Ctg to be freed from waterlogging through canal excavation: City MayorPhoto : BSSCHATTOGRAM, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Chattogram City Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain today said the city would be freed from chronic waterlogging through systematic excavation and restoration of canals to ensure natural water flow. He made the remarks while inaugurating the Kali Chhara canal excavation programme at the Khulshi Lake City residential area. Emphasising the importance of natural canals in draining rainwater, the mayor said proper restoration would significantly reduce waterlogging. He added that the excavation of the Kali Chhara canal is part of a phased plan to clean and excavate all major canals in the city. Chief Conservancy Officer of Chattogram City Corporation Captain Ikhtiar Uddin Chowdhury presided over the function.

KHULNA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Khulna police arrested Bismillah, also known as Bismillah Sheikh, 35, in connection with the high-profile triple murder at Darbesh Molla Goli in Tutpara under Labanchara Police Station. Officer-in-Charge of Khulna Police Station, Md Kabir Hossain, said the arrest followed a police raid based on secret information about his whereabouts. Md Yusuf Ali, Investigating Officer of the triple murder case and OC (Investigation) of Labanchara Police Station, said that several accused, including the prime planner Shamim Ahmed, had mentioned Bismillah's name in their confessional statements under Section 164. "He will be formally shown as arrested in the triple murder case and taken on remand. During previous interrogations, he provided several important leads related to the case," Md Yusuf Ali added.

Photo : BSSDHAKA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) – BNP candidate for Dhaka-16 constituency Aminul Haque today said that an evil force is attempting to disrupt the environment of a free, fair, and neutral election through the spread of misinformation and falsehood. Aminul Haque specifically said that a rival group has been distributing money and various gift items to influence general voters ahead of the upcoming polls. He claimed that under the cover of darkness on the night of Shab-e-Barat, activists from that group delivered rice and chicken to various households. Aminul Haque expressed confidence in the awareness of the electorate, stating that the general public will not be swayed by falsehoods or temptations. He emphasized that they are awaiting the February 12 election to establish a people's government through a free and fair voting process.

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DHAKA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - The online application process for the 8th Non-Government Teachers' Registration & Certification Authority (NTRCA) Recruitment Exam-2026 for 13,599 administrative posts, including principals, vice-principals, head teachers and supers in private educational institutions, will start tomorrow. The schedule was revised to update the platform following the newly published staffing structure and MPO Policy-2026 by the Ministry of Education's Technical and Madrasah Education Division. Eligible candidates can apply online at http://ngi.teletalk.com.bd. Details are available on https://ntrca.gov.bd.

Reading time: about 4 minutesThree Cornellians were named Schwarzman Scholars, recipients of a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree in global affairs program at Schwarzman College in Beijing, on Jan. 15, according to the scholarship program’s website. Qiqi “Kiara” Shan ’26: Tackling China’s Mental Health Care SystemQiqi “Kiara” Shan ’26, could not wait to open her Schwarzman scholarship acceptance after applying. “I was checking [my] email every single day multiple times, and I remember when I saw an email from Schwarzman,” Shan said. For Lin, the decision to apply for the Schwarzman Scholars program was straightforward given his interests in pursuing law and studying foreign legal systems. McCurdy’s aim with the fellowship is to “develop solutions for multipolarity that he plans to refine and apply in a future career in diplomacy,” according to the Schwarzman Scholars website.

DHAKA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - As part of the election campaign, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam will address the nation. "NCP officials have applied to the Election Commission seeking permission to broadcast the speech on state-run Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar," Mahabub Alam, NCP Joint Chief Coordinator and head of the party's media subcommittee told BSS. The application for the speech's broadcast was submitted today, but the time slot has not yet been allocated, he added. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman is also scheduled to address the nation as part of his party's election campaign on February 9.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today spoke at an election rally organised by the 11-party alliance at Kurigram College ground. Photo : BSSKURIGRAM, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said that the state itself was forcing government officials and employees towards corruption by failing to ensure them a dignified livelihood. Referring to alleged capital flight, the Jamaat Ameer claimed that nearly Tk 28 lakh crore had been siphoned off abroad. Dr Rahman said Jamaat did not seek to establish a partisan, dynastic or group-based government. On religious harmony, the Jamaat Ameer said Bangladesh was home to people of all faiths and communities.

Commerce and Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin. File photoGAZIPUR, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Commerce and Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today visited the tortured domestic help, 11-year-old Mohana, at the Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital. During the visit this evening, the Adviser inquired about the child's physical condition from the doctors and instructed the hospital authorities to ensure the highest level of medical care. Addressing the child during the visit, Sheikh Bashir Uddin offered words of comfort, stating, "Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus himself sent me to look after you. The Commerce Adviser was accompanied during the hospital visit by D. Humayra Sultana, Additional Secretary of the Ministry and Managing Director of Biman; Mohammad Alam Hossain, Deputy Commissioner of Gazipur; and Dr. Aminul Islam, Director of the hospital.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Chandpur-4 (Faridganj) constituency, Md. Photo : BSSCHANDPUR, Feb 4 , 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Chandpur-4 (Faridganj) constituency, Md. Billal Hossain Miyaji is pledge-bound to work for public security, employment generation, and improving healthcare services. A total of eight candidates are contesting in Chandpur-4 constituency in the 13th parliamentary elections. The total number of voters in Chandpur-4 constituency is 391,264, including 199,887 men, 191,386 women, and one third-gender voter.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman spoke at a hotel in the Banani area of Dhaka. Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman made the remarks while addressing the party's manifesto launch programme held this evening at a hotel in the capital's Banani area. Referring to the manifesto, Dr Shafiqur Rahman said every pledge mentioned in it must be realised within a defined timeframe and that people have the right to demand its implementation from the party. Highlighting the broader objective of the manifesto, Dr Shafiqur Rahman said his party does not seek victory for itself alone. Dr Shafiqur Rahman also criticised the culture of vengeance and hostility in politics, saying such practices have caused severe harm to society and the state.

Air India finds no issue with Boeing fuel switch after groundingNEW DELHI, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Air India has completed inspections of fuel control switches on its 33 Boeing 787 jets, the private carrier said Wednesday, days after grounding a flight over a possible defect. The airline grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on Monday after one of the pilots reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch. Air India said in a statement on Wednesday that the national civil aviation regulator had conducted "independent inspections" of its own into the fuel control switch, "subsequently clearing" it. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday that incorrect handling of the fuel switch, which regulates fuel into the plane's engines, had caused the issue in Monday's flight, and not a mechanical fault. An inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of the aircraft after the crash found no issues.

BNP Bagerhat-2 candidate Zakir Hossain rallies at Basabati Amtola ground, pledges city development. Photo : BSSBAGERHAT, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - An election rally of the BNP-nominated parliamentary candidate for the Bagerhat-2 constituency were held today. The rally, organized at the Basabati Amtola ground of Bagerhat Municipality, drew a large crowd of BNP supporters. Barrister Sheikh Mohammad Zakir Hossain, the BNP candidate contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol from the Bagerhat Sadar-1 constituency, attended the rally as the chief guest. Addressing the rally, Barrister Zakir said the BNP believes that "religion belongs to everyone and law belongs to everyone," adding that he would stand beside people of all religions to protect their rights.

KYIV, Ukraine, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine have finished the first day of talks mediated by the United States in the United Arab Emirates, a spokesperson for Ukraine's lead negotiator said Wednesday. "As of today, the negotiations have ended," Diana Davitian, spokeswoman for Rustem Umerov, told journalists, adding that "it is planned" that the talks will continue on Thursday.

Reading time: about 6 minutesWhat does our tuition fund? Turns out, Cornell’s tuition is ‘batteries not included.’Going home over break, I was jealously enraged to learn that my friend who attends Johns Hopkins University gets free laundry, gym memberships and quality merchandise. Recently, Yale announced that it would offer free tuition to families with incomes below $200,000, qualifying over 80% of Americans. Cornell’s refusal to fund TCAT demonstrates that the University’s priorities do not lie in public services, the environment or student convenience. Mina Petrova Mina Petrova '29 is a Freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences studying English, History, and Government.