He was employed at Joynal’s grocery shop, where the fire is believed to have originated. According to the Fire Service, the blaze broke out around 10:00 am, reportedly due to an electrical short circuit at Joynal’s grocery shop. The shops damaged in the incident include Imam Hossain’s Pharmacy, Nazrul’s Fish Food Shop, Zahir’s Workshop, Rubel’s Bicycle Garage, and Shah Alam’s Hardware Shop. Sabbir Hossain’s body was recovered from the site and handed over to police for necessary legal proceedings. An investigation is underway to assess the extent of the damage and confirm the cause of the fire.

Most were program clients. Sheep Ranch, did I say? Sheep Ranch is a small unincorporated community in Calaveras County, located at 2,400 feet, a little over 50 miles from Stent. The human population of Sheep Ranch is fewer than 100 so the sheep way outnumber the residents. These days there are no active businesses in Sheep Ranch.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can bring unusual talent and grace to a situation and get the recognition you deserve. A friend might need an ear or a shoulder today, they could be dealing with something heavy and painful. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partner could bring forth just the solution you need, seemingly like magic. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In your case the book should match the cover, you’ve got the real talent to back up your claims. BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Aaron Stanford was born in Westford, Massachusetts, today in 1976.

Zelensky says Kyiv attack shows Russia does 'not want to end the war'Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: CollectedKYIV, Ukraine, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv showed Russia does "not want to end the war". Zelensky made the comments ahead of his departure for talks in the United States with President Donald Trump on a plan to halt the Russian invasion. The Russians "do not want to end the war and seek to use every opportunity to cause Ukraine even greater suffering and increase their pressure on others around the world," Zelensky said after the Russian barrage pummelled the capital killing at least one person.

Photo: BSSBAGERHAT, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS) - The Coast Guard has arrested two deer poachers along with 21.5 kilograms of deer meat, a head, legs and hunting traps from Nalian area of the Sundarbans . During the operation, the Coast Guard arrested the two poachers and recovered 21.5 kg venison and approximately 600 meters of deer-hunting traps. The arrested individuals were identified as Md. The seized venison, traps and the arrested persons were handed over to the Nalian Forest Office for further legal action. Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq said the Coast Guard would continue such operations in the future to prevent the killing and smuggling of wildlife in the Sundarbans.

One more match of women's hockey heldPhoto: BSSDHAKA, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS) - One more final round match of Aparajeyo AloWomen's Hockey tournament was held at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadiumin the city today (Saturday). On the day, Zone-five Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) thrashedZone-four (Chattogram-Sylhet) by 13-0 goals. Irin Akter of BKSP was named the player of the match for her impressiveperformance. Eight champions and runners-up teams from four zones along with BKSP aretaking part in the final round, sponsored by BRAC Bank and organised byBangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF).

KYIV, Ukraine, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Russia pummelled Ukraine's capital Kyiv with drones and missiles on Saturday, killing one woman and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky's latest talks with US leader Donald Trump. Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion launched in February 2022 that has left tens of thousands dead. Ahead of the Ukraine president's talks in Florida with Trump on Sunday, Russia said Kyiv and its EU backers were trying to "torpedo" a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting. Zelensky said some 500 drones and 40 missiles pounded the capital and its surrounding region. Trump, speaking to news outlet Politico on Friday, said of Zelensky's plan that "he doesn't have anything until I approve it".

Smith laments lack of runs after first Ashes home Test loss for 15 yearsPhoto: CollectedMELBOURNE, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Captain Steve Smith said Saturday that Australia had left themselves 60 runs short and could have taken a more aggressive batting approach, after they lost the fourth Test against England for a first home Ashes defeat in 15 years. "Obviously, a very quick game," Smith said. "We'd love to win every game and keep every streak going," Smith said of England snapping their long winless record in Australia. "But England played really well today. Australia lead the series 3-1 with the fifth and final Test starting in Sydney on January 4.

HANOI, Vietnam, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A bus overturned and crashed in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring another nine, state media reported. Most of the 18 passengers were teachers from Hanoi on a charity trip to Lao Cai province, where the accident occurred on a long downhill stretch in Phinh Ho commune. Rescue workers used specialised equipment to pry survivors from the wreckage, the local Lao Cai newspaper reported. Fatal road accidents, often involving buses or trucks, are common in Vietnam. According to finance ministry figures, 8,515 people were killed and 10,204 others injured in road accidents in the first 10 months this year.

The crowd of visitors to see these two tiger cubs Raja and Rani is increasing every day. Talking to BSS today, Rangpur Zoo Officer Dr H M Shahadat said that Rangpur Zoo is one of the two government zoos in the country. A number of cubs born at Rangpur Zoo have been sent as gifts to several countries, including the Dhaka Zoo. Meanwhile, a huge crowd of visitors from different districts has been observed at Rangpur Zoo to see the two tiger cubs. Talking to BSS, housewife Monwara Begum, 33, who came to see the tiger cubs from Parbatipur upazila in Dinajpur, said that she came to see the two tiger cubs with her two daughters Aklima, 12, and Parul, 10.

Photo : BSSDHAKA, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has undertaken a tree plantation programme to compensate for damage caused to trees near the designated reception venue for the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. BNP Central Sports Affairs Secretary and Convener of Dhaka Mohanagar North, Aminul Haque, led the programme and personally planted several saplings. Speaking on the occasion, Aminul Haque said some trees were damaged due to the massive public gathering during the reception programme. Following a party decision, BNP has taken steps to compensate for the loss by planting various fruit-bearing and shade trees, including neem saplings. Earlier on Friday, Dhaka Mohanagar North BNP launched a clean-up and waste removal drive in and around the reception venue as part of its efforts to restore the area.

Three-day Bangladesh Model United Nations (BANMUN) 2025 began on Friday under the theme ‘Just Energy Transition’. The 11th edition of the model UN is taking place on the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) campus. Asad Alam Siam highlighted that Bangladesh Model United Nations offers young people an important platform to understand the complexities of real-world diplomacy. Special guest Syed Muntasir Mamun, director general at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the United Nations as an institution built on sacrifice rather than abstraction. BANMUN 2025 is jointly being organized by Unysab and TIMES of Bangladesh.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday visited Dhaka University and offered fateha at the grave of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho, on the third day of his return to the country. He also offered fateha at the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, located beside the Dhaka University Central Mosque. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reached the grave premises earlier to accompany Tarique Rahman. Tarique Rahman left his Gulshan Avenue residence around 10:40am in a white bulletproof SUV and arrived at the Dhaka University campus at about 11:15am amid tight security. Hadi was laid to rest beside the grave of Kazi Nazrul Islam on December 20.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, hif wife Dr Zuraida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman have completed their voter registration formalities, said Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Saturday. The EC will decide on their inclusion in the voter list at a meeting on Sunday, he said. Tarique and Zaima submitted forms, provided biometric data, and applied for inclusion in Ward-19 of Dhaka-17 constituency. The EC senior secretary said although the registration process was complete, the commission needed time to finalize the remaining procedures. Tarique Rahman completed his registration at 1:18pm, while Zaima Rahman and Zubaida Rahman completed theirs earlier in the day.