LPG prices soar on artificial scarcity

Traders call indefinite strike for higher distribution charges
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Mohammad Sirajuddin’s death anniv today

Today is the 50th death anniversary of Mohammad Sirajuddin, founder chairman and managing director of Modhumita Group, said a press release. 
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

CA expects unanimous ‘yes’ in July referendum

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said political parties have endorsed the July Charter and expressed confidence that they would campaign for “yes” votes in the referendum.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Lady Jean Wilson passes away

Lady Jean Wilson OBE, a philanthro-pist, social activist, and supporter of the Global Disability Movement, passed away at the Independent Living Centre on January 4.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Passenger dies as Biman flight ‘skips emergency landing’

A passenger died after falling ill aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight bound for London on New Year’s Eve, with co-passengers alleging that negligence by the pilot contributed to the death.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Didar A Husain re-elected IUB chairman

Didar A Husain, a founding trustee of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been re-elected chairman of the IUB Board of Trustees for 2026-27, said a press release.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Parties would campaign for ‘yes’ votes, CA Yunus expresses confidence

Referendum and February elections will mark a historic moment for the country, he says
7 January 2026, 15:21 PM

Karwan Bazar traders block key Dhaka road in protest against extortion

Demonstration triggers traffic gridlock as traders march to Farmgate
7 January 2026, 14:44 PM

‘Abandoning July revolutionaries for electoral gain would be a grave mistake’

SAD president says NCP leaders were ‘silent’ as July warriors faced danger
7 January 2026, 14:20 PM

RU law teacher dismissed over sexual harassment allegations

Decision comes following probe committee findings
7 January 2026, 14:07 PM

‘Unimaginable in any civilised state’

Yunus receives CID report on DNA samples from 114 unidentified bodies buried at Rayerbazar during July uprising
7 January 2026, 13:53 PM
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7 January 2026, 12:52 PM

Seven-year-old dies after circumcision surgery in Chattogram hospital

Father alleges 'misuse of anaesthesia'; authorities launch an official probe
7 January 2026, 12:08 PM

RU teacher Salim Reza Newton suffers stroke, hospitalised

His condition now stable, university and hospital sources say
7 January 2026, 11:24 AM

2026 election aims to put Bangladesh’s electoral process back on track: Sanaullah

Election commissioner says 13th national election is about restoring momentum through reforms
7 January 2026, 11:19 AM

Alleged smuggler shot at Lalmonirhat border, rescued by BGB

He was previously injured on Dec 22 by pellet shots from India’s BSF
7 January 2026, 10:22 AM

Odhikar rallies against BSF killings as Felani murder marks 15 years without justice

Rights group urges accountability and international action over border killings, torture and push-ins
7 January 2026, 09:27 AM
7 January 2026, 08:26 AM

Biman to launch Dhaka-Karachi direct flights from Jan 29

Will operate two weekly flights initially, officials say
7 January 2026, 08:07 AM