CA mourns deaths in Switzerland Fire
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus -File photoDHAKA, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep condolences to the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin over the loss of lives in a fire incident at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. "I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic fire incident at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that caused the loss of many invaluable lives," he wrote in a message to the Swiss Confederation President on Friday. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing released the message here this afternoon. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this period of immense grief and shock. "We also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Prof Yunus also said, adding, "Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest considerations".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 10:46 UTC
Mohammedan to hold milad, doa mahfil for Begum Zia
Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Jan 3, 2025 (BSS) - Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited will hold a milad and doa mahfil on Monday seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The milad and doa mahfil will be held at the club premises at 3 pm. The Mohammedan Sporting Club in a press release today requested its directors, donators, permanent members, sports organizers, sportsmen and sports lovers to attend the milad and doa mahfil. Khaleda Zia, regarded as the uncompromising leader, passed away on December 30 last while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 10:10 UTC
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro held in 'large scale' US strike
Collected photo of Nicolas MaduroWEST PALM BEACH, United States, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country. "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump said on Truth Social. Trump's stunning announcement follows months of steadily mounting US military and economic pressure on leftist leader Maduro and his country's oil-export-dependent economy. Trump's claim of Maduro's capture comes two days after Maduro attempted to engage with Trump, offering cooperation on fighting drug trafficking and illegal migration. Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States had hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuelan drug boats, in what was the first known strike on Venezuelan soil of the campaign.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 10:06 UTC
National Social Service Day celebrated in Bagerhat
A colorful rally was held at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium, Bagerhat today on the occasion of National Social Service Day. Photo: BSSBAGERHAT, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS) - Keeping in mind the slogan "Technology and compassion, trust in welfare and equality today in social service", a colorful rally and discussion meeting was jointly organized by the Chitalmari Upazila Administration and Upazila Social Service Office of Bagerhat on the occasion of National Social Service Day. The discussion meeting was held at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium at 11 am today under the chairmanship of Upazila Social Service officer Ranjan Halder (acting). Freedom fighters, officials of various government departments, various beneficiaries, journalists of news and print media and officials of the Social Service office were present at the program. The participants in the discussion meeting discussed the role of government and private sector in building a welfare state, the effectiveness of social service to ensure social security, and the possibilities and challenges.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 09:58 UTC
Wawrinka launches farewell season with thrilling United Cup win
Photo: CollectedPERTH, Australia, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Stan Wawrinka launched the final season of his career with a marathon 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) win to give Switzerland an unassailable 2-0 lead over France at the United Cup on Saturday. The 40-year-old held off Arthur Rinderknech to join team-mate Belinda Bencic as a winner after she began the tie 6-2, 6-4 over Leolia Jeanjean. The three-time Grand Slam champion sealed victory on his first match point and said: "It's amazing to have such support on my first time here. The United Cup has 18 nations and is a mixed-team event that serves as build-up to the Australian Open this month. Also Saturday, in Sydney, Zhang Zhizhen led China to a 2-1 win over Belgium to begin their tournament.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 09:34 UTC
Venezuela accuses US of 'aggression' as explosions rock Caracas
Collected photoCARACAS, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Venezuela accused the United States of an "extremely serious military aggression" after explosions rocked the capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday following a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump. US media outlets including Fox News and CBS News reported that the United States was conducting military strikes on the Caribbean country, in a dramatic escalation that Venezuelans had feared for weeks. Explosions were also heard in La Guaira, north of the capital, where Caracas's airport and port are located. The Venezuelan leader also declared a state of emergency. "Alerting the whole world that they have attacked Venezuela," leftist leader Gustavo Petro wrote on social media platform X.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 09:26 UTC
Australian Open champion Keys trying to relish the pressure
BRISBANE, Australia, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Madison Keys said Saturday that she was trying to embrace the extra pressure that comes with starting the year's first Grand Slam as defending champion. The world number seven said that while she felt the weight of expectation heading into her title defence in Melbourne this month, she is determined to enjoy it. Brisbane, which acts as build-up for the Australian Open, features seven of the world's top 10 women. If the draw goes according to the seedings Keys will meet world number one Sabalenka in the quarter-finals. Keys has a first-round bye and will play either compatriot McCartney Kessler or Colombian Emiliana Arango in the second round.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 09:14 UTC
Experts urge to adopt environment- friendly shrimp farming
The workshop took place at the conference room of the office of the Department of Fisheries, Khulna Division. In many cases, he noted, the gap between income and expenditure after harvest remains very small, making shrimp farming less profitable. He expressed the view that adopting environment-friendly and sustainable farming practices could effectively address this problem. Deputy Director of the Department of Fisheries, Khulna, Bipul Kumar Basak, delivered the welcome address. Discussants said that several practical challenges hinder the expansion of environment-friendly shrimp farming in coastal regions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 09:06 UTC
Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'
Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'SYDNEY, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she saw little point to the "Battle of the Sexes" match and that women's tennis has nothing more to prove. It bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. "I think the name was just the same as the one from the Billie Jean King match in '73. There were no more similarities because I feel like women's tennis stands on its own right now. "We have so many great athletes and great stories to present, we don't necessarily need to compare to men's tennis.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 09:00 UTC
Tarique Rahman’s Bogura-6 nomination declared valid
The nomination paper of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman for the Bogura-6 constituency was declared valid on Saturday. Returning Officer Md Toufiqul Rahman announced the decision on Saturday morning after scrutinising nomination papers at his office. The nomination of Jamaat-e-Islami-backed candidate Principal Abidur Rahman Sohel was also declared valid for the seat. Tarique Rahman’s nomination papers for the Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies were submitted on Monday to contest the upcoming national election from the two seats. Earlier, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said Tarique would contest the parliamentary election from Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17 as part of the party’s election strategy.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 03, 2026 08:59 UTC
A toxic tale
The Muslin fabric trade flourished, and thus started the interwoven history of the Buriganga and fashion. The popularity of Muslin started to decline, however, as British textiles and machine-made clothes became commonplace. Garments’ and other factories started to pop up on the banks of Buriganga and release massive amounts of waste into the river. Hazaribagh, a neighbourhood built on the banks, accounts for 95% of the country’s tanneries which release about 22,000 cubic litres of toxic waste into the Buriganga everyday. Despite turning into a toxic cesspool, the one thing that remains constant is its service to locals.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 03, 2026 08:59 UTC
Tasnim Jara’s nomination declared invalid
The nomination of Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency and a former leader of the National Citizen Party, has been declared invalid. Tasnim Jara said she would appeal the decision to the Election Commission (EC). After the rejection, Jara told reporters that she had collected more than the required 1% of voter signatures to qualify for nomination. However, while verifying ten signatures, the Election Commission found issues with two, leading to the cancellation of her nomination. It may be noted that on Monday, Tasnim Jara submitted her nomination papers as an independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 03, 2026 08:59 UTC
‘We burned Baniachang police station, set SI Santosh on fire,’ man threatens OC
In the video, Mahdi Hasan, district member secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Habiganj, is seen arguing with OC Abul Kalam inside the police station. In the footage, Mahdi Hasan is heard saying: “We reformed the government through our movement. Responding to the allegations, Mahdi Hasan said his remarks were made “in the heat of the moment” and described them as a slip of the tongue. She said that, according to the OC, Nayan had been brought to the police station for questioning. Student movement leaders later presented photographs and videos claiming that Nayan had supported the student movement, during which the exchange seen in the video took place.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 03, 2026 08:59 UTC
CORNELL NOTES: No. 17 Men’s Hockey Set to Open Second Half With Nebraska-Omaha
Eight of those 10 will come at Lynah Rink, all consecutively, beginning Friday night against the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Walsh represented the United States Collegiate Selects at the 2025 Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland, a group that made a deep (and surprising to many) run to the championship game. He also played a large role on the Selects’ top penalty kill unit, and added a goal and an assist in the Spengler Cup final. But an unfortunate instance of scheduling will result in Cornell hosting three straight home weekends while Cornell students are away for winter break. Sophomore Marc Lajoie is another imposing figure on the blueline for Omaha, standing a towering 6-foot-6, matching Cornell sophomore defenseman Luke Ashton as one of the tallest active.
Source:Daily Sun
January 03, 2026 08:43 UTC
Iran security forces member stabbed, shot dead at protest: agency
TEHRAN, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A member of an Iranian paramilitary force was killed during a demonstration in the country's west, the Mehr news agency reported on Saturday, the seventh day of economic protests that have expanded to include political demands. "Ali Azizi, a member of the Basij, was martyred after being stabbed and shot in the city of Harsin during a gathering of armed rioters," Mehr said, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the military that oversees the Basij.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 03, 2026 08:36 UTC