Two teenage fishermen have been injured by gunfire while fishing in the Naf River along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border in Teknaf. The incident occurred on Tuesday near Whykong Union, according to Sub-Inspector (SI) Khokon Kanti Rudra, chief of the local police outpost. The injured youths alleged that the shots were fired from the Myanmar side of the border by members of the Arakan Army. He said local fishermen later rescued the injured youths and took them to hospital. On Jan 12, an 11-year-old girl was injured by gunfire near the Techchibridge border area in Whykong Union, and the following day a landmine explosion inside Bangladesh near the same area severed the leg of 26-year-old Abu Hanif.

Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the NCP for the northern region, spoke during election campaigns and yard meetings in various villages of Mirzapur union in Panchagar. During his campaign, Sarjis Alam also addressed the grievances of local residents and made several promises to deal with their issues. Referring to the referendum, he said, “If you vote ‘yes,’ ‘71 will not disappear. “The main reason for our freedom was that the people of Bangladesh wanted reform and change,” he said. There is no alternative.”He concluded by expressing confidence that the July Charter would be implemented with a ‘yes’ vote and that the 11-party alliance and Shapla Koli would lead the country toward building a new Bangladesh.

DHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Cute First Division Men's Handball League,organised by Bogura District Sports Association (DSA), will begin at footballground adjoining Shahhed Chandu Stadium in Bogura tomorrow (Wednesday). Bogura Deputy Commissioner Toufikur Rahman is expected to open the league asthe chief guest. District league committee coordinator and joint member secretary of technicalcommittee Sayeed Ahmed will present there as the special guest while BoguraDSA member secretary Akram Hossain will preside over the opening ceremony. After the round robin league matches, the semifinals, place-deciding matchand final of the league be held on January 31. The participating teams:Group A - Nishindara Fakir Uddin Handball team, Police Line Handball team,Seven Star Handball Club, HN Handball Club (white team) and Master HandballClubGroup B - Beat Handball Club, Talora Handball Club, HN Handball Club (redteam), Shibganj Handball Club and Biyam Handball Club.

Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Tuesday said officials assigned to perform election duties will carry out publicity about the referendum but won’t campaign for or against any side. The Election commissioner said returning officers, assistant returning officers and other election officials would carry out publicity related to the referendum but would not take sides. Responding to another question regarding demands to ban the Jatiya Party from participating in the election, the Election commissioner said registered political parties that have valid nominations will take part in the polls. EC Anwar said the EC believes the overall election atmosphere this time is much better than many previous elections. These things are reflection of public confidence (in EC),” the Election Commissioner said.

No compromise on any attempt to undermine integrity of voting: SanaullahElection Commissioner Brig. General ballots and postal ballots will be counted simultaneously. He said postal ballots will be divided into two categories those from abroad and those from within the country. Postal ballots from abroad will be delivered directly to the Returning Officer by the postal department, while postal ballots from within the country will come through the local post offices, he added. Speakers at the meeting discussed issues relating to election law and order, the voting environment, and the referendum, among others.

The arrests have been made since the operations launch on December 13, 2025 and as of January 25, 2026. Overall, 64,628 people have been arrested across the country, including 42,164 on specific charges and warrants, he added. He also noted that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered firearms, mortar shells, mine safety caps and shotguns in multiple border operations and seized millions of taka worth of narcotics. In addition, 14 unarmed members of Myanmar security forces recently surrendered to the BGB amid the ongoing situation in Rakhine State, he continued. The Home Adviser said Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 will continue with full force until terrorism, illegal arms and drug networks are completely dismantled and public safety is fully ensured.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated an e-Learning Programme in 12 schools across the three hill districts in Chattogram, virtually from the state guest house Jamuna. Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today formally inaugurated the e-Learning Programme in 12 schools across the three hill districts in Chattogram. The e-Learning Programme will be launched in phases in 149 selected primary and secondary schools in the three hill districts within the shortest possible time. E-learning activities began today at Rani Dayamoyee High School, Kaptai Al-Amin Nuria Dakhil Madrasah, Farua Junior Secondary School and Islamabad Government Primary School in Rangamati, Kamalchari Pilot High School, Hajachhari Junior High School, Manikchari Girls' High School Pujgang Mukh Government Primary School in Khagrachhari, and Balaghata Ideal School, Haji Firoza Begum Wami Academy, Tindu Junior High School and Bogamukh Para Government Primary School in Bandarban. The government does not want to leave the people of the hill tracts lagging behind.

“Pragati Industries is the country’s first automobile manufacturing company, and it is a fully state-owned one. The procurement process will take time, and the vehicles will arrive much later, in phases. Sources present at the meeting said the Ministry of Home Affairs placed the proposal for procuring the vehicles directly under the revised RAB capacity enhancement project, which subsequently received policy approval from the committee. The initiative aims to enhance RAB’s effectiveness and modernise its operations by addressing logistical constraints, particularly the shortage of vehicles. Officials informed the meeting that the vehicles are urgently required in the 2025–26 fiscal year.

The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals to procure one crore litres of refined soybean oil and 10,000 tons of lentils to help stabilise the market ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. It also approved the procurement of 75,000 tons of fertiliser alongside proposals in the roads sector and the purchase of one small research vessel and two speedboats to facilitate oceanographic research. He said lentils will be procured from KBC Agro Products Private Limited, a local Bangladeshi company, while soybean oil will be sourced from Super Refinery Limited and Shabnam Vegetable Oil Industries Ltd at an estimated cost is Tk 70.96 crore. To keep edible oil prices stable, the committee also approved the procurement of one crore litres of refined soybean oil at an estimated cost of Tk185.92 crore. Under the proposal, 5 million litres will be procured from Super Oil Refinery Limited at Tk185.95 per litre, while the remaining 5 million litres will come from Shabnam Vegetable Oil Industries Ltd at Tk185.90 per litre.

Adviser Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain inaugurated the Modern Waste and Oily Residue Management Project, also known as the Port Reception Facility (PRF), at Mongla Port today. Photo: BSSKHULNA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain inaugurated the Modern Waste and Oily Residue Management Project, also known as the Port Reception Facility (PRF), at Mongla Port this afternoon. In line with this commitment, Mongla Port has established an international-standard Port Reception Facility to ensure the safe collection, treatment and disposal of waste and oily residues generated by commercial vessels. The project includes two oil recovery vessels, one waste collection vessel, a PRF treatment plant, one dump barge, one self-propelled barge, one service tugboat, one pontoon, and the construction of jetty and yard facilities. The project will also support Bangladesh’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in environmental protection and marine biodiversity conservation.

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DHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) – The government today approved separate proposals to procure 1 crore litres of soybean oil and 10,000 metric tons of lentil to stabilize the market ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. He said considering the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan, the committee approved the procurement of 10,000 metric tons of lentils and one crore litres of refined soybean oil. The proposal, placed by the Ministry of Commerce, involves procurement of lentil through national open tender method in 10 separate lots. The total estimated cost stands at Taka 70.96 crore with a unit price of Taka 70.96 per kilogram. In a bid to keep edible oil prices stable, the government has also approved a proposal to procure 1 crore liters of refined soybean oil.

Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has lauded the Omani government's move to regularise undocumented Bangladeshi workers without fines. Asif Nazrul also discussed avenues to ease the entry of skilled Bangladeshi professionals, including engineers, doctors and nurses, into Oman's labour market. At the same time, he urged a review of the suspension on visas for unskilled and semi-skilled Bangladeshi workers. The Omani labour minister explained that the temporary suspension, in place since 2023, was aimed at prioritising the regularisation of irregular and undocumented expatriates. In addition, he invited the Omani labour minister to sign the already finalised memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral relations and expand labour cooperation.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman reached Mymensingh to conduct the third phase of his election campaign on Tuesday afternoon following his campaigns in Sylhet and Chittagong regions. Tarique left his Gulshan residence for Mymensingh around 11:04am and reached the town around 4pm along with wife Zubaida Rahman, BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan told UNB. He said the BNP chairman will address a rally at the Mymensingh Circuit House field in the presence of all party candidates from the entire district. The BNP chairman began his campaign from Sylhet on January 22, addressing seven rallies on the same day in Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Kishoreganj, Narsingdi, and Narayanganj. Tarique returned to his Gulshan residence around 3:10am on Monday after the intense day of rallies.

India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals,” a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations. “A mother of all deals,” Modi said Tuesday in the capital New Delhi, where he met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. “Europe and India are making history today,” von der Leyen said in a statement, a day after she and Costa were feted as guests of honor at India’s Republic Day parade. “By combining these strengths, we reduce strategic dependencies at a time when trade is increasingly weaponized,” she added. Bilateral trade in goods reached 120 billion euros in 2024, an increase of nearly 90% over the past decade, according to EU figures, with a further 60 billion euros in trade in services.