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Which areas of Dhaka city has the DMP declared off-limits for meetings and gatherings?

January 9, 2026

In a move aimed at maintaining public order in the capital, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all forms of gatherings, meetings, and processions in several sensitive locations across the city. The announcement was made official through a notification issued on Thursday, 8 January 2026. The directive, signed by DMP Commissioner […]

“In memory of Rabindranath’s daughter-in-law, Protima Thakur”

January 9, 2026

Pratima Thakur was a remarkable polymath—a writer, poet, visual artist, and dance scholar. While she is often remembered as the daughter-in-law of Rabindranath Tagore and the wife of Rathindranath Tagore, her identity extends far beyond familial ties. She occupies an indispensable place in the artistic, cultural, and dance history of Santiniketan. Born on 5 November […]

Jamaat–NCP Weighs Election Boycott

January 9, 2026

As Bangladesh approaches its forthcoming parliamentary election, the Jamaat-e-Islami–NCP-led 11-party alliance has intensified its criticism of both the Election Commission and the state administration. Since the announcement of the election schedule, alliance leaders have voiced a series of allegations, claiming that the electoral environment is neither neutral nor fair. These developments have prompted a pressing […]

“City Bank is buying land in Gulshan and constructing a building.”

January 9, 2026

City Bank is set to construct a 28-storey state-of-the-art headquarters on a 40-katha plot in the prestigious Gulshan area of Dhaka. The project has already secured approvals from both RAJUK, the capital development authority, and Bangladesh Bank, the nation’s central bank. The decision was ratified by the bank’s board of directors, signalling the commencement of […]

“Died in a road accident seven days before the wedding.”

January 9, 2026

Chattogram, 9 January 2026 – A sombre shadow has fallen over Anwara Upazila in Chattogram following the tragic death of a young man in a road accident, just a week before he was due to wed. The incident occurred on Friday morning on the Patiya-Anwara-Banshkhali (PAB) Road, near Fazilkhar’s Haat in neighbouring Karnaphuli Upazila, leaving […]

Noakhali BNP’s six candidates: five businesspeople, all millionaires

January 9, 2026

In the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has nominated six candidates for Noakhali’s constituencies, five of whom are professional businesspeople. An analysis of the candidates’ official affidavits reveals that all six nominees are millionaires, with substantial declared assets. Among them, Mohammad Fakhrul Islam, contesting from Noakhali-5 (Companiganj and Kabirhat), is […]

Request for vessels to exercise caution in river basins due to the possibility of reduced visibility

January 9, 2026

The Meteorological Department has issued a cautionary forecast warning of significantly reduced visibility across the country’s river basins due to the formation of moderate to dense fog. The advisory, released in the early hours of Friday, highlights potential navigational challenges for inland water transport during the morning and early afternoon. According to the official forecast, […]

Recommended new name for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall: Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall

January 9, 2026

Dhaka: The University of Dhaka’s (DU) highest policy-making body, the Syndicate, has recommended renaming two of its prominent residential halls, following a formal request from student leaders. According to the Syndicate’s decision, the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall is proposed to be renamed Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall, while the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall is recommended […]

The BCB director called Tamim Iqbal “India’s tested agent

January 9, 2026

A senior director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recently launched a sharp critique against former national captain Tamim Iqbal, describing him as a “tested Indian agent.” The statement has sparked widespread debate across the country’s cricketing community. According to the BCB director, Tamim has repeatedly prioritised personal interests over the national team’s reputation, […]

Five Jamaat candidates in Comilla own assets worth over ten million taka

January 9, 2026

In the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary elections, five candidates from Jamaat-e-Islami in Comilla have declared assets exceeding one crore taka. Their combined immovable and movable assets underscore the significant financial standing of these candidates. Leading in declared wealth is Syed A.K.M. Sarwar Uddin Siddiqui, contesting from Comilla-9. He serves as the Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami in […]

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Category: Asia

Which areas of Dhaka city has the DMP declared off-limits for meetings and gatherings?

“In memory of Rabindranath’s daughter-in-law, Protima Thakur”

Jamaat–NCP Weighs Election Boycott

“City Bank is buying land in Gulshan and constructing a building.”

“Died in a road accident seven days before the wedding.”

Noakhali BNP’s six candidates: five businesspeople, all millionaires

Request for vessels to exercise caution in river basins due to the possibility of reduced visibility

Recommended new name for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall: Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall

The BCB director called Tamim Iqbal “India’s tested agent

Five Jamaat candidates in Comilla own assets worth over ten million taka

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