January 14, 2026

‘Toxic Liquor’: Death Toll Rises to 6 in Rangpur

Rangpur: Two more people died allegedly after consuming toxic liquor in Rangpur district on Tuesday night, raising the total death toll to six. The deceased were identified as Abdul Malek, son of Mahir Uddin of Shibpur village in Badarganj upazila, an…

KUET Ready for First-Year Enrolment Test Tomorrow

Khulna: The first-year enrolment test for the 2025-2026 academic session at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) is scheduled to take place tomorrow. The university will conduct the examination for BSc Engineering, Bachelor of Urban …

Louvre Ticket Prices Increase by 45% for Non-European Visitors

Paris: Queues stretching beneath I.M. Pei’s iconic glass pyramid have long been a defining part of a visit to the Louvre, rivaling even the draw of the Mona Lisa. Now, the world’s most visited museum is raising the cost of entry for many travelers as …

5th Day of Appeals Hearing Underway at EC

Dhaka: The fifth day of the appeal hearing on candidacy for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election is currently underway, beginning this morning at 10 am. The hearing is taking place at the auditorium of the Election Commission (EC) building in Aga…

BSC Urged to Maintain Profitability and Expand Fleet: Prof Yunus

Dhaka: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus emphasized the importance of the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) maintaining its profitable status while expanding its fleet to strengthen its financial capacity. Speaking at a cheque handover ceremony at…

NBR Issues C&F Agent Licensing Rules 2026

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued the Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C and F) Agent Licensing Rules, 2026 with a view to enhancing service quality for importers and exporters in a competitive environment. The new rules were promu…

Traffic Chaos Grips Dhaka as Student Protests Block Key Roads

Dhaka: Dhaka witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday as students of seven government colleges blocked key roads including the Science Lab intersection, demanding the promulgation of an ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University. The prot…