Democracy needs better political communication
What we learned from the previous systemThe previous government had a highly centralized communication model. What we learned from the interim periodThe interim government led by Muhammad Yunus entered with a reform tone and public signals about press freedom. What parties should promise before asking for votesEvery party that wants to govern after February 12 should publish a short communication charter. That is how Bangladesh can reduce political temperature without reducing political rights. Abu Mohammad Sakil Faizullah is a Public Relations and Mass Communication Researcher, University of Georgia, Atlanta, USA.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 05:19 UTC
Bangladesh's transformation possible in five years with end to crimes: Dr Shafiqur
Bangladesh's transformation possible in five years with end to crimes: Dr ShafiqurPhoto: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-IslamiDHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today said if the country can eliminate theft, robbery and corruption, Bangladesh's image will undergo a dramatic transformation in just five years. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman further expressed concerns about widespread extortion, stating that small shopkeepers, street vendors and homeowners are frequent victims of extortion. The root cause of extortion, corruption and crime lies in the failure of justice," he added. Addressing the future of children, Shafiqur stressed that they are the nation's greatest asset and their proper education will shape a prosperous Bangladesh. Later, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and his supporters distributed leaflets to local businesspeople and citizens, seeking their votes in the upcoming elections.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 05:03 UTC
BANDWiCH at Majestic
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Source:Daily Sun
January 29, 2026 04:42 UTC
Western nations support Bangladesh's Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Ordinance
The envoys expressed the support for the ordinance at a meeting at the office of the Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy, Lutfey Siddiqi, on Wednesday. Photo : Chief Adviser's Press WingDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Envoys from Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands has expressed support for Bangladesh's Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants Ordinance 2025. In an effort to address the root causes of fraudulent visa applications from Bangladesh, the interim government has formulated the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants Ordinance 2025, which criminalises the smuggling of migrants, including facilitation through document fraud. Another received 300 tourist visa applications from the same area, all accompanied by fake statements from the same bank. Another country has temporarily suspended visa applications pending the completion of an ongoing investigation in Bangladesh.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 04:23 UTC
Jamaat leader’s death in clash: Midnight protest erupts at DU
Students of Dhaka University staged a protest march on Wednesday night, condemning the killing of a Jamaat-e-Islami leader during a clash between BNP and Jamaat supporters at an election manifesto reading event in Sherpur. Students from various residential halls led by Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) leaders, gathered at the VC Chattar around 11:30pm. They later brought out a protest procession, chanted slogans and marched to the Raju memorial sculpture. He claimed the BNP has betrayed the aspirations of building a new Bangladesh for the oppressed in the post-July uprising period. Rezaul Karim, general secretary of the Sreebardi Upazila unit of Jamaat, died after being injured in a clash between supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district on Wednesday evening.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 03:33 UTC
Palestinian Ambassador meets Jamaat Ameer
Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan met with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today at the Jamaat-e-Islami central office in the capital. Photo: Jamaat-e-Islami-Facebook PageDHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS)- Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today at the Jamaat-e-Islami central office in the capital. During the meeting, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman reaffirmed Bangladesh's longstanding and historic relationship with Palestine. The Jamaat Ameer further assured the Ambassador that Bangladesh's unwavering support for Palestine will continue until it’s fully established as an independent state. In response, Ambassador Ramadan expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the Palestinian people for Bangladesh’s continued support and solidarity.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 03:28 UTC
Holders PSG happy to take 'long route' via Champions League play-offs
The Premier League club were in the bottom pot of seeds and PSG ended up facing the Magpies instead of comparative minnows such as Pafos and Kairat Almaty. Only one of their eight opponents in the league phase came from outside Europe's four biggest leagues, and that was Portuguese giants Sporting. We will have to take the long route, but I don't think anyone else can be considered favourites more than us." - Newcastle's 'acid test' -PSG and Newcastle will discover the identity of their opponents in February's play-off round when the draw takes place on Friday. "This was the real acid test here against a team motivated to win and the holders of the competition," he insisted.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 03:23 UTC
Allrounder Molineux named Australian women's cricket captain
MELBOURNE, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Spin-bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across all three formats on Thursday, replacing the retiring Alyssa Healy. "It's a real honour to be named Australian captain and something I'm incredibly proud of, especially following on from Alyssa, who's had such a huge impact on this team and the game," said Molineux, who captains Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades. "We've got a really strong group with plenty of natural leaders, alongside a lot of exciting talent coming through." Healy, 35, announced earlier this month that she would retire in March, having taken over as captain in 2023 from Meg Lanning. Australia is the top-ranked ODI and T20 team in the world.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 03:18 UTC
UK car output hit by tariffs, cyberattack: industry body
LONDON, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Britain's vehicle production tumbled as 2025 became the sector's "toughest year in a generation" amid US tariffs and a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, an industry group said Thursday. Factories producing mainly foreign-owned brands, including Japanese giant Nissan and Indian-owned Jaguar Land Rover, turned out a total 764,715 vehicles, down 15.5 percent on 2024, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. "2025 was the toughest year in a generation for UK vehicle manufacturing," said SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes. "Structural changes, new trade barriers, and a cyberattack that stopped production at one of the UK's most important manufacturers combined to constrain output," he said. He added that output was also hit by "ongoing restructuring as plants shift to a decarbonised future".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 02:40 UTC
Samsung Electronics posts record profit on AI demand
SEOUL, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits on Thursday, riding strong market demand for its artificial intelligence chips. Annual revenue stood at 333.6 trillion won, while its operating profit came in at 43.6 trillion won, the firm said. Its memory business also posted an "all-time high for quarterly revenue and operating profit", it said. - HBM race -Samsung's strong earnings come as key competitor SK hynix also saw its operating profit double last year to a record high, buoyed by the AI boom. SK said on Wednesday its operating profit soared 101 percent to 47.2 trillion won last year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 29, 2026 02:38 UTC
SUNBURSTS | First Week Flurries
(Nathan Ellison/Sun Staff Photographer)SNOW TREKS | Students hike up the snow-dusted path near Martha Van Rensselaer Hall. (Adelaide Chow/Sun Staff Photographer)PENGUINS | Students slide down Libe Slope on their stomachs. (Samantha Miculinich/Sun Staff Photographer)BRIDGE | Students cross Beebe Dam Bridge amid flurries. (Sophia Romanov Imber/Sun Staff Photographer)DIY SLEDS | Students use cardboard boxes and garbage bags as makeshift sleds to slide down snowy Libe Slope. (Samantha Miculinich/Sun Staff Photographer)CLOSED | The wintry snowstorm closes off Cornell’s campus Sunday through Monday afternoon.
Source:Daily Sun
January 29, 2026 02:30 UTC
Two arrested, two flee after chase up Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff
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Source:Daily Sun
January 29, 2026 02:28 UTC
MAIA ON THE MIC | My Issue With Modern Slang
It seems as though the development of new slang words is accelerating more rapidly than ever before. I don’t want to be a buzzkill — I will fully admit that I often participate in using a trending slang word in my own speech. However, there are some slang words that have real implications for the way we talk about and treat our peers. And although the term “huzz” is typically supposed to be a “positive” way to describe women, its objectifying undertones still rub me the wrong way. Another problem I’ve observed with slang usage is more campus-specific.
Source:Daily Sun
January 29, 2026 02:25 UTC
Muhammad Yunus finally accepts reality, calls Bangladesh the world champion in fraud, urges people of the country to…
HomeNewsMuhammad Yunus finally accepts reality, calls Bangladesh the world champion in fraud, urges people of the country to…Muhammad Yunus finally accepts reality, calls Bangladesh the world champion in fraud, urges people of the country to…As per the report by The Dhaka Tribune, Yunus said, "Everything is fake. Visas are fake, passports are fake." New Delhi: Muhammad Yunus, the chief of the Bangladesh interim government, has made a shameful admission that will tarnish the country’s image. On Wednesday, Muhammad Yunus said that Bangladesh has gained an unmatched notoriety as the “world champion of fraud.” As per the Prime Minister, a large-scale document forgery has severely affected Bangladesh’s global credibility. In the last one and half years, Muhammad Yunus completely destroyed the country’s economy.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 29, 2026 01:49 UTC
Flagstaff, Coconino high schoolers walk out in protest of ICE
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Source:Daily Sun
January 29, 2026 01:40 UTC