Bomb attacks on Thailand petrol stations injure 4: army
BANGKOK, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Assailants detonated bombs at nearly a dozen petrol stations in Thailand's south early Sunday, injuring four people, the army said, the latest attacks in the insurgency-hit region. Several bombs exploded within a 40-minute period after midnight on Sunday, igniting 11 petrol stations across Thailand's southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, an army statement said. A firefighter and two petrol station employees were injured in Pattani province, the army said. All four were admitted to hospitals, none with serious injuries, a Thai army spokesman told AFP. The area is heavily policed by Thai security forces -- the usual targets of insurgent attacks.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 08:23 UTC
Hobart captain heaps praise on 'world class' Rishad
Hobart captain Nathan Ellis was full of praise for Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain who continued shinning in the Big Bash League (BBL) in his inaugural season. Ellis’ praise came after the match against Adelaide Strikers as Rishad took 3-26 to contribute in the side’s 37-run victory. “There was a short side here tonight and Rishad took it with both hands with a smile on his face. Citing Rishad ‘world class’, Ellis further said that he was also glad that the leg-spinner will be with the side for the entire season. “I have to give credit to our spinners again; they (Rishad and Rehan Ahmed) have been brilliant for us this year.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 11, 2026 08:17 UTC
Probe committee formed into oil theft from Chittagong–Dhaka supply pipeline
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has formed a three-member investigation committee to assess damage to the national fuel pipeline and determine the amount of oil stolen after several thousand litres were siphoned off by piercing the Chittagong–Dhaka supply line in Mirsarai. According to locals, oil theft had reportedly been going on for some time by illegally tapping the underground pipeline beneath a makeshift tin shed near Hadifkirhat along the Dhaka–Chittagong highway. On Thursday morning, the illegal connection reportedly burst due to increased pressure in the pipeline, causing fuel to spill into the surrounding area. The discovery of oil theft from such a high-security, technologically advanced pipeline has therefore raised serious questions. With a capacity of 5 million tons, the pipeline is currently supplying around 3 million tons of fuel annually.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 11, 2026 08:17 UTC
Second day of appeal hearings underway at EC
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday commenced the second day of hearings on appeals lodged against the decisions of returning officers regarding the acceptance and rejection of nomination papers for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. On the first day of hearings, held Saturday, the Commission disposed of 70 appeals, allowing 52. Senior Secretary of the EC Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed informed journalists that of those 70 appeals, 52 were allowed and 15 rejected, while hearings on three were adjourned due to factual inconsistencies. As per the schedule, appeals numbered 141 to 210 will be heard tomorrow, Monday, while appeals numbered 211 to 280 will be taken up on Tuesday. A total of 645 appeals have been filed with the Election Commission.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 11, 2026 08:17 UTC
BNP enters new phase under Tarique Rahman’s leadership
After nearly eight years, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has entered a new phase under the leadership of a directly elected party chairman, with Tarique Rahman formally assuming full responsibility. Many leaders remained confident that Tarique Rahman would eventually return. Under her leadership, BNP navigated multiple political challenges and remained under her firm control until 2018. Tarique Rahman: From grassroots to chairmanTarique Rahman began his political journey by becoming a BNP primary member in Bogra in 1988. A day after assuming office, Tarique Rahman exchanged views with senior media professionals at a meeting held at a hotel in Banani.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 11, 2026 08:17 UTC
EC holds meeting with law enforcement officials
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday held a law and order coordination meeting with 16 divisions and agencies, including the armed forces, ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and the Referendum. The meeting began at 9am at the conference room of the Election Commission at Agargaon in the capital, with Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah in the chair. Directors general, principal staff officers and representatives of various law enforcement and security agencies attended the meeting, including Border Guard Bangladesh, Coast Guard, Police, Ansar and Village Defence Force, National Security Intelligence, Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), along with others. During the meeting, Election Commissioner Brig Gen Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah (retd) directed the field administration to play a strong role in preventing any kind of violence related the upcoming polls.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 11, 2026 08:17 UTC
Svitolina powers to Auckland title in Australian Open warm-up
AUCKLAND, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Top seed Elena Svitolina powered to a straight-sets victory over China's Wang Xinyu in the Auckland Classic final Sunday in an impressive display just a week before the Australian Open. Ukraine's Svitolina won 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) for a 19th career title in a battle between two baseline specialists which featured only one service break. The world number 13 reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne a year ago, the third time she had made the Australian Open last eight. The former world number three's has a remarkable record in WTA finals, having won 19 times in her 23 appearances. It was just the second time for 24-year-old seventh seed Wang had reached a final.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 07:38 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
January 11, 2026 07:38 UTC
Ugandan opposition turns national flag into protest symbol
But his opponent, 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has framed the election as a protest vote and cannily turned the national flag into a symbol of resistance. Wine's supporters have faced frequent intimidation by the security forces during the campaign, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office and other observers. Like many countries in east Africa, there are laws governing how the national flag may be used, though these were rarely enforced in Uganda in the past. "Everyone has a right to use the national flag, but it depends on in what context they're using it for. I believe the opposition is politicising it," said Israel Kyarisiima, a national youth co-ordinator for Museveni's National Resistance Movement party.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 07:34 UTC
Mixed-culture shrimp farming gaining popularity
By Md Aynal HaqueRAJSHAHI, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS)- Farming shrimp using mixed-culture methods often in ponds with carp fish is gaining popularity among farmers for profitability. Farmer Shafiul Alam said commercial shrimp farming is gaining popularity with the breakthrough of introducing larvae and post-larvae production in Rajshahi. There are enormous prospects of boosting farmers’ income, employment generation, poverty reduction and protein security through cherished expansion of shrimp farming in the region, Shafiul Alam added. The state-owned breeding hatchery in Rajshahi has raised huge hopes for commercial freshwater shrimp farming by providing farmers with healthy hatchlings. DoF Divisional Director Saifuddin Yeahia said the department is intended to expand shrimp farming in freshwater by providing updated technologies to grassroots farmers.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 07:33 UTC
Keys draws on happy Adelaide memories before Australian Open defence
The American swept to the 2025 Adelaide International trophy and it sparked her run to an Australian Open triumph, won in an epic final against Aryna Sabalenka at Melbourne Park. Keys also won in 2022 on her only other appearance in the South Australia city, and thinks that is a good omen for her Australian Open preparation. "Twice before I've played Adelaide and I ended up making the semis of the Australian Open. The Australian Open is just a week away and Keys is taking only positives from her defeat to Sabalenka at the season-opening Brisbane International last week. "Getting as many good matches as possible helps you figure out what's working, what's not working, where to make some tweaks here or there.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 07:24 UTC
Jordan says its forces took part in strikes against IS in Syria
Jordan says its forces took part in strikes against IS in SyriaAMMAN, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Jordan's air force carried out strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria as part of a US operation this weekend, the military said Sunday. The Jordanian army said Saturday's strikes "were coordinated with partners within the framework of the international coalition... to neutralise the capabilities of terrorist groups and prevent them from reorganising".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 07:18 UTC
Awareness only remedy against Nipah: Dr Borna
If a mother is infected with Nipah virus and has a minor child, breastfeeding should be stopped. If preventive measures are taken, Nipah virus transmission can be controlled to a great extent, she said in while talking to BSS on Nipah virus transmission and public awareness. Dr Borna said prevalence of Nipah Virus is high in Bangladesh and India. She said, according to World Health Organization the fatality rate of Nipah virus infection ranges from 40 to 75 percent. Dr Borna said as no vaccine for Nipah virus has yet been discovered, awareness and prevention are the remedies to be protected.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 06:57 UTC
Minimum temperature falls by 1°C, mild cold wave persists
File photoDHAKA, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS) - The country’s minimum temperature dropped by one degree Celsius today, while a mild cold wave continues to affect several regions, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The cold wave is prevailing over Rangpur division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Jashore and Chuadanga, and may persist. Although the minimum temperature fell nationwide, the number of districts under cold wave conditions decreased to nine today from 19 yesterday. Tetulia in Panchagarh recorded the country’s lowest temperature at 7.3 degree Celsius today, down from 8.3 degree Celsius yesterday. In Dhaka, the minimum temperature rose to 15.1 degree Celsius today, compared to 12.4 degree Celsius yesterday and 12.2 degree Celsius on Friday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 06:18 UTC
Climate justice cannot be an afterthought
While we continue to speak of the numerous issues that our country currently faces, we must remember that climate change remains our single biggest existential threat. Indeed, our coastal belt, as with many other parts of the country, is no longer bracing for climate change but right in the middle of feeling its devastating effects. What is happening in our country is no longer an environmental crisis but rather a humanitarian and economic emergency. The nations of the Global North must recognize their responsibility, not just in terms of cutting their emissions but more importantly, financing mitigation and adaptation in nations such as ours. Climate justice is not and has never been charity.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 11, 2026 06:02 UTC