The program has been jointly organized by BIDA and the Confucius Institute of North South University, said a press release. Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer of North South University, noted that the Confucius Institute has been working for years to promote Chinese language and culture in Bangladesh. In this context, acquiring basic proficiency in the Chinese language would add a new dimension to investment facilitation and communication with investors. Also present at the event were Xia Daojing, Third Secretary of the Chinese Embassy; Ma Xiaoyan, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute; and Chinese language teachers Huang Xinran and Li Yuanxi. Following the inauguration ceremony, the first class of the Chinese Language Course commenced at 4:00 pm at BIDA’s Training Room-1 (Level-1).

Updated Jan. 26, 2026, 3:52 p.m. ETWhile residents are still shoveling out from a storm that dropped up to a foot of snow in southcentral Pennsylvania, another one could be on the way for this coming weekend, according to AccuWeather.com and the National Weather Service. Meteorologists are watching a potential coastal storm that could bring snow to southcentral Pennsylvania. This comes as frigid temperatures are predicted through the weekend, which will keep the snow currently on the ground from melting much.

I want to build Khulna into a modern city: BNP nominee ManjuBNP nominee for the Khulna-2 constituency Nazrul Islam Manju in the middle-File photoKHULNA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - BNP nominee for the Khulna-2 constituency and former MP Nazrul Islam Manju today said he aims to transform Khulna into a modern city through planned development and people-oriented initiatives. He said steps would be taken to develop the city with a clean and pleasant environment and to turn it into an industrial hub. Emphasizing youth development, he added that young people would be trained through various skill development programmes with ensured employment opportunities. Nazrul Islam Manju made the remarks while carrying out mass contact and distributing leaflets in several areas of the city, including Greenland Slum under Ward No. Manju also stressed the need for collective efforts to make Khulna free from terrorism and drugs, adding that corruption must be eliminated from society to ensure sustainable development.

DHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - At least 12 journalists were injured in an attack by extortionists and terrorists in front of Dream Holiday Park in Madhabdi of Narsingdi this evening. The injured journalists include Faiz Ahmed, Shahidul Islam Shahed, Mohsin Kabir, Sakhawat Kawsar and CRAB staff member Lal, among others. The seriously injured were rushed to Narsingdi Sadar Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Among the injured, six professional journalists sustained serious injuries to the head and other vital parts of their bodies. Narsingdi Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Abdullah Al-Faruk told BSS that police rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the information and arrested two suspects.

DHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - The government today released a teaser on the use of body-worn cameras during the forthcoming national polls and referendum slated for February 12, saying the cameras will help take immediate action as soon as any incident occurs. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing released the 1:59 minutes teaser tonight stating that during the elections, members of the law enforcement agencies will be equipped with body-worn cameras, while CCTV cameras will be installed at polling centres. All activities will be monitored round the clock from a control room, and immediate action will be taken as soon as any incident occurs, it said.

Charmonai Pir Rezaul Karim-File photoDHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, known as Charmonai Pir, today said it is foolish to expect new outcomes from parties that have ruled the country in the past. Addressing an election rally in support of Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Maulana Abu Taleb Muhammad Saifuddin in Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi-Jhinaigati), he said the same parties and alliances are again seeking votes with old laws and failed policies. He said the July uprising has created an opportunity to build a new Bangladesh through new policies and leadership, adding that Islami Andolan Bangladesh would establish a justice-based system if voted to power. He urged voters to cast their ballots in favour of the party's 'Hat Pakha' symbol.

Overcoming non-tariff barriers has become the biggest challenge to survive in the global market, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman Md. Tariff rates are decreasing all over the world, but non-tariff barriers are taking their place. "The big challenge before us is to overcome these non-tariff barriers and survive in the global market. The NBR chairman said: “Many sell bonded products in the open market, which is very harmful to the domestic industry. Mahbubur Rahman said that non-tariff barriers are relatively high in Bangladesh.

The Textile Innovation Exchange (TIE) has been formed under chairman of the TIE steering board Engr Ehsanul Karim Kaiser, and member secretary Engr ASM Tareq Amin, to institutionalize innovativeness across Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry as a measurable, repeatable capability. The first meeting of the TIE Steering Board was held on January 22 at Uttara Club, Dhaka. Meanwhile, TIE Secretariat has been formed including Trade and Innovation Economist Enamul Hafiz Latifee, and Engr Rahbar Hossain. The Expo Wing will deliver Textile Innovation Expo (TIEx) that be held in the last quarter of 2026 as declared to showcase factory innovation, validated solutions, connect innovators with factories and buyers, and accelerate industry-wide adoption. Concurrent expos, Dyeing & Printing Innovation Expo; Fiber, Yarn, Fabric Innovation Expo; Garments Innovation Expo will be held at the same time.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke at an election campaign at Paikpara in Begunbari Union of his constituency, Thakurgaon-1. Photo: BSSTHAKURGAON, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to Delhi after ruining the country. Mirza Fakhrul said, “We do not betray the trust of the people. The BNP Secretary General said there are some bad elements inside the party who try to create divisions within the party. “You may vote for whoever you wish; if anyone tries to obstruct you, we will stand by you,” he said.

A court has issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 other absconding suspects in two cases over the killings of freight truck driver Md Hossain and autorickshaw driver Shobuj in Dhaka's Mohammadpur during the 2024 July Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jamshed Alam indicted 64 suspects in the two cases on Monday. Of them, 41 suspects were shown as "absconding" and he ordered arrest warrants against them, reports bdnews24.com. Hasina, who is currently in India, is accused in both cases. She has been registered as an "absconding" suspect in both.

RAJSHAHI, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS)- Three people, including a university student, were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a battery-run auto-rickshaw in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi. The deceased student was identified as Shanto Islam, a student of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department at Barendra University, a private university in Rajshahi. Another unidentified woman and a man also died while being taken to the hospital with injuries. Quoting eyewitnesses, police said a passenger bus heading towards Rajshahi collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw heading towards Puthia. The auto-rickshaw was completely mangled in the crash, killing student Shanto Islam on the spot.

Photo exhibition on life of Khaleda Zia held in Dinajpur. Photo: BSSDINAJPUR, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS)- A two-day photo exhibition highlighting the struggle, political career and personal life of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia began in the district on Sunday. Advocate Abdul Halim, President of Dinajpur District Bar Association and Convener of the Nationalist Lawyers Forum, inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Advocate Abdul Halim said the people of Dinajpur are proud that Begum Khaleda Zia was born in the district and spent her childhood here. He also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul of Khaleda Zia.

Amid mounting criticism, Sarba Mitra announced his resignation in a Facebook post on Monday, expressing regret and claiming his actions were motivated by concern for campus safety. While the video involving children has drawn the strongest reaction, it is not an isolated case. Another student, Rashidul Ibrahim of Zia Hall, said that in November last year Sarba Mitra detained and interrogated a biker at Shaheed Minar on suspicion of carrying drugs. Later that night, he said Sarba Mitra and his associates interrogated a couple at the same location and forced him to delete photos he had taken. The incident involving Samitra Chakma happened in much the same way.”This is precisely where awareness and strong state policies are urgently needed, he added.

Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and candidate of Khulna-5 seat Mia Golam Parwar campaigned in her constituency today. “Without victory of Dalipalla, the sufferings of the country will continue,” he said while addressing election rallies here today. The Jamaat leader joined processions, courtyard meetings and door-to-door campaigns at Phultala upazila’s Patiabandha, Dhopakhola and Piprail, and Dumuria upazila’s Mandra, Dahkhola, Pakuria, Rudaghara and Shailgati areas. Golam Parwar claimed that students have already defeated extortionists in various students’ union elections. He called upon voters to rise above party affiliations and vote for the persons ‘having honesty and good moral character’.

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud -File photoDHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BASS) - Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud todaysaid there is no pressure on commission regarding 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS)elections and referendum-2026. Addressing voters, Masud said, "I would like to tell voters to come to thepolling centers without fear and vote for the candidate of your choice. "However, we need everyone's cooperation to build public confidence so thatpeople believe they can vote freely and vote for whoever they wish," headded. Regarding loan defaulters, Masud said direct loan defaulters have beenidentified and measures have been taken to invalidate their candidacies. If any disqualification is found even after the election,the case will be sent to the Election Commission, which will take actionaccordingly," he said.