In a series of high-level courtesy meetings, Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, and the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Dhaka, Brent Christensen, met yesterday at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment. The official Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army reported that both leaders, accompanied by their delegations, exchanged cordial greetings and emphasised […]

The influx of arms and explosives in the Sylhet division shows no sign of abating, raising serious concerns as the country approaches its much-anticipated elections. Law enforcement and election authorities have voiced heightened anxiety over the potential for violence, prompting a series of urgent meetings and intensified security preparations across the region. On Thursday, multiple […]

Election-related violence has erupted in the Faridpur-1 constituency, which encompasses the upazilas of Boalmari, Alfadanga, and Madhukhali. Supporters of independent candidate Abul Bashar Khan were reportedly attacked with knives by individuals backing BNP nominee Khondkar Nasirul Islam, resulting in injuries to two of Bashar’s supporters. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 28 January, around 5:30 pm […]

In Satkhira, Bangladesh, a 22-year-old college student has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl and distributing the footage online. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) apprehended the suspect, identified as Debashish Mol, on Wednesday evening, 28 January, near the Rural Electrification Office under Patkelghata Police Station. Debashish Mol, a resident of Kultia village in […]

Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, is home to a near-daily schedule of events organised by government offices, political parties, and various organisations. Today, Thursday, 29 January 2026, several significant programmes are lined up across the city. Citizens, journalists, and interested participants can take note of the following key events. BNP Programmes The Bangladesh Nationalist […]