"They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan," Trump told the US outlet, referring to NATO allies. Trump also repeated his suggestion that NATO would not come to the aid of the US if asked to do so. UK defence minister John Healey posted on X that the British troops who died were "heroes who gave their lives in service of our nation". UK Armed forces minister Al Carns, who served five tours in Afghanistan, said Trump's comments were "utterly ridiculous". Mark Atkinson, Director General of the veterans' charity, The Royal British Legion, said the service and sacrifice of British troops in Afghanistan "cannot be called into question".

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday called on voters to support the party in the upcoming parliamentary elections and the national referendum, promising to establish a corruption-free, terrorism-free, extortion-free, and just Bangladesh if given the opportunity. Speaking at a election rally at Altafunnesha Playground in Bogura city, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said Jamaat does not work alone but aims to unite all stakeholders to build a secure nation. The Jamaat leader also highlighted development plans for Bogura, including establishing a university, organizing international-level events at Chandu Stadium, and improving civic infrastructure. Central and local leaders, including members of Islami Chhatra Shibir, NCP, LDP, and BDP, also addressed the gathering. At the conclusion of the event, Dr. Shafiqur handed over party election symbols to candidates from seven constituencies and urged voters to cast their ballots for them.

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial plan to rebuild Gaza, promising coastal tourism, high-rise buildings, industrial zones, and 500,000 new jobs, without consulting Palestinians, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The so-called “Board of Peace,” chaired by Trump and including Jared Kushner, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, is set to oversee the reconstruction. The plan claims to create $25 billion in investment and raise Gaza’s GDP to $10 billion by 2035. Gaza, devastated by Israeli bombardments since October 2023, has seen over 80% of its infrastructure destroyed, leaving 2.3 million residents displaced and basic services in collapse. Hamas rejected the plan, stating that Palestinians would not accept it, while Trump described it as a business-like and entrepreneurial approach to reconstruction.

A pedestrian was killed when a bus struck him in Khilgaon on Saturday morning. The deceased, Mohammad Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, 60, a real estate businessman, lived with his family in a house on Donia Graveyard Road in Jatrabari. Relatives said he was crossing the road in front of the Khilgaon Police Outpost around 11:30 am when he was hit by a Sakura bus. Khilgaon police rescued him and took him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s emergency department around 2:45 pm, where doctors declared him dead. Inspector Mohammad Faruk, in-charge of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital police outpost, said the body was kept in the hospital morgue.

Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the past three days, disaster officials said on Saturday, with a major road and power also cut in several provinces. The emergency department in the southern province of Kandahar said six children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in strong wind and heavy rain on Wednesday. The Salang highway, one of Afghanistan’s main roads, has been closed, authorities in Parwan province north of Kabul said. The heavy snow and rain also destroyed shops and killed livestock in different parts of the predominantly rural country. “Snow and rain, when managed properly, contribute positively to Afghanistan’s environment and livelihoods,” the Kabul Times daily wrote in an editorial.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump’s inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that “Canada lives because of the United States.”“Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian,” Carney responded in a national address in Quebec City ahead of a new legislative session, even as he acknowledged the “remarkable partnership” between the two nations. A government source told AFP Monday that Canada will not pay to be on the board, although Carney had indicated he would accept an invitation to join. “Canada lives because of the United States. On Thursday, Carney said Canada was not under any “illusions” about the precarious state of global relations.

The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was formally announced on Saturday that Bangladesh will no longer compete in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule. Scotland has been called up to take Bangladesh’s place in Group C, joining England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies. "The ICC’s assessments concluded that there was no credible or verifiable security threat to the Bangladesh national team, officials or supporters in India. Scotland are the next-highest ranked T20I team that had originally missed T20 World Cup qualification.

DHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS)- Motivated Bangladesh women's team take on Maldives in their last match of the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship scheduled to be held at Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand tomorrow (Sunday). The match kicks off at 1 pm (BST). Earlier, Bangladesh made a winning start in the tournament beating India by 3-1 goals in their opening match. On the other hand, Maldives suffered 11-1 defeat to India, 5-0 defeat to Nepal, 3-1 defeat to Pakistan, 4-2 defeat to Bhutan and conceded 7-6 defeat to Sri Lanka. The table toppers at the end of all seven rounds of matches will be crowned the SAFF Women's Futsal champions.

Ukraine says second round of talks in Abu Dhabi endsPhoto: CollectedABU DHABI, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A second round of trilateral talksbetween Ukraine, Russia and the US to halt the war, ended in Abu Dhabi onSaturday, a Ukrainian negotiator's spokeswoman told journalists. "Yes," responded Diana Davitian, a spokeswoman for Rustem Umerov, Ukraine'stop negotiator, to a question whether the meeting had ended. Russian state news agencies had reported that the Russian delegation returnedto its hotel.

Mendonca Filho spoke with AFP from Recife, his hometown in northeasternBrazil, where he received the news of the Oscar nominations. Mendonca Filho lavished Moura with praise, saying "he's a great actor, agreat artist and a great person. -"Brazilian cinema reconnected with the current with Lula's election in 2022,after four years in which culture, practically speaking, was extinguished inBrazil," Mendonca Filho said. I think the reaction is largely due to thehistorical moment the United States is going through," Mendonca Filho said. -"I don't see any obligation to make political films," Mendonca Filho said.

England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODIPhoto: CollectedCOLOMBO, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - England rang the changes and spun a web around Sri Lanka, bowling the hosts out for a modest 219 in 49.3 overs in the second one-day international of the three-match series on Saturday. With their backs to the wall and the series on the line, England beefed up their spin arsenal and the move proved a masterstroke. After after the hosts chose to bat first, wickets fell at regular intervals as Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum, eventually folding with three balls to spare. Sri Lanka carry a formidable home record, having remained unbeaten in ODI series at home over the last five years. In that period, they have played 12 home series, winning 11 and drawing one, with spin bowling doing much of the heavy lifting in those successes.

US President Donald Trump. Photo: CollectedWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trumpon Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, hewill impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border. If Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "thinks he is going to make Canada a'Drop Off Port' for China to send goods and products into the United States,he is sorely mistaken," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100%Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the USA," he said.

Photo : BSSGOPALGANJ, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - BNP-nominated candidate for the Gopalganj-1constituency and co-organising secretary of the party's national executivecommittee Selimuzzaman Selim has stressed that sustainable development inMuksudpur-Kashiani upazila can only be achieved if the voting rights of thepeople are protected. He made the remarks at an election meeting organised by people of Mahmudpurunion in Kashiani upazila on Friday night. "I do not want to be an MP for personal gain, but to be your representative. If you give me the opportunity to serve by voting for the Sheaf of Paddysymbol in the upcoming elections, I will work to create social initiatives totackle unemployment, develop roads and ghats, improve the education system,and eradicate drug abuse in Kashiani-Muksudpur upazila," Selimuzzaman said. The event was attended by prominent local and central leaders, includingKashiani Upazila BNP President Golam Mostafa Mollah, Jubo Dal Central LeaderMahamudul Hasan Bappi, Chhatra Dal Central Parliament Student AffairsSecretary Faria Islam Meghla, Mahila Dal Central Executive Committee OfficeSecretary Nargis Akhter, Kashiani Upazila BNP Student Affairs SecretaryBillal Khan, Kashiani Upazila Swechhasebak Dal Member Secretary Milon Khan,and Chhatra Dal President Amirul Islam Sohel.

Hasan Mollah, 45, general secretary of the Hazratpur Union unit of BNP, has died after being shot in Hazratpur, Keraniganj, Dhaka, police said. He passed away around 3:45 pm on Saturday at Holy Family Hospital while receiving treatment, said Keraniganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Saiful Islam. The OC told the Dhaka Tribune: “The BNP leader died this afternoon while receiving treatment. Operations are underway to arrest those involved.”On Thursday, unidentified assailants opened fire on Mollah in front of the Ward-9 BNP office in Jagannathpur village of Hazratpur Union. He was critically injured and initially taken to Square Hospital in Dhaka.

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