Several party leaders, speaking on condition of anonymity, said more resignations are likely in the coming days. That same day, Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr Tasnim Jara announced her resignation. The following day, on Sunday, Dhaka-17 candidate and NCP Joint Convener Dr Tajnuva Jabeen also resigned. Even leaders who did not resign openly criticized the decision, including Joint Convener Samanta Sharmin and Joint Member Secretary Monira Sharmin. On Wednesday night, NCP Joint Convener Dr Khaled Saifullah—also the husband of Dr Tasnim Jara—announced his resignation.

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — A fire that tore through a bar at a Swiss ski resort killing at least 40 people likely started when "fountain candle" sparklers were held aloft too close to the ceiling, the region's chief prosecutor said on Friday. The Valais canton's chief prosecutor, Beatrice ​Pilloud, said the sparklers were a leading line of enquiry that looked to be firming ⁠up. "Everything suggests that the fire started from ​the burning sparklers ... that had been attached to champagne bottles and were moved too close to the ceiling," Pilloud told a news conference. Jacques Moretti, one of the owners of the bar, ⁠told Swiss and Italian media on Friday that the renovations had been carried out "in accordance with regulations." He told Swiss newspaper ‍Tribune de Geneve that the establishment had been inspected not annually but three times over the past 10 years.

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A year ago, Zohran Mamdani was a backbench state assemblyman who had just launched a bid for New York City mayor that many saw as a long shot because of his unabashed left-wing politics. The oath was administered by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who, like Mamdani, is a democratic socialist and is seen as a grandfather for the modern American left. Having promised to make the city more affordable for working-class communities, Mamdani is entering office with high expectations on his shoulders. But in his inaugural speech, Mamdani reaffirmed he remains committed to all of his agenda items, including taxing millionaires at a higher rate, and vowed not to water down his messaging or promises. Despite the tensions, Mamdani offered Adams thanks during his inaugural speech, drawing boos from the crowd.

DHAKA, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) – The nation observed the three-day state mourning following the death of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In addition, special prayers and Munajat were arranged at every mosque across the country on Wednesday seeking forgiveness for the departed soul of Begum Khaleda Zia while special prayers were also organized at places of worship of other religions. Condolence books were opened at Bangladesh missions abroad at the death of the former Prime Minister. Begum Khaleda Zia, who breathed her last on Tuesday morning at the age of 80, was laid to eternal rest with full state honor beside her husband Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's grave at Zia Udyan in the capital on Wednesday. Before the burial, millions of people from all walks of life including foreign guests and diplomats joined the namaz-e-janaza of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.

Elderly man killed after being hit by train in CtgSymbolic PhotoCHATTOGRAM, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) - A 60-year-old man was killed after being hit by a train on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar railway line in Lohagara upazila today. The deceased was identified as Md Alamgir, son of late Kabir Ahmed and a resident of Ward No. Local people found his body beside the railway track in the West Amirabad area of Amirabad Union around 9:00 am and informed the authorities. Assistant Station Master of Lohagara Railway Station Didarul Islam said that both the Cox's Bazar Express and the Probal Express trains passed through the station this morning, and one of the trains is suspected to have hit the victim. Police were informed of the incident and necessary steps are being taken, he added.

File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 2, 2025 (BSS) - Thousands of people are paying tributes to the grave of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Along with the leaders of BNP and associate bodies, general people have been visiting Khaleda Zia's grave since morning and offering fateha. Earlier, Khaleda Zia's granddaughter and Tarique Rahman's daughter Jaima Rahman, Khaleda Zia's younger son Arafat Rahman Koko's wife Syeda Sharmila Rahman, and other close family members visited the grave. Following Khaleda Zia's death, the third and final day of national mourning is being observed across the country today. Begum Khaleda Zia passed away on Tuesday (December 30) at 6:00 AM while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.

Photo : BSSNARSINGDI, Jan 2, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon today said Begum Khaleda Zia was uncompromising in upholding democracy and serving the people, dedicating her entire life to their welfare by sacrificing personal comfort and luxury. He said Begum Khaleda Zia always prioritized the welfare of the people above all, which, he added, was why people across the country had given her a dignified farewell. Khairul Kabir Khokon, also the president of Narsingdi District BNP, made the remarks while presiding over a doa and milad mahfil organised by the district BNP at the Narsingdi Shishu Academy auditorium this evening, praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul of Begum Khaleda Zia. He said that fascist Sheikh Hasina had wanted to relocate the grave of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, but today Begum Khaleda Zia has been laid to eternal rest beside him. Turning grief into strength, BNP leaders and activists must follow the ideals of martyred President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia to achieve victory in the upcoming election.

Passengers of multiple Biman Bangladesh flights faced severe hardship at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong after their flights were diverted due to dense fog. Frustration over the lack of food for more than six hours sparked protests, during which some airport chairs were vandalized. Airport sources said that between 3 and 4am on Friday, three flights from Delhi, Muscat, and Kuwait landed at Shah Amanat. Despite the long wait, no food was provided, and the flights eventually returned to Dhaka in the morning and afternoon. Shah Amanat International Airport’s Public Relations Officer, Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, said the passengers became impatient due to the long wait and absence of food.

A total of 63 more people were hospitalized with dengue across the country in the last 24 hours, with no deaths reported during the period. The information was disclosed in a dengue-related press release issued today (Friday) by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the same period, 71 dengue patients were discharged from hospitals. With this, a total of 268 patients have been discharged so far this year. So far this year, 139 people have been infected with dengue.

An exhibition showcasing aesthetic pearl and oyster shell ornaments along with eye-catching showpieces was held in Gopalganj on Thursday. The exhibition featured products crafted by 30 young entrepreneurs and highlighted the growing potential of pearl-based handicrafts. The exhibition took place at the training centre of the district fisheries officer’s office on Circuit House Road in Gopalganj town. Handmade pearl and oyster shell ornaments and showpieces produced by 30 young male and female entrepreneurs from 10 districts under Dhaka, Barisal, and Khulna divisions were displayed at the exhibition. Under this initiative, 200 pearl oyster farming demonstrations have been conducted across 52 upazilas in 10 districts of three divisions, with activities still ongoing in several areas.

The 51st death anniversary of Maoist leader Comrade Siraj Sikder was observed yesterday. The day’s programmes began by placing wreaths at Siraj Sikder’s grave at Mohammadpur, led by Smriti Sangsad President Hasan Fakri. Activists later held a rally and paid tributes to Siraj Sikder. At 3:30 pm, a discussion meeting was held at Bangladesh Shishu Kallyan Parishad auditorium with Hasan Fakri in the chair. Speakers described Siraj Sikder and other Maoist revolutionaries as the country’s finest sons.

Dense fog is creating major disruptions at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, affecting the safe landing and takeoff of aircraft during the winter season. Airport officials say the inability to keep the full runway lighting system operational has resulted in the loss of the airport’s international-standard ILS (Instrument Landing System) Category-2 facility, which has been downgraded to Category-1. Category-2 is crucial for maintaining safe and normal operations during dense fog,” said an aviation source. Without Category-2, many flights cannot land in Dhaka on schedule, and diversions to Chittagong, Kolkata, or other nearby airports have become necessary. Currently, the runway lighting system is below 95% functionality, preventing authorities from maintaining Category-2 operations.

A wave of mourning has swept across social media following the death of BNP Chairperson and three-time former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. In the caption, he wrote: “I express my deep sorrow at the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. I pray for the forgiveness of the soul of Begum Khaleda Zia.”Many stars are viewing Begum Khaleda Zia’s death as the end of an era. In 2003, Putul secured first place in patriotic songs at Notun Kuri, when then prime minister Khaleda Zia handed the trophy to her. History will remember you.”Actress Sadia Jahan Prova wrote: “Begum Khaleda Zia was a symbol of strength, patience, and leadership in Bangladesh.

The severe weather disrupted normal life across central, northern, southern and western parts of the country, NDMA spokesman Mohammad Yousaf Hammad said. He said assessment teams have been dispatched to the hardest-hit areas, with damage evaluations still underway to identify further humanitarian needs. Afghanistan, like Pakistan and India, is particularly prone to extreme weather, especially sudden flooding following seasonal rains. The United Nations and aid agencies have warned that Afghanistan will remain among the world’s most severe humanitarian crises in 2026. This week, the UN launched a $1.7 billion appeal to support nearly 18 million people in urgent need of assistance.