Day: January 16, 2026
DSCSC Commandant Engages in Strategic Discussions with Deputy Minister of Defence
Colombo: The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Major General K. W. Jayaweera, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo.
According to M…
Fresh Election Schedule Announced for Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 Constituencies
Dhaka: The Election Commission announced a new election schedule for the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies, with polls set for February 12, following an order from the Appellate Division. This decision comes after the previous schedule, announced on …
Amir Khasru Calls for Reduction in State Power to Empower Citizens
Chattogram: BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday emphasized the need to reduce the power of the state while empowering the people. He warned that excessive state power can lead to fascism and create difficulties for cit…
Rifles Stolen from Cumilla Highway Police Outpost Recovered
Cumilla: Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have recovered two rifles that were stolen from the Muradnagar highway police outpost in Cumilla. Acting on a tip-off, a team from RAB-11, CPC-2 conducted an operation late Thursday night in the are…
Khaleda Zia’s Grace and Courage Lauded by Nurul Kabir at Condolence Meeting
Dhaka: President of the Editors’ Council Nurul Kabir on Friday highlighted the remarkable attributes of former Prime Minister and ex-BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, emphasizing her grace, decency, restraint, and self-respect in the political sphere of Ba…
US Officials Hold Virtual Meeting with Tarique Rahman on Tariff Issue
Dhaka: US Trump administration officials on Friday held a virtual meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman to discuss the interim government’s negotiated tariff agreement and explore ways to strengthen bilateral trade ti…
EC Approves SUCSU Elections for January 20, Stresses Compliance with Code of Conduct
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has granted permission to hold the Shahjalal University Central Student Union (SUCSU) and hall union elections on the scheduled date of January 20, provided the code of conduct is followed.
According to United News…