DHAKA, Jan 6, 2025 (BSS) - Chattogram Royals opener Adam Rossinton is on the verge of a record which no one could do in the history of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The England recruit Rossington will etch his name in the BPL record book if he could hit a half-century when his side will take on Sylhet Titans tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. A half-century in the next match would make it four in a row for him, something which so far no one in BPL history could do. However, Rossington became the ninth batter to hit three half-centuries on the trot in the BPL history. Brad Hodge (Australia), Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh), Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka), Alex Hales (England), Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan), Usman Khan (Pakistan), Parvez Hossain Emon (Bangladesh) and Adam Rossington (England) joined the club gradually after Akmal’s feat.

Sanaullah spoke to reporters after a view-sharing meeting at the Chittagong Circuit House on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: BSSCHATTOGRAM, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS) - Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) "The commission will adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards political parties and candidates in ensuring compliance with the electoral code of conduct," he told journalists. Earlier, he held a meeting with the Vigilance and Observation Team, where overall security arrangements in Greater Chattogram were reviewed. Expressing satisfaction over the preparedness of the integrated security forces in Greater Chattogram, the Election Commissioner stressed the need for a fair and peaceful election.

The training focused on practical case studies of FDI proposals from different countries, with participants identifying common challenges and discussing potential solutions. During the session, BIDA’s Head of Business Development, Nahian Rahman Rochi, provided guidance on how to effectively present Bangladesh’s value proposition to global investors. The session was chaired by BIDA’s Executive Chairman, Ashik Chowdhury, who emphasized that attracting investment is a continuous and strategic process. “A coordinated and impactful role by officials from all relevant agencies is critical to attracting foreign investment. He noted that the course will eventually be extended to officials from other investment promotion agencies as well.

Education Adviser Prof Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar spoke at the closing and certificate-awarding ceremony of the four-month-long 206th foundation training course for BCS General Education Cadre officers, held at the auditorium of the NAEM in the capital. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 06, 2026 (BSS) - Education Adviser Prof Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar today said the true success of teaching lies not only in helping talented students move ahead, but more importantly in engaging those who are lagging behind in the learning process and bringing them forward. Prof Abrar said, “Labeling a student as weak or bad because he or she is lagging behind is a wrong approach. Urging teachers not to view teaching merely as a regular job, the adviser said it is a noble responsibility to be upheld throughout one’s life. Later, the chief guest distributed certificates among the teachers who successfully completed the 206th foundation training course and awarded medals for outstanding performance.

MOSCOW, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS/TASS) - The average price of Brent crude oil in 2026 will reach $61-65 per barrel, according to experts surveyed by TASS. Kirill Bakhtin, head of the Russian equities analytics center at BCS World of Investments, said the company's forecast for the average Brent price in 2026 is $63 per barrel. At the same time, senior analyst at Euler Andrey Polischuk expects the average Brent price in 2026 to reach $61.7 per barrel. Finam Financial Group analyst Nikolay Dudchenko believes the average oil price will reach $63-65 per barrel. "We believe that the average price of Brent crude in 2026 will trend lower and settle in the $63-65 per barrel range.

"In 2025 the economy succeeded in avoiding a recession while at the same time achieving a substantial reduction in inflation, which, according to official statistics, fell below 6% in December. "At the same time, an active fiscal policy is cushioning negative trends, while low unemployment levels are supporting household incomes," he added. According to Ksenia Bondarenko, associate professor at the Department of World Economy of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at the Higher School of Economics, the main contribution to industrial output growth in the first ten months of 2025 came from the machinery-building sector and the production of fabricated metal products. "Low economic growth rates in 2025 are a kind of 'price' paid for slowing inflation. Businesses are awaiting monetary policy easing by the Bank of Russia in 2026-2027 and are postponing investment decisions for the time being.

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US manufacturing activity contracted for a 10th straight month in December, a survey indicated Monday, pointing to a continued drag in sentiment from tariffs and trade policy uncertainty. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) manufacturing index fell to 47.9 from November's 48.2 reading, the lowest of 2025 despite modest improvements in employment and some other categories. Respondents also described customers' inventories as "too low," which is usually a positive sign for future production, said ISM survey chair Susan Spence. "Things are quieter regarding tariffs, but prices for all products remain higher," said a computer and electronic products company. A transportation company told the ISM "things are not improving," pointing to low truck rental utilization.

The two teams started the match with same six points, however, the victory gave Rangpur the solo lead, taking them two points clear off the Chattogram. Asked to bat first, Chattogram managed to put up 169-5, a total Rangpur gunned down in just 18.5 overs ,reaching 170-5. Kyle Mayers was instrumental in the facile victory, smashing a marauding 25 ball-50 that included five fours and four sixes. After his dismissal, Rangpur lost some wickets in quick succession but the victory was never in doubt. Rakibul Hasan broke through with the wicket of Rossington who smashed six fours and two sixes in his knock.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS) - In a significant move toward nationwide digitalization, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued new guidelines to enable the electronic submission and processing of export documents. According to a BB circular issued today, Authorized Dealers (ADs) are now permitted to process export documents through bank-to-bank electronic means. This agreement must specify the format for electronic records and the designated place of presentation. If a collecting bank requires physical documents despite electronic presentation, ADs may provide authenticated electronic copies marked ‘Electronically Received-Authenticated Copy’. For transport documents issued via recognized platforms, ADs may use digital signatures or platform-based tools with audit trails.

BEIJING, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China said Tuesday it had tightened controls on exports to Japan for items with potential military uses, raising the stakes in a simmering row between Beijing and Tokyo. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement Tuesday that authorities have "hereby decided to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan", noting that the new measures take effect immediately. Exports of "all dual-use items to Japanese military users, for military purposes, as well as for any other end users that would help enhance Japan's military capabilities, is prohibited", it added. While the statement did not mention specific goods, Beijing classifies various products across sensitive fields including biotechnology, aerospace and telecommunications as dual-use goods that are subject to export controls. The tightened export controls are "to safeguard national security and interests", the spokesperson said.

Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind EnglandSYDNEY, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith an unbeaten 65 as Australia moved to within seven runs of England's first innings 384 at tea on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday. In his second over, Bethell trapped the 32-year-old lbw attempting a sweep shot to end a magnificent knock. Neser ably stuck around for 90 balls to foil England, who wasted their last two reviews on him. Batting like a top-order batsman, he smacked four boundaries before getting a thin edge on 24 to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith off Carse. When Khawaja departed, Carey produced a series of textbook strokes before being dismissed in a similar way to his last two Tests.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS) – The police today submitted the charge-sheet accusing 17 individuals in the murder case of Inqilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman bin Hadi, after 25 days of the gruesome killing. 6 of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and organising secretary of Dhaka City North Jubo League, Taijul Islam Chowdhury Bappi and Faisal Karim Masud. Mentioning that the killing was carried out as part of a planned attack, he said that Bappi masterminded the murder. The arrested suspects include the alleged mastermind Faisal Karim Masud’s father Humayun Kabir, mother Hasi Begum, wife Shaheda Parvin Samia, brother-in-law Wahid Ahmed Shipu, and alleged girlfriend Maria Akter Lima. According to police, Faisal Karim Masud and an accomplice opened fire on Hadi while he was riding in a motorcycle.

DHAKA, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS) - The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today reviewed and recommended several proposals related to public infrastructure and education sector projects. The committee recommended approval of a construction proposal under the Bangladesh Folk Art and Crafts Foundation at a cost of around Taka 31.88 crore, with MN Huda Construction Limited selected as the responsive bidder. In addition, the committee recommended approval of a proposal for construction of a six-storied academic circle building at the permanent campus of Bangladesh Maritime University in Chattogram. The project, placed by the Secondary and Higher Education Division, will be implemented at a cost of around Taka 158.87 crore by a joint venture of The Civil Engineers Limited and Sheltech Engineering Limited. Besides, the day’s purchase committee also approved cancellation of a tender for constructing a new multi-storied Circuit House building in Dhaka, placed by the Ministry of Housing and Public Works.

Nassa Group Chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder. File photoDHAKA, Jan 06, 2026 (BSS) - The ACC today submitted a charge sheet against 30 people including former chairman of Exim Bank and owner of NASA Group Nazrul Islam Mazumdar for embezzling of Tk 6.16 billion as loans from the bank. The prominent accused of the case are - former Exim Bank Managing Director Mohammad Firoz Hossain, former Chairman Md. Nazrul Islam Swapan, former Additional Managing Director Shah Md. Abdul Bari, former Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Moidul Islam, Maksuda Khanam, Md.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS) – Power and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today ruled out any supply shortage behind the recent alleged disruption in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder availability. He said that regulatory authority over LPG pricing rests primarily with the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). Fouzul said the government held meetings involving the Energy Secretary and the BERC chairman to assess the situation, followed by discussions between the Energy Secretary and the LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh. According to the adviser, LPG imports have increased compared to the previous month, making any genuine supply shortage unlikely. However, he stressed that these issues have not affected LPG supply in the current month.