England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODIPhoto: CollectedCOLOMBO, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - England rang the changes and spun a web around Sri Lanka, bowling the hosts out for a modest 219 in 49.3 overs in the second one-day international of the three-match series on Saturday. With their backs to the wall and the series on the line, England beefed up their spin arsenal and the move proved a masterstroke. After after the hosts chose to bat first, wickets fell at regular intervals as Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum, eventually folding with three balls to spare. Sri Lanka carry a formidable home record, having remained unbeaten in ODI series at home over the last five years. In that period, they have played 12 home series, winning 11 and drawing one, with spin bowling doing much of the heavy lifting in those successes.

US President Donald Trump. Photo: CollectedWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trumpon Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, hewill impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border. If Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "thinks he is going to make Canada a'Drop Off Port' for China to send goods and products into the United States,he is sorely mistaken," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100%Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the USA," he said.

Photo : BSSGOPALGANJ, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - BNP-nominated candidate for the Gopalganj-1constituency and co-organising secretary of the party's national executivecommittee Selimuzzaman Selim has stressed that sustainable development inMuksudpur-Kashiani upazila can only be achieved if the voting rights of thepeople are protected. He made the remarks at an election meeting organised by people of Mahmudpurunion in Kashiani upazila on Friday night. "I do not want to be an MP for personal gain, but to be your representative. If you give me the opportunity to serve by voting for the Sheaf of Paddysymbol in the upcoming elections, I will work to create social initiatives totackle unemployment, develop roads and ghats, improve the education system,and eradicate drug abuse in Kashiani-Muksudpur upazila," Selimuzzaman said. The event was attended by prominent local and central leaders, includingKashiani Upazila BNP President Golam Mostafa Mollah, Jubo Dal Central LeaderMahamudul Hasan Bappi, Chhatra Dal Central Parliament Student AffairsSecretary Faria Islam Meghla, Mahila Dal Central Executive Committee OfficeSecretary Nargis Akhter, Kashiani Upazila BNP Student Affairs SecretaryBillal Khan, Kashiani Upazila Swechhasebak Dal Member Secretary Milon Khan,and Chhatra Dal President Amirul Islam Sohel.

Hasan Mollah, 45, general secretary of the Hazratpur Union unit of BNP, has died after being shot in Hazratpur, Keraniganj, Dhaka, police said. He passed away around 3:45 pm on Saturday at Holy Family Hospital while receiving treatment, said Keraniganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Saiful Islam. The OC told the Dhaka Tribune: “The BNP leader died this afternoon while receiving treatment. Operations are underway to arrest those involved.”On Thursday, unidentified assailants opened fire on Mollah in front of the Ward-9 BNP office in Jagannathpur village of Hazratpur Union. He was critically injured and initially taken to Square Hospital in Dhaka.

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US President Donald Trump renewed the threat of military action against Iran late Thursday as reports of rising death tolls from a brutal government crackdown on protests reach the outside world. “We’re watching Iran,” said Trump. That death toll exceeds all other protests or unrest in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk urged Tehran on Friday to end its “brutal ⁠repression,” saying that children included the thousands killed. ​He called the crackdown “a pattern of subjugation and ⁠overwhelming ​force that can never address people’s ‌grievances ‌and frustrations.”The UN Human Rights Council also voted on Friday for a probe into human rights abuses in Iran.

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Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke at an event at the Department of Environment (DoE) in Agargaon, Dhaka. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS)- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said political parties should give clear roadmap and implementation plan in their election manifestos to protect the environment. The environment adviser made the remarks while speaking at an event titled 'Road to Green Manifesto: Dialogue with Political Parties' organized by non-profit organization Brigeters at the Department of Environment (DoE) in Agargaon, Dhaka. She said about 13 percent of air pollution comes from brick kilns. In addition, road dust, open construction materials, and waste burning are the main causes of air pollution, she said.

Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup will be decided by the federal government, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday, following Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament. “Whether we play in the T20 World Cup or not, the decision will be taken by the government,” Naqvi said. The decision by the government will be final and binding and if they say no, then the ICC may invite any other team.”Bangladesh were dropped from the T20 World Cup after refusing to travel to India, citing security concerns. Under an existing arrangement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pakistan are scheduled to play all their World Cup matches in Sri Lanka. Naqvi strongly criticised the ICC’s handling of the situation, describing Bangladesh as a “big stakeholder” in international cricket who had been treated unfairly.

Charmonai Pir and Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim and said on Saturday that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has “become separated from Islam” and accused the party of using religion to pursue conspiratorial political goals. “Islami Andolan is not alone now; they (Jamaat) have become alone. Those who had used Islam as a cover to conspire will not run the country under Sharia law. Rezaul Karim spoke as the chief guest and prayed for votes for Billal Hossain. Rezaul Karim also criticized secret dealings with foreign powers, saying, “We love the country.

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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday visited the grave of his younger brother Arafat Rahman Koko on the occasion of his 11th death anniversary and later joined a doa and milad mahfil. Tarique, accompanied by family members including his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman and Koko’s wife Syeda Shameela Rahman, went to the Banani Graveyard in the afternoon, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. Later, Sayrul said, Tarique joined a doa and milad mahfil at the BNP Chairman’s Gulshan office, marking the day. A munajat was offered for the eternal peace of Arafat Rahman Koko's departed soul, and the well-being of his family. On 24 January 2015, Koko, also a sports organiser, died of cardiac arrest in Malaysia at the age of 45.

Reading time: about 2 minutesCornell’s semesterly student club fair, ClubFest, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been moved to Saturday due to a severe winter storm expected to hit Ithaca this Sunday. “We are all working hard behind the scenes to make this the best ClubFest possible given the new timeline!” wrote the SUB in the email. The National Weather Service currently has a winter storm warning in effect for Ithaca from 1 a.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. This comes amid a major winter storm set to impact the entire Northeast, with some parts of central New York State expected to experience over a foot of snow. “We look forward to seeing you on Saturday so we can all be cozy and safe on Sunday!” the SUB wrote.

Ilish, Bangladesh’s national fish, has been found contaminated with microplastics and cadmium, raising serious concerns for human health, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said on Saturday. The adviser warned that Ilish contains harmful substances such as microplastics, lead, and cadmium, which is extremely alarming. Without proper vaccination, dogs are at higher risk of rabies and other diseases, the adviser urged people to fulfill their responsibilities towards animals. Highlighting the importance of natural resources, the adviser said, "Bangladesh is not a poor country. Our people’s skills, natural resources, potable water, crop seeds, and genetic resources are our greatest strength.