News Desk :Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy should return to Bangladesh before speaking out, if they are brave enough to do so. A journalist asked whether remarks by Hasina and Joy that threaten unrest ahead of the election could deter voters, reports bdnews24.com. If they have the courage, let them return home. Let them speak their mind. “I am giving you clear instructions to completely refrain from any kind of unethical, biased or irresponsible behaviour and activities that may affect or disrupt the elections.”

We are right on the edge of seeing Jalen Green back in the lineup. We still do not know if we are going to see Booker and Green on the floor together when Green makes his return. While we are all excited to see Green play in Phoenix, it is worth grounding ourselves in who he is as a player. The long-term goal entering the season, as it relates to Green, was to give him a real runway. That is why this season for Jalen Green has always been about evaluation.

The 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami, formed to consolidate the Islamist vote into a "single box", has hit a deadlock over seat-sharing negotiations. Despite consecutive days of meetings, a consensus remains elusive. Jamaat had initially planned to hold a media briefing on Wednesday following a joint session with all allied parties to officially announce the alliance's candidate list. The briefing, however, was abruptly postponed, according to Jamaat Assistant Secretary General AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad.

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Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain-File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) – Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said that the government would not take any step that could harm Dhaka’s relations with any country, even as reports emerged about a possible government-to-government agreement with China on military drone manufacturing. The adviser said that Bangladesh would act cautiously in safeguarding its foreign relations. Touhid said Bangladesh needs to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces, citing the Air Force as an example. The foreign adviser said the Ministry of Home Affairs is better positioned to comment on operational aspects but acknowledged that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received instructions in this regard. Earlier, on January 8, Adviser Touhid confirmed that Bangladesh had asked its three key diplomatic missions in India to keep their visa sections closed temporarily on security grounds.

Bangladesh will not take any step in defence procurement that could damage its relations with other countries, Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said. Bangladesh has previously expressed interest in participating in a proposed international stabilisation force (ISF) for Gaza, subject to specific conditions. Several media outlets have reported on Bangladesh’s initiative to sign an agreement with the Chinese government to build a military drone production facility aimed at strengthening air defence capabilities. Under the proposed deal, the Bangladesh Air Force will implement the project using technology supplied by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) International, a state-run Chinese defence electronics firm. Take the Air Force, for example -- most of our aircraft are very old, and many are no longer operational.

The press conference had been scheduled for 4:30pm on the second floor of the Freedom Fighters Hall at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Purana Paltan, Dhaka. It was called off amid disagreements within the alliance over seat distribution and the failure to reach a consensus. Confirming the development, Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General and coordinator of the 11-party seat-sharing alliance, Dr Hamidur Rahman Azad, said: “The press conference announced for Wednesday at 4:30 pm has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. We are continuing discussions with those who show respect toward us.”He said Islami Andolan Bangladesh is continuing negotiations with Jamaat and other alliance partners regarding seat-sharing. Discussions are ongoing with the 12 parties in the alliance, and talks are also being held with other political parties,” he said.

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A Feni court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against 171 people including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the killing of a college student during the July uprising. Feni Senior Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Hassan passed the order after accepting the chargesheet in the case. On July 31, 2025, sub-inspector of Feni Model Police Station and also the investigation officer of the case Alamgir Hossain, submitted the chargesheet against 221 people. On August 7, 2024, Mahabubul Hasan Masum, a college student, died from gunshot wounds received three days earlier, during the July Uprising. Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan, brother of Masum, filed a case against 162 identified people and 400-500 unidentified people with Feni Model Police Station.

Bangladesh’s cricketers on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam, demanding his resignation by Thursday afternoon and warning that all sporting activities would be suspended if he fails to step down. Mohammad Mithun, president of the Cricketers’ Organization of Bangladesh (COAB), said the decision was taken in protest of Najmul’s controversial comments about national cricketers. The Bangladesh government and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have consistently maintained that the national team will not travel to India for the tournament, citing security concerns. Addressing the broader debate of whether cricketers or the cricket board should take priority, Nazmul posed a counter-question. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said such remarks were harmful to the progress of Bangladesh cricket.

A video showing individuals counting postal ballots for Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary election recently went viral on social media, raising questions about the integrity of the process. Another voice warns that multiple recordings could damage reputations and potentially affect postal voting by expatriates in Bahrain. A separate, 27-second clip has also circulated online, reportedly showing postal ballots being counted at a residential location. According to EC sources, 1,527,155 voters were approved for postal voting across the country’s 300 parliamentary constituencies. The remaining registrants include nearly 575,000 government employees, around 160,000 election officials, 10,000 Ansar-VDP members, and more than 6,000 prisoners.

Asked about the viral video showing many postal ballots reaching the same address, he said Bangladesh’s postal ballots are being sent through the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with the assistance of the Bangladesh Postal Department. “Some 160 (postal) ballots were placed in a box. “Bahrain Post has informed us that they will conduct an on-site investigation and report back.”Earlier on Tuesday, the BNP raised concerns before the Election Commission over the viral video related to the distribution of postal ballots in Bahrain. On Tuesday, BNP raised concern before the Election Commission over the viral video regarding the distribution of postal ballots in Bahrain. A total of 1,533,683 voters have registered to vote through postal ballots, of whom some 772,000 are expatriate Bangladeshis residing in different countries across the world.

BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday expressed concerns that the Election Commission’s indifference and the silence of election officials are hindering the creation of a fair electoral environment. “Even the heads of major political parties are making remarks and displaying banners that are clearly a violation of the electoral code of conduct. We hope the Election Commission and election officials will apply the law equally, just as they are strict with ordinary candidates,” he said. “The Commission’s indifference and the silence of election officials are creating obstacles to a fair electoral environment. “If this is not addressed and similar reports come from elsewhere, the use of postal ballots itself will come under question.”

Below are five past instances in which teams refused to play ICC tournaments in host countries. 1996 ODI World Cup: Australia, West Indies stay away from Sri LankaAhead of the 1996 ODI World Cup, co-host Sri Lanka was facing a civil war, and a bomb blast in Colombo in January—just weeks before the tournament—intensified security fears. 2003 ODI World Cup: England avoid Zimbabwe; New Zealand skip KenyaThe first Africa-hosted ODI World Cup in 2003—co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya—saw two teams refuse to play in host nations. 2009 T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe withdrawRelations between Zimbabwe and the UK remained strained, raising doubts over whether Zimbabwean players would receive visas to travel to England for the 2009 T20 World Cup. 2016 Under-19 World Cup: Australia pull outAustralia had already withdrawn from a bilateral series in Bangladesh in October 2015 due to security concerns.

Amid reports that Bangladesh plans to sign a G2G agreement with China to establish a military drone manufacturing facility, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said the government would not take any step that could harm Dhaka’s relations with any country. Adviser Hossain said Bangladesh needs to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces, citing the Air Force as an example. There is ongoing discussion about where to procure equipment from and how much to acquire from which country,” he said. If we see that joining a group serves our interests and helps protect them, we will do so. Otherwise, there is no question of joining,” he said.