Tarique talks with US trade delegate virtually

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman held a virtual meeting this morning with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, discussing bilateral trade issues between Bangladesh and the United States (US).

Tarique Rahman joined the meeting around 9.00 am [local time] from his Gulshan residence here, BNP Chairman's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly confirmed.
During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on mutual tariff rates, bilateral trade and explored prospects for future economic coopera...

Eminent citizens recall Khaleda Zia as leader of people

A citizens' condolence gathering in memory of three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been organised in the city.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is present at this civic gathering at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building with his family, including wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman, and late brother Arafat Rahman Koko's wife Sharmila Rahman. This pre-scheduled condolence meeting commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran at 3:05 PM on Saturday, following Tarique Rahman's arrival at the venue. The eulogy was presented by Saleh Uddin, Executive Editor of the daily Ittefaq.

Somaliland names Rafay Afzal Special Adviser

The Republic of Somaliland’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has appointed Abdul Rafay Afzal, a Pakistani international journalist and policy expert, as Special Advisor for International Cooperation and Media Diplomacy, according to an official authorisation issued by the Ministry. The appointment, dated January 15, 2026, was confirmed by Director General Shuab Osman Mohamoud and grants Afzal an advisory and representative mandate to support Somaliland’s international engagement, particularly in the energy and minerals sect...

Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of "genocidal policies, The Gambia's foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN's top court.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a landmark case brought by the Muslim majority of a West African nation in 2019, which accuses Myanmar of deliberately trying to destroy the minority Muslim population. Myanmar has previously denied the allegations.

Michigan street renamed after Khaleda Zia

A street in the US state of Michigan has been renamed in honour of late Begum Khaleda Zia, the three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

The Hamtramck City Council has approved a proposal to rename a section of Carpenter Street, between Joseph Campau Avenue and Conant Street, in recognition of Khaleda Zia.
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Ganges waters talk may turn murky over politics, UN pact

Bangladesh and India have begun the process to renew a landmark agreement on sharing the waters of the Ganges, as analysts warn political disputes and uncertainty over Dhaka’s general election could complicate talks between the two neighbours.

Officials from both sides have started joint measurements of water levels in the Ganges, or Padma as the river is known in Bangladesh, as part of preparations to renew the agreement signed in 1996 and due to expire in December this year, according to Indian media reports, citing officials.

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