Govt Orders Deposition of Licensed Firearms by Jan 31 Ahead of Election
The government has directed all licensed firearm holders to deposit their weapons at police stations by January 31, imposing a nationwide ban on carrying or displaying firearms until the end of the election and referendum.
January 19, 2026
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Man Detained for Murdering Six People in Five Months in Savar
Police have detained a vagrant man in Savar who has confessed to killing six people over the past five months. The arrest followed the recovery of multiple bodies from an abandoned municipal community centre.
January 19, 2026
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Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops for Potential Minnesota Deployment
The U.S. Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota amid escalating protests tied to the federal immigration crackdown. The troops are on standby, but no deployment has yet been ordered.
January 19, 2026
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Trump Says ‘It Will Be Done’ on Removing ‘Russian Threat’ From Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric over Greenland, accusing Denmark of failing to counter a “Russian threat” and declaring that Washington will now act to address the situation.
January 19, 2026
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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Through 2026, Longest in History
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian-origin aircraft until January 23, 2026, marking what could become the longest airspace restriction in the history of India–Pakistan relations amid prolonged bilateral tensions.
January 19, 2026
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Iran Warns Strike on Supreme Leader Khamenei Would Mean War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would amount to a declaration of war, as tensions escalate amid protests, economic pressure and renewed clashes with Washington.
January 19, 2026
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Palestinian Families Pledge Support for Gaza Administration Committee
Palestinian families, tribes and clans in Gaza have announced full backing for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, vowing to protect its humanitarian mission and keep it free from political disputes.
January 19, 2026
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EU Scrambles to Avert Trump’s Greenland Tariffs, Prepares Retaliation
EU ambassadors have agreed to intensify diplomatic efforts to stop President Donald Trump from imposing new tariffs over Greenland, while simultaneously preparing countermeasures if talks fail.
January 19, 2026
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July Uprising Belongs to the People, Not Any Party: Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman says the July 2024 uprising was a true mass movement for democracy, not the property of any party. He pledges state support for families of those killed and injured if BNP comes to power.