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Corsicana, TX (75110)TodaySome clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. Near record high temperatures. High near 80F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph..TonightPartly cloudy. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

DHAKA, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have stood at US$ 32.80 billion. But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $28.11 billion, according to the latest data of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) released here today.

A fifth-grader in Narayanganj’s Bandar Upazila has been abducted and strangled to death after she screamed while resisting an attempted rape, police say. Bandar Police chief Golam Muktar Ashraf said one of the three arrested suspects gave a confessional statement under Section 164 on Wednesday. The arrested men have been identified with the single names Faisal, alias Badsha, 29, Ismail, 40, and Emon, 25. Officer Ashraf said Faisal confessed to the incident, saying the child was abducted from a road outside her home and taken to a room, where the suspects attempted to rape her. “All three arrested men are drug users and were directly involved in the killing,” Ashraf added.

Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief advisor with the rank of advisor, has been appointed chief coordinator for public awareness campaigns on the parliamentary polls and referendum. The appointment was confirmed on Wednesday in a letter signed by Mohammad Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, director general (Administration) of the chief advisor’s office. The government has rolled out several programmes aimed at informing citizens about the election process and referendum. After the formation of the interim government, Riaz first served as head of the Constitutional Reform Commission. Upon the conclusion of the commission’s mandate, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus brought Riaz into his administration as a special assistant.

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider met with Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain at his secretariat office. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) – Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain today said exchanging experiences and expanding cooperation in the shipping and labour sectors would bring tangible benefits to the people of Bangladesh and Pakistan. Bilateral ties, trade expansion and cooperation in shipping, maritime affairs and labour sectors came up for discussion during the call on. The Pakistani High Commissioner praised Bangladesh’s progress in the shipping sector and expressed interest in working closely to further strengthen bilateral relations. He emphasised the need to enhance cooperation between Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to boost maritime transport collaboration.

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain.File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossaintoday said communal harmony and peaceful coexistence are essentialprerequisites for sustainable development and building a progressive society. "Alongside the temple-based child and mass education project, the mosque-based child and mass education project is providing both moral and moderneducation to children," he added. Chaired by NAPD Director General (Senior Secretary) Siddiq Zobair, it wasalso addressed by NAPD Additional Director General Saima Afroz and DeputyDirector and Course Director Abeda Sultana. Temple-based child and mass education project is being implemented at a costof Taka 365 crore with government funding. Under the project, pre-primary,adult and child education centres are being operated at 7,400 temples acrossthe country.

One held, arms, ammo and equipment for crackers recovered in cityDHAKA, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - Police, in a drive, today arrested an individualand recovered a foreign-made pistol, three rounds of bullet, fireworks,crackers, gunpowder and various cocktail making equipment from the city'sAdabar area. The arrested was Himon Rahman Sikder, 32, according to a press release issuedby the media and public relations division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police(DMP). Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman issued the release saying thatpolice arrested Himon after conducting a raid at a residential hotel underAdabar Police Station at about 2:00 pm today. Based on confidential information from the Intelligence and Analysis Division(IAD), police conducted the operation at Baitul Aman Housing area underAdabar Police Station in the capital and recovered a foreign-made pistol,three rounds of ammunition, fireworks, crackers, gunpowder and cocktailmaking equipment. During the preliminary interrogation, Himon and his associate were planningto carry out sabotage activities, according to Adabor police.

Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - A month-long NASCIB Entrepreneurs Fair-2025 began in Rajshahi on Wednesday with a call to boost the economic condition of the region through increased promotion of its industrial sector. NASCIB District unit president Shafiqul Islam opened the fair through balloons and festoons and addressed the opening ceremony as the chief guest. Shafiqul Islam said the present interim government has been ensuring a business-friendly atmosphere to encourage local entrepreneurs to revitalize the sector. He said that handlooms and cottage goods symbolised the true craftsmanship of the Bangladeshi artisans. The fair will remain open from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm every day until January 20, 2026.

Youth festival held in Rajbari thru various competitionsPhoto: BSSRAJBARI, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - Youth Festival 2025 was held in the districtthrough different competitions like debate, quiz, and painting. Local administration organised the festival at district Shilpakala Academyyesterday while Deputy Director of Local Government Department of Rajbari DrMd Mahmudul Haque addressed the function as the chief guest. Additional Deputy Commissioners Md Tarif-ul-Hasan, Shankar Chandra Boidya,District Primary Education Officer Tabibar Rahman, District ShilpakalaAcademy Officer Md Mahmudur Rahman were also present. The speakers said that educational and cultural activities play an importantrole in developing the creativity and latent talent of the youth. Later, prizes were distributed among 12 winners of various competitions.

Thompson, David J. Born on December 24, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA to Jane and Richard Thompson, the family relocated to the Rochester NY area when David was a toddler. in 1962, David entered the U.S. Navy where he served 2 years Active and 4 years Reserve. In 2014 he and wife Joan moved to The Villages, Florida after travelling all over the U.S. and Canada in their RV. David was a charter member of the Webster Area Firemen’s Exempts and a charter member of the Rochester Area SPAMFAA, a national organization for the preservation of antique fire apparatus in America.

Shirley Kay McDowell went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025, in The Villages, Florida. Shirley began her career as a registered nurse, a role that cultivated the compassion she carried throughout her life. The loss of her middle son, Chance Corey Owen McDowell, transformed her, but not in the way grief often does. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, W.F Ham and Eva (Richards) Shiveline; her beloved husband, Paul McDowell; her sister, Linda Lockhart; her niece, Dhana Lockhart; and her son, Chance McDowell. She is survived by her sister Judy (Bob) Hoopfer, sons Dodd (Jill) McDowell and Colt (Jessica) McDowell; her daughter-in-law, Raquel McDowell; and her grandchildren Brooks (Ashley) McDowell, Morgan (Kevin) Kennel, Riley Kay McDowell, Bella McDowell, and Taylor McDowell, all of The Villages, Florida.

THE VILLAGE, FL - William "Bill" McCarty, 78, died in The Villages, Florida at Cornerstone Hospice on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Delaware, Ohio on April 20,1947 to Edith (Bolen) and Eugene "Buck" McCarty. Also surviving are his daughter Alissa (Kenneth Schmidt) McCarty, stepson, Justin Krock (Holly), brother Jack (Marge) McCarty, niece Melissa (Ralph) Lowry, brother-in-law Paul Max Stoner, and grandchildren. Bill loved spending time with his wife on what they called "Bill and Bev's Excellent Adventures", which included golfing, antiquing, attending festivals, and camping. He will be gravely missed by his wife, family and friends.

Hadi Murder: court grants 5-day remand to Raju to help to flee FaisalPhoto : BSSDHAKA, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS)- A court here today granted a five-day remand toAminul Islam Razu, 37, who reportedly helped prime accused of Sharif OsmanHadi Faisal Karim Masud alias Daud, 37, in the Sharif Osman Hadi murder case,to flee from the country through bordering area. Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent candidate in the 13th National Electionfrom Dhaka-8 constituency and convener of the Inqilab Moncho, succumbed tobullet injury at a health facility in Singapore on December 18. Inspector Faisal Ahmed of the Detective Branch (DB) of Police and also theInvestigation Officer (IO) of the case produced Raju before the ChiefMetropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court and prayed for granting a 10-day remand. After the hearing, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) ofDhaka Awlad Hossain Mohammad Junaid granted a five-day remand for Razu'sinterrogation. On December 12, at about 2:20 pm, miscreants shot Osman Hadi at Box CulvertRoad under Paltan Police Station and fled the scene.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam spoke at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy today. Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - Citing that Awami League's (AL) activities remains banned in the country, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said AL could not take part in the upcoming elections slated for February 12 next year. The press secretary made the remarks responding to a question from a journalist at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy here this afternoon. Regarding a letter from five US lawmakers to the Chief Adviser "Expressing concern over the ban on a political party's activities", Shafiqul Alam said he was not aware of any such letter. Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahmmad was present at the briefing.