Reception for BPL champions Rajshahi Warriors on an open-top Bus
Photo : BSSRAJSHAHI, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - The BPL champions Rajshahi Warriors were given a warm reception on an open-top bus in Rajshahi today. From Monday morning until noon, Shanto, Mushfiq and their teammates toured the city riding on the open-top bus. An open-top bus was waiting in advance. Written on the front of the open-top bus was the slogan, "The Cup Has Come Home." As the players toured the city on the open-top bus, people along the roads raised their hands to greet them.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 09:59 UTC
CA for armed forces' role in ensuring free & fair polls
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today spoke at a views exchange meeting with senior officials of the Armed Forces over the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum-2026 at the Helmet Auditorium of the Army Headquarters in Dhaka. Photo : CA's Press WingDHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today instructed the Armed Forces to perform their duties with professionalism, neutrality, and inter-institutional coordination to ensure participatory, fear-free and fair national elections. Upon arrival at the venue, the Chief Adviser was received by Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and Armed Forces Division (AFD) Principal Staff Officer Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan. At the outset of the meeting, Prof Yunus highlighted the glorious and responsible role played by the Armed Forces in various national needs and expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Armed Forces for maintaining law and order in the country with patience and professionalism over a long period of time. Senior military officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, invited guests, and members of the media were present at the views exchange meeting.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 09:39 UTC
Dollar sinks on yen intervention talk, gold breaks $5,000
The last time Japanese authorities stepped in to support their unit was in 2024 when it hit 160 to the greenback. That in turn sent gold prices surging almost two percent and past $5,000 for the first time. "In thin early Asian liquidity, the yen jumped, and that was enough to knock the broader dollar back into the Asia open." The latest developments come ahead of the Fed's next policy meeting this week, which is expected to see officials stand pat on rates, having cut in the past three. Tokyo sank almost two percent owing to the stronger yen, which weighs on Japanese exporters, while Singapore, Seoul and Wellington also retreated.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 09:24 UTC
Medical camp held in Khagrachhari
Photo : BSSKHAGRACHHARI, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has conducted a free medical camp and provided educational equipment in Ramgarh upazila as part of its humanitarian and public welfare activities. The initiative was carried out on Monday morning by BGB Ramgarh 43 Battalion in Ramgarh union and Patachhara union. During the programme, free medical services along with essential medicines were provided among underprivileged members of small ethnic communities and Bengali residents living in the remote Banvihar area of Ramgarh union. Lieutenant Colonel Md Ahsan ul Islam, Commander of BGB Ramgarh 43 Battalion, formally handed over the educational materials. Captain Atasi Debnath Binoti, Medical Officer of BGB Ramgarh Zone, provided medical treatment to the local residents during the camp.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 09:19 UTC
Defending champion Keys knocked out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A clinical Jessica Pegula dumped defending champion and good friend Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to surge into the quarter-finals. The sixth seed dominated the all-American showdown 6-3, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena to set up a clash with either fourth seed Amanda Anisimova or China's Wang Xinyu.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 09:14 UTC
Clinical Pegula dumps defending champion Keys out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A clinical Jessica Pegula dumped defending champion and good friend Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to surge into the quarter-finals. Pegula, who is chasing an elusive Grand Slam title after reaching the US Open final in 2024, made three consecutive Melbourne quarters between 2021-2023. But it was well-deserved with Keys, who stunned heavy favourite Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final for her maiden Slam title, tense and out-of-sorts. She consolidated by holding to take a firm grip on the set with Keys winning just three points in three games. Despite mustering some late fight there was no way back for the deflated defending champion as Pegula emphatically sent her packing.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 09:09 UTC
EC advises filing complaints directly with EEC, or Returning Officers
EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed spoke at a briefing held at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon area. DHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has asked that complaints over violations of the electoral code of conduct against any candidate be filed directly with the concerned returning officers or Election Enquiry Committees (EEC) for quicker resolution. EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said this today while briefing reporters at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon area. He said if the same complaint is submitted directly to the EEC or the returning officers, it can be resolved more quickly. "The counting of postal ballots may take a little longer," he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 08:54 UTC
Special holiday for workers in industrial areas on Feb 10
Special holiday for workers in industrial areas on Feb 10DHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - The government has declared a special holiday for workers and employees in industrial areas on February 10 next. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification to this end today. The notification said the special holiday has been declared for workers and employees of industrial areas so that they can exercise their voting rights. Earlier, the government also announced holidays on February 11 and 12 (Wednesday and Thursday) on the occasion of the 13th national election and referendum.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 08:49 UTC
Livestock brightens fortunes of char people in B'putra basin
Many char people have achieved self-reliance by raising cows, goats, sheep and poultry in the sandy char areas. According to local people and experts, the livestock sector has been a boon for improving the living standards of char people since the implementation of the 12-year (2004-2016) Comprehensive Char Livelihood Programme (CLP) in 10 northern districts. Under the programme, extremely poor households of Kurigram, Bogura, Gaibandha, Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Pabna and Tangail districts received assistance to successfully boost the livestock sector at the family level. The comprehensive CLP activities eradicate extreme poverty of the have-nots group households through animal husbandry and various IGAs to improve their livelihoods, life standard and change socioeconomic conditions. Md Mamunur Rashid, a PhD Fellow in the Department of Agricultural Extension at Haji Mohammad Danesh University of Science and Technology, said the animal husbandry sector continues expanding fast on char areas bringing fortune to char people.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 08:45 UTC
Arrest warrants issued against Hasina in 2 Mohammadpur murder cases
A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against 41 people, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in two separate murder cases over the killings of truck driver Md Hossain and CNG autorickshaw driver Sabuj in Mohammadpur of the capital during the July uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jamsed Alam passed the order on Monday, after taking cognisance of the charge sheets submitted in the two cases. Court sources said police charge sheets were accepted against a total of 64 accused in the murder cases filed with the Mohammadpur police station. As 41 of the accused, including Sheikh Hasina, are absconding, the court issued arrest warrants for them following an application by the prosecution. Arrest warrants were issued against Sheikh Hasina in both cases, as she remains absconding.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 26, 2026 08:25 UTC
CA addresses senior army officials
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus addressed senior army officers at the army headquarters on Monday morning. Photo : CA's Press WingDHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus addressed senior officials of the Armed Forces at the Army Headquarters here this morning. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 08:04 UTC
EC directs ensuring adequate lighting at polling, counting centers
DHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has directed presiding officers and other responsible officials to arrange adequate lighting at polling and counting centers to facilitate smooth voting in the upcoming National Parliamentary Elections and the Referendum. It has also asked to ensure alternative lighting arrangements in advance in case of power outages. To guarantee voters' right to vote freely and confidentially, the EC directed that designated secret rooms (marking places) be set up in each polling center. No candidates, their election agents, polling agents or supporters will be allowed to use any type of vehicle to transport voters to the polling centre. The EC emphasized that all instructions must be strictly followed on polling day.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 07:44 UTC
Nilphamari 1,000-bed hospital will be a major medical hub: CA
Through this, people of the northern region will be able to receive advanced medical services within their own area," he said. Alongside general medical services, the hospital will provide specialised treatment in departments such as nephrology, cardiology, oncology, and neurology. As a result, a large segment of the district's population is being deprived of timely access to specialized and emergency healthcare services. Currently, healthcare services in the district mainly depend on the 250-bed Nilphamari General Hospital and primary healthcare centres at the upazila level. Consequently, patients suffering from serious and complex illnesses have to be referred to Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) or Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 07:42 UTC
Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women
MELBOURNE, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it four Americans in the singles quarter-finals for the first time in 25 years. Anisimova defeated China's Wang Xinyu in straight sets and plays fellow United States title contender Jessica Pegula in the last eight in Melbourne. Half of the women left in the draw are from the United States, and one is guaranteed to reach the last four. The last time four or more American women made the singles quarter-finals of the Australian Open was in 2001 with Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles and Lindsay Davenport. Jovic has the stiffest task of the United States quartet, coming up against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 07:34 UTC
Votes must be counted at polling centres: EC
File photoDHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has asked the authorities concerned to count votes at the polling centres and send reports to the Returning Officers, according to a circular issued by the EC on Saturday. The Returning Officer will consolidate the results of each constituency in line with the Representation of the People Order (RPO). To this end, an ‘Election Results Collection and Presentation Centre’ will be set up at the EC Secretariat. These centers will be open from the morning of the polling day until the final results reach the EC Secretariat, the circular said. In addition, reports on the conditions of the polling centres and constituencies will be collected and reported to the Commission.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 26, 2026 07:18 UTC