Jamaat mourns deaths of three Bangladeshis in Oman road crashDHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - Jamaat-e-Islami today expressed deep sorrow over deaths of three and injury of two Bangladeshis belonging to the same family in a road crash in Oman. The deceased were identified as Bilkis Begum, her son Mohammad Sakibul Hasan and son in law Mohammad Didarul Alam. The mnames of the wounded woman and the child could not be known immediately. The statement said Jamaat leaders prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and quick recovery of the injured. The party expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives in this moment of grief.

DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - International Master Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh Navy took solo lead in the points table with 6.5 points after the seventh round of BCF Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room today (Saturday). They are - International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh Ansar, International Master Abu Sufian Shakil of Bangladesh Police Chess Club, International Master Md. Minhaz Uddin of Bangladesh Navy and FIDE Master Subrota Biswas of Dhaka University. They are - FIDE Master Sakline Mostafa Sajid of Titas Club, FIDE Master Mohammad Javed of Bangladesh Navy, Candidate Master Md. Sajidul Haque of Manha’s Castle, Tashriq Saihan Shan of Bangladesh Police Chess Club, Rayan Rashid Mugdho of Khelaghor Daba Sangah and Muhtady Tajwar Nasheed of Janata Bank Officers Welfare Society.

Police trying to come out of past disgrace: IGPIGP Baharul Alam today spoke to journalists after participating in a special welfare meeting with police officers at the Rangpur Police Lines School and College auditorium. Photo : BSSRANGPUR, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS)- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said that during the 15 years rule of past Awami League regime police have done many anti-people acts. We are trying to come out of that disgrace and restore its previous glorify again,” he said. Baharul Alam said, “Death of Sharif Osman Hadi has shaken entire nation. About the criticism on Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 the IGP said, “We are trying to work as objectively as possible.

WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early. "NASA and SpaceX target undocking Crew-11 from the International Space Station no earlier than 5pm ET on Jan. 14, with splashdown off California targeted for early Jan. 15 depending on weather and recovery conditions," the agency said in a post on X. These expeditions generally last around six months, and the crew was already due to return to Earth in the coming weeks. Officials indicated it was possible the next US mission could depart to the ISS earlier than scheduled, but did not provide specifics. Continuously inhabited since 2000, the ISS functions as a testbed for research that supports deeper space exploration -- including eventual missions to Mars.

DHAKA, Jan 10, 2025 (BSS) - To raise awareness among students aboutmisinformation, disinformation, and responsible digital engagement ahead ofthe upcoming national election Dot Initiative today organised a workshoptitled "Fact-Checking and Countering Misinformation Ahead of NationalElection 2026" at the University of Dhaka (DU). The 13th Parliamentary Election has been scheduled for February 12, 2026. He warned about the growing threat of misinformation during election periodsand highlighted the vital role of youth in safeguarding democratic valuesthrough responsible information sharing. Quadaruddin demonstrated practical tools for verifying news, images, andviral social media content, urging students to critically evaluateinformation before sharing it online. Students from various departments of the University of Dhaka took part in theprogramme.

While December's figures were decent, job growth has slowed significantly over the past year while the unemployment rate crept up towards its highest level since 2021. "We're in a new normal, in a new equilibrium," said Sweet, adding that this is roughly the level of job growth one should expect going forward. But "job growth in 2025 was the weakest in over a decade, outside of the pandemic," Senator Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, said in a statement. The sluggish job growth figure was underpinned by a mere 37,000 increase in private payrolls, he said. Accordingly, we look for only a small pick-up in employment growth ahead," Tombs said.

Speed of progress must be Bangladesh’s core economic concern: Hossain ZillurCountry’s renowned economist and former Adviser to the caretaker government Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman. Dr Rahman said that while “moderate progress” may be acceptable for some countries, but Bangladesh must aim higher. Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman said this while chairing the publication ceremony of the 7t edition of the ‘Banking Almanac’ at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre (ground floor) in the capital today. Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman noted that Bangladesh’s economic fundamentals have improved over time, moving from a fragile position towards greater stability. Mohammad Emdadul Haque, Executive Editor of the Banking Almanac gave the vote of thanks.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - NATO chief Mark Rutte on Friday discussed efforts to bolster Arctic security with US top diplomat Marco Rubio, after President Donald Trump insisted he wants to take control of Greenland. Trump says controlling the mineral-rich island is crucial for US national security given the rising threat of Russia and China in the Arctic. NATO has sought to deflect Washington's interest in Greenland by emphasising steps it is taking to bolster security in the region. A NATO spokeswoman said Rutte spoke with Rubio "on the importance of the Arctic to our shared security and how NATO is working to enhance our capabilities in the High North." But the head of NATO's forces in Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, said Friday the alliance was far from being in "a crisis", following President Donald Trump's threats.

DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) – Md Motiur Rahman Talukdar of Dainik Janata and Md Khairul Islam of Dainik Tathya Dhara have been elected President and Secretary General respectively of Bangladesh Newspaper Employees Federation (BNEF) for the year 2026–2027. A press release, signed by Election Committee-2026 Chairman Md Alamgir Hossain Khan said. The release said 27 office bearers in the Central Executive Council were elected unopposed for the two-year term of 2026–2027.

Trump says US will deal with Greenland 'easy way' or 'hard way'WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Friday again suggested the use of force to seize Greenland as he brushed aside Denmark's sovereignty over the autonomous Arctic island. "I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way," Trump said when asked of Greenland. So we're going to be doing something with Greenland, either the nice way or the more difficult way." Trump made light of the concerns of Denmark, a steadfast US ally that joined the United States in the controversial 2003 invasion of Iraq.

DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS)—New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Nisham arrived in Bangladesh to join Rajshahi Warriors for the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He will be available for the remaining matches of Rajshahi in the tournament. Rajshahi however will play two more matches in Sylhet—against Rangpur Riders tomorrow (Sunday) and Dhaka Capitals on Monday before heading to Dhaka. He however, failed to make the squad in the final after reaching in Bangladesh just a day before the crucial game. Earlier, he played for Rangpur Riders, making 291 runs with three half-centuries.

Venezuela says in talks with US to restore diplomatic tiesCARACAS, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Venezuela said Friday it had launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president. Rodriguez in a statement condemned "the serious, criminal, illegal and illegitimate attack" by the United States and vowed: "Venezuela will continue to confront this aggression through the diplomatic route." - Trump vows oil investments -Trump said earlier Friday that he had called off a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the prisoner releases. Trump earlier said that oil companies promised to invest $100 billion in Venezuela, whose oil infrastructure is creaky after years of mismanagement and sanctions. - Protests in Caracas -Maduro was seized in a US special forces raid accompanied by airstrikes, operations that left 100 people dead, according to Caracas.

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed-File Photo. File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) – Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that Bangladesh’s economy has demonstrated resilience and gradual stabilization despite inheriting a challenging macroeconomic environment from the previous regime. The Finance Adviser was addressing the publication ceremony of the 7t edition of the ‘Banking Almanac’ at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre (ground floor) in the capital today. Syed Ziauddin Ahmed, Executive Editor of the Banking Almanac gave the welcome address while Abdar Rahman, Project Director, gave an introduction of the book. The Finance Adviser underscored that Bangladesh’s development progress has been cumulative, achieved through sustained contributions over decades.

DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - Hobart captain Nathan Ellis was full of praise for Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain who continued shinning in the Big Bash League (BBL) in his inaugural season. Ellis’ praise came after the match against Adelaide Strikers as Rishad took 3-26 to contribute in the side’s 37-run victory. “There was a short side here tonight and Rishad took it with both hands with a smile on his face. Citing Rishad ‘world class’, Ellis further said that he was also glad that the leg-spinner will be with the side for the entire season. “I have to give credit to our spinners again; they (Rishad and Rehan Ahmed) have been brilliant for us this year.

Apart from Umehla Marma's hat-trick with five goals in the match, Suchingma Marma and Mamoni Chakma supported her with a lone goal each for the winners in the one-sided affairs. Umehla Marma put Ansar ahead in the 18th minute while Suchingma Marma doubled the lead for Ansar in the 36th minute. After the breather, Mamoni Chakma scored the third goal for Ansar in the 52nd minute while Umehla made the score line 4-0 in the 67th minute of the match. She completed her hat-trick goal in the 72nd minute while Popi Rani reduced the margin for Nasrin in the 81st minute. The day's win saw Ansar open their tally to four from four matches while Nasrin is yet to secure any points playing the same number of matches.