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UNICEF to Supply BDT 610 Crore Vaccines Without Tender

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 7, 2026

In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Bangladesh interim government has approved the direct procurement of essential vaccines worth BDT 610.17 crore from UNICEF. The decision to bypass the standard competitive tendering process was finalised on Tuesday, 6 January, during a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Finance […]

Observer Perks a Ruse; TIB Slams EC Bias

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 7, 2026

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has come under heavy fire for its controversial decision to fund the accommodation and subsistence of foreign election observers. Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), the nation’s leading anti-corruption watchdog, issued a blistering statement on Tuesday, 6 January, labelling the move “reckless, discriminatory, and a direct threat to neutral monitoring.” Dr Iftekharuzzaman, […]

SI Arrested Attempting Bribe In Judge’s Chamber

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

In a shocking incident in Patharghata, Barguna, a police sub-inspector (SI) named Shahriar Jalal was apprehended after allegedly attempting to offer a bribe inside a judicial magistrate’s chamber. Following his arrest, he was handed over to Patharghata police station on a personal recognisance bond, pending departmental inquiry. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 PM on […]

Mushfiqur Joins PSL After Missing IPL Season

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

Bangladesh’s left-arm pace bowler Mushfiqur Rahman will miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season due to threats from extremist elements in India. However, the global demand for the fast bowler ensures he will not remain sidelined for long. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has now secured his services for the upcoming edition. The PSL […]

Temperatures May Plunge To Six Degrees Nationwide

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

Due to a cold wave sweeping across Bangladesh, temperatures in several divisions of the country may drop to as low as six degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 7 January, according to weather and climate expert Mustafa Kamal Palash from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. In a verified Facebook post on Tuesday, 6 January, Palash warned that […]

BNP Leader Loses Life While Honouring Mother’s Memory

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

In Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar, a local BNP leader tragically lost his life while preparing for a memorial prayer event for his late mother. Abul Hossain, 46, suffered a fatal electric shock on Monday night, a grim echo of a family tragedy that occurred nearly two decades ago, when his elder brother died in a similar manner. […]

“Urgent Guidelines for All National Primary Schools”

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

The Department of Primary Education has issued an important directive for all primary schools under its jurisdiction, concerning nationwide competitions and training programmes for students. The initiative covers a variety of cultural and sporting activities, including painting, poetry recitation, debates, and ghazal competitions, as well as cricket, football, badminton, and karate training at district stadiums […]

Fishermen Detained Amid Bangladesh–India Maritime Confusion

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

Fishermen from Kutubdia, off the coast of Bangladesh, are increasingly at risk of being detained by Indian law enforcement due to the absence of clearly marked maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal. Thick fog and unmonitored sea lanes often result in fishermen unintentionally crossing into Indian waters, leading to arrests and harassment. Local fishermen […]

Expat Dies Saving Cat on Road

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

In a tragic incident in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, a Bangladeshi expatriate lost his life while attempting to save a cat from a road accident. The unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday (6 January) around noon at the Yadobpur Bridge area on Hatboalia Road. The deceased has been identified as Nazmul Huda, 28, son of Aynal Haque of […]

“Turmoil within the BNP! 190 rebel candidates contesting 115 constituencies”

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 6, 2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appears to be facing an unprecedented internal crisis as nearly 200 of its leaders have declared themselves independent candidates, defying party directives and the threat of lifetime expulsion. With the upcoming general election looming, this surge of dissenting nominations has become a major headache for the party’s central command. Despite stern […]

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UNICEF to Supply BDT 610 Crore Vaccines Without Tender

Observer Perks a Ruse; TIB Slams EC Bias

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Temperatures May Plunge To Six Degrees Nationwide

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