The MV Clipper Isadora, carrying 57,203 metric tonnes of wheat from the United States, has arrived off the coast of Chattogram Port. The Ministry of Food confirmed the arrival in a press release on Monday, 19 January. This shipment marks the second consignment under Bangladesh’s government-to-government (G2G) wheat import programme from the United States. The […]

Narayanganj, 20 January 2026 – The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-11) has apprehended one individual in connection with the robbery of a gold trader, in which approximately BDT 8 million was stolen while the culprits impersonated RAB officers. RAB-11’s Company Commander, Major Md. Naimul Haque, confirmed the arrest in a press statement on Monday afternoon. The […]

In a shocking escalation of violence in Sitakunda’s Salimpur area, a contingent of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members came under attack on Monday evening during an operation in the dense hills of Jangal Salimpur. According to RAB, between 400 and 500 assailants participated in the assault, which was reportedly coordinated via loudspeaker announcements. The incident […]

Today, Tuesday, marks the final day for candidates to withdraw their nominations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to the Election Commission’s (EC) schedule, the allocation of electoral symbols will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 21 January. From 22 January onwards, candidates will be permitted to commence their election campaigns across constituencies. The national […]