One person has died after they were hit by a vehicle in a Springfield parking lot Wednesday. Springfield police said that the incident was reported in the 1100 block of Kenton Street, and it appeared that someone had backed over the victim.
One person has died after they were hit by a vehicle in a Springfield parking lot Wednesday. Springfield police said that the incident was reported in the 1100 block of Kenton Street, and it appeared that someone had backed over the victim.
His slump is clear from the start, and throughout the film, he takes steps to engage more with his life by touching the lives of others. One of my favorite movies, which I rewatch when I have this problem, is The Last Showgirl, starring Pamela Anderson in her grand return to serious acting. Most of these films are hardly inspiring, which I feel is important for getting me out of a slump. To me, the importance of finding motivation lies in the security you can have with yourself, something these movies do brilliantly. You can’t dig yourself out of a slump until you’re able to understand who you are and what you truly want.
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. - File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) – Both the lower and upper houses of Indian parliament have paid tribute to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, Press Trust of India (PTI) said. Speaker Om Birla read out obituary reference on Begum Zia along with several prominent Indians. “I refer with profound sorrow to the passing away of Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party,” Radhakrishnan said. Begum Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) today purchased US$55 million from five commercial banks through multiple auction methods as part of its ongoing strategy to curb the depreciation of the US dollar against the taka and revitalise the remittance and export sectors. According to central bank data, it bought dollars today at the rate of Tk 122.30. Accordingly, total purchases stood at $798 million in January 2026 and $3,933.50 million in FY 2025–26 to date.
Sujauddin, the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) candidate for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls from Bandarban constituency has pledged to fulfil basic needs and deliver all government services directly to the doorsteps of the district's residents. Sujauddin, a 33-year-old freelance journalist and the Joint Member Secretary of the NCP Central Committee, is contesting for the Bandarban (Seat 300) constituency with the ‘Shapla Koli' symbol. Sujauddin: The ‘Yes' vote is very important to us in this election, and we are campaigning for it. Other candidates contesting for this seat include Bandarban District BNP Convener Saching Prue Jerry, Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Abul Kalam Azad, and Jatiya Party candidate (Plough symbol) Abu Zafar Md. The total number of voters in the Bandarban district is 3,15,422, consisting of 1,61,775 male voters and 1,53,647 female voters.
PARIS, France, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A US plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to $15.7 billion this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said Thursday. It estimated that could lead to 4.7 million fewer international arrivals this year, a 24 percent drop from average levels, and potentially reduce US tourism sector jobs by 157,000. Currently, those travellers need apply only for a waiver known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Under the new rules, the collection of social media data including use history from the past five years would become a "mandatory" part of ESTA applications. In 2024, the tourism sector contributed $2.6 trillion to the US economy and supported more than 20 million jobs.
DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) will work together to strengthen the linkage between agricultural research and extension in order to achieve inclusive growth. The meeting was chaired by PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan. PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan said that although Bangladesh’s position in the global agricultural context is strong, sustainable and inclusive growth is not possible without addressing structural challenges. “The main objective of today’s meeting is to enhance mutual cooperation between PKSF and BARC for the overall development of the country’s agricultural sector. Senior officials of PKSF and BARC, as well as chief executives of PKSF’s Partner Organizations, were present at the event.
CID's further probe report into Hadi murder case on Feb 3Sharif Osman Hadi. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Muhammad Zunaid passed the order as the investigation agency failed to submit the report today. According to the case statement, Foysal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain opened fire on Hadi while he was travelling in a battery-run auto-rickshaw on December 12 before fleeing the scene. Inqilab Mancha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Zaber filed the case with Paltan Model Police Station on December 14. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Siddiq Azad on December 20 ordered the inclusion of Section 302 (murder) of the Penal Code in the case, which was initially filed as attempted murder, following Hadi's death on December 18.
Photo: BSSBAGERHAT, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - A day-long free medical camp was held at the District Council Auditorium of Bagerhat today to mark the birth anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. Former President of Bagerhat Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Dr. SM Lutful Kabir presided over the program, organized by the Bagerhat unit of DAB. Speakers at the event highlighted the humanitarian and patriotic ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and emphasized the importance of continuing initiatives to support the health of the common people. During the day-long camp, experienced doctors from across the country provided free medical services to thousands of patients and distributed essential medicines. Rabiul Islam Tuhin, Bagerhat 250-Bed Hospital Superintendent Dr. Asim Samaddar, and Bagerhat Civil Surgeon Dr. Mahbubul Alam.
File photoDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh under-19 women’s national football team traveled from Kathmandu to Pokhara today (Thursday) on a scheduled flight at 7:30 am. The team finally reached at their team hotel in Pokhara at around 1:30 pm. Considering the long travel delay and the players’ recovery, the Bangladesh under-19 women’s national football team cancelled their today’s scheduled training session. Earlier, on Wednesday, the Bangladesh Under-19 women’s national football team departed for Nepal and reached Kathmandu at night to participate in the SAFF Under-19 Women’s Championship scheduled to be held in Pokhara from January 31 to February 7. Bangladesh will start their tournament campaign taking on Bhutan in one of the opening day’s fixture on January 31, face India on February 2 and meet Nepal on January 4.
Speaking at a press briefing organized by PRI to launch the report "Tax Policy for Development: A Reform Agenda for Restructuring the Tax System," Dr. Sattar and Taskforce members presented a blueprint for raising the country's tax-to-GDP ratio to 10-12 percent by 2030 and 15-20 percent by 2035. Dr. Sattar cautioned that "tinkering at the margins will not suffice". He argued that when tax policy is incoherent—marked by narrow bases and distorted rates—even strong enforcement delivers limited revenue. Chairman of the Bangladesh Krishi Bank Dr. Mohammad Zahid Hossain, highlighted the inefficiencies in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) system. He noted that while VAT revenue stood at 2.8 percent of GDP in FY2023-24, exemptions cost the state an estimated 3.6 percent of GDP.
The Council of Advisers held its meeting at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO), chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) – The government today gave final approval to the drafts of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace and Educational Institutions Ordinance 2026 and the Domestic Violence Prevention Ordinance 2026 aimed at safeguarding the women’s rights at home and workplace. CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad were also present at the briefing. Noting that women are routinely subjected to severe sexual harassment in digital spaces, Tithi said this ordinance directly addresses that reality. If an allegation is proven to be false, provisions for punishment for the complainant are also included, the assistant press secretary said.
