Headline
Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing
Popular singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing, a move that has surprised music lovers. In an emotional post shared on Instagram, the acclaimed
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deployed
A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday as Iran vowed to hit back against any strike and president Donald Trump
16h - New Age - (original version)
Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 59 minutes
Carlos Alcaraz warned he was improving all the time as he swept into his maiden Australian Open semi-final Tuesday and a clash with Alexander Zverev, while Ukraine's Elina Svitolina faces
16h - New Age - (original version)
BRAC Bank aids 1,72,502 people in 2025 thru CSR initiatives
BRAC Bank has positively impacted 1,72,502 lives across Bangladesh in 2025 through its impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives...
16h - New Age - (original version)
President to cast postal vote
President Mohammed Sahabuddin has decided to cast his vote by postal ballot in the upcoming national elections, the Election Commission confirmed...
16h - New Age - (original version)
Patwary attacked on instructions of Mirza Abbas, with consent of Tarique Rahman: Nahid
NCP convener warns of ‘counter‑attack’ if EC and police fail to act before national polls
22h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangladesh
Cumilla intern doctor found dead, buried as unclaimed
Body was identified days later through fingerprint verification and social media
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Sharsha: waiting for the border to breathe again
As part of my series on voices from the ground ahead of the February 12 elections, I travelled to Sharsha, a remote frontier constituency in Jashore district, where politics is
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Indian Parliament to pay homage to Khaleda Zia Wednesday
The Indian Parliament will on Wednesday pay obituary tributes to Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), during a sitting of
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Dhaka records world’s worst air quality Wednesday
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 at 8:13am. The city’s
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Gas crisis: Govt considers transporting gas from Bhola in LNG form
The government is struggling to manage the gas crisis. Domestic gas production has been declining steadily, while additional imports cannot be arranged even if desired, as the necessary infrastructure is
10h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
News analysis / Insane bounty for bureaucrats
A proposed pay hike of as much as 142 percent for civil servants clashes with the government’s austerity measures adopted after the 2024 uprising.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Nahid warns of retaliation if election attacks continue
Alleging intolerant behaviour by a political group, National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and Dhaka-11 candidate Nahid Islam said verbal exchanges are natural during elections, but attacks are being carried out
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
International
Plastic emissions could double health damage by 2040
Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra dies in plane crash, TV channels say
Emergency landing attempt fails; wreckage scattered across open field
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Saudi won't allow airspace to be used for military action against Iran, crown prince says
Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for military actions against Tehran
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34, dozens missing
Heavy rain triggered the landslide that barrelled through Pasirlangu on Saturday
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Euro tops $1.20: who wins, who loses?
The jump came after the US president expressed indifference to the greenback's latest decline
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
WhatsApp launches 'Strict Account Settings' for high-risk users
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new security feature called 'Strict Account Settings', designed to offer stronger protection against sophisticated cyberattacks for high-risk users.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce
Social media company Pinterest announced it will cut under 15% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan to reallocate resources toward its AI initiatives, as per a recent
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
OpenAI launches free AI workspace for scientists
OpenAI has recently launched Prism, a free, AI-powered workspace designed for scientists to write and collaborate on research papers.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
PayPal shows interest in Bangladesh: Lutfey Siddiqi
Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi on Tuesday said that PayPal has shown its interest in Bangladesh, but it would take time as the multinational financial technology
22h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Meta to test paid tiers for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: report
Meta is preparing to test new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, according to reports from news outlets including TechCrunch and BBC. The plans would offer exclusive features
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
Bangladesh women crush Thailand by 39 runs, qualify for T20 World Cup alongside Netherlands
The Bangladesh Women’s cricket team is on the brink of qualifying for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup after securing a dominant 39-run victory over Thailand in the Super
4h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Rybakina stuns Swiatek to reach semifinals
Rybakina has made the Melbourne final once before, in 2023 when she lost in three tough sets to Aryna Sabalenka.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Minnows seize transfer window to tighten BFL race
With the mid-term transfer window of the Bangladesh Football League (BFL) set to close on January 31, the league’s smaller outfits are moving decisively to reshape the title race and
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Markram powers South Africa to win over West Indies
Aiden Markram powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against the West Indies at Boland Park on Tuesday
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
ICC’s ‘unfair’ schedule hits Bangladesh U-19s
This year, the ICC prohibited domestic air travel during the tournament, requiring teams, officials, and staff to move by bus.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Mourinho calls Arbeloa ‘one of my children’ ahead of Real Madrid reunion
Mourinho's Benfica side will face Real Madrid on Wednesday in a make-or-break Champions League encounter.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Brook’s WWE-inspired celebration showed ‘no malice,’ says Root
The captain confirmed it was a tribute to Austin but insisted the celebration was simply about "celebrating tonight with the boys" as England clinched the ODI series 2-1.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
ভারতের কোন অর্থমন্ত্রী সবচেয়ে দীর্ঘ বক্তৃতা দিয়েছেন?
১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬ সালের কেন্দ্রীয় বাজেট ঘোষণা করা হবে। সকলেই তাকিয়ে আছেন অর্থমন্ত্রী নির্মলা সীতারামনের দিকে। সকলেরই আগ্রহ বাজেটে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নীতি পরিবর্তনের কথা ঘোষণা করতে পারেন নির্মলা।
22h - AajKaal - (original version)
তাহাজ্জুদ কিংবা ফজরের পর ভোটে কেন্দ্রে যাওয়ার কথা আসছে কেন - BBC News বাংলা
প্রশ্ন উঠছে যে, মধ্যরাতে তাহাজ্জুদ নামাজ পড়ে কিংবা ভোরে ফজরের নামাজের পরই ভোটকেন্দ্রে গিয়ে লাইনে দাঁড়ানোর জন্য কেন বিভিন্ন দলের শীর্ষ পর্যায়ের নেতারা তাদের সমর্থকদের আহবান জানাচ্ছেন। আবার এ কথাও
22h - BBC Bangla - (original version)
মতামত ‘ইসলামি ন্যাটো’ কেন ইসরায়েলের রক্ষক হয়ে উঠল
ইসলামি ন্যাটোর আসল কাজ জায়নবাদের বিরুদ্ধে দাঁড়ানো নয়। এর মূল কাজ মুসলিম জনতাকে নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখা।
16h - Prothom-alo - (original version)
তামাকে রাজস্ব আয়ের চেয়ে ক্ষতি দ্বিগুণ
তামাকে রাজস্ব আয়ের চেয়ে ক্ষতি দ্বিগুণ
16h - Bangladesh Pratidin - (original version)
টেকনাফের পাহাড় থেকে ৬ কৃষককে ধরে নিয়ে গেলো অ’স্ত্রধারীরা
কক্সবাজারের টেকনাফ উপজেলার পাহাড়ি এলাকা থেকে ৬ কৃষককে অপহরণের অভিযোগ উঠেছে সশস্ত্র ডাকাতদলের বিরুদ্ধে। মঙ্গলবার (২৭ জানুয়ারি) দুপুরের দিকে টেকনাফের হোয়াইক্যং মিনাবাজার সংলগ্ন পাহাড়ে এই ঘটনা ঘটে। অপহৃতরা হলেন-টেকনাফ উপজেলার
16h - Ittefaq - (original version)
Politics
A party using dictator’s rhetoric against BNP: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday accused a political party of adopting the rhetoric of a dictator who fled the country to target the BNP...
16h - New Age - (original version)
Stay united to ensure BNP’s victory, rebuild Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman
Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged people, regardless of caste, creed or religion, to remain united like in 1971 and the July uprising to ensure
22h - New Age - (original version)
BNP chairman Tarique reaches M’singh for 3rd phase of electioneering
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman reached Mymensingh to conduct the third phase of his election campaign on Tuesday afternoon following his campaigns in Sylhet and Chattogram regions...
1d - New Age - (original version)
Business
Gold prices rise again, this time by over Tk 7000 per bhori
Gold prices in the domestic market have been increased once again. This time, the price has risen by a maximum of Tk 7,348 per bhori, setting a new record. The
4h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Will mobile phone prices really fall despite lower duties?
Traders hiked mobile phone prices across the Bangladeshi market at the very start of the year. Depending on brand and model, the price of each handset increased by between Tk
4h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
3 NBFIs get lifeline to prevent closure
Amidst the massive liquidation process in the country's non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) sector, three institutions have been temporarily saved from closure. Bangladesh Bank has decided to give GSP Finance, Prime
4h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Editorial
What is the parties' stance on research-based policy formulation?
Experts play a crucial role in formulating research-based policies related to development issues. From various global studies on development, we learn that if policies are created based on research, it
4h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Election stakes, coalition battles, and the Awami League question
Bangladesh is heading into one of the most consequential elections in its history, not only because it follows the dramatic fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government but also because it marks
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Backlash at the ballot: Why women are being shut out of politics
Bangladesh is not short of women in leadership, be it in business, government offices, or academia. It is short of women in electoral politics.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Clearing our roads of old vehicles must be a priority
It is truly tragic how, year after year, our roads remain clogged with decrepit buses, trucks, and cars that should have been retired years ago. Successive governments have promised reform,
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Making the most of opportunities
With the European Union’s decision to suspend India’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) tariff benefits for the 2026-2028 period, there is now the opportunity for our export sectors to capitalize.
10h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Entertainment
I was nervous at first: Oishee on her first film with Shakib Khan
Looking ahead, her dreams remain simple but sincere. “I’m searching for opportunities to play diverse characters,” she says. “I want to act in films. I just need the right opportunities.”
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
BAFTA nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’ lead with most nods
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” emerged as the top contenders as the 2026 BAFTA nominations were announced on Tuesday, reinforcing the two films’ dominance
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Arijit Singh reveals why he is stepping away from playback singing
In a post on his private X account, Arijit shared that he will continue creating music, while also explaining the reason behind his decision to retire.
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Nancy urges institutional recognition for playback singers
Nancy also expressed her disappointment, noting that there is not even a designated room or seating space for artistes at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).
10h - Daily Star - (original version)
Health
Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned
22h - New Age - (original version)
Why fitness fails without mindset, says Tanvir Hossain Britto
Transform your health with Tanvir Hossain Britto, a premier Dhaka fitness coach blending science with holistic wellness. Master anatomy, balanced nutrition, and mindset shifts to overcome depression and build lasting
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Life style
What makes Jamalpur's Nakshi Kantha unique?
Jamalpur’s traditional embroidered quilts offer comfort and warmth, and embroidery patterns are now seen on clothing as well.
4h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
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