Wednesday | 21 January 2026 | Reg No- 06
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Bangla | Wednesday | 21 January 2026 | Epaper
BREAKING: ● Feb polls will set benchmark for future: CA Yunus      ● Pay commission to propose salary hike of up to 142% for govt employees      ● BNP to back ‘Yes’ vote in referendum: Mahdi Amin      ● 1,967 candidates to contest 13th JS polls      ● Arrest warrants issued against Tanscom CEO, two others      ● Trial against Joy, Palak begins, discharge pleas rejected      ● Expatriate to cast vote online from 5PM      
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India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh
Italy supports Bangladesh’s democratic transition, July Charter
1,967 candidates to contest 13th JS polls
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International
Ex-South Korean PM jailed for 23-yr in martial law case A South Korean court jailed former prime minister Han Duck-soo for 23 years on Wednesday, ...
Business
Govt to buy 2.71cr litres of edible oil ahead of Ramadan The government has decided to purchase 2.71 crore litres of edible oil to help stabilise ...
Sports
ICC sets one-day deadline for Bangladesh over WC participation The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given Bangladesh just one day to decide whether it ...
National
Transcom owner granted bail after arrest warrant A court has granted bail to Transcom Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Prothom Alo ...
Govt to provide Tk 2cr financial assistance to Shaheed Hadi’s family
3 held with drugs in capital's Nawabganj
Countryside
Man hacked dead in M'singh A man was hacked to death by miscreants at Shyampur Ghoshbari in Muktagacha upazila of ...
Woman killed in M’singh road crash
Vote ‘Yes’ to prevent Bangladesh’s downfall: Industry Adviser
Education
‘Art for Equality’ exhibition begins at DU A three-day art exhibition titled ‘Art for Equality’ began at Dhaka University on Wednesday, featuring ...
SUCSU election postponement triggers day-long protests
Election date to be announced after court decision: SUCSU EC
Health
JG Healthcare becomes Sunway Medical Centre’s Bangladesh representative JG Healthcare Limited has been appointed as the official representative of Malaysia’s Sunway Medical Centre ...
Black coffee may improve brain power, offer other health benefits, says nutritionist
Free eye care camp held in capital's Basila
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Business
Govt to reform specialized banking sector; RAKUB-BKB merger underway
Dollar purchases, January remittance both cross $2 billion each
Dollar purchases, January remittance both cross $2 billion each
Finance Division issues orders on delegation of financial powers on 26 sectors
Finance Division issues orders on delegation of financial powers on 26 sectors
BIFPCL distributes 2000 blankets under CSR initiatives in Rampal
BIFPCL distributes 2000 blankets under CSR initiatives in Rampal
UCB buys Tk 5 billion Pubali Bank bonds  
UCB buys Tk 5 billion Pubali Bank bonds  
IDRA to honour 13 insurance companies with Excellence Award
IDRA to honour 13 insurance companies with Excellence Award
FBCCI, Competition Commission hold meeting to raise awareness for fair trade
FBCCI, Competition Commission hold meeting to raise awareness for fair trade

Front Page

Visit July Uprising Museum to witness brutal history: CA
Visit July Uprising Museum to witness brutal history: CA
Jamaat unveils 'New Bangladesh' vision 
CA orders recovery of 'looted weapons' before election

Back Page

Feb polls to decide rule of liberal democracy or control of extremists: Fakhrul
Feb polls to decide rule of liberal democracy or control of extremists: Fakhrul
Those opposed War of Liberation now use religion in the election, he alleges
SUCSU election postponement sparks daylong protest 
CEC warns against misinfo over postal ballot

City News

China analyzing our review of  Teesta Master Plan: Rizwana
China analyzing our review of  Teesta Master Plan: Rizwana
Court orders arrest of ex-BB chief Atiur, 24 others
UAP shut down indefinitely amid protests over ‘blasphemy’

Editorial

Is levying duties on yarn imports justified?
Is levying duties on yarn imports justified?
Stop human trafficking

Op-Ed

Sitakunda incident exposes country's worsening law & order situation 
Sitakunda incident exposes country's worsening law & order situation 
Ensure road safety for children
Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri is relevant but why vilify a Mughal?

Foreign News

Israel begins demolitions at UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem
Israel begins demolitions at UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem
UAE Prez plans fast-track defence, energy cooperation with Modi during Delhi visit
Iran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender

Business

Govt to reform specialized banking sector; RAKUB-BKB merger underway
Govt to reform specialized banking sector; RAKUB-BKB merger underway
Dollar purchases, January remittance both cross $2 billion each
Finance Division issues orders on delegation of financial powers on 26 sectors

Sports

Woakes' last-ball six keeps Sylhet's BPL final alive
Woakes' last-ball six keeps Sylhet's BPL final alive
BD not to accept any illogical ICC conditions under Indian pressure: Sports Adviser
Students display sporting talents at Rajshahi winter sports meet

Women's Own

Smurna's tale: Turning stress into strength and the art of the professional return
Smurna's tale: Turning stress into strength and the art of the professional return
Winter glow starts with what you eat
Begum Khaleda Zia: A life of struggle, leadership and unbreakable resolve

Book Review

Shadow Ticket and Our Uncertain Present
Shadow Ticket and Our Uncertain Present
Impact, Women Writing After Concussion
The Annual Migration of Clouds

Literature

Ashes of the Last War 
Ashes of the Last War 
Poetry Illuminate Soul
Natural Rendezvous

Life & Style

Effortless elegance: Easy party wear for working ladies
Effortless elegance: Easy party wear for working ladies
InterContinental Dhaka leads sustainability with AI-Powered Glass Bottle Water Plant
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