Bangladesh U19 to chase 200 for victory against USA
Fellow pacer Al Fahad, Shahriar Ahmed and Rizan Hossan grabbed two wicketsapiece to complement Emon in making USA batting line up disarray afterBangladesh put them into bat first. Emon and Fahad took one wicket apiece in the first three overs to leave USA6-2 by removing Amrinder Gill and Arjun Mahesh respectively. Sahil Garg and captain Utkrash Srivastava tried to repair with 51-runpartnership but Shahriar broke through with the wicket of the Garg who made35. Emon and Rizan then joined the party to scythe down the middle order beforeAdnit resisted. Bangladesh earlier suffered an 18-run defeat to India on DLS in their firstmatch before their second match against New Zealand was washed out.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 23, 2026 12:35 UTC
Won’t engage in graft, nor allow anyone to do so: Jamaat Ameer
Won’t engage in graft, nor allow anyone to do so: Jamaat AmeerBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today spoke at a rally of Jamaat-e-Islami and the 10-party alliance as the chief guest at the historic Gore-e-Shahid Maidan in Dinajpur. Photo : BSSDINAJPUR, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said neither he nor his party would engage in corruption, nor would they allow anyone else to do so. After attending a public meeting there, he joined the Dinajpur rally at around 3:30 pm. Chaired by Dinajpur district Jamaat Ameer Principal Anisur Rahman and conducted by district secretary Muhaddis Dr Enamul Haque, it was also addressed by Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim. Leaders and activists of the 10-party alliance from all 13 upazilas of Dinajpur district were present at the rally.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 23, 2026 12:35 UTC
Saraswati Puja celebrated in Ctg
Sri Sri Saraswati Puja, one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated as elsewhere in the country, worshiping the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and culture. Photo : BSSCHATTOGRAM, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS) - Sri Sri Saraswati Puja, one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated as elsewhere in the country, worshiping the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and culture. Chattogram Metropolitan and District police control room sources and Hindu community leaders told BSS that the festival was celebrated in the city and district in a peaceful manner. Chattogram University Puja Udjapan Parishad sources told BSS that Bani Archanas were held at Chattogram University, City University College, Chattogram Government College, Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College and a good number of educational institutions. During the Saraswati Puja, parents introduced the children to alphabets through 'Hatekhori' ceremony.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 23, 2026 12:33 UTC
Fakhrul: A group carrying out secret attacks to undermine election
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday accused that a group is carrying out secret attacks aimed at destabilizing the national election, following the shooting of BNP leader Hasan Mollah in Keraniganj. In a statement, Fakhrul expressed concern and protested the attack, saying, “A group is carrying out secret attacks to undermine the national election.”The incident took place late Thursday night when miscreants shot Hasan Mollah, 42, general secretary of BNP’s Hazratpur Union unit in Keraniganj Model Upazila, in front of the party office. Fakhrul said after the fall of the Awami League’s autocratic ruling group during the student and public movements, lurking troublemakers are attempting to create instability in the country again. The BNP secretary general urged people from all walks of life, irrespective of political affiliation, to unite in protecting democracy, citizens’ voting rights, and public safety. Fakhrul demanded the immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible for attacking Hasan Mollah and other party activists, and extended his wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 23, 2026 12:27 UTC
Saraswati Puja celebrated
Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami falls on Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha each year when Hindus worship goddess Saraswati. Traditionally kids are introduced to education and learning on the day of Saraswati Puja and this ritual is called "Hatekhori". Jagannath Hall administration organized the dormitory's central puja at the dormitory's Upashanalay while employees of the hall arranged Saraswati Puja. Apart from Dhaka, Saraswati puja was celebrated at temples, educational institutions and residences across the country. Chattogram city and Madaripur district town sees biggest celebration of Saraswati Puja every year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 23, 2026 12:27 UTC
Farooki highlights Bangladesh cricket team's security concern in India
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. When Pakistan doesn't want to play in India, ICC complies. When Bangladesh requested the same for genuine security reasons, the ICC has done the opposite," Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said in post on his verified Facebook account this afternoon. Even the ICC internal and independent security assessment found moderate to high risk for Bangladesh players and fans in India, provided Mustafiz was included in the team and they wore Bangladesh jerseys," Farooki further said. Farooki urged the ICC to must take Bangladesh's genuine concerns into cognisance and relocate Bangladesh's matches from India to Sri Lanka to ensure the team's safety and demonstrate neutrality.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 23, 2026 12:22 UTC
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand
Another change unfolded in Caracas Thursday, with the United States confirming Laura F. Dogu -- a former ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras -- as the new charge d’affaires to Venezuela. On Wednesday, a senior US official said Rodriguez would soon visit the United States, despite still being under Washington sanctions. Rodriguez has appeared ready to comply with Trump’s open interest in Venezuela’s oil. “We are in a process of dialogue, of working with the United States, without fear,” she said Wednesday. Trump has vowed to cut off all oil supplies to Cuba, which has relied for years on heavily-subsidized Venezuelan oil and cash to remain afloat.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 23, 2026 12:07 UTC
DU Saraswati Puja pavilion highlights symbolic protest against media attacks
A symbolic protest against attacks on the media and the absence of justice has been depicted at the Saraswati Puja pavilion of Dhaka University’s Department of Mass Communication and Journalism. The pavilion featured burnt newspapers, pens that have stopped writing, broken glass windows, and scarred walls, symbolizing media repression. A nameplate reading “Daily Journalism Gazette” represents the collective identity of the news media. Pavilion organizer Rahee Nayab said the installation aimed to protest media oppression amid anarchy, mob violence, and the absence of the rule of law. “We wanted to speak against all forms of oppression — from marginalized workers to the destruction of innocent lives in war.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 23, 2026 12:07 UTC
Musabbir murder: Another shooter arrested, killing weapon recovered
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) has arrested another shooter, Rahim, from Narsingdi in connection with the murder of former Swechhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir, and recovered the weapon used in the killing. He said Rahim was arrested in an operation in Narsingdi and the firearm used in the murder was recovered. The operation is still ongoing, and detailed information will be provided at a press conference on Saturday. Musabbir was shot dead at around on January 7 behind Bashundhara City in the capital. Musabbir’s wife, Suraiya Akhter, filed the case as the complainant, naming four to five unidentified individuals as accused.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 23, 2026 12:07 UTC
Adilur: Only allies of fascism opposing ‘Yes’ vote on July Charter
Adviser to the Ministries of Housing and Public Works, Industries and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adilur Rahman Khan on Friday said the government is seeking a "Yes" vote in the referendum to implement the July Charter, while only defeated forces and collaborators of fascism are calling for a "No" vote. Adilur said the fascist government was ousted through a mass uprising following the sacrifices of students and the people, and the present government emerged from that movement. He expressed hope that the upcoming national election would be held peacefully and that people would overwhelmingly endorse the July Charter by voting "Yes". He urged people across the country to cast their votes in favour of the July Charter. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Enamul Ahsan, Superintendent of Police Marufat Hossain and other senior officials were present.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 23, 2026 10:53 UTC
Shafiqur Rahman: North Bengal to be agro-industry hub if Jamaat comes to power
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said North Bengal would be developed into a hub of agro-based industries if his party comes to power. “North Bengal supplies food and nutrition to the entire country, yet the region has been deliberately neglected,” he said while addressing a public rally of the ten-party alliance in Panchagarh. The Jamaat Ameer said the party does not rely on any ‘card’. The Jamaat chief said five years would be enough to change the scenario of North Bengal, noting that the region’s fertile land and hardworking people leave no reason for it to lag behind. “If we come to power, a medical college will be established in every district of Bangladesh, including Panchagarh,” he said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 23, 2026 10:53 UTC
Tax breaks vs. renewable energy offsets: Democrats plan to duel over conflicting Colorado data center bills
“The future is technological,” said state Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver, a lead sponsor of the industry-backed tax break bill. And in the case of a data center energy agreement with a utility company, any new energy needed for data center operations would have to be 75% noncarbon emitting, Valdez said. Two of the four chillers at the Novva Data Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 18, 2024. Dan Diorio, a lobbyist for the data center industry, said the requirements in the Kipp bill are “punitive” and unfairly single out the data center industry. The tax breaks are an “important consideration” for data center companies when choosing where to build, he said.
Source:Daily Sun
January 23, 2026 10:43 UTC
North Bangladesh has been deprived since independence: Jamaat chief
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said North Bangladesh, despite playing a vital role in bolstering the country’s food supply, has been deliberately deprived since the country’s independence. “Since the creation of Bangladesh, North Bangladesh has not been poor — it has been kept poor,” Shafiqur said on Friday. “This North Bangladesh provides food and nutrition to the country, but has been kept wilfully deprived,” he said. “There must be balance.”‘WHY DID THE RIVERS DIE?’Earlier on Friday, Shafiqur travelled to North Bangladesh by air from Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport. “Allah Almighty gifted North Bangladesh four great rivers — the Teesta, Brahmaputra, Atrai and Karatoya,” he said.
Source:bd News24
January 23, 2026 10:36 UTC
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan as Sabina slams hat-trick
DHAKA, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS) - Captain Sabina Khatun slammed a brilliant hat-trick saw Bangladesh women's team thrashed Pakistan by 9-1 goals in theirpenultimate match of SAFF Women's Futsal Championship held at NonthaburiStadium in Bangkok, Thailand today (Friday). With this victory Bangladesh maintained their domination in the points tablewith 13 points from five matches while Pakistan stand sixth position in thetable with their previous collection of seven points playing their samenumber of matches. Earlier, Bangladesh made a winning start in the tournament beating India by3-1 goals in their opening match. Bangladesh will play their last match of the championship against Maldives onSunday (January 25) at the same venue. The table toppers at the end of all seven rounds of matches will be crownedin the SAFF Women's Futsal champions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 23, 2026 10:34 UTC
Asking Eric: Sexism mars networking opportunities
Dear Eric: I’m a freelance contractor, and a few years ago, I joined my local chamber of commerce and other networking groups to connect with potential clients. For example, I’ve given educational presentations in my spare time, only to have attendees crack jokes or ask questions as if they were testing me. Part of me wants to call these comments out, but this business is my livelihood, and I can’t afford to alienate anyone. Additionally, if there is a relationship that’s being impeded by sexism, it’s appropriate to give that feedback in a professional manner. But the little time we spend together means that I don’t know him or his wife very well.
Source:Daily Sun
January 23, 2026 10:28 UTC