Category: Asia

Independent Candidate’s Aide Fatally Stabbed in Mymensingh

January 16, 2026

The run-up to the 13th National Parliamentary Election has been marred by tragedy in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura Upazila, where a political activist was fatally stabbed during a campaign event. The victim, identified as Nazrul Islam (46), was a dedicated supporter of Salman Omar Rubel, an independent candidate contesting the Mymensingh-1 (Haluaghat-Dhobaura) constituency. Details of the Incident […]

Medical Board Convened as Mahmudur Rahman Manna Hospitalised

January 16, 2026

Mahmudur Rahman Manna, the President of Nagorik Oikya and a prominent figure in Bangladeshi politics, is currently in a critical condition after suffering a heart attack. The veteran politician was rushed to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the early hours of Sunday morning, 18 January 2026, after falling ill at his residence […]

Documentary Reclaims Legacy of Forgotten Mystic Rashid Uddin

January 16, 2026

In the tapestry of Bengali folk music, many melodies have echoed through generations, yet the true architects of these verses often remain shrouded in obscurity. A compelling new documentary by filmmaker Shakoor Majid, titled The Sovereign of Bhati: In Search of the Dispossessed Baul Poet Rashid Uddin, seeks to correct a long-standing historical injustice. The […]

Tragic Blaze Claims Life of Fazle Rabbi and Family

January 16, 2026

A devastating fire in a high-rise building in Dhaka’s Uttara Sector 11 has resulted in the tragic deaths of an entire family. The victims have been identified as Kazi Fazle Rabbi (37), a resident originally from Cumilla, his wife Afroza Begum Suborna (30), and their three-year-old son, Kazi Fayaz Rishan. Details of the Incident The […]

Daily Remittance Inflows Reach 1,500 Crore BDT

January 16, 2026

Bangladesh is witnessing an extraordinary surge in inward remittances, with daily inflows averaging a staggering 1,500 crore BDT (approximately $121.6 million). As the national election approaches, the volume of funds sent home by the Bangladeshi diaspora has reached unprecedented levels, providing a significant cushion to the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and overall economic stability. A […]

Omar Bin Hadi Appointed to UK Diplomatic Mission

January 16, 2026

The interim government of Bangladesh has officially appointed Omar Bin Hadi as the Second Secretary to the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The appointment, announced on Thursday, 16 January 2026, marks a significant move in the country’s diplomatic restructuring. Omar Bin Hadi is the brother of the late Sharif Osman Bin […]

At Rajshahi University, 82 candidates compete for each admission seat.

January 16, 2026

The fierce competition for admission to Rajshahi University has officially commenced, with thousands of eager students vying for a limited number of seats in the 2025–26 academic session. Today, Friday, 16 January, the first-year honours undergraduate admission test for the ‘C’ Unit (Science) first shift began at 11:00 a.m., followed by the second shift from […]

Job at Nagad with two days weekly leave and additional benefits

January 16, 2026

Nagad Limited, a leading mobile-based digital financial services provider in Bangladesh, has announced a new recruitment drive for the position of Executive in its Core Data Engineering division. The recruitment notification was officially released on 14 January 2026, and applications will be accepted until 20 January 2026. Selected candidates will not only receive a competitive […]

“Pritom’s Prahari in tribute to Bir Uttom Anwar Hossain”

January 16, 2026

Popular Bangladeshi singer and composer Pritom Hasan recently stirred curiosity across social media with a series of enigmatic posts. One photograph, showing him performing amidst members of the Bangladesh Army, immediately caught the public eye. The intrigue deepened when he later shared another image of himself in military uniform, accompanied only by the cryptic numbers […]

Power through women’s votes, bans under women’s leadership—what kind of democracy is this?

January 16, 2026

By ABM Zakirul Haque Titon In the history of Bangladesh’s national parliamentary elections, women voters have consistently played a pivotal role. According to the latest data from the Election Commission, nearly half of all registered voters in the most recent election were women, with some constituencies even showing a higher number of female voters than […]

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Category: Asia

Independent Candidate’s Aide Fatally Stabbed in Mymensingh

Medical Board Convened as Mahmudur Rahman Manna Hospitalised

Documentary Reclaims Legacy of Forgotten Mystic Rashid Uddin

Tragic Blaze Claims Life of Fazle Rabbi and Family

Daily Remittance Inflows Reach 1,500 Crore BDT

Omar Bin Hadi Appointed to UK Diplomatic Mission

At Rajshahi University, 82 candidates compete for each admission seat.

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