However, back-to-back victories havesince lifted team morale, and Ihsanullah believes the wins have providedNoakhali with the momentum they desperately needed. Noakhali will open the Dhaka phase of the BPL against Chattogram Royalstomorrow (Thursday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Looking beyond the current season, Ihsanullah expressed optimism about thefranchise's long-term prospects. Ihsanullah further commended head coach Khaled Mahmud Sujan for fostering apositive team environment. "The head coach is very friendly and quite good.

DHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) -The Dhaka phase of the Bangladesh Premier League(BPL) begin tomorrow with one playoffs spot up to the grab still. So far three teams -Rajshahi Warriors, Chattogram Royals and Sylhet Titans-have made it to the playoffs. Rangpur have eight points in their kitty so far while Dhaka and Noakhali arethe bottom two places with four points each. In the day's other match, Rajshahi Warriors will face of SylhetTitans. A victory will keep the Noakhali Express' slim play-off hopes alive while adefeat end all hopes.

A dockyard security guard was stabbed to death, allegedly by muggers in the Bashundhara River View Balur Math area of South Keraniganj early Wednesday. The victim was identified as Ahmed Dewan, 60, son of late Mofa Dewan of South Pangaon, Keraniganj. He worked as a security guard at Pangaon Dockyard. He was later taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) around 9:30am where doctors declared him dead, she said. Inspector Md Faruk, in-charge of the DMCH police camp, said the body has been kept at the hospital morgue and the death has been reported to Keraniganj South Police Station.

Photo: CollectedRAJKOT, India, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struck afluent century as India reached 284-7 in the second one-day internationalagainst New Zealand on Wednesday. Skipper Shubman Gill made 56 before a brief collapse and a 73-run fifth-wicket partnership between Rahul, who made an unbeaten 112, and RavindraJadeja in Rajkot. Rahul raised his eighth ODI ton in 87 balls with a six off Kyle Jamieson --and seemed to whistle as he soaked in the applause. The 37-year-old Kohli, who toppled Rohit to take top spot in ODI rankings onWednesday, walked back to stunned silence after he inside-edged a deliveryonto his stumps. Both Kohli and Rohit play only the ODI format after the veteran duo retiredfrom T20 and Test cricket.

Seized exhibits in crimes against humanity cases to be displayed at July Memorial MuseumFile photoDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has granted permission to display various seized exhibits of cases related to crimes against humanity committed during the July-August Mass Uprising at the gallery of the "July Memorial Museum" for one month. The three-member ICT-1, headed by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, passed the order, allowing a plea filed by the prosecution. "The current government has declared Ganabhaban as the July Memorial Museum and the necessary preparations have already been completed. The museum authorities submitted an application through the prosecution to display the seized exhibits for one month, which the tribunal accepted," said prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim. The prosecutor further said that materials include- bullets, weapons, blood-stained clothes, and chairs used for torture-will be displayed at the July Memorial Museum.

Students of seven government colleges blocked roads at multiple key points in the capital on Wednesday, demanding the immediate issuance of the final ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University. At the same time, Dhaka College students blocked the Science Lab intersection, bringing traffic to a standstill at the four-way junction. Classes for the 2024–25 academic year of the proposed Dhaka Central University, comprising seven government colleges in the capital, began on January 1. The proposed university includes Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul Government College, Begum Badrunnesa Government Women’s College, Government Bangla College and Government Titumir College. The “Dhaka Central University Act–2025” draft was published on the website of the Secondary and Higher Education Division on September 24 last year.

The government has decided to continue export incentives and cash assistance for 43 sectors until June 2026. The ready-made garment (RMG) and textile sectors will continue to be the main beneficiaries of the incentives. Processed agricultural products will continue to enjoy a 10% cash subsidy, while diversified jute goods will receive 10%, jute products 5% and jute yarn 3%. Incentives ranging from 1.5% to 8% will remain in place for frozen shrimp, electronics, plastic goods, ship exports and various animal by-products. The previous government reduced export incentives twice in 2024 in line with World Trade Organization guidelines.

EU Election Observation Mission met with Prof Ali Riaz in the city on Tuesday afternoon. Photo CA's FacebookDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - European Union Election Observation Missions (EU EOM) members, who are now in Bangladesh to observe the upcoming parliamentary polls, met Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz and briefed him about their monitoring plan. During the meeting, the EU Election Observation Missions officials briefed him on their objectives and monitoring plans. The EU EOM officials further stated that from January 17, 56 long-term observers will be deployed across Bangladesh. Speaking at the meeting, Prof Ali Riaz said that the government would extend all necessary cooperation to the European Union Election Observation Missions in carrying out their monitoring activities.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - Four-day Sports Administrators Training Course organized by the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Solidarity, concluded at BOA auditorium today. A total of twenty eight trainers, sports organizers from various Olympic and non-Olympic national federations, multi-sports associations, and Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishthan participated in the course. BOA vice president Major (retd) Imroz Ahmed was the chief guest in the closing ceremony and distributed the certificates among the participants. Speaking as the chief guest in the closing ceremony Major (retd) Imroz Ahmed told the participants to use the knowledge they gained to improve their respective fields and help accelerate the Olympic movement. BOA executive members, representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and BOA officials were also present.

Photo : BSSBy Al Sadi BhuiyanSATKHIRA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) – In the climate-ravaged upazila of Shyamnagar, women have emerged as the most vulnerable victims of environmental change. The women here stand as living testimony to how climate change can negatively shape an entire human life. As men migrate for work, women are forced to manage almost everything,” he said. “In many families in Gabura, women have become the central pillars—earning income, raising children, collecting water, and caring for sick relatives. “If government adaptation plans, social protection measures, and health policies do not centrally address the real vulnerabilities of Shyamnagar’s women, climate adaptation will fail—and existing inequalities will only deepen,” he said.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has emphasized that ensuring a flawless and impartial election must take place precedence over all party affiliations in the upcoming 13th general election and referendum slated for February 12 next. The DMP Commissioner warned that any violation of the electoral code of conduct could jeopardize the security of candidates and disrupt the overall election environment. At the meeting, Additional Police Commissioner (Admin) Md Sarwar underscored the importance of performing duties strictly in accordance with the electoral code of conduct. Meanwhile, Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Md Nazrul Islam stated that strict legal action would be taken against miscreants to ensure law and order during the elections. During the meeting, the DMP Commissioner also awarded officers of various ranks for their outstanding contributions to maintaining law and order, crime control, and public safety in the Dhaka metropolitan area.

An incident of gunfire occurred at a business establishment in the Badda area of Dhaka after extortion demands were allegedly refused. The premises are located next to the election office of Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP). Kazi Md Nasirul Amin, officer-in-charge of Badda Police Station, confirmed the matter on Wednesday. “We are working to arrest those responsible.”Mahbub Alam, head of the NCP’s Election Media Sub-Committee, told Dhaka Tribune that the shooting took place next to the NCP’s organizational office in Ward-38, Badda. He clarified that the premises were not the office of Nahid Islam and said there was no political involvement in the incident.

DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali today spoke at the DMP’s monthly crime review meeting for December 2025 held at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh, Dhaka. Photo : DMPDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) -Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has emphasized that ensuring a flawless and impartial election must take place precedence over all party affiliations in the upcoming 13th general election and referendum slated for February 12 next. The DMP Commissioner warned that any violation of the electoral code of conduct could jeopardize the security of candidates and disrupt the overall election environment. Sarwar underscored the importance of performing duties strictly in accordance with the electoral code of conduct. Meanwhile, Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) S. N. Md.

Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) and Japan's renowned Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) will help conserve ocean and protect marine fisheries. Dr Emadul Islam, Senior Research Fellow at OPRI, and Commodore Tanzim Faruq, Member of MIDA, were present at the MoU signing ceremony. The Sasakawa Peace Foundation is globally respected for its marine research. He expressed hope that the collaboration would further strengthen Japan-Bangladesh relations and contribute to the welfare and sustainable development of coastal communities in Bangladesh. The two-day event was jointly organized by the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of SPF, MIDA, and Peace and Policy Solutions (Bangladesh).

DHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - Somaj Kollayan O Krira Sangsad Mugda shared pointswith NoFeL Sporting Club when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw in theSenior Division Football League held at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy MohammadMostafa Kamal Stadium in the city's Kamalapur today (Wednesday). After the barren first half, Foridul Islam finally broke the deadlock scoringthe first goal for Somaj Kollayan in the 66th minute while Raisul Islam Rahidleveled the margin for NoFeL Sporting Club in the 75th minute of the match. In the remaining proceeding, both the teams got several scoring chances butfailed to take the lead lack of proper finishing.