Rising Production Costs Shrink Farmers’ Profits Amid Price Volatility
From paddy and rice to potatoes, onions, broiler chickens, and eggs—price volatility in the market for the country’s major agricultural products has now become an everyday reality. In some cases, farmers are incurring losses, while in others consumers are being forced to pay higher prices.
Sheikh Hasina Warns of Democratic Collapse and Extremism Ahead of Bangladesh Election
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has given an extensive statement regarding the political instability, democratic crisis, and rise of extremism surrounding Bangladesh’s upcoming national election. In an interview with an Indian media outlet, she alleged that extremist forces have become active with the direct patronage of the interim government, and under such circumstances there is no possibility that the forthcoming election will be free, fair, or participatory.
Houses of Awami League Leader and Journalist Attacked in Sirajganj
Miscreants have set fire to the house of an Awami League leader in Sirajganj. In the same district, a petrol bomb was thrown at the house of a journalist in the Sadar area. These two attacks on Saturday night have spread panic.
Rule Issued Over JP, NDF Election Participation
The High Court has issued a rule asking the concerned parties to explain why the candidacies of candidates from the Jatiya Party (GM Quader), a faction of the Jatiya Party led by Anisul Islam Mahmud, and the National Democratic Front (NDF) led by JP Chairman Anwar Hossain Manju should not be declared illegal in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Nepal Will Not Be Allowed to Become Bangladesh: Sushila Karki
The Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government, Sushila Karki, has said that Nepal will not be allowed to walk the path of Bangladesh under any circumstances.
Jatiya Party Office Occupied in Bogura by Group Identifying as ‘July Fighters’
A group of people identifying themselves as “July fighters” occupied the Jatiya Party’s district office in Bogura and hung banners there. During the incident, slogans were chanted demanding the banning of the Jatiya Party. The incident took place on Saturday (10 January) around 11:00 am at the Jatiya Party office located on Kazi Nazrul Islam Road in the city.
Voting Suspended in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 Constituencies
Due to a court order related to boundary complications, the Election Commission has directed the suspension of voting in two constituencies of Pabna.
Is Bangladesh Moving Toward Radical Extremism Under Dr. Yunus?
An opinionated analysis warning that Bangladesh under Dr. Yunus is facing rising political persecution, radicalization, lawlessness, and democratic backsliding, with growing concerns over human rights abuses, media suppression, and the credibility of the 2026 election.
Journalist Fatally Shot in Bangladesh During Political Unrest, PEC Seeks Thorough Inquiry
A journalist has been shot dead in Bangladesh during a period of heightened political tension, raising serious concerns about media safety and freedom of expression in the country.
Jamaat-e-Islami Warns of Risk of “Rigged Election” Ahead of February 12 Polls
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, has alleged that the government and law enforcement agencies have been “leaning towards a particular political party” for some time. He believes this has created concern that the February 12 election may turn into a “rigged election.”