Cold wave disrupts life in Panchagarh as temperature drops to 6.8°C
The lowest temperature in Bangladesh has been recorded in Panchagarh, as a cold wave driven by icy winds and dense fog from the Himalayas has disrupted public life in the northern district. Motiar, a day labourer from the Mannapara area of Boda Upazila, said working in such weather has become extremely difficult. Mainul, a van driver from the Collegepara area, said dense fog has made driving risky and reduced his income. Nur Nabi, from Naya Dighi in Boda Upazila, said blankets were no longer sufficient to keep people warm. He warned that the intensity of the cold may persist for the next few days due to continued northern winds and dense fog.
Source:bd News24
January 09, 2026 09:43 UTC
Swiss mining giant Glencore reveals merger talks with Rio Tinto
SYDNEY, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Swiss resources giant Glencore said Friday it is in merger talks with British-Australian rival Rio Tinto, potentially creating the world's biggest mining group. Glencore said it was in preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto "about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses". The "current expectation" is that Rio Tinto would acquire Glencore by a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, the Swiss firm said. Shares in Rio Tinto, which confirmed the merger talks in a separate statement, fell 5.1 percent in afternoon trade in Sydney. Rio Tinto said it had until February 5 to announce whether or not it is going ahead with the Glencore merger.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 09:04 UTC
Migratory birds flock Khulna’s wetlands amid rising poaching threat
Abul Hashem, Professor of the Department of Zoology at Government Women’s College, said migratory birds coming from the coldest parts of Central Asia stay in marshlands, forests and plains near rivers in Bangladesh. During a visit to Dumuria upazila on Thursday, it was found that large numbers of migratory birds were roaming in paddy fields and wetlands. Meanwhile, indiscriminate hunting of migratory birds has reportedly intensified in Dumuria upazila and several adjoining areas of Khulna, raising serious concern among environmentalists. Environmental organisations have demanded increased public awareness and stronger administrative action to protect migratory birds from poachers, stressing that community-level awareness is crucial to stopping the illegal practice. Dumuria Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sabita Sarkar said migratory birds are friends of the environment and protecting them is a collective responsibility.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 08:54 UTC
Scopus names top 10 researchers of BAU for 2025
The information was disclosed on Friday by Professor Dr. Md. Each researcher listed in Scopus is assigned a unique Scopus ID, which stores verified information on their publications and research activities for specific periods. According to the Scopus database, the top 10 researchers of BAU for 2025 are: Prof Dr. Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque, Department of Aquaculture, Prof Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Department of Agribusiness and Marketing, Prof Dr. Md. Golzar Hossain, Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Prof Dr. Ismat Ara Begum, Department of Agricultural Economics, Prof Dr. Md. Expressing his reaction, Prof Dr. Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 08:36 UTC
Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
BREST, France, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The world's oceans absorbed a record amount of heat in 2025, an international team of scientists said Friday, further priming conditions for sea level rise, violent storms, and coral death. The heat that has accumulated in the oceans last year increased by approximately 23 zettajoules -- an amount equivalent to nearly four decades of global primary energy consumption. "As long as the Earth continues to accumulate heat, ocean heat content will keep rising, sea level will rise and new records will be set," said von Schuckmann. - Humanity's choice -Ocean warming is not uniform, with some areas warming faster than others. The tropical oceans, the South Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the northern Indian Ocean, and the Southern Ocean were among waters that absorbed record amounts of heat in 2025.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 08:14 UTC
Storm spotter training scheduled at Homestead education center.
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January 09, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
January 09, 2026 07:46 UTC
Bhawal Garh stands as living testimony to bengal's history, heritage
Once covered with dense Shal, Ghazari and Karai forests, Bhawal Garh encompassed parts of present-day Gazipur Sadar, Sreepur, Kaliakoir and Kapasia upazilas. Senior journalist Rezaul Bari Babul of Gazipur told BSS that administrative activities of Bhawal Garh revolved around the Rajbari area, where the district administration is now located. One of the most sensational episodes associated with Bhawal Garh is the Bhawal Sanyasi case. Despite its growing popularity as a tourist destination, many historical structures in Bhawal Garh face deterioration due to inadequate conservation. Local residents and heritage activists have called on the government to declare Bhawal Garh a national heritage site and undertake systematic preservation efforts.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 07:44 UTC
Storm cuts electricity to 380,000 France households: power company
RENNES, France, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Around 380,000 households in France were without power on Friday morning as Storm Goretti swept through northern Europe with fierce winds. The vast majority of the affected households were in the northern Normandy region, the Enedis power provider said in a statement, with residents also affected in Brittany, Picardy and the Ile-de-France regions. Forecasters in France and Britain issued weather warnings ahead of Storm Goretti, urging people to stay inside their homes. Overnight, a wind gust of 213 kilometres per hour (132 miles) was registered in France's northwestern Manche region, authorities said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 07:36 UTC
Women becoming driving force to keep rural economy vibrant
Photo: BSSBy Md Mamun IslamRANGPUR, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS) - Hundreds of rural women who have achieved self-reliance through hard work are contributing to accelerating socio-economic progress and keeping the rural economy vibrant on the path to achieving sustainable rural development. They said rural women have already overcome extreme poverty as the earning women have now become economically independent through various income generating activities (IGAs). They have achieved success through sewing handloom garments, small-scale enterprises and business, animal husbandry, rearing poultry birds, homestead gardening, farming fruits, spices, fish and agri-activities. He said, "These successful rural women have been playing an important role in socio-economic development and empowerment of women in society." He further suggested strengthening local government bodies by empowering women union members to accelerate the development and empowerment of rural women to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 07:36 UTC
Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to Thakurgaon a personal goodwill visit: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke to reporters at his residence in Kalibari area of Thakurgaon municipality this morning. Photo: BSSTHAKURGAON, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today described BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to Thakurgaon as a personal goodwill visit. Mirza Fakhrul made the remarks at his residence in the Kalibari area of the district this morning. Mirza Fakhrul said, "During the previous government, Chhatra Dal leaders and activists were not given the opportunity to carry out organisational activities in universities. The BNP Secretary General said, "BNP has worked in the past to develop neglected regions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 07:36 UTC
Rajshahi region loses 90,000 hectares of arable land in 17 years
Photo: BSSBy Md Aynal HaqueRAJSHAHI, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS) – Arable land in the region—particularly in the Barind tract—is gradually shrinking due to various factors, posing a serious threat to food security. According to sources close to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), around 90,000 hectares of triple-cropping land have been lost across the Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Natore districts over the past 17 years. Referring to official data, Prof Das said Rajshahi district alone lost 16,159 hectares of arable land between 2015 and 2024. Dr Azizur Rahman, Additional Director of the DAE, said integrated efforts by the administration and all concerned departments have become crucial to stop pond excavation on arable land. Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Afia Akhtar said pond excavation requires approval based on reports from an upazila-level committee comprising agriculture and fisheries officials.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 09, 2026 07:36 UTC
Your Daily Astrology: Jan. 9, 2026
Grace under pressure could be your moniker today, you should have strong energy with capacity for gentle mindfulness. Partnership and teamwork can be real deal or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some progress could finally be seen in a financial matter that may have dragged on. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep building it, you’ll become strong, eventually the right ones will come. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today could be a day when you feel that there is so much within you that would be nearly impossible to express.
Source:Daily Sun
January 09, 2026 07:32 UTC
Court orders suspension of electoral activities in Pabna-1, Pabna-2
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to suspend voting in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies due to boundary complications. Confirming the matter to the media on Friday, senior secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed said the decision was taken following a court directive. Akhtar Ahmed said that the court had instructed the commission not to carry out any electoral activities in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies. Consequently, all voting activities in these two seats have been suspended for the time being.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 09, 2026 06:56 UTC