Day: January 26, 2026
Prosenjit Chatterjee Dedicates Padma Shri to Late Mother
Kolkata: Bengali film superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on Sunday said he would dedicate his Padma Shri award to his late mother, who he credited for his success in a career spanning over four decades. Chatterjee told PTI that he learned about the honour…
Govt Approves Tk 100 Crore Subsidy and 20% Power Rebate for Fisheries and Livestock
Dhaka: The government has sanctioned a Tk 100 crore subsidy along with a 20 percent rebate on electricity bills aimed at supporting marginal-level fish farms, hatcheries, and livestock and poultry farms in reducing production costs and attracting inve…
8 Sylhet Medical University Officials Jailed in Corruption Case
Sylhet: A court on Sunday ordered eight officials and employees of Sylhet Medical University to be sent to jail in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The Sylhet Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Munshi Abdul Majid, directed th…
US Embassy in Bangladesh Explains ‘Visa Bond Pilot Programme’ Details
Dhaka: The US Embassy in Bangladesh on Monday shared details on how its ‘Visa Bond Pilot Programme’ operates.
According to United News of Bangladesh, after a visa interview, eligible applicants will receive instructions from the consular officer on…
Sarba Mitra Chakma Resigns from DUCSU Amid Viral Video Controversy
Dhaka: Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) executive member Sarba Mitra Chakma has announced his resignation from his post following widespread criticism over a viral video. The video, which surfaced on social media, showed several youths…
NCP Condemns Attack on 10-Party Alliance Candidate Ariful
Dhaka: The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Monday strongly condemned and protested the attack on Ariful Islam, the 10-party alliance candidate in Dhaka-18 and senior joint convener of the party. The assault occurred in the Dumni Nurpara area under Khi…
New Pay Scale for Government Employees Could Elevate Bribery ‘Premiums’ Without Reforms, Warns TIB
Dhaka: While acknowledging the rationale behind the initiative to increase the salaries and allowances of government employees, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for an assessment of the economic capacity to bear such an additiona…
Over 4 Lakh Bangladeshi Expats Participate in Postal Voting
Dhaka: Over 4,05,164 Bangladeshi expatriates have cast their votes through postal ballot as of 1:30 pm on Monday, as reported by the Election Commission.
According to United News of Bangladesh, out of the total expatriate voters who participated, 3,…