DHAKA, Feb 22, 20256 (BSS)- Bangladesh's Sobhana Mostari has been shortlistedfor the ICC Player of the Month award for January following her stellarperformances in the Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers. Sobhana amassed 229 runsin six matches at an average of 45.80 and an impressive strike rate of145.85. Sobhana faces competition from Ireland captain Gabby Lewis and USA pacer TaraNorris for the prestigious accolade. Meanwhile, Norris emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the qualifiers,claiming 15 wickets overall, including 11 in six matches played in January. Earlier, in November 2023, Nahida Akter became the first Bangladeshi womancricketer to win the ICC Player of the Month award.

DHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS)-The one-day version of the Bangladesh CricketLeague (BCL) rolls onto the ground tomorrow (Monday) at different venuesacross the country. The tournament will be played in a one-day format to help players prepare forthe upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, which will visit Bangladesh inMarch for a three-match series. As usual, four teams-- East Zone, North Zone, South Zone and Central Zone--will compete in the tournament. On the opening day, East Zone will take on North Zone at Shaheed ChanduStadium in Bogra while Central Zone will face off South Zone at RajshahiDivisional Stadium. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead North Zone, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captainSouth Zone, while Yasir Ali Chowdhury and Mahidul Islam Ankon will serve ascaptains of East Zone and Central Zone respectively.

KHULNA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - The 44th National Cricket Championship began this morning at the Khulna District Stadium, with Bagerhat taking on Meherpur in the opening match. The Khulna District Sports Association organised the tournament under the management of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). BCB Director and Khulna District Sports Association member Md Zulfikar Ali Khan attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. Among others, Khulna District Sports Association members Shah Asif Hossain Rinku, Zakir Hossain Ripon, M Saiful Islam and Shahnaz Khatun were present as special guests. Molla Khairul Islam, a member of the Khulna District Sports Association and chairman of the Senior Division Cricket League Committee, presided over the function.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan inaugurated the re-excavation of Kapaltoli Canal in Gournadi Upazila. Photo: BSSBARISHAL, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister ZahirUddin Swapan today said the government has undertaken a plan to excavate20,000 kilometres of canals across the country. "The government will excavate 20,000 kilometres of canals nationwide. Theformal inauguration of this nationwide programme will be held soon. The re-excavation programme is being implemented under the Barishal, Bhola,Jhalakathi and Pirojpur District Irrigation Development Project to improvewater management and boost agricultural productivity in the region, theminister said.

Hundreds rally in Paris to support Ukraine after four years of warPARIS, France, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Around two thousand people marched in Paris Saturday to show their support for Ukraine, police estimated, just days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. Demonstrators marching through the French capital chanted: "We support Ukraine against Putin, who is killing it", and "Frozen Russian assets must be confiscated, they belong to Ukraine". Russia's full-scale invasion sent shock waves around the world and triggered the bloodiest and most destructive conflict in Europe since World War II. The war has killed tens of thousands of civilians and hundreds of thousands of military personnel on both sides. Millions of refugees have fled Ukraine, where vast areas have been devastated by fighting.

Meeting on third terminal of Shahjalal Int’l Airport heldPrime Minister Tarique Rahman. File photo. DHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - A meeting on the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport was held today. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the meeting at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here, sources at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

RAJSHAHI, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS)- Civil society members and community representatives have demanded that rooftop solar energy technology bedeclared a national priority to ensure Bangladesh's sustainable energy security, environmental protection, and the desired transformation of thepower sector. In contrast, rooftop solar is a clean, accessible, and comparatively low-cost solution, yet it is not receiving adequate importance at the policy-makinglevel. They further noted that rooftop solar is not just a power generation technology; it is also an effective means of establishing "energy democracy"for ordinary people. The speakers mentioned that a vast number of unused rooftops exist in both rural and urban areas. In particular, community-based solar power systems could ensure an affordable and equitable energy future for women and low-income families.

Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The two-member tribunal, headed by Justice Golam Murtaza Mazumder, passed the order and adjourned the hearing of the case till March 8. The six accused are Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Sheikh Muhammad Maruf Hasan, Monirul Islam, Krishna Podo Roy, and Abdul Baten. The ICT prosecution filed the formal charge with the office of the registrar on January 29. Subsequently, allegations surfaced that the raid was staged and that the nine individuals killed, who were branded as militants, had no links to militancy.

17 St. John's breezed past Creighton 81-52 on Saturday for its 13th straight victory — marking the school's longest winning streak in 41 years. St. John's hadn't won 13 in a row since a 19-game run in 1984-85 on the way to a No. Seeking their second consecutive Big East championship, the Red Storm maintained a half-game lead in the conference standings over No. A victory would give the Johnnies a 14-game winning streak in Big East play, which would match their 14-0 start in 1984-85 for the program record. St. John's routed the Bluejays in both regular-season matchups and has won the past four meetings, including an 82-66 victory in last year's Big East title game.

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“Our main goal [of TASA] is to actually just improve awareness of Taiwanese culture,” said Luke Chang ’27, TASA co-president. Tao explained the significance of red envelopes, which were located at a table and filled with candies. Some special red envelopes contained raffle prizes — including horse plushies, lego sets and snacks — that winners could redeem after opening them. “Red envelopes basically signify gifts,” Tao said. The event’s main mission was to bring a sense of home to Ithaca in celebration of culture and the New Year.

Saudi Ambassador Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. Photo : PIDDHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He met the premier at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here around 11am, Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Shibli told BSS. The Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as well as to His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Earlier, the Prime Minister came to his Cabinet Division office around 9:05 am while his Principal Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar received him.

KYIV, Ukraine, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Explosions rocked Kyiv before dawn on Sunday after officials warned of a ballistic?missile attack, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. Poland's Operational Command said early Sunday it was scrambling jets after detecting "long?range aviation of the Russian federation conducting strikes on the territory of Ukraine". - Four years of war -Ukraine will mark four years since Russia's assault on February 24, 2022, a withering war that has shattered towns, uprooted millions and killed large numbers on both sides. Moscow occupies close to a fifth of Ukrainian territory and continues to grind forward in places, especially in the eastern Donbas region, despite heavy losses and repeated Ukrainian strikes on logistics. Ukrainian, Russian and US envoys have met several times since January, but without a breakthrough.

New Zealand-Pakistan Super Eight World Cup clash rained offCOLOMBO, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup was washed out without a ball being bowled after heavy rain in Colombo on Saturday. Not even a five-over match was possible by the 10:16 pm (1646 GMT) cut-off time, giving the two teams one point each. Pakistan, New Zealand, England and co-hosts Sri Lanka are in Group 2 of the Super Eights. Title-holders India, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the West Indies are in Group 1. The top two teams from each Group will qualify for the semi-finals.

LOS ANGELES, United States, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Rescuers in California on Saturday recovered the body of the ninth and final person missing in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the local sheriff's office said. Teams had been searching for the skiers since Tuesday, when disaster befell a backcountry trip on 9,109-foot (2,776-meter) Castle Peak in the Lake Tahoe area. Out of the four guides and 11 paying clients, six people survived the incident, one of the deadliest avalanches in modern US history. "Nine individuals who lost their lives in the Castle Peak avalanche on Feb. 17 have been safely recovered from the mountain," the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. "They were passionate, skilled skiers who cherished time together in the mountains," the families' statement said, adding "we have many unanswered questions."