Day: January 21, 2026
US Ambassador Christensen Affirms Neutral Stance in Bangladesh Elections
Dhaka: Expressing optimism over the future of the two countries, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen has reaffirmed that the United States will maintain a neutral stance in the upcoming Bangladesh elections, emphasizing that the decision …
War Crimes Convict Abul Kalam Azad Surrenders to ICT
Dhaka: Abul Kalam Azad, a fugitive sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War, surrendered to the International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday. Azad, who had been on the run, finally faced the tribunal years …
Govt Approves Procurement of Fertiliser and Soybean Oil to Meet Domestic Demand
Dhaka: The government has given the green light to procure approximately 30,000 metric tonnes of urea fertiliser and over 2.71 crore litres of refined soybean oil in a bid to meet the increasing demand within the country.
According to United News of…
Most Incidents Involving Minorities Were Criminal, Not Communal: Govt
Dhaka: Majority of incidents involving minority communities in 2025 were criminal in nature rather than communal, said the government on Monday sharing the yearlong police record on minority-related incidents, law and order situation. Describing every…
Army Chief Reports 3,619 Weapons Looted During Bangladesh’s 2024 Uprising
Dhaka: Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman disclosed that 3,619 weapons were looted from various police stations across the country during the mass uprising in 2024.
According to United News of Bangladesh, General Waker-Uz…
Man Stabbed Dead in Mymensingh
Mymensingh: A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death by miscreants at Shyampur Ghoshbari in Muktagacha upazila of Mymensingh district on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Rafiqul Islam, son of Kashem Ali of the upazila.
According to United…
Three-Day ‘Art for Equality’ Exhibition Kicks Off at DU
Dhaka: A three-day art exhibition titled ‘Art for Equality’ commenced at the University of Dhaka, showcasing 90 artworks by teachers, students, and renowned artists from nine universities. Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Vice Chancellor of the Universi…
National Election: Symbols Allocated to Candidates in Barishal
Barishal: Barishal district returning officer on Wednesday allocated electoral symbols among 36 candidates of six parliamentary constituencies. The symbols were distributed among them at around 11:30am at the conference room of the Barishal Deputy Com…