Govt scraps Indian Economic Zone in Mirsarai, opts for defence industrial park

January 27, 2026

PARBATTANEWS DESK The interim government has decided in principle to cancel the land allocation for the proposed Indian Economic Zone in Chattogram’s Mirsarai and build a large “Defence Industrial Park” on the site. The decision was taken at a meeting of the governing board of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) at the Chief Adviser’s […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman’s “one identity: Bangladeshi” remark in ‘Adivasi’ debate draws online praise

January 27, 2026

STAFF REPORTER BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman’s remarks — “We all have only one identity: we are Bangladeshis” — made amid the ongoing debate over recognising people as “Adivasi”, have sparked discussion and praise on social media. A video of his brief Q&A segment on the hill tracts issue, delivered at an exchange meeting on January […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman warns of possible plot to disrupt national election

January 27, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday cautioned party leaders and activists about a possible plot to disrupt the February-12 election, urging them to stay vigilant to prevent any manipulation of the results. “Over the past 15 to 16 years, many of you could not exercise your right to vote. People’s voting rights and […]Continue Reading

India recalls diplomats’ families from Bangladesh

January 21, 2026

NEWS DESK The Indian government has advised the dependents of officials posted in its High Commission in Dhaka and Missions outside Dhaka to return home as a precautionary measure considering the security situation. However, the High Commission in Dhaka and other Missions outside Dhaka will continue to remain open and operational at full strength. “Given […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh not to accept any illogical ICC conditions under Indian pressure: Sports Adviser

January 20, 2026

NEWS DESK Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said Bangladesh will not accept any unreasonable conditions if the ICC creates pressure on the country under influence from the Indian Cricket Board. “If the International Cricket Council (ICC) bows to pressure from the Indian Cricket Board and tries to impose any illogical condition on […]Continue Reading

Muktijoddha Sangsad endorses ‘Yes’ vote in upcoming referendum

January 20, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Central Command Council on Tuesday urged citizens to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum, saying it is crucial for safeguarding democracy, justice and the country’s future. The call came at a press conference where a written statement was read out by freedom fighter Naim Jahangir, convener of the […]Continue Reading

Visit July Uprising Museum at Gonobhaban to witness brutal history: CA

January 20, 2026

NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged all to visit the July Uprising Memorial Museum at Gonobhaban to understand and realise the brutalities of the previous regime. “Every citizen of the country should come here and spend a day. Students should visit the museum in groups. By spending time here, people will […]Continue Reading

BAF Chief briefs contingent for UN Peacekeeping mission in Congo

January 20, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is on the verge of replacing its BANATU-14, MONUSCO, DR Congo contingent. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the contingent members of BANATU-15 at Air Headquarters on Tuesday. While addressing, Chief of Air Staff advised peacekeepers to discharge their duties with discipline, honesty, professionalism […]Continue Reading

About 150,000 police receiving election training ahead of national polls: IGP

January 20, 2026

NEWS DESK Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Tuesday said that around 150,000 police personnel are being provided with election-related training for the first time ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections. He said the training programme will be completed within this month. The IGP made the remarks during a courtesy call paid […]Continue Reading

Economy suffering from ‘overregulation’, says Amir Khosru

January 20, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said Bangladesh’s economy, including its capital market, is currently being stifled by ‘overregulation’ and it must move towards deregulation and liberalisation to recover. He made the remarks while speaking at a seminar titled ‘Post-Election 2026 Horizon: Economy, Politics, and Capital Continue Reading