Morocco's AFCON star Achraf Hakimi: the pride of his mother's home town
KSAR EL KEBIR, Morocco, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Achraf Hakimi is an idol across Africa Cup of Nations host country Morocco, but there is a particularly strong feeling of pride in Ksar El Kebir, his mother's home town. The mother of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Hakimi was born there before emigrating in her youth to Spain, where the current African footballer of the year was born in 1998. Residents of Ksar El Kebir who spoke to AFP said their affection for Hakimi was not only down to the family ties to the city, but also to the player's own values. Some critics accused local officials of using Hakimi's visit for political means. The people of Ksar El Kebir are now keenly awaiting Morocco's next game, as the hosts prepare for the Cup of Nations semi-finals on Wednesday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 03:00 UTC
Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election
Soon afterwards, at least 3,000 people were killed when the military crushed protests against its authoritarian rule -- a catalyst moment for Suu Kyi. Her National League for Democracy party nonetheless surged to a landslide election victory in 1990. Suu Kyi spent around 15 of the following 20 years in detention, largely at her Yangon home where she often roused crowds with speeches over her boundary wall. The junta offered to end her imprisonment at any time if she left the country permanently, but Suu Kyi refused and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while detained in 1991. Suu Kyi travelled to The Hague to rebut charges of genocide against them at the UN's top court in 2019 -- tanking her reputation on the international circuit.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 02:55 UTC
Nelson scores 27 as Coconino boys basketball runs over Peoria in battle of Panthers
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Source:Daily Sun
January 11, 2026 02:49 UTC
EC postpones elections in Pabna-1, Pabna-2 constituencies until further directives
File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has decided to postpone the elections for Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies in the upcoming 13th national elections scheduled for February 12 next. Senior Secretary of the EC Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed made the announcement today while speaking to the journalists at Nirbachan Bhaban here. “The election activities for Pabna-1 and 2 constituencies have been postponed. However, the EC clarified that the postponement applies only to Pabna-1 and Pabna-2, while the election schedule for other constituencies remains unchanged. The letter further stated that the elections in the two constituencies will remain suspended until further orders from the court.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 11, 2026 02:21 UTC
No. 10 Women’s Hockey Returns to ‘Identity’ in Victory Over St. Lawrence
However, Cornell (11-6-2, 7-4-1 ECAC) leapt out ahead early and held onto its lead for 56 minutes, despite an almost-overlooked goal in the second period, to earn a 5-2 win over St. Lawrence. Five minutes later, junior defender Piper Grober fired a shot off the faceoff, which bounced off the pads of St. Lawrence goaltender Emma-Sofie Nordström and onto the waiting stick of freshman forward Shannon Pearson. This production came from less common goal-scorers — it was Pearson’s second goal of the season, MacEachern’s third. A Cornell turnover in the offensive zone allowed a pass ahead to a lone St. Lawrence forward, who lifted a shot past a defender-less Bergmann. It just shifted the momentum back to our team.”With a minute left on the clock, St. Lawrence received a power play and a chance to get one back before final time.
Source:Daily Sun
January 11, 2026 01:16 UTC
Use of referendum logo in govt communications: Cabinet Division
DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - The Cabinet Division has instructed for using the referendum logo in all government communications and display banners in prominent places until the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election. A notification was sent from the Cabinet Division to the senior secretaries/secretaries of all ministries, divisional commissioners and district administrators in this regard on January 7. Earlier, on January 5, a letter was sent to the Cabinet Division from the Office of the Chief Adviser to take necessary action in this regard. It is necessary to create widespread mass awareness among voters about this important referendum. The notification stated that the referendum logo should be used in all government communications, orders, notifications, circulars until the elections.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 10, 2026 21:30 UTC
Two-day ‘Election Journalism Training’ ends in Bogra
A two-day Election Journalism Training programme for local journalists concluded in Bogra on Saturday, underscoring the importance of responsible, impartial, and ethical reporting during the election period. The training programme, organized by the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB), was conducted by journalist and teacher Nazia Afreen Monami. The sessions focused on election-related news gathering and presentation, professional ethics, responsible journalism, and compliance with the election code of conduct. Speakers at the closing ceremony highlighted the sensitivity of the election period and emphasized that objective and impartial journalism plays a vital role in safeguarding democratic values. The programme was inaugurated on Friday, with PIB Director General Farooq Wasif presiding over the opening session.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 10, 2026 21:12 UTC
Prisoner dies in Jamalpur jail
A prisoner died at Jamalpur District Jail on Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Sultan Sheikh (40), who had been serving a two-year sentence in a narcotics case. He was suffering from respiratory complications and a skin disease and had earlier received treatment at Jamalpur General Hospital. In morning, his condition reportedly worsened due to severe cold, prompting jail authorities to take him to Jamalpur General Hospital, where doctors on duty declared him dead. Confirming the incident, Acting Superintendent of Jamalpur District Jail Imtiaz Zakaria said necessary legal procedures would be completed following a post-mortem examination before handing over the body to the family.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 10, 2026 21:12 UTC
Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
File PhotoWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil, after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro, the White House said. Trump's executive order signed Friday declares a national emergency "to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts from attachment or judicial process," the White House fact sheet said. "President Trump is preventing the seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue that could undermine critical U.S. efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela," the fact sheet said. Sanctioned by Washington since 2019, Venezuela sits on about a fifth of the world's oil reserves and was once a major crude supplier to the United States. Trump sees the country's massive oil reserves as a windfall in his fight to further lower US domestic fuel prices.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 10, 2026 19:31 UTC
Adilur visits grave of July martyr Mostak
Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan. File PhotoSYLHET, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) – Adilur Rahman Khan, Adviser to the ministry of Industries and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, today visited the grave of July martyr Md Mostak Ahmed and paid tribute to him in Sylhet. The adviser offered prayers and paid tribute by placing wreath at the grave of martyr Md Mostak Ahmed at Gouripur in Tukerbazar area of Sylhet. The information was disclosed in a press release issued by the Ministry of Industries. Earlier, Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan placed wreath at the July Martyrs’ Memorial in Sylhet city.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 10, 2026 18:55 UTC
Indian Envoy To Bangladesh Pranay Verma Meets New BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman
ETV Bharat / internationalIndian Envoy To Bangladesh Pranay Verma Meets New BNP Chairman Tarique RahmanThe High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, pays a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman at the BNP Chairperson’s Office in the Gulshan area of Dhaka district, Bangladesh on Saturday, January 10, 2026. ( IANS )Dhaka: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, a day after the party officially elected him to the position ahead of the scheduled February 12 elections. “The meeting lasted for some 40 minutes,” Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) media cell spokesman Sayrul Kabir Khan told PTI, calling it a courtesy call. Several issues of bilateral interest were discussed during the meeting, Dhaka Tribune reported. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, and Joint Secretary General Humayun Kabir were also present in the meeting, it added.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 10, 2026 18:27 UTC
Tarique Rahman seeks constructive cooperation alongside criticism
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has shared his action plan for the country with journalists and called for everyone’s cooperation in nation-building. Following his formal assumption of the party’s chairmanship on Friday night, Tarique Rahman began his first day’s official program with this interaction with journalists. He later took the stage, accompanied by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Tarique Rahman attentively listened to the journalists working in the BNP beat and responded to their questions. The program was moderated by the BNP chairman’s press secretary Saleh Shibli and BNP Media Cell convener Maudud Hossain.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 10, 2026 18:02 UTC
EU Chief Election observer meets Tarique Rahman
Member of the European Parliament and Chief Observer of the EU Election Observation Mission Dr Ieva Aišbērga todaymeet with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman at the BNP Chairman's political office in Gulshan this afternoon. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - Member of the European Parliament and Chief Observer of the EU Election Observation Mission Dr Ieva Aišbērga today paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held at the BNP Chairman's political office in Gulshan this afternoon, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Joint Secretary General Humayun Kabir, and BNP Chairperson's Advisor Ismail Jabir Ullah were present during the meeting.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 10, 2026 17:20 UTC
Youth held with firearm, bullet in Gazipur
Photo: BSSGAZIPUR, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - Joint forces on Friday night arrested a youth along with a foreign-made pistol, ammunition and a magazine during a raid in Maona Bazar area of Sreepur upazila in the district. According to RAB sources, the raid was conducted based on secret information that a group of miscreants was preparing to carry out a robbery in the Maona Bazar area. Acting on the tip-off, joint forces rushed to the spot and arrested Akash with a foreign pistol, bullet and a magazine. Lieutenant Colonel Nafis said Akash was primarily involved in renting out weapons. RAB sources further said Akash has previous cases filed against him, including charges related to weapons and murder, and is currently out on bail in those cases.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 10, 2026 17:00 UTC
Three of Chittagong family die in Oman road accident
Three members of a family from Fatikchhari, Chittagong, died on Friday in a road accident in Salalah, Oman, authorities said. The deceased were identified as Bilkis Begum, wife of Oman-based Shafiur Alam of Chhot Chilonya village in Sundarpur Union, their son Muhammad Sakibul Hasan Sabuj, and their son-in-law Muhammad Didar. Fatikchhari Sundarpur Union administrative officer Shawkat Ali said the victims had traveled from Oman’s capital Muscat to Salalah to visit a shrine. On their return journey, their vehicle, reportedly traveling at high speed, collided with a camel, causing the fatal accident. The accident occurred around 8pm Bangladesh time.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 10, 2026 16:58 UTC