Fire breaks out again in Uttara, capital
A fire broke out at a raw market in Sector 11 of Uttara in the capital. Five units of the fire service are working to control the fire.
Jamaat will provide 100% security to women if it comes to power
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that 100 percent safety of women will be ensured if they come to power.
Foreign Affairs Advisor Can't Find Reason for India's 'Non-Family' Postings
Md. Touhid Hossain, the foreign affairs advisor to the interim government, cannot find a reason to withdraw the family members of diplomats from the Indian mission in Bangladesh.
CA for boosting technological advancement to adapt to changing world
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today stressed on gearing up the technological advancement in the country to roll with the rapidly changing world, saying this sector will shape the future.
US delegation satisfied with EC's overall election preparations: EC Secretary
Election Commission Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed today said the delegation of the United States is satisfied with the overall preparations of the Election Commission (EC) and very optimistic about successful elections in Bangladesh.
This attack on Iran will be bigger than before, Trump's new threat
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a bigger attack on Iran than ever before. On Wednesday (January 28), Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social that if Iran wants to prevent an attack, it must make a deal with them and that Iran will not be able to develop any type of nuclear weapon.
Police will prove impartiality and responsibility in elections: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said that the police will be able to prove their professionalism, impartiality and sense of responsibility in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Jamaat will provide 100% security to women if it comes to power
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that 100 percent safety of women will be ensured if they come to power.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles into sea, regional officials say
North Korea on Tuesday fired what are believed to be ballistic missiles toward the sea in an apparent show of force, according to officials in neighboring countries, amid rising tensions with South Korea ahead of a key political gathering in Pyongyang.
Gold price jumps Tk 6,299 per bhori after brief cut
Gold prices surged again on Saturday, January 23, rising by Tk 6,299 per bhori (11.664 gram), barely hours after a reduction announced on Friday night, January 22, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
International media highlight massive turnout at Hadi’s funeral
International media outlets have widely reported on the massive public turnout at the funeral of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Manch, who was shot by miscreants on Box Culvert Road in the capital’s Purana Paltan area on December 12.
Vijay Thalapathy in trouble over the release of his last film
South superstar Vijay Thalapathy. He will be leaving the silver screen and entering the political arena, so the film 'Jana Nayagan' was a name of emotion for his fans. But the Madras High Court practically poured water on that emotion. In the face of objections from the Censor Board, extreme legal complications have arisen regarding the release of the film.
World Cup may be held in UAE instead of India
The 2026 T20 World Cup was scheduled to begin jointly in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. But just a few days before the start of the tournament, the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, has raised concerns around the world.
TikTok deletes 20 million videos from Bangladesh
TikTok deleted more than 20 million videos created in Bangladesh in the third quarter of 2025 due to community guideline violations. The video sharing platform said that most of the content was identified in advance and a large portion of it was removed within 24 hours.
Could the new US deal change the TikTok experience?
A new deal has been reached to keep TikTok operating in the United States, securing the platform's future in the country for now. However, there could be some changes to the app's policies and the way it displays content for its nearly 200 million US users.
ChatGPT's answer shows Elon Musk's 'Grokipedia' information
Some of the replies from the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT have been found to be using a new Elon Musk-related source. The source is called 'Grakipedia', an artificial intelligence-based online encyclopedia created by Elon Musk's AI company XAI.
4 devices launched in the new year
The country's tech market is bustling with activity at the start of the new year. Global tech brands have kicked off 2026 by unveiling new smartphones and tablets one after another in the last week of January. The new devices from Xiaomi, Infinix and Oppo have been designed not only in terms of specifications, but also keeping in mind the lifestyle, work style and entertainment experience of users. Large displays, powerful batteries, advanced cameras and long-term software support - all in all, four notable devices have hit the market for tech lovers in the new year.
Meta to test subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta is planning to test a new subscription service. This facility will be available on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The tech giant said that these subscriptions will include exclusive features. There will be additional productivity tools. New opportunities for creative work will also be provided. Along with this, advanced AI facilities will be added.
WhatsApp faces tough test in India
WhatsApp is facing a tough time in India, the app's largest market. That's where the biggest challenge lies.
Big changes to the Facebook app
Facebook is returning to its roots. The company is focusing more on three areas: connecting with friends, sharing photos, and being a marketplace. Meta announced this information on Tuesday.
TikTok investors in the US face uncertainty
TikTok's future in the United States is once again in doubt. The Chinese-owned app's deadline to sell its US operations is set to be extended yet again, leaving potential US investors in a state of uncertainty.
