Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Old Dhaka outfit Farashganj Sporting Club blankedBangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) Football Club by 2-0 goals in theWomen's Football League (WFL) held at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy MohammadMostafa Kamal Stadium in the city's Kamalapur today (Tuesday). After the barren first half, Monika Chakma put Farashganj ahead in the 56thminute while Shamsunnahar Jr. sealed the victory scoring the second goal forFarashganj in the 90+2nd minute of the match.
DHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS)—A brilliant all-round performance from Mohammad Paran helped Duronto team thrash Durbar by 28 runs in their opening match of the CCDM T20 Challenge Cup today at Cricketers Academy Ground in Purbachal, Dhaka. Opening the innings, Mohammad Paran struck a superb 35 ball-64, studded by three fours and six sixes, as Duronto piled up 155-9 in the stipulated 20 overs. Paran held together the innings astutely amid the wickets tumbling around him after his side was asked to bat first. Ariful Jony and Sheikh Arif Billah took two wickets apiece for Durbar. Paran (3-25) and Moahmmad Shoaib (3-29) picked up three wickets apiece to derail Durbar batting line up.
EU to show Google how to open up to rival AI servicesBRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Google must provide rival AIservices equal access to its features and other search engine platformsaccess to data, the EU said on Tuesday, as it said it would help the giantover six months to comply with rules. The EU executive said it would launch proceedings to help Google preparemeasures in line with its flagship rulebook, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The European Commission wants to ensure Google gives rival AI serviceproviders equal access to its Android operating system, and demands theAmerican titan grants competing search engines access to search data. Brussels believes the move will allow rivals "to optimise their services andoffer users genuine alternatives to Google Search". That came after the EU slapped Google with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.5 billion)fine in September for breaking competition rules.
RAJSHAHI, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - A three-day-long International Conference titled "5th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE 2026)" is going to be held at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) from Friday. RUET, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is set to host the international conference to advance research and innovation to address rapidly changing technological challenges of the modern world. Although the formal inauguration of the conference will take place on January 30, various technical sessions involving conference participants will be held on January 29. Highlighting the uniqueness of the conference, Professor Dr. Bashir Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, said that renowned professors from the United States, Australia, and Japan will attend different sessions as keynote speakers. It is also sponsored by several government and autonomous organizations, including the ICT Division of the Government, UGC, and the Bangladesh Computer Council.
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan. Fouzul said Bangladesh remains interested in taking part in the Cricket World Cup and other ICC events, provided that suitable arrangements are made. Referring to previous precedents, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said the International Cricket Council (ICC) has previously arranged neutral venues for teams facing security or political concerns. It is a practice that already exists in international cricket,” he said. Explaining the rationale behind the government’s decision, the Adviser referred to security concerns arising from political developments in the host country.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday said his party would reopen closed mills and factories and establish new industries if it comes to power with people’s mandate. Expressing concerns over the decline of Khulna’s industrial and agricultural sectors, the Jamaat Ameer said a number of factories had been shut down due to wrong policies and widespread looting by previous governments. Talking about the youth of the country, the Jamaat chief said his party does not want to insult the youth by offering unemployment allowances. The Jamaat Ameer also expressed deep concern over incidents of violence and clashes in different parts of the country centering elections. We want a ‘curse-free Bangladesh’ by February 13,” the Jamaat ameer said.
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has instructed army personnel to maintain neutrality while performing duties during the upcoming national parliamentary election and referendum. He said army members must ensure professionalism, neutrality, discipline, patience, and citizen-friendly behavior while carrying out their responsibilities during the election and referendum. The instructions were given on Tuesday while the army chief inspected the activities of troops deployed in Rangpur and Rajshahi, according to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR). During a meeting held at the Rangpur Circuit House, the army chief exchanged views with senior military officers, officials of the divisional and district administrations, and representatives of various law enforcement agencies. The meetings discussed inter-institutional coordination, overall security planning, and field-level preparedness to ensure that the upcoming election is held in a peaceful, fair, and neutral manner.
Why didn’t they resign then?” Tarique asked while addressing an election rally at the Mymensingh Circuit House ground in the afternoon. Referring to recent political rhetoric, Tarique said a political party was currently using the language of a “fugitive autocrat” against the BNP. “You must have seen in the newspapers that at this moment a political party is using the language of the autocrat who has fled, against the BNP. “When Khaleda Zia took charge of the country in 2001, Bangladesh gradually began to come out of the clutches of severe corruption,” he said. Extensive preparations were taken to turn the program into a mass gathering, with posters and banners welcoming Tarique Rahman displayed across Mymensingh city.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said that the main purpose of technology is not merely to boost productivity but to make people's lives easier, create new opportunities and reduce inequality in society. With the theme "Bangladesh to the World", the four-day expo is being jointly organised by the ICT Division, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) and will continue until Saturday. Terming the theme timely and appropriate, Prof Yunus said it reflects Bangladesh's strong determination to transform itself from a technology-using nation into a producer, innovator and global partner. "I am happy to know that the Information and Communication Technology Division is organizing the 'Digital Device and Innovation Expo-2026' on January 28-30. Prof Yunus wished overall success of all programs of the DDIExpo 2026.
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The United States may announce a reduction in the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Bangladesh by the end of this week or early next week, Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi said on Tuesday. Lutfey Siddiqi said he discussed the issue with US Treasury Secretary and member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, Scott Bessent, on the sidelines of the Davos conference. On Bangladesh-EU trade relations, Lutfey said discussions were held with EU Commissioners Roxana Mînzatu and Jozef Síkela on a possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Lutfey Siddiqi said discussions with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkewo covered potential Thai investment in Bangladesh’s food processing sector and the use of Thai ports to boost bilateral trade. Bangladesh must remain focused on its rightful demands.”Highlighting talks with IOM Director General Amy Pope, Lutfey said discussions focused on legal migration from Bangladesh.
Gold prices in Bangladesh are rising at a historic pace, with premium gold now exceeding Tk250,000 per bhori, making jewelry increasingly unaffordable—particularly during the wedding season. Beyond consumer impact, economists say the surge reflects deeper concerns about currency confidence, inflation pressure, weak investment alternatives, and broader economic uncertainty. He noted that lower global interest rates typically lift gold prices, as investors shift away from low-yield financial instruments. SM Nazer Hossain, senior vice-president of Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB), said rising gold prices are putting financial pressure on low-income families, particularly for weddings and social obligations. Unlike countries where gold functions as a formal investment vehicle, Bangladesh’s gold market is feeling the strain of falling demand and shrinking trade volumes.
In Rangpur’s Taragonj Upazila, the family of Ruplal Das and his son-in-law Pradeep Lal -- both beaten to death in a “mob” attack -- has alleged that suspects released on bail are now threatening them to withdraw the murder charges. The threats and intimidation are aimed at forcing the family to drop the case filed over the lynching of the two men on suspicion of theft. In her complaint, Bharati, 36, said her husband and son-in-law were killed by a “mob” on Aug 9 last year. Among those arrested, Md Rubel Paikar, 30, was released on bail and, on Jan 22, allegedly threatened Bharati and her son Joy Rabidas after spotting them at Taragonj market. Pradeep later died early the next morning while undergoing treatment at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
Twenty three Indian fishermen were released from Bagerhat district jail on Tuesday following a court order. After the handover, Coast Guard members escorted the fishermen to Mongla under security. They are expected to be handed over to the Indian Coast Guard at the midpoint of the Bangladesh-India maritime boundary on Thursday. Bagerhat Jail Superintendent Md Mostafa Kamal said on January 20 this year a Bagerhat court acquitted all 23 Indian fishermen of the charges. Earlier, 47 Indian fishermen were released from the same jail and returned home on December 7, 2025.
Nato chief Mark Rutte warned Monday Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland. The diplomatic crisis gave fresh momentum to those advocating for Europe to take a tougher line against Trump and break its military reliance on Washington. “If anyone thinks here again, that the European Union, or Europe as a whole, can defend itself without the US -- keep on dreaming. The Nato head reiterated his repeated praise for Trump for pressuring reluctant European allies to step up defense spending. He also appeared to knock back a suggestion floated by the EU’s defense commissioner Andrius Kubilius earlier this month for a possible European defense force that could replace US troops on the continent.
