Where Are Women in the Election Battle? Have Parties Honored Their Commitments?

As part of the interim government’s initiative for state reform to bring the country back to a democratic path, it was stated that in the 13th parliamentary election, political parties would nominate at least 5 percent women candidates in the existing 300 parliamentary constituencies. Have the parties complied with this commitment?

Journalists Barred from Entering Appellate Division Courtroom Without Prior Notice

Journalists are being barred from entering the Appellate Division courtroom of the Supreme Court without any prior notice.

LPG Cylinder Sales Halted Nationwide from Today

In the context of nationwide drives and fines, the LPG Dealers’ Cooperative Society Limited has announced the suspension of the supply and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders.

Moinuddin Elected DCAB President, Kayes Named General Secretary

AKM Moinuddin, Special Correspondent of the news agency UNB, has been elected President, and Imrul Kayes, Special Correspondent of Bangla Vision, has been elected General Secretary of the newly formed Executive Committee of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for 2026.

TIB Calls for Cancellation of ‘Discriminatory’ Decision to Bear Foreign Observers’ Expenses

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has demanded the cancellation of the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to bear the accommodation and food expenses of foreign observers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The organization stated that the decision is imprudent, discriminatory, and creates a conflict of interest, which goes against the principles of impartial election observation.

Bangladeshis will have to pay a security bond of up to $15,000 to obtain a US visa

Travelers going to the United States for business and tourism purposes will now be required to provide a security deposit. The US State Department has introduced this new measure to prevent visa misuse.

Touristless Sundarbans as Vessel Strike Continues for Second Day

In Mongla, for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (6 January), a strike by owners of tourist-carrying jali boats, launches, and trawlers operating in the Sundarbans is ongoing.

Operation Devil Hunt: Claims of Arrests Based on Political Identity, Not Crime

As Bangladesh approaches the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the government’s “Operation Devil Hunt” has drawn attention over claims that arrests are being carried out based on political identity rather than proven criminal activity.

Bangladesh Inflation Rises to 8.49% in December as Food Prices Surge

Bangladesh’s inflation rate continued to rise in December, fueled by a sharp increase in food prices and persistent cost pressures in non-food items.

Intelligence Agencies “Interfere” in Internal Politics: Disappearance Commission Chief

The head of the Enforced Disappearances Commission, Mainul Islam Chowdhury, commented that the misuse of the country’s intelligence agencies stems from their tendency to “interfere” in internal politics and seek a share of power.