Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport relies on uninterrupted air traffic communication for safe aircraft take-off, landing and ground movement. Why air traffic communication mattersAir traffic communication systems are critical for managing aircraft movements, especially during poor visibility caused by fog. Traditionally, satellite-based Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems provide a secure and resilient communication backbone for air traffic management. What has changedAccording to aviation experts, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is currently operating its air traffic communication system without active satellite connectivity. Experts warn that unless satellite communication is restored quickly and system redundancy strengthened, the airport could face serious risks during peak fog conditions.

Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland, which Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex, given its strategic location in the Arctic. While aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, Trump reiterated the goal. "We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it," he said. Denmark and the European Union have responded with ire to Trump's Greenland agenda. Trump has said the United States will now "run" Venezuela indefinitely and tap its huge oil reserves.

On the Bremerton route, the Walla Walla was pulled on Thursday, Jan. 1 after a propeller broke, with an estimated timeline for repairs of a few weeks, WSF said. The route was on a regular two-boat weekend schedule on Jan. 3 and 4, and will be on the alternate two-boat weekday schedule beginning Jan. 5. To see the current schedules for all WSF sailings, including the adjustments for one-boat service, visit https://wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/. Kitsap Transit fast ferry service into Seattle, which is now on winter hours, is available on weekdays from Southworth and Bremerton. Find the Kitsap Transit fast ferry schedule here, and watch for rider alerts on cancellations here.

SEOUL, Jan 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, who appeared in more than 170 films over nearly seven decades, died Monday, local media reported. Ahn, who had been battling blood cancer, died surrounded by his family, Yonhap news agency said. He had been receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after choking on food last week, the report said. His life tracked the rise of South Korean cinema from humble beginnings to global prominence culminating in the Oscar success of "Parasite". His 2003 blockbuster "Silmido", based on the true story of a secret special forces unit comprised of former inmates tasked with a mission to assassinate the North Korean leader, became the first South Korean film to surpass 10 million admissions.

“There’s not a shred of doubt in my mind,” said Gable, a University of Minnesota wolf biologist. Native Americans wove wolves into their traditions, with some people regarding wolves as kin. The reentry of wolves, though, didn’t appear to diminish the deer population enough to explain the full decrease in car collisions. Wolves use roads and trails “for basically the same reasons why people would use roads and trails,” Gable said. Leaning on wolf-movement research like Gable’s, economists Parker and Raynor developed a theory of why the presence of wolves was leading to fewer car collisions.

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Chuck led me down to the first row of the press box. Levy said, “They gave us a good beating.”Standing to the left of Levy was long-time Buffalo Bills’ Public and Media Relations Director Scott Berchtold. Simpson sat down with me at my empty round table in the press box and we ate together and exchanged small talk. We toasted the press box moving from prime real estate to the end zone corner and we all became very cynical. The Graves’ live in Chicago but were not going to miss the last Buffalo Bills’ game at Highmark Stadium.

RobinRafan has entered into a high-value publishing agreement with Borshadupur for his fourth book, marking another milestone in his career as a best-selling author and internationally active AI educator. The titles have been presented and distributed through major international book fairs and publishing platforms in markets including Spain, Germany, Malaysia, and Singapore. Industry observers note that his consistent book sales, large-scale educational reach, and international recognition have collectively positioned him as a prominent voice in AI-driven creative education. The decision to move forward with the project was based on the author’s documented publishing history, international educational reach, and professional standing in AI-based content creation. Scheduled for release at the Ekushey Book Fair 2026, Bangladesh’s largest annual literary event, the book reinforces the growing alignment between contemporary publishing and applied AI education in the global digital landscape.

Photo : BSSJAMALPUR, Jan 4, 2026 (BSS) – Honey collectors have set up 3,665 bee boxes in mustard fields across Jamalpur district for honey collection this season. The bee boxes were set up across all seven upazilas of the district by 22 honey collectors. Honey collector Md Nayem, hailing from Faridpur district, said he set up 250 bee boxes in the Kazaikata area of Melandaha upazila. Honey businessman Md Selim Hossain said there is high demand for mustard honey, but inclement weather has discouraged collectors. Monira Yesmin, a primary school head teacher, said she purchased mustard honey directly from collectors at Tk 300 per kilogram.

In that context, the government has decided to move away from the previous decision and keep the profit rate unchanged. According to government policies, the rate of return is relatively high for low-investment savings certificates and slightly lower for high-investment savings certificates. Family savings certificates are the most popular among the savings certificates under the National Savings Department. Usually, the profit rate of savings certificates is redetermined every six months. As a result of the new decision, the profit rate of savings certificates has remained unchanged for about a year.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain. File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 4, 2026 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain today said the party is holding discussions with leaders who have resigned, noting that their resignations have not yet been formally accepted. On seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming election, Akhtar said no final decision has been taken so far. Akhtar also called on the Election Commission to bar the Jatiya Party from participating in the election, alleging its role in fostering authoritarian rule. The Jatiya Party acted as an accomplice to genocide.

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JAMALPUR, Jan 4, 2026 (BSS) – Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two drug peddlers along with a large quantity of Indian-made liquor in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district this morning. RAB-14 in Jamalpur said in a press briefing that acting on a tip-off, a team of the elite force conducted a raid in the Baromari Mission Battola area of Nalitabari upazila and arrested Md Shamim Ahmed, 20, and Md Samidul Islam, residents of the upazila. The RAB members recovered 369 bottles of liquor and a motorcycle from their possession. A case was filed with Nalitabari Police Station in this connection.

DHAKA, Jan 4, 2026 (BSS) - Police have arrested 11 people during a day-long special operation carried out in different areas under the Uttara West Police Station today. According to police press release, the operation targeted individuals involved in various criminal activities, including accused persons in regular cases. Faridul Islam (25), Md. Rabiul Hasan (25), Md. Raju (32), Md.