Alimuddin Ansari Lynching Case: Verdict, and the Death of Key Witness’s Wife
Alimuddin Ansari was lynched to death in Jharkhand on suspicion of eating beef. Case took a darker turn, after the death of the only witness' wife, Zulaikha Khatun, in a suspicious road accident near the Ramgarh court.
January 9, 2026
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Government Cuts Allocations for Mega Projects, Saving 12,255 Crore Taka
The interim government reduces funding for major infrastructure projects under the Awami League's tenure, cutting costs by over 12,000 crore Taka.
January 9, 2026
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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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20 Nations Back Somalia Sovereignty
Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, The Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, and Türkiye. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation also supported the declaration.
January 9, 2026
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Only 20 Days Sentence For Shooting!
An Israeli military spokesman claimed the soldier was “firing towards an open area and not at civilian homes in Gaza.”