4 Killed as Bus Catches Fire After Three-Vehicle Collision in Comilla
Four people, including a child, were burned to death after a bus caught fire following a collision involving a bus, an autorickshaw and a motorcycle on the Dhaka–Chittagong highway in Daudkandi, Comilla.
January 9, 2026
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Bangladeshi Fisherman Injured by Gunfire from Myanmar Border
A Bangladeshi fisherman was injured by gunfire while fishing in the Naf River near Teknaf, as fresh shooting was reported from across the Myanmar border. Border authorities have advised residents to remain indoors amid rising tensions.
January 9, 2026
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DU Syndicate Frames Charges Against Four Teachers
Dhaka University’s Syndicate has framed charges against four Blue Panel teachers, all known as Awami League–affiliated teacher leaders. The move initiates a formal process that could ultimately lead to their dismissal.
January 9, 2026
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Bangladesh Seeks US Tariff Reduction as USTR Signals Positive Consideration
Bangladesh has formally requested the United States to reduce its reciprocal tariff from 20 percent, with the US Trade Representative agreeing to consider the proposal. Both sides aim to swiftly resolve pending issues to finalize the bilateral tariff agreement.
January 9, 2026
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Panchagarh Records Season’s Lowest Temperature at 6.8°C Amid Moderate Cold Wave
Panchagarh experienced its coldest morning of the season as the minimum temperature dropped to 6.8 degrees Celsius, accompanied by dense fog and biting cold. Weather officials say a moderate cold wave is currently sweeping across the district.
January 9, 2026
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EU to Send 200 Observers During Nat'l Polls
The observer mission will include members of the European Parliament and will remain in the country throughout the entire election period.
January 9, 2026
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Indemnity Ordinance Planned For July Fighters
The law adviser stated that such indemnity measures are legally valid, noting that similar laws were introduced in several countries following mass uprisings during the Arab Spring and other contemporary revolutions.
January 8, 2026
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Youth Arrested for Leading Cremation of Murdered Worker Dipu's Body in Mymensingh
The main suspect, Yasin Arafat, arrested for leading the cremation of Dipu Chandra Das' body after his murder in Mymensingh.
January 8, 2026
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Government to Set Prices for 295 Essential Medicines, Says Saidur Rahman
Price Control on Essential Medicines to Be Implemented Soon, Special Assistant to Chief Adviser Announces