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Indian HC Pranay meets Tarique
09:47 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayIndian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, during which the two sides discussed issues of bilateral interest between Bangladesh and India.
EC restores 51 candidacies, rejects 16
08:58 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayOn the first day of appeal hearings at the Election Commission (EC), the candidacies of 51 aspirants were reinstated, while 16 appeals were rejected. Decisions on three appeals were kept pending.
EC halts election in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 amid boundary dispute
05:17 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Election Commission has halted voting in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 for the upcoming national elections, citing unresolved boundary complications. A circular confirming the suspension was issued on Saturday.
Tarique urges unity, rejects return to pre-Aug 5 era
04:50 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on political actors to settle differences through dialogue, saying disagreements should not be allowed to divide the country.
Leftist coalition marches toward US embassy calling for release of Maduro
04:34 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayA coalition of left-wing political groups known as the Democratic United Front led a protest march toward the United States embassy in Dhaka on Saturday, January 10, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was recently detained by US forces.
Fakhrul sees new opportunity to build liberal democratic Bangladesh
02:51 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday, January 10, said a new scope has opened before the nation to build a liberal democratic Bangladesh.
EC declares nomination of Jamaat's Azad valid
01:45 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination paper of Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad for Cox's Bazar-4 constituency (Maheshkhali-Kutubdia).
Jara's nomination declared valid after appeal
01:11 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination paper of Dr Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency, clearing her to contest in the 13th parliamentary elections. The Commission announced this on Saturday, January 10, after a hearing of her appeal against the cancellation of her nomination paper.
New protests erupt in Iran as Khamenei signals upcoming crackdown
12:39 PM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayIranians took to the streets in new protests on Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic Republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.
Dhaka, Washington discuss next polls, economic, Rohingya issues
11:16 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBangladesh and the United States have discussed upcoming elections in Bangladesh, economic and trade relations, Rohingya issue and regional matters. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman met Allison Hooker.
US needs to 'own' Greenland to stop Russia, China from taking it: Trump
10:19 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayPresident Donald Trump says the US needs to "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so.
Tarique’s northern region tour postponed at EC’s request
09:08 AM, 10 Jan 2026 SaturdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s planned tour of the northern districts has been postponed following a request from the Election Commission EC), party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday night, January 9.