Controversy Erupts Over LGBTQ+ Themes in Bangladesh’s 2026 English Textbook for 9th-10th Grade
Debate over curriculum content intensifies as critics accuse Bangladesh’s new class 9-10 English textbook of promoting LGBTQ+ agendas.
January 8, 2026
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Indictment order against Ziaul Ahsan over enforced disappearance, killings on Jan 14
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has fixed January 14 to pass an order on charge framing against former NTMC director general Ziaul Ahsan over alleged enforced disappearances and mass killings.
January 8, 2026
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EC Sends 7.28 Lakh Postal Ballots to Expatriate Voters
EC records show that a total of 1,533,683 voters registered through the “Postal Vote BD” app to vote by mail in this election. Among them, 761,141 voters registered from within Bangladesh, while 772,542 registered from overseas.
January 8, 2026
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VP Riaz Dedicates Victory to Hadi, Bishwajit, Khaleda Zia, and July Martyrs
The newly elected VP said, “We dedicate this victory to Shaheed Abdullah Al Faisal, Shaheed Ikramul Haque Sajid, Bishwajit Das, all students of Jagannath University, the students injured in the July uprising, and our beloved leader Begum Khaleda Zia.”
January 8, 2026
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Sarjis Alam Welcomes Scrutiny, Denies Corruption Allegations
Responding to questions about discrepancies in his election affidavit, Sarjis said the Returning Officer had declared his nomination valid after reviewing the required information.
January 8, 2026
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Biman Begins Direct Dhaka–Karachi Flights Jan 29
The decision comes amid signs of improving bilateral ties, driven by recent diplomatic contacts and cooperation initiatives between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
January 8, 2026
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Rampal Records Highest Power Generation
The Power Plant supplied 640 million units in December, the highest nationwide, ensuring stable power during Ramadan with sufficient coal reserves.
January 8, 2026
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'China Ready to Work With Elected Government''
China signaled readiness to engage with a democratically elected Bangladesh, focusing on post-election cooperation, development, and strengthened bilateral ties.
January 8, 2026
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Ex-Swechchhasebak Dal Leader Killed, Jubo Dal Activist Injured in Dhaka Shooting
Shooting Near Bashundhara City Leaves One Dead, Another Injured Amid Tensions