Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a foreign pistol, a magazine, an airgun and 71 rounds of bullets abandoned in Brahmanbaria early Saturday. The recoveries were made in separate raids in the Collegepara and Sultanpur areas of Sadar Upazila, said Md Nurnabi, commander of RAB-9’s Brahmanbaria camp. Acting on a tip-off, RAB recovered a foreign pistol and a magazine from an under-construction house in Maurail Collegepara area of the town. In a separate operation, an airgun and 71 rounds of bullets were recovered from a field near Lion Firozur Rahman Residential School and College in Sultanpur Union of Sadar Upazila. RAB filed a general diary (GD) at Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station in this connection and handed over the recovered weapons to the police, he added.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will visit Khulna on Monday, after a lapse of 24 years to attend an election rally. He will address the rally as the chief guest at 10am at the Probaati School ground in Khalishpur, arranged jointly by Khulna Mohanagar and District BNP. Bappi said the announcement of Tarique Rahman's visit has generated widespread enthusiasm among party leaders and activists, noting that everyone is eagerly awaiting his arrival. Shafiqul Alam Tuhin, general secretary of Khulna Mohanagar BNP, said Tarique Rahman last visited Khulna in 2004, when he addressed a grassroots representatives' assembly at Zia Hall. He added that the long-anticipated visit has created a festive atmosphere among party activists, who are determined to ensure maximum participation in the rally.

Star paceman Pat Cummins was ruled out of Australia's Twenty20 World Cup campaign on Saturday, while batsman Matthew Renshaw has come into the squad at the expense of Matt Short. Test skipper Cummins only played one of the five Ashes Tests against England over the Australian summer as he slowly recovers from a lower back injury. He was hoping to be fit for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka beginning on February 7, but has run out of time and been replaced by Ben Dwarshuis. "Matt (Renshaw) has impressed in all formats of late, including in multiple roles in white ball formats for Australia, the Queensland Bulls and the Brisbane Heat," Dodemaide said. Australia's group-stage matches are all being played in Sri Lanka.

Sarba Mitra Chakma, the controversial executive member of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), has reversed his decision after announcing his resignation. However, when asked which article of the constitution states this, Sarba Mitra Chakma said: "I don't know which specific articles address resignation." Sarba Mitra had informed the media of his resignation last Thursday afternoon. Sarba Mitra Chakma was elected as executive member last year on a Chhatra Shibir-backed panel in the Ducsu election. When Chhatra Dal demanded action against Sarba Mitra within 24 hours, the proctor indicated action would be taken within that timeframe.

Gold prices have climbed to unprecedented levels in recent weeks as investors rushed into the traditional safe-haven asset amid intensifying global political uncertainty. Global trade flows have been disrupted by tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on countries he considers unfavorable trading partners. The US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro also sent gold prices soaring. But prices of gold, silver and platinum dropped after reports suggested Trump would nominate Kevin Warsh, viewed as a more reassuring choice than other contenders, reports BBC. “It’s a really good diversifier in a very uncertain world.”Recent volatility, however, underscores that gold prices can fall as quickly as they rise, like other traded commodities.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday alleged that there is a conspiracy underway to obstruct the upcoming national parliamentary election and urged people to remain vigilant. He made the comments while addressing election rallies in Sirajganj and Tangail in the afternoon. At around 4pm, Tarique Rahman joined an election rally at the BSCIC Industrial Park in Sirajganj. In the evening, Tarique Rahman joined another election rally in Tangail, where he said: “Certain quarters are trying to obstruct voting in different ways. During the two days of campaigning in the northern region, Tarique Rahman addressed four election rallies in Rajshahi, Naogaon, Bogra and Rangpur.

Tensions between the US and Iran have been mounting since Tehran’s brutal crackdown on protesters beginning in December 2025. According to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the country’s archenemies, the United States and Israel, are responsible for the unrest. For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been sounding the alarm over the threat of Iran’s nuclear weapons. “The Gulf states have a vested interest in maintaining stability in the region even by means of authoritarian structures,” he said, adding that the political elite of the Gulf states apparently prefers to rely on the familiar old regime rather than getting involved with a new, potentially unknown faction. Raabe in turn believes that Gulf states will continue to exert maximal diplomatic pressure on both sides as they fear that violence could spiral out of control as a result of an attack.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said that he is a son of the land and will return, asking people to pray for him, and urged voters to support sheaf of paddy for the development of their area. Stopping the car, he addressed the crowd from inside, in front of over 10,000 party leaders, activists, and supporters. Also present were BNP’s Bogra-7 candidate Morshed Milton, Shajahanpur Upazila BNP President Enamul Haque Shahin, and General Secretary Azizur Rahman Biddut, among others. Due to the large gathering in Majhira for the roadside rally, traffic on the highway moved slowly. Law enforcement, along with party leaders and volunteers, maintained order and ensured crowd management.

Singer's new transformation initiatives include a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, one-of-its-kind Concept Store, and a workplace representing the company's new vision. Despite recent socio-economic challenges, Singer Bangladesh achieved 14.3% revenue increase and Tk214 million gross profit increase in 2025. Singer Bangladesh is investing for tomorrow. Singer Bangladesh has achieved a key milestone through the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Home Appliances Plant in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in the beginning of 2025. Singer Bangladesh Limited has proudly completed its first export shipment of wire harness components from its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.

Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain today spoke at convocation programme of the Hamdard University held in Hamdard Nagar, Gazaria, Munshiganj. Photo : PIDDHAKA, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain today called upon the Hamdard University graduates to work for changing the country with the knowledge acquired from the university. He made the remarks while presiding over the first convocation programme of the Hamdard University held today at its permanent campus in Hamdard Nagar, Gazaria, Munshiganj. As many as 1,754 graduates received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Addressing the graduates, the adviser said university graduates are key drivers of the nation and called on them to work with honesty and integrity to change the country, noting that Bangladesh’s 54-year journey includes both achievements and failures.

Photo : BSSRANGPUR, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - Ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Elections,3,000 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members in 74 platoons have been deployedin four districts of greater Rangpur to control the law and order situationand maintain peace. Rangpur Sector Commander Colonel SM Shafiqur Rahman disclosed thisinformation to local journalists after inspecting the BGB check post in thePark Intersection area of the metropolis on Saturday. He told reporters that 74 BGB platoons have been deployed in 26 base camps inRangpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat and Gaibandha districts of greater Rangpurunder the BGB Rangpur sector. SM Shafiqur Rahman said that BGB has mainly started performing its duties asa mobile and striking force. Colonel Shafiqur Rahman said that BGB has increased the dynamics of itsactivities through digital sensors such as drones, body cameras, and CCTVcameras.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman addressed an election rally in Daudkandi, Cumilla. Photo: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami -FacebookDAUDKANDI, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said his party has full confidence in the people, expressing hope that the oppressed people of the country will take the right decision in the upcoming national election on February 12. Insha’Allah, the oppressed people will take the right decision on February 12,” he said while addressing an election rally in Daudkandi, Cumilla. Jamaat Ameer said a society that respects mothers is loved by Almighty Allah, while a society that fails to show such respect loses Allah’s mercy. Dr Shafiqur Rahman said that such attitudes send a clear message about the future.

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RAJSHAHI, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS)- A day-long bird fair was held today at Rajshahi University (RU) here with the theme "Watch Birds, Love Birds, Protect Birds". RU Bird Conservation Club with the support of the Department of Zoology organized the fair while two organisations-- Birdshahi and Valent Tech Limited-- provided assistance for it. Among those present were Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Farid Uddin Khan, hairman of the Department of Zoology Prof Md. It is worth mentioning that the RU Bird Conservation Club has been organising the fair regularly since 2012. The Birds which migrate from one place to another during a certain time of the year are known as migratory birds.

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