The government on Thursday promoted 40 assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) to the rank of the additional superintendents of police (Addl-SPs). The home affairs ministry has issued a gazette notification signed by its deputy secretary Md Mahbubur Rahman in this regard. The government has given the promotion to these assistant superintendents of police upon a recommendation by the departmental promotion committee of the ministry. The ministry has also instructed the newly promoted officers to join to the senior secretary of the ministry through the appropriate authorities, the notification said. According to the notification, the promoted Additional SPs are – Abdul Kader, AKM Doulat Akbar, Modhusudan Das, Md.

Some Haitians reportedly have already left Springfield, and others say they fear they could be forced to leave. Jacques said some people have already packed up and left Springfield, and he does not know where they went or where they will end up. TPS holders are not at risk of removal from the United States and cannot be detained by the Department of Homeland Security because of immigration status. Three years earlier, there were about 6,000 foreign nationals with approved TPS status in the Buckeye State, CRS data indicated. Instead, he believes they are staying at home as much as possible to avoid potential encounters with federal immigration authorities.

Photo: BSSCUMILLA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman will arrive here tomorrow to participate in the election campaign marking the upcoming 13th national parliament election. The Jamaat Ameer will address in the public rally as the chief guest at Laksam and Townhall ground on that day. Cumilla city Jamaat Ameer Kazi Deen Mohammad said this in a press briefing while Jamaat-e Islami Cumilla city organized the rally. Although Jamaat Ameer has a schedule to address at election rally in Cumilla on January 31, but the schedule has been changed and fixed on January 30 due to the first year admission of the Cumilla University on that date, Cumilla city Jamaat Ameer told the press briefing. The election rally will be held at 9am on Friday at Noakhali Zilla school ground while Jamaat Ameer will address the rally at 11.30am.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, briefed journalists at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) – The government today cleared the draft of the Import Policy Order 2025–2028 aimed at strengthening the country’s overall trade and export performance. The Council of Advisers gave the approval at its weekly meeting at the Chief Adviser’s Office in the city. Later, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed the media about the outcomes of the meeting at the Foreign Service Academy here this afternoon. “With this objective in mind, the draft Import Policy Order was discussed extensively at the cabinet today, and following detailed deliberations, it received approval,” he added.

BGB deployed in Sherpur to maintain law and orderDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS)- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in Sherpur to help maintain law and order amid the prevailing situation. The deployment was carried out to support the civil administration and ensure public safety, a BGB press release said. BGB members have been placed at key points across the district and are working in coordination with local law enforcement agencies. Patrols of the law enforcing agencies have been intensified to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain peace. Officials urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities, assuring that the situation is under control and necessary measures have been taken to ensure security.

One person has died after they were hit by a vehicle in a Springfield parking lot Wednesday. Springfield police said that the incident was reported in the 1100 block of Kenton Street, and it appeared that someone had backed over the victim.

His slump is clear from the start, and throughout the film, he takes steps to engage more with his life by touching the lives of others. One of my favorite movies, which I rewatch when I have this problem, is The Last Showgirl, starring Pamela Anderson in her grand return to serious acting. Most of these films are hardly inspiring, which I feel is important for getting me out of a slump. To me, the importance of finding motivation lies in the security you can have with yourself, something these movies do brilliantly. You can’t dig yourself out of a slump until you’re able to understand who you are and what you truly want.

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. - File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) – Both the lower and upper houses of Indian parliament have paid tribute to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, Press Trust of India (PTI) said. Speaker Om Birla read out obituary reference on Begum Zia along with several prominent Indians. “I refer with profound sorrow to the passing away of Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party,” Radhakrishnan said. Begum Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, after a prolonged illness.

Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) today purchased US$55 million from five commercial banks through multiple auction methods as part of its ongoing strategy to curb the depreciation of the US dollar against the taka and revitalise the remittance and export sectors. According to central bank data, it bought dollars today at the rate of Tk 122.30. Accordingly, total purchases stood at $798 million in January 2026 and $3,933.50 million in FY 2025–26 to date.

Sujauddin, the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) candidate for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls from Bandarban constituency has pledged to fulfil basic needs and deliver all government services directly to the doorsteps of the district's residents. Sujauddin, a 33-year-old freelance journalist and the Joint Member Secretary of the NCP Central Committee, is contesting for the Bandarban (Seat 300) constituency with the ‘Shapla Koli' symbol. Sujauddin: The ‘Yes' vote is very important to us in this election, and we are campaigning for it. Other candidates contesting for this seat include Bandarban District BNP Convener Saching Prue Jerry, Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Abul Kalam Azad, and Jatiya Party candidate (Plough symbol) Abu Zafar Md. The total number of voters in the Bandarban district is 3,15,422, consisting of 1,61,775 male voters and 1,53,647 female voters.

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PARIS, France, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A US plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to $15.7 billion this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said Thursday. It estimated that could lead to 4.7 million fewer international arrivals this year, a 24 percent drop from average levels, and potentially reduce US tourism sector jobs by 157,000. Currently, those travellers need apply only for a waiver known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Under the new rules, the collection of social media data including use history from the past five years would become a "mandatory" part of ESTA applications. In 2024, the tourism sector contributed $2.6 trillion to the US economy and supported more than 20 million jobs.

DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) will work together to strengthen the linkage between agricultural research and extension in order to achieve inclusive growth. The meeting was chaired by PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan. PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan said that although Bangladesh’s position in the global agricultural context is strong, sustainable and inclusive growth is not possible without addressing structural challenges. “The main objective of today’s meeting is to enhance mutual cooperation between PKSF and BARC for the overall development of the country’s agricultural sector. Senior officials of PKSF and BARC, as well as chief executives of PKSF’s Partner Organizations, were present at the event.