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January 13, 2026

Jamaat to announce final seat-sharing deal within days

Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has indicated that a long-awaited final settlement on seat sharing within its multi-party alliance is imminent, raising expectations that weeks of uncertainty inside the bloc may soon give way...

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January 13, 2026

Women candidates only 4pc in national polls

News Desk : Women candidates account for a mere 4.24 percent of total contestants in the national elections, prompting criticism from a coalition of 71 women’s, human rights and development organisations. The Social Resistance...

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January 13, 2026

Govt ‘effectively surrendered to bureaucracy’: TIB

Staff Reporter : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has alleged that the interim government has failed to carry out meaningful reforms and has instead “effectively surrendered to the bureaucracy,” rising concerns over eight reform-related ordinances...

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January 13, 2026

150 aspirants regain nominations in 3 days

Staff Reporter : A total of 150 aspirant candidates have regained their nominations over three days after filing appeals with the Election Commission (EC), following the rejection of their nomination papers by returning officers....

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January 13, 2026

Banners of Primary and Mass Education related to the parliamentary election and referendum hanging at Bangladesh Secretariat building as the government has undertaken extensive programmes across the country to raise awareness about the plebiscite. The photo was taken on Monday.

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January 13, 2026

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman responds to journalists’ questions at a press conference held at the organisation’s office in the capital on Monday, presenting an observation titled “Ordinance-Making by the Interim Government: An Obstacle to Reform.”

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January 12, 2026

A discussion meeting was held at ERF auditorium at Paltan Tower in the city on Sunday marking anniversary of the Daily Business File. Industries Secretary Md Obaidur Rahman was present as chief guest in the function. The event inaugurated by Prof Dr Halida Hanum Akhter, Chairman, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. Editor of the Daily Avi Chowdhury, Managing Editor Sib Sankar Modak and distinguished guests are also seen in the picture.

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January 12, 2026

Bangladesh reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty

Staff Reporter: Bangladesh has reaffirmed its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia at the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation...

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January 12, 2026

UAE pardons 25 convicted in July Uprising cases

Staff Reporter: The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 25 Bangladeshi citizens who were convicted by UAE courts, following a formal request from the government of...

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January 12, 2026

HC validates approval for second marriage

News Desk: The High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the requirement of obtaining permission from an arbitration council for a second marriage under Muslim family law. As a result, the existing legal...

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January 12, 2026

EC distributes leaflets on referendum

News Desk: The Election Commission (EC) has taken measures to widely distribute banners and leaflets prepared for the upcoming referendum and the 13th National Parliament Election 2026 to be held on February 12. To...

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January 12, 2026

Slow Progress: Govt trims Tk12,000cr from major dev projects

Staff Reporter: The interim government has decided to cut more than Tk 12,000 crore from allocations for eight of the top 10 priority development projects in the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP), citing slow...