The Election Commission (EC) continued the fifth day of hearings on Wednesday, 14 January, regarding appeals filed against the Returning Officers’ decisions on the scrutiny of nomination papers submitted by candidates for the 13th National Parliament elections. The session commenced at 10:00 a.m. and is scheduled to continue until 5:00 p.m. A total of 645 […]

The Bangladesh Bank has released the official exchange rates of the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) against various foreign currencies for Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The latest rates reflect fluctuations influenced by international market movements as well as domestic economic conditions. Observers note that while some currencies have remained relatively stable, others have experienced slight shifts due […]

Manchester City’s new signing, Antony Semenyo, has hit the ground running, rekindling memories that stretch back nearly 17 years. Last week, the Ghanaian forward completed a £6.5 million transfer from Bournemouth and immediately made his mark by scoring on his City debut. Semenyo opened his goal account in City colours during the FA Cup, contributing […]

Mymensingh, Bangladesh – In a shocking incident on Tuesday afternoon, five police officers were brutally attacked in Mymensingh city while attempting to apprehend a criminal suspect. The suspect, handcuffed at the time, was forcibly freed by assailants and later seven individuals, including the suspect’s father, were arrested following a coordinated operation by police and the […]

In a horrifying incident in Kashiani, Gopalganj, a housewife was allegedly abducted at gunpoint and gang-raped while travelling by auto-rickshaw to her sister’s home. The attack took place on Saturday, 10 January, around 7:00 pm in the vicinity of Ghonapara Bazar in the upazila. The victim, a resident of Baliadanga village in Maheshpur Union, is […]

A joint law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of the notorious criminal Sohag, also known as Shooter Sohag (34), who gained notoriety for his involvement in a violent public shootout over control of the jute business in Adamjee Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Siddhirganj. Sohag is reportedly the cousin of Rakibur Rahman Sagar, former […]

In a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s digital fiscal infrastructure, over 3,300 expatriate Bangladeshis have successfully submitted their income tax returns from overseas. According to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the diaspora’s engagement with the digital portal is intensifying, with an average of 100 non-resident returns now being processed every day. Streamlining Registration for the […]