Sunday | 18 January 2026 | Reg No- 06
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Bangla | Sunday | 18 January 2026 | Epaper
BREAKING: ● BCB asks ICC to swap T20 World Cup group      ● EC restores 44 more candidacies on 8th day of appeals      ● Govt officials allowed to campaign for ‘Yes’ vote in referendum: Ali Riaz      ● No more seat-sharing with Islami Andolan: Mamunul Haque      ● EC revokes candidacy of BNP's Munshi, upholds NCP's Hasnat in Cumilla-4      ● Bangladesh reaffirms support for rule-based global economic cooperation      ● BNP never disguise in secrecy in the name of strategy: Tarique Rahman      
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BCB asks ICC to swap T20 World Cup group
No major cold wave expected for rest of Jan: BMD
BNP vows to block tactical poll withdrawal, stresses democratic path: Salahuddin
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International
EU warns against Trump’s tariffs threat over Greenland European Union lawmakers are poised to halt approval of the EU’s trade deal with the ...
Business
Govt tightens oversight of public assets to reduce long-term fiscal risks Amid growing concerns over hidden fiscal exposures and weak oversight of public resources, the government ...
Sports
BCB asks ICC to swap T20 World Cup group The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday (January 17, 2026) asked the ICC to swap ...
National
No major cold wave expected for rest of Jan: BMD Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday said there is little chance of a major cold ...
EC restores 44 more candidacies on 8th day of appeals
Ethical education as vital as academics for nation-building: DMP Commissioner
Countryside
BNP dissolves Galachipa, Dashmina upazila committees Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has dissolved its Golachipa and Dashmina upazila unit committees in Patuakhali ...
Adviser Adilur stresses vigilance to prevent border violations
Supradip urges voters to back ‘Yes’ in referendum
Education
DU bus attacked: legal action promised against perpetrators Dhaka University (DU) has pledged legal action against seven college students who attacked and vandalised ...
4 held at DU hall while taking hemp
DU bus vandalised during blockade by 7 colleges’ students
Health
Free eye care camp held in capital's Basila A large-scale free eye care camp was held in the capital's Basila on Saturday under ...
Young doctors call for parliamentary approval of tobacco control ordinance
One dengue patient dies, 33 fresh cases detected overnight
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Business
BD calls for collective action to tackle global economic challenges
BD calls for collective action to tackle global economic challenges
SAFA conference spotlights ethical AI, sustainability reporting
Bangladesh suspends Vannamei shrimp fry imports amid disease concerns
Bangladesh suspends Vannamei shrimp fry imports amid disease concerns
Depositors now favour banks with low default loan over high interest rates
Depositors now favour banks with low default loan over high interest rates
Govt tightens oversight of public assets to reduce long-term fiscal risks
Govt tightens oversight of public assets to reduce long-term fiscal risks
BB asks bankers to register for postal voting via 'Postal Vote BD' app
BB asks bankers to register for postal voting via 'Postal Vote BD' app
BD's garment exports to Europe exceed 18bn euro, growing over 7.5pc
BD's garment exports to Europe exceed 18bn euro, growing over 7.5pc
Southeast Bank holds agent banking confce for Dhaka zone
Southeast Bank holds agent banking confce for Dhaka zone

Front Page

Gas crisis persists, households suffer
Gas crisis persists, households suffer
Jamaat-IAB split likely to favour BNP in nat’l election: Analysts
July Charter can move us forward: Ali Riaz

Back Page

Tarique meets British, Nepalese, and Bhutanese envoys
Tarique meets British, Nepalese, and Bhutanese envoys
OMCH interns go on strike protesting attack on fellow 
CU Management Dept holds business plan exhibition

City News

Manna in stable condition 
Manna in stable condition 
Young docs call for JS approval of tobacco control ordinance
Woman stabbed during theft bid dies

Editorial

Why fire incidents recur
Why fire incidents recur
Save our garment industry

Op-Ed

Action needed as our unskilled migrant workers are in limbo
Action needed as our unskilled migrant workers are in limbo
Bid to boost operational efficiency in inward remittances
How EDCs are harming our ecosystems

Foreign News

Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Demark
Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Demark
Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
Pakistan, US agree to enhance collaboration in security, border management

Business

BD calls for collective action to tackle global economic challenges
BD calls for collective action to tackle global economic challenges
SAFA conference spotlights ethical AI, sustainability reporting
Bangladesh suspends Vannamei shrimp fry imports amid disease concerns
Depositors now favour banks with low default loan over high interest rates

Sports

Bangladesh-India captains avoid handshakes at toss
U-19 World Cup
Bangladesh-India captains avoid handshakes at toss
Rangpur confirm BPL playoffs as final team
Bangladesh women show fighting spirit to hold Bhutan in SAFF Futsal

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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