Saturday | January 17, 2026 | Dhaka
NN ONLINE: Japan’s new Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president, Sanae Takaichi, is set to become the country’s next prime minister, raising questions about women’s advancement in a nation already ranked low on global...
NN ONLINE: Bangladesh has been placed in Tier 2 in the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, recognizing the country’s significant and sustained progress in combating human trafficking despite...
After hovering around Tk200 or just above for the past two and a half months, green chillies have spiked to between Tk300 and Tk350 per kilogram. Round eggplant, once Tk150/kg, now goes for...
NN ONLINE: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the whole world supports Bangladesh’s democratic transition through elections. He said, “The whole world supports this democratic transition. Specifically, the support of...
NN ONLINE: Hamas said on Friday it was ready to start immediate talks on freeing the Israeli hostages it holds and ending the Gaza war, welcoming US President Donald Trump’s call for Israel...
Tasnuba Akhter Rifa : Although Bangladesh’s Constitution guarantees healthcare as a basic right for all citizens, women across the country continue to be deprived of proper health services. Experts warn that women’s lack of...
Staff Reporter : Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Shafiqul Alam has catalogued six major achievements including democratic commitment and engagement with global leaders during the recent UNGA tour of Dr Muhammad Yunus. In...
Staff Reporter : Attempts to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza by sea are continuing despite repeated interceptions, with the latest seizures drawing condemnation from around the globe including Bangladesh. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which...
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will come back to the country after the national election schedule is announced and will take charge of leading the party in that election, said Humaiun...
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home on Thursday morning, wrapping up a nine-day official visit to New York where he attended the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly...
Reza Mahmud : Overcoming huge hurdles, Iraq’s labour market has reopened for Bangladeshi workers after a long gap of seven years. About 180 workers were left country for Iraq on Thursday which the stakeholders...
NN ONLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel’s interception of Gaza-bound aid vessels, calling it an “act of piracy” and a demonstration of ongoing atrocities in the region. Addressing his AKP...