A severe cold wave has swept through Dinajpur, with the district recording a minimum temperature of 9.5°C on Thursday, disrupting normal life as dense fog and icy winds persisted throughout the day. Dinajpur Meteorological Office In-charge Md Tofazzal Hossain said the district recorded its lowest temperature of 9.5°C, adding that the high humidity has intensified the bone-chilling conditions, bringing public life almost to a standstill. The Meteorological Department said the cold wave may persist for the next few days and advised drivers to exercise caution as fog continues to hamper visibility. Hospitals in the district, including Dinajpur Children’s Hospital and Dinajpur Sadar Hospital, have reported an increase in cold-related patients. Low-income residents, particularly those living along riverbanks, are enduring severe hardship due to a lack of warm clothing as the winter cold intensifies.

BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President AminulIslam Bulbul has insisted that the board will stand firm on its decision,prioritizing security above all else regarding travel to India for theupcoming ICC T20 World Cup. "The squad for the T20 World Cup has already been announced, and one of theobjectives of the ongoing BPL is to further prepare the team for the T20format. The BCB president acknowledged that the board is fully aware of the possibleconsequences of not participating in the World Cup. "Even if we have to compromise on the World Cup due to security issues inIndia, we will remain firm on our stance.

A five-member committee has been formed to investigate the death of a 7-year-old boy during a circumcision procedure at a private hospital in Chattogram city. The committee, headed by Deputy Civil Surgeon Md Towhidul Anwar, was constituted on Wednesday. “The procedure was carried out under the supervision of Md Junaid Chowdhury of the paediatric surgery department at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.”He added, “In the evening, the hospital authorities informed us that my son needed to be taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Chattogram Medical College Hospital ICU chief Harunur Rashid told bdnews24.com, “The child was placed on life support immediately after being brought in and later died. The child’s father said his son had a urinary tract problem and was taken for surgery, with circumcision planned at the same time.

Azizur Rahman Mosabbir, a leader of the Jatiyatabadi Swechasebak Dal, was shot dead by assailants in the capital on Wednesday night, police and party officials said. behind the Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in the Karwan Bazar area, where two people were targeted. Mosabbir, the member secretary of the Swechasebak Dal’s Dhaka North unit, was rushed to BRB Hospital in Panthapath, where on-duty doctors declared him dead. The other victim, Masud Rana, 42, president of the Karwan Bazar Rickshaw Workers and Van Owners Union, was injured and admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Supporters of the Swechasebak Dal gathered in front of BRB Hospital following reports of the shooting.

DHAKA, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS) - The government has issued the Forest and Tree Conservation Ordinance, 2026, introducing stricter measures to protect trees and forests, including a provision for a maximum fine of Tk 20,000 for damaging trees with nails or other metallic objects. Under the ordinance, harming trees by using nails or metallic objects is prohibited, except for commercial production purposes. To ensure effective implementation, the Chief Conservator of Forests will appoint Divisional Forest Officers as Tree Conservation Officers. According to the gazette notification, trees that have been declared prohibited or identified as endangered by the Forest Department cannot be felled. In addition, the ordinance provides for a maximum fine of Tk 100,000 for the illegal cutting of trees.

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The government has decided to keep the existing export incentive and cash assistance rates unchanged in various sectors in the second half of the current FY26 (January 1 to June 30, 2026). As a result, the rate at which the incentives were given to exporters from July 1 to December 31, 2025, will remain effective for the next six months. A directive in this regard was issued by the Monitoring Cell of the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday (January 7). The directive states that the export incentive or cash assistance rates have not been changed in any new sector in the second half of the current fiscal year. The letter signed by Finance Division Director Mohammad Sohrab Hossain mentioned that the government's decision will be effective immediately and will remain in force until June 30, 2026.

The National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery is witnessing a surge in burn patients as shivering winter conditions prompt widespread use of fire and hot water for warmth. Dr Shawon Bin Rahman, resident medical officer of the Burn Institute Emergency Department, told Dhaka Tribune that winter sees a significant rise in burn cases from fire, hot water, and kitchen accidents. Hot water spilled on her body while she was removing a pot from the stove. She was first admitted to a local hospital, but as her condition worsened, she was referred to the Burn Institute. After initial treatment locally, he was transferred to the Burn Institute.

A man was allegedly beaten to death by locals on suspicion of cattle theft at Ishakhada Bazar in Magura Sadar on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Md Akidul, 40, who had returned from Cyprus five months ago. Police said locals chased and caught Akidul while he was allegedly fleeing after stealing a cow from Maland village under Atharokhada Union and subjected him to a mob beating. Police later rescued him and took him to Magura 250-bed General Hospital around 9am, where doctors declared him dead. Ajifa Khatun alleged, “A man named Monirul called from my husband’s phone, claiming that Akidul had stolen a cow.

A doa mahfil was held in Naogaon on Wednesday seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The programme was organised in the afternoon at a restaurant and community centre in the district town by BNP-nominated candidate for the Naogaon-5 (Sadar) constituency Jahidul Islam Dhalu. The district BNP Organising Secretary Shafiul Azam Rana, Baktarpur Union Parishad Chairman of Sadar Upazila Sarwar Kamal Chanchal, Jubo Dal Member Secretary Ruhun Amin Muktar, Municipal Ward No. 8 BNP General Secretary Mizanur Rahman, JASAS President Babu, and leaders and activists from various levels of the party were present.

Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul reaffirmed on Wednesday that Bangladesh will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, reiterating the nation’s demand to have their matches relocated to co-host Sri Lanka. “We have discussed the situation.The Bangladesh team played hard and fought to qualify for the T20 World Cup, and as a cricket-crazy nation, we certainly want to play in the World Cup,” he said. “I think they did not fully realise the security issue that is in place in India. We of course want to play the World Cup, but only in the other host nation, Sri Lanka. “Our main position is that we will not compromise our national honour and security,” he added.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has rejected reports that it was issued an ultimatum by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the upcoming T20 World Cup, calling the claims "false and baseless". Media reports had suggested the ICC told Bangladesh it must travel to India for the tournament or risk forfeiting points. The government later ordered a suspension of IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh, while the BCB wrote to the ICC asking for Bangladesh’s World Cup matches to be held outside India. In response, the BCB cited security concerns and announced it would not travel to India for next month’s World Cup. It also wrote to the ICC requesting that Bangladesh’s matches be moved outside India.