Police in Faridganj upazila of Chandpur district have arrested Md. Suman, 39, identified as the ringleader of an inter-district motorcycle theft gang. The arrest took place after investigators traced him using information technology to the Ghoramara Ashrayan Project area in Chandpur Sadar upazila. During the operation, police recovered four previously stolen motorcycles from his possession. Suman is the son of the late Ali Hossain from Charpagla Farazi Bari in Raipur upazila of Lakshmipur district.

According to police sources, the investigation began after a complaint was filed over the theft of a 110cc motorcycle belonging to Tuton Ghosh. Following the complaint, police used technological tools and district-level cooperation to locate and detain the suspect. Officer-in-Charge Md. Helal Uddin of Faridganj Police Station confirmed that Suman was sent to the Chandpur court on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

The arrest marks a significant step in curbing inter-district motorcycle theft in the region, as police continue efforts to identify other members of the network.

A youth was killed in a gunfight between two rival groups at a Rohingya camp in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar late Friday night. The incident occurred at Block I of the registered Rohingya Camp No. 26 in Nayapara under Hnila Union. According to Mohammad Kawsar Sikder, Additional Deputy Inspector General and commander of the 16 Armed Police Battalion, the deceased was identified as Nur Kamal, 25, son of Abul Kalam of the same camp.

Police stated that Nur Kamal was a known criminal who had formed his own armed group and was involved in various illegal activities in and around the camp. Sikder said the clash erupted due to a long-standing rivalry between Nur Kamal’s group and the Khalek group over establishing dominance in the camp. During the confrontation, Nur Kamal sustained gunshot and sharp weapon injuries.

Locals took him to a camp clinic where doctors declared him dead. Police said the attackers fled before law enforcement arrived. A drive is underway to identify and arrest those involved, and the body has been sent to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will launch his party’s campaign for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election from Sylhet on January 22. According to BNP sources, he will first visit the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (R) and Hazrat Shah Paran (R) before traveling to Sunamganj to formally begin the campaign with a public rally. This marks his first trip outside Dhaka since assuming the chairmanship and his first visit to Sylhet in 19 years.

Sylhet district BNP president Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury said Tarique Rahman will follow the party’s tradition of starting campaigns after shrine visits, a practice also maintained by Khaleda Zia. After completing his program in Sunamganj, Rahman will address a public rally at Sylhet Government Alia Madrasa field in the afternoon.

Sunamganj district BNP president and Sunamganj-5 candidate Kalim Uddin Ahmad Milon stated that Rahman will speak at a main rally in Sunamganj’s Balur Maath and at three roadside gatherings on his return route through Shantiganj, Chhatak’s Gobindganj Point, and Bishwanath’s Lamakaji Point. He is also expected to attend a rally in Habiganj on his way back to Dhaka.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has called on voters to reject politics of corruption, land grabbing, and extortion, urging them to entrust their votes to honest people. He made the remarks on Saturday during public meetings and yard gatherings in various areas of Atlia Union under Dumuria upazila in Khulna. Parwar warned that if those involved in looting regain power, the lives and property of both Hindus and Muslims would be unsafe.

Recalling his tenure as a Member of Parliament, Parwar said Dumuria was once plagued by severe terrorism, with killings, abductions, and violence occurring daily. He claimed to have fulfilled two election pledges—eliminating terrorism and ensuring transparent development—by implementing development projects worth about Tk 350 crore and publishing detailed accounts. He added that joint forces had arrested many terrorists, while others fled the area.

In the current electoral context, Parwar alleged a conspiracy to return corrupt individuals to power, accusing one candidate of massive corruption, a 13-year court sentence, and links to Hawa Bhaban. Several local Jamaat leaders accompanied him during the campaign.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman on Saturday evening at the party’s Gulshan office in Dhaka. The meeting began at 5 p.m. and was attended by senior BNP leaders including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Salahuddin Ahmed. Verma’s visit marked his first official discussion with Rahman since assuming his diplomatic post. During the day, Rahman also held separate meetings with diplomats from the European Union, Turkey, and Egypt.

According to BNP Joint Secretary General Humayun Kabir, the discussions covered Bangladesh’s future development plans, foreign policy priorities, and potential bilateral relations if the BNP forms the next government. The diplomats conveyed condolences over the death of Khaleda Zia. Verma reportedly referred to a message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing hope for a new beginning under Rahman’s leadership and emphasized cooperation to address mutual challenges and promote stability.

BNP leaders said the series of meetings reflected growing international interest in Tarique Rahman’s leadership and Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape.

A man named Jamal Uddin, aged 38, was shot dead on Saturday night in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on a deserted road in the Lelang Union area. Locals discovered his bullet-riddled body and informed the police, who later recovered it. Police reported that the victim had multiple gunshot wounds on his head and body.

According to Additional Superintendent of Police (Hathazari Circle) Kazi Tarek Aziz, the initial assessment suggests it was a murder. However, the motive and those responsible remain unknown. Law enforcement officials are collecting CCTV footage from nearby areas and speaking with local residents to gather information. The body has been sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.

As of the latest report, no arrests have been made in connection with the killing, and the investigation is ongoing.

A violent clash erupted on Saturday afternoon between two rival groups of Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal in the Takkar Math area of Fatullah, Narayanganj. The confrontation, reportedly over local dominance, involved the use of crude bombs and brick throwing, leaving at least five people injured. A joint force comprising police and army personnel intervened to bring the situation under control. Authorities detained five individuals, including former district Chhatra Dal organizing secretary Mehedi Hasan Dolon.

According to police and local residents, the conflict stemmed from an ongoing dispute over control of the local jhut (garment waste) sector between supporters of former Kutubpur Union Jubo Dal president Zainal and Dolon. The tension had been building for several days before escalating into open violence when both sides confronted each other at Takkar Math.

Fatullah Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdul Mannan confirmed the arrests and said that legal proceedings, including a case filing, are underway.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman announced that he will begin his election campaign on January 22, focusing on a national development plan. He made the announcement on Saturday during a meet-and-greet event with journalists at the Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka. This was his first official program since assuming the role of BNP chairman, attended by editors, senior executives, and journalists from national print, electronic, and online media.

According to senior BNP leaders, Rahman will start his campaign in Sylhet, following the party’s long-standing tradition of launching election activities from that region. The campaign will begin with visits to the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal and Shah Paran (R.A.). Rahman stated that as a member of a political party preparing for elections, he and his team will present their plans to the public starting January 22.

Rahman returned to Bangladesh on December 25 after spending about 15 years in exile in the United Kingdom. Following the death of his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, on December 30, the BNP Standing Committee appointed him as party chairman ten days later.

Bangladesh has made significant progress toward strengthening mutually beneficial trade relations with the United States. According to a press release from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing on Saturday, during his visit to Washington, National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman requested U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamison Greer to raise the issue of reducing the existing 20 percent reciprocal tariff on Bangladesh with U.S. President Donald Trump. The USTR agreed to bring the matter forward, which could enhance Bangladesh’s competitive position in South Asia if implemented.

The two countries also discussed a new and innovative mechanism to support Bangladesh’s export priorities. Under the proposed preferential arrangement, Bangladesh could export an equivalent amount of apparel and textile products to the U.S. duty-free, based on the square meter volume of cotton and synthetic fibers imported from the U.S. Observers believe this creative and mutually beneficial system would strengthen bilateral ties, benefiting Bangladeshi producers and workers while deepening supply chain links with U.S. raw material suppliers.

Analysts view this development as a reflection of growing trust and positive momentum in U.S.-Bangladesh economic relations, potentially marking a promising new chapter for Bangladesh in global trade.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has called for legal action against individuals or groups allegedly creating an artificial crisis in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market despite sufficient reserves. In a statement issued to the media on Saturday, he said a vested quarter is deliberately causing public suffering by manipulating supply, which he described as inhumane and against public interest.

Porwar warned that such actions are destabilizing the market, raising prices, and harming the national economy, particularly affecting lower- and middle-income groups. He urged the government to restore order in the LPG market, identify those involved in hoarding and unethical business practices, and take strict legal measures against them.

He further emphasized that the government must act responsibly to protect citizens’ rights by strengthening market monitoring and ensuring exemplary punishment for offenders, warning that failure to do so could lead to recurring crises. Porwar also called on the public to remain vigilant and united against any anti-public activities.

On January 10, 2026, newly appointed BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman held his first official program—a meet-and-greet with journalists at the Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka. Editors and senior media executives from national newspapers, television, and online outlets attended the event to exchange greetings and share their expectations.

During the session, editors offered wide-ranging advice. Shafik Rehman of Jaijaidin urged Rahman to take firm action on financial governance, including oversight of Bangladesh Bank, curbing money laundering, and controlling commodity prices. Mahmudur Rahman of Amar Desh criticized the media’s past silence on journalist repression. Matiur Rahman Chowdhury of Manabzamin highlighted ongoing restrictions on press freedom and called for unity to face political challenges. Mahfuz Anam of The Daily Star emphasized climate change as Bangladesh’s greatest future challenge, urging political attention to environmental degradation. Hasan Hafiz of Kaler Kantho called for a journalist-friendly administration and warned against repeating past media manipulation.

The event gathered a broad spectrum of editors, senior journalists, and BNP leaders, marking Rahman’s first public engagement as party chairman.

A Dhaka court has directed Abdullah Al Jabir, the plaintiff in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi, to appear on January 12 if he has any objection to the chargesheet submitted by the investigating officer. The order was issued by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam, according to information from the court’s prosecution office.

The investigation officer, DB Police Inspector Faisal Ahmed, filed the chargesheet on January 6 against 17 accused, including prime suspect Faisal Karim Masud alias Dawood. Among the accused, 11 are currently in jail, including Masud’s parents, wife, sister-in-law, and several associates. Six others, including Masud himself, remain absconding.

The investigating officer has also applied for arrest warrants against the absconding suspects. The court’s next proceedings will depend on the plaintiff’s appearance and any objections raised regarding the chargesheet.

Law advisor Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul stated that judges, not he, are responsible for the bail granted to some Awami League activists accused of terrorism. He made the remarks on Saturday, January 10, at a dialogue on political parties, human rights, and freedom of expression held at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka. Nazrul said that about 90 percent of the bail orders related to the July cases came from the High Court, and any error in granting bail was the judges’ responsibility.

He argued that many judges were appointed during what he termed the Awami League’s fascist period and that their removal falls under the authority of the Chief Justice through the Supreme Judicial Council. Nazrul emphasized that neither he nor the law minister has the power to remove or act against High Court judges. He criticized attempts to place blame on him, saying such actions serve political agendas and generate online attention and financial gain.

Calling for self-reflection, Nazrul urged everyone to practice self-criticism, describing it as a key virtue in Islam.

Several photos of Comilla City Corporation (CUSC) Administrator Md. Shah Alam with Nasir Uddin Lincoln, the general secretary of the banned Barura Upazila Awami League, have gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism. The pictures were reportedly taken on Saturday, January 10, at Lalmai Lakeland Park in Comilla after a meeting of the Barura Upazila Welfare Association.

Local activists and residents expressed strong disapproval of the administrator’s association with a leader from a banned political organization. Abu Raihan, convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Comilla, said that a senior government official should know with whom it is appropriate to take photos. An unnamed city resident alleged that the photos suggested collusion with the Awami League, while BNP leader Mostak Mia demanded that higher authorities investigate the matter.

In response, Administrator Md. Shah Alam stated that he did not notice when the photos were taken and that he had only attended an event.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has appointed Supreme Court senior lawyer Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajol as the head of its legal aid subcommittee formed for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The decision was announced on Saturday, January 10, through a letter signed by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The letter stated that the names of other members of the subcommittee would be announced soon.

Earlier, on January 1, BNP had formed a 43-member central election management committee for the 2026 parliamentary election, with Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan as chairman and Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as member secretary. Begum Selima Rahman and Shamsuzzaman Dudu were made vice chairmen, while Md. Ismail Jobiullah was appointed chief coordinator.

Barrister Kajol, who is also a member of the BNP National Executive Committee, was included in the 43-member central election management committee. He currently serves as the immediate past secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Bar Council.