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US Expands Visa Bond Requirements for Bangladesh

January 7, 2026

The United States has expanded its visa bond programme to include new countries, among them Bangladesh, signalling a significant tightening of financial prerequisites for prospective visitors. With this expansion, the number of countries whose citizens must provide a financial guarantee—or “visa bond”—before entering the US has nearly tripled. The update was officially announced by the […]

After 50 years, a meeting with ‘Ay Khuku Ay’s Khuku

January 7, 2026

In 1976, the iconic song Aay Khuku Aay was recorded, pairing Hemanta Mukhopadhyay’s deep baritone with the fresh voice of Shrabanti Majumdar. Few could have predicted that the song would eventually reach households across both Bengal and Bangladesh, becoming a timeless classic. Decades later, it even featured in the Bangladeshi film The Father. This year […]

The latest White House remarks on the Greenland acquisition

January 7, 2026

The United States has indicated that it is considering the use of military force to assert control over Greenland, a move that has sparked concern among European and Canadian leaders. These nations maintain that the Arctic territory rightfully belongs to its local population. According to a report by Al Jazeera on Wednesday, 7 January, the […]

Khalid Mahmud’s 23 acres of land, including a plot in Uttara, seized; bank accounts frozen

January 6, 2026

The court has issued an order to seize former State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury’s properties in Uttara and Dinajpur, as well as six bank accounts, fixed deposits, and a vehicle. The ruling came on Tuesday, 6 January, following a hearing on a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) before Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special […]

31 Loan-Defaulter Candidates Survive, Half from BNP

January 6, 2026

Despite being identified as loan defaulters, 31 candidates have successfully secured the validation of their nomination papers by returning officers, following court orders. Among these, 15 are nominees of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while 11 are independent candidates. The remaining nominees represent other political parties. These candidates were flagged as defaulters in the Centralised […]

Significant Discrepancies Found in Sarjis Alam’s Income Records

January 6, 2026

Serious inconsistencies have emerged in the financial disclosures of Sarjis Alam, the 27-year-old National Citizen Party (NCP) candidate for the Panchagarh-1 constituency, raising questions over the accuracy of documents submitted to the Election Commission (EC). Although Alam lists his profession as “business” in his nomination papers, a detailed comparison of his affidavit and income tax […]

The new United States Ambassador is arriving in Dhaka ahead of the elections

January 6, 2026

In a significant diplomatic move ahead of Bangladesh’s forthcoming national elections, the United States’ newly appointed ambassador, Brent Christensen, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on 12 January. Upon his arrival, he will formally present his credentials to the President of Bangladesh and swiftly commence his tenure at the US mission in the country. Diplomatic […]

Throat-Slitted Body Of A Tenth-Grade Student Found from Pond in Rangunia

January 6, 2026

The gruesome discovery of a teenage student’s body in a local pond has left the community of Rangunia in shock. On Tuesday morning, authorities retrieved the lifeless, throat-slitted body of a tenth-grade student from Hazari Pond, located in the Hazarihat area of Parua Union. The incident has sent ripples of grief and disbelief through the […]

Chittagong Jubo Dal Leader, Jashore Businessman Killed

January 6, 2026

On Monday, 5 January, two separate violent incidents in Bangladesh shook both local communities and the political landscape. In Chittagong’s Rauzan Upazila and Jhenaidah’s Monirampur Upazila, a political leader and a businessman were brutally murdered, raising concerns over escalating violence and potential political tensions. Monirampur Businessman Murdered In Monirampur, Jashore, 43-year-old businessman Rana Pratap Beiragi […]

the new interim president of venezuela delcy rodrguez has been sworn in The new interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has been sworn in

The new interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has been sworn in

January 6, 2026

In the wake of a dramatic and unprecedented operation by United States special forces, Delsy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Vice President and former Oil Minister, has officially been sworn in as the country’s interim president. The announcement follows the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores by U.S. forces, an event that has sent […]

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Category: Breaking

US Expands Visa Bond Requirements for Bangladesh

After 50 years, a meeting with ‘Ay Khuku Ay’s Khuku

The latest White House remarks on the Greenland acquisition

Khalid Mahmud’s 23 acres of land, including a plot in Uttara, seized; bank accounts frozen

31 Loan-Defaulter Candidates Survive, Half from BNP

Significant Discrepancies Found in Sarjis Alam’s Income Records

The new United States Ambassador is arriving in Dhaka ahead of the elections

Throat-Slitted Body Of A Tenth-Grade Student Found from Pond in Rangunia

Chittagong Jubo Dal Leader, Jashore Businessman Killed

The new interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has been sworn in

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