Deadline for submission of income tax returns extended until Feb 28
Deadline for submission of income tax returns extended until Feb 28DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns by individual taxpayers for the 2025–2026 tax year until February 28, 2026. Previously, the deadline for filing income tax returns for the concerned taxpayers was set for January 31, 2026. Meanwhile, the NBR has made online submission of income tax returns mandatory for all individual taxpayers this time. As per the order, individual taxpayers are required to submit their returns online through the NBR’s e-return portal at www.etaxnbr.gov.bd. Any person who is unable to submit an income tax return online may apply for permission to submit a paper return.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 10:35 UTC
Govt condemns Sherpur incident, vows legal actions
DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - The interim government has expressed deep concern over the violent incident in Sherpur on Wednesday that resulted in the death of a political activist of the Jamaat-e-Islami and pledged to take legal actions against the perpetrators. “Any loss of life linked to violence is unacceptable and deeply regrettable,” said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this morning. With the national election only two weeks away, the government called on all political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, to demonstrate responsible leadership and ensure restraint among their supporters. “Violence, intimidation, and loss of life have no place in a democratic process,” the statement said, adding, police in Sherpur have launched an investigation into the clashes and the murder. “The interim government remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, free, and fair election,” it added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 10:33 UTC
Palestinians' sumud, a lesson Americans urgently need – The Sopris Sun
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern and North African studies and shared this reflection with The Sopris Sun. It wasn’t about history or diplomacy or “conflict resolution.” It was about a quality of resilience so profound it has its own word: sumud. Steadfastness. I saw sumud in the teachers who educate children in schools, now open only three days a week because tax revenues have been withheld for years. Palestinians do not need our hashtags as much as they need us to stop fueling the machinery that oppresses them.
Source:Daily Sun
January 29, 2026 10:24 UTC
Prosecution seeks SC stay on ICT observations over lenient sentences in Chankharpul case
Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam made the plea during the hearing of an appeal (ICT-BD Case No. The ICT-1 on January 26 convicted and sentenced three people, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, to death in the case. The other two condemned convicts are former DMP Joint Commissioner Sudip Kumar Chakraborty and former Additional Deputy Commissioner Shah Alam Mohammad Akhtarul Islam. It also sentenced former assistant commissioner of DMP’s Ramna Zone Mohammad Imrul to six years’ imprisonment. Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam expressed dissatisfaction over the verdict on the day of its delivery and said the prosecution would file an appeal.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 10:23 UTC
Rohingya repatriation only viable solution to crisis: CA
Photo : CA's Press WingDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the repatriation of more than one million Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar’s Rakhine State remains the only viable and sustainable solution to the crisis. He said prolonged stay of the Rohingyas in the camps could never be a solution, as it had already created tensions with host communities, and called for renewed international efforts to ensure repatriation. Our job is to make sure they return to their homeland in peace and dignity,” the Chief Adviser said. The meeting also covered the Rohingya situation in Bhasan Char, the upcoming general elections and referendum, and the country’s democratic transition. Ivo Freijsen said that Barham Salih, the newly appointed UNHCR chief, has expressed keen interest in visiting Bangladesh in the near future and is expected to travel to the Rohingya camps.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 09:59 UTC
‘We will show a red card to corruption,’ Jamaat candidate for Chandpur-3
Shahjahan Mia. Photo: BSSCHANDPUR, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for the Chandpur-3 constituency, Shahjahan Mia, has pledged to build a corruption-free and aesthetically pleasing Chandpur. Shahjahan Mia, a layer by profession, is the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-nominated candidate for the Chandpur-3 (Sadar–Haimchar) constituency. In the 13th national election, a total of seven candidates from different parties are contesting in the Chandpur-3 constituency. They are BNP candidate Sheikh Farid Ahmed, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahjahan Mia, Gono Forum leader Selim Akbar, Communist Party of Bangladesh leader Md Jahangir Hossain, Gano Odhikar Parishad leader Md Zakir Hossain, Islami Andolan Bangladesh leader Md Zainal Abedin Sheikh and Bangladesh Islami Front leader AHM Ahsan Ullah.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 09:57 UTC
‘We’ll ensure equal rights for every citizen”: Gono Forum candidate for Chandpur-3
Photo: BSSCHANDPUR, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) – Gono Forum candidate for the Chandpur-3 (Sadar–Haimchar) constituency Advocate Selim Akbar has said that if elected, he would work to make Chandpur discrimination-free and create equal opportunities for every citizen. Selim Akbar, the Gono Forum-nominated candidate in Chandpur-3 (Sadar–Haimchar), has been involved in politics for nearly 35 years. He is a former president of the district Gono Forum and is currently a member of the party’s central presidium. I want to work toward building a discrimination-free Bangladesh at all levels, including parliament. They are BNP candidate Sheikh Farid Ahmed, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahjahan Mia, Gono Forum leader Selim Akbar, Communist Party of Bangladesh candidate Md Jahangir Hossain, Gano Odhikar Parishad leader Md Zakir Hossain, Islami Andolan Bangladesh leader Md Zainal Abedin Sheikh and Bangladesh Islami Front candidate AHM Ahsan Ullah.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 09:57 UTC
China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds
China executed 11 people linked telecom scam operations, on Thursday, state media reported, as Beijing toughens its response to the sprawling, transnational industry. Fraud compounds where scammers lure internet users into fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency investments have flourished across Southeast Asia, including in the lawless borderlands of Myanmar. Initially largely targeting Chinese speakers, the criminal groups behind the compounds have expanded operations into multiple languages to steal from victims around the world. The September rulings that resulted in Thursday’s executions also included death sentences with two-year reprieves to five other individuals. In November, Chinese authorities sentenced five people to death for their involvement in scam operations in Myanmar’s Kokang region.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 09:56 UTC
Formal charge filed against Hasina, 7 others in Jahajbari 'staged raid' case
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday filed a formal charge against eight individuals, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a case over the alleged staged raid by law enforcers that left nine people dead. Earlier, on March 24, 2025, ICT-1 showed AKM Shahidul Haque, Asaduzzaman Miah and the then assistant commissioner (AC) of DMP's Mirpur Zone Jasim Uddin Mollah, arrested in the case. According to the prosecution, members of different units of the DMP and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted a raid at a house locally known as "Jahajbari" in the capital's Kalyanpur area on July 26, 2016. Subsequently, allegations surfaced that the raid was staged and that the nine individuals killed, who were branded as militants, had no links to militancy. Following the incident, then IGP AKM Shahidul Haque visited the spot and claimed that the deceased were members of the banned militant outfit Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB).
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 09:56 UTC
Commonwealth, EU to deploy large observer teams for Bangladesh election
The Commonwealth and the European Union are set to deploy large election observation missions for Bangladesh’s general election and the referendum on the July reform charter, both scheduled for February 12. Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator, who is supporting the coordination of election observer visits on behalf of the government, on Thursday said confirmations from international organisations and countries were increasing daily. “We feel really encouraged to see the growing interest from election observers from countries and organizations, which reflects their confidence in the interim government and the Bangladesh Election Commission to hold a free and fair election,” she said. Former president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo will lead the 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey announced in London earlier this month. The Observer Group will be supported by a Secretariat team led by Linford Andrews, Head and Adviser of the Electoral Support Section.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 09:56 UTC
Application complexities for journalists to cover elections to be resolved
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday said the application complexity would be resolved to help journalists obtain press cards and vehicle stickers for covering the national election scheduled for February 12. Since it (online application process) is for the first time, it is definitely a problem. Inshallah, it will be resolved,” he said in a meeting with journalist leaders at Nirbachan Bhaban in the city. Nasir Uddin said the Election Commission has already issued a circular regarding the security of journalists during the elections. You, but I mean, if you keep your eyes on the elections, it will enhance transparency in my things (works).
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 09:56 UTC
Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games
The island is co-hosting the biennial cricket tournament with India and will hold 20 games between February 7 and March 8. Sri Lanka maintained a studious silence throughout the India-Bangladesh row. But he added that Sri Lanka would be willing to host future tournaments for any of the countries if asked. Sri Lanka has also used the T20 World Cup as an opportunity to upgrade its international venues. The Pallekele Stadium in Kandy was unaffected by a deadly cyclone that damaged buildings in the region in November, and will host a T20 international between Sri Lanka and England from Friday.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 09:56 UTC
Bangladesh brings back 128 fishermen detained in India
DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh brought back 128 Bangladeshi fishermen detained in India today through a reciprocal repatriation arrangement while 23 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh were also returned to India. The handing over of the fishermen was conducted by coastguards of the two countries at the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Bay of Bengal, said a foreign ministry's press release here. Bangladesh Coast Guard received 128 Bangladeshi fishermen along with five Bangladesh-owned fishing boats from the Indian Coast Guard while handed over 23 Indian fishermen and two India-owned fishing boats to the Indian Coast Guard. The repatriation was carried out through coordinated efforts among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Bangladesh Coast Guard, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Ministry of Shipping, Border Guard Bangladesh, Bangladesh Police, the local administration, and other relevant agencies.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 09:55 UTC
Russian strikes push Ukraine towards catastrophe, says EU
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned Thursday that Ukraine was facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as Russian strikes cut power in frigid winter conditions. Russia has stepped up its strikes against Ukraine's power and heating infrastructure, plunging residents into darkness and cold as temperatures have dropped as low as -20C. The EU is looking to step up support for Ukraine's power grid and is preparing a new round of sanctions on Moscow for the fourth anniversary of its invasion next month. Sweden's foreign minister Maria Stenergard called for "a full services maritime ban on all Russian vessels that transport energy" to further curb Moscow's revenues. Estonia has already taken the first step itself by blacklisting hundreds of fighters from specific Russian military units.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 09:51 UTC
Toyota car sales climb despite US trade tensions
Sales, including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino Motors, rose 4.6 percent to 11.3 million vehicles, the company said. That far outstripped Volkswagen's total of 8.98 million vehicles, which was down 0.5 percent from the year before. The overall increase came despite flat sales for Toyota in China, a crucial market where it faces intensifying competition from local automakers including electric-car champion BYD. The United States is a key market where Toyota generates almost a quarter of its sales. But of the 2.52 million vehicles it sold there in 2025, only 1.39 million were produced in the country.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 09:28 UTC