalled support for anti-government protests in Iran, but in two weeks he faces a decision on US policy toward the Islamic Republic that suddenly seems riskier than it did a week ago.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says that her party must take part in the next general election at any cost.

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses enemies of the Islamic Republic of stirring unrest, as anti-government demonstrations that began last week continues.

Defence counsel begins closing arguments in the cases filed over August 21 Grenade attack on Awami League rally in 2004 in which 24 people were killed and scores were injured.

A Comilla court issues arrest warrant against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 48 other activists and leader of the party over an arson case of 2015.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the businessmen to explore new markets, produce new products and maintain their quality to grab export opportunities in the competitive world market.

The prosecution seeks the highest punishment of BNP’s Senior Vice President Tarique Rahman and all other accused in the cases filed over August 21 grenade attack on Awami League rally that killed 24 people in 2004.

Central BNP leader Syed Sadat Ahmed, who went missing four months ago, is shown arrested and placed on three-day remand in connection to a blast case of 2015.

Indian film superstar Rajinikanth announces his entry into politics and decision to form a party, marking the rise of another star in southern India’s political sky.

The much-awaited elections to choose 25 registered graduate representatives for the Jahangirnagar University (JU) senate begin amid festive mood on the campus.

US President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is accused by a singer of slapping her buttocks without her consent at a party in November.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith criticises the left-leaning political parties for their programme of laying siege to Bangladesh Bank protesting irregularities in the banking sector.

Prosecution completes their closing arguments on facts in the cases filed over the 21st August grenade attack in 2004 that left 24 Awami League leaders and activists killed and scores injured.

The US government says it has negotiated a significant cut in the United Nations budget. The US Mission to the United Nations says that the UN’s 2018-2019 budget would be slashed by over $285 million. The mission says reductions would also be made to the UN’s management and support functions.

The United States announces sanctions on two of North Korea's most prominent officials behind its ballistic missile program, while Russia reiterates an offer to mediate to ease tension between Washington and Pyongyang.

A Dhaka court adjourns closing argument of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till tomorrow in connection with the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.