3 Duke (11-1) lost to No. 4 Iowa State (11-0) did not play. 6 Purdue (11-1) beat No. 8 Houston (11-1) beat No. 9 Michigan State (11-1) beat Oakland 79-70.

AN American airport is set to welcome its first commercial passenger flights in 30 years, with daily service launching in 2026. SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier flying under the United Express brand, announced the new daily flights on Tuesday. Flights will run to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, one of United Airlines’ largest hubs. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the city has been trying to restore airline service since 2021, ABC affiliate KNOE reported. An independent study released by Visit Natchez predicts the new airline service will bring in more than 10,000 passengers within the first 12 to 18 months.

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BAGERHAT, 20 Dec, 2025 (BSS): The members of Coast Guard have arrested six local leaders and activists of the banned Awami League in Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira region during a overnight operation. Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq told BSS this afternoon. Shahin Alam (48), Rabiul Islam Litu (58), Sheikh Azharul Islam (67), Bidyut Biswas (66) and Md. Shahinur Gazi (38) were arrested from the areas. All the people arrested in the operation are local leaders and activists of the banned Awami League.

(Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun)Quick links: The top Top Jobs | More top jobs | Impact of top jobs report | Edgewater takes on the tipped wage | Denver inflation slows |Take the pollThe annual top jobs in Colorado report was released this week. Pilots made a median wage of $211,860 last year while escalator repair technicians made $117,770. At 4,583 openings a year, that’s 8.4% higher than registered nurses, in second highest, with 4,226 new jobs a year. But as part of the report, he mentions “headwinds” that businesses, state leaders, policymakers and career counselors should pay attention to. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)➔ Colorado approves $200 million-plus package fee plan to launch statewide recycling in 2026.

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Photo: CollectedPORT SUDAN, Sudan, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris left for New York Saturday to meet the UN chief and other officials and discuss humanitarian access and a possible ceasefire, two government sources said. Earlier this month, Guterres said the United Nations was preparing talks with both sides in Geneva, but without specifying a date. Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said last week he was ready to work with Trump to resolve the conflict, following talks in Riyadh with Prince Mohammed. Saudi Arabia is part of a four-nation mediation group, alongside the United States, United Arab Emirates and Egypt, that has stepped up diplomatic efforts in recent months. Egypt, a key ally of Sudan's army, warned on Thursday that escalating violence "directly affects Egyptian national security" and stressed that preserving Sudanese state institutions remains a "red line".

NARSINGDI, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - Police arrested four drug traffickers along with 5.7 kilograms of ganja in two separate operations in Belabo upazila of the district. According to police, acting on a tip-off, a team led by Sub-Inspector Arif of Belabo Police Station set up a checkpoint on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway near Darikandi Bus Stand Jame Mosque on Friday night. On the same day, in another operation, police arrested two more drug traffickers with 4 kilograms of ganja from in front of Labiba Bus Counter at Baraicha Bus Stand area of Belabo upazila. They were identified as Sharif Ahmed, 20, and Md Shanto, 21, both hailing from Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Belabo Police Station SM Aman Ullah said two separate cases were filed under Belabo Police Station, and legal action was taken under Section 36(1)19(a) of the Narcotics Control Act.

Miscreants set fire to the office of the Senior District Election Officer in Kushtia Sadar upazila on Saturday. Office staff said the fire was set around 8:30AM by pouring inflammable materials through a rear window of the office building. On information, Deputy Commissioner Iqbal Hossain visited the election office around 9:30am. Election office security guard Razzak said, "Sensing smoke and the smell of fire, I rushed downstairs and saw the fire." District Election Office accountant Md Asaduzzaman said the room where the fire broke out was the store room of the Sadar upazila election office where all voter-related information is kept.

Two Bangladeshi youths were shot dead by Indian Khasis near the Sylhet border on Friday, according to local administration officials, police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident occurred around noon at the Damdama border under Uttar Ranikai Union of Companiganj upazila in Sylhet. According to BGB and police sources, Ashiqur Rahman was shot at a place called Paraihat, about 600 yards inside Indian territory near Sub-Pillar No. Around the same time, Moshaeed Ali was shot dead by Khasis near the Radan area, close to the border on the Indian side. Companiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam, citing BGB sources, confirmed that two Bangladeshi youths were killed by gunfire from across the border.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Abdul Karim Khandker, widely known as AK Khandker, Bir Uttam. AK Khandker, a freedom fighter, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Liberation Forces, first Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force and former government minister, passed away at 10:35am on Saturday due to old age complications. In a condolence message, President Shahabuddin recalled his significant contributions to the 1971 Liberation War and prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul. A distinguished freedom fighter and visionary military leader, AK Khandker played a key role in the Liberation War as Deputy Chief of Staff under the Mujibnagar government. After independence, he became the first chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, spearheading efforts to rebuild and strengthen the force.

The protest march, organized by the Udichi, began at Paltan Mor in front of Udichi’s central office opposite the National Press Club. After that, direct threats were issued against Udichi,” Dey said. “Despite being fully aware of the situation, the interim government and the administration took no measures to protect Udichi. Udichi leaders further alleged that, despite clear threats from various quarters, the government’s inaction has effectively emboldened fundamentalist forces. He further alleged that Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) Vice President Zahid also issued threats and incited violence against Udichi on the same night.

The 68th sugarcane threshing season of Thakurgaon Sugar Mills Ltd. was inaugurated on Saturday by dumping sugarcane in a donga at the "Cane Carrier" premises of the sugar mill. The inaugural ceremony, organised by Thakurgaon Sugar Mills Ltd., was presided over by the Managing Director (MD) of the mill Md. During the time, various senior officials and employees of Thakurgaon Sugar Mill, Panchagarh Sugar Mill, Setabganj Sugar Mill were present. In the 2024-2025 planting season, there are 6,060 acres of standing sugarcane, and the target of sugarcane planting is 6,500 acres in the season of 2025-2026. Thakurgaon Sugar Mill has been occupying the first or second place in sugar production among all the sugar mills across the country by maintaining a relatively high level of sugar quality and extraction.

Year after year, migration costs continue to rise in Bangladesh. Studies and surveys show actual costs run several times higher, with a large share siphoned off by middlemen and labour-market syndicates. In contrast, the average monthly income stands at Tk23,693—meaning it takes more than 17 months on average to recover the migration cost. The report further states that for skilled male migrants, the cost rises to Tk427,217, with an average monthly income of Tk29,477. With a monthly salary of Tk16,678, it takes them nearly seven months to recover that amount.