Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has raised concerns over the safety of the Bangladesh national cricket team ahead of its scheduled tour to India,He said, despite Bangladesh’s genuine security requests, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has acted otherwise. “When India decides not to play in Pakistan, ICC complies. When Pakistan doesn’t want to play in India, ICC complies. When Bangladesh requested the same for genuine security reasons, the ICC has done the opposite,” Farooki wrote on his verified Facebook account. He urged the ICC to consider relocating the matches to Sri Lanka to ensure the team’s safety and maintain neutrality.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has promised to build the nation inclusively if his party is given the chance to form the government, while laying out three conditions for governance. He emphasised that Bangladesh cannot be developed by a single party and must be built through national unity. The Jamaat chief outlined three conditions for collaboration. Shafiqur said reform proposals submitted to a national referendum will be implemented if endorsed by voters. Shafiqur promised that if elected, his government will transform northern Bangladesh into an agricultural hub.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday alleged that a group is conspiring to seize voters’ ballots and personal information, urging citizens to remain vigilant, while also outlining his party’s plans for farmers, youth employment, and development if elected. What is the difference between these actions and the stolen elections of the past 15 years held in the dead of night? Preparations for the rally began in the afternoon, with leaders and activists decorating the venue with banners, billboards, and torans (arches). The stage at the college field was set up, and the surrounding area was adorned for the chairman’s arrival. Prior to the Narayanganj rally, Tarique Rahman participated in multiple public meetings, starting from Sylhet and continuing to Sherpur in Moulvibazar, Shayestaganj in Habiganj, Sarail in Brahmanbaria, Bhairab in Kishoreganj, and Narsingdi.

Fellow pacer Al Fahad, Shahriar Ahmed and Rizan Hossan grabbed two wicketsapiece to complement Emon in making USA batting line up disarray afterBangladesh put them into bat first. Emon and Fahad took one wicket apiece in the first three overs to leave USA6-2 by removing Amrinder Gill and Arjun Mahesh respectively. Sahil Garg and captain Utkrash Srivastava tried to repair with 51-runpartnership but Shahriar broke through with the wicket of the Garg who made35. Emon and Rizan then joined the party to scythe down the middle order beforeAdnit resisted. Bangladesh earlier suffered an 18-run defeat to India on DLS in their firstmatch before their second match against New Zealand was washed out.

Won’t engage in graft, nor allow anyone to do so: Jamaat AmeerBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today spoke at a rally of Jamaat-e-Islami and the 10-party alliance as the chief guest at the historic Gore-e-Shahid Maidan in Dinajpur. Photo : BSSDINAJPUR, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said neither he nor his party would engage in corruption, nor would they allow anyone else to do so. After attending a public meeting there, he joined the Dinajpur rally at around 3:30 pm. Chaired by Dinajpur district Jamaat Ameer Principal Anisur Rahman and conducted by district secretary Muhaddis Dr Enamul Haque, it was also addressed by Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim. Leaders and activists of the 10-party alliance from all 13 upazilas of Dinajpur district were present at the rally.

Sri Sri Saraswati Puja, one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated as elsewhere in the country, worshiping the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and culture. Photo : BSSCHATTOGRAM, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS) - Sri Sri Saraswati Puja, one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated as elsewhere in the country, worshiping the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and culture. Chattogram Metropolitan and District police control room sources and Hindu community leaders told BSS that the festival was celebrated in the city and district in a peaceful manner. Chattogram University Puja Udjapan Parishad sources told BSS that Bani Archanas were held at Chattogram University, City University College, Chattogram Government College, Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College and a good number of educational institutions. During the Saraswati Puja, parents introduced the children to alphabets through 'Hatekhori' ceremony.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday accused that a group is carrying out secret attacks aimed at destabilizing the national election, following the shooting of BNP leader Hasan Mollah in Keraniganj. In a statement, Fakhrul expressed concern and protested the attack, saying, “A group is carrying out secret attacks to undermine the national election.”The incident took place late Thursday night when miscreants shot Hasan Mollah, 42, general secretary of BNP’s Hazratpur Union unit in Keraniganj Model Upazila, in front of the party office. Fakhrul said after the fall of the Awami League’s autocratic ruling group during the student and public movements, lurking troublemakers are attempting to create instability in the country again. The BNP secretary general urged people from all walks of life, irrespective of political affiliation, to unite in protecting democracy, citizens’ voting rights, and public safety. Fakhrul demanded the immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible for attacking Hasan Mollah and other party activists, and extended his wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami falls on Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha each year when Hindus worship goddess Saraswati. Traditionally kids are introduced to education and learning on the day of Saraswati Puja and this ritual is called "Hatekhori". Jagannath Hall administration organized the dormitory's central puja at the dormitory's Upashanalay while employees of the hall arranged Saraswati Puja. Apart from Dhaka, Saraswati puja was celebrated at temples, educational institutions and residences across the country. Chattogram city and Madaripur district town sees biggest celebration of Saraswati Puja every year.

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. When Pakistan doesn't want to play in India, ICC complies. When Bangladesh requested the same for genuine security reasons, the ICC has done the opposite," Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said in post on his verified Facebook account this afternoon. Even the ICC internal and independent security assessment found moderate to high risk for Bangladesh players and fans in India, provided Mustafiz was included in the team and they wore Bangladesh jerseys," Farooki further said. Farooki urged the ICC to must take Bangladesh's genuine concerns into cognisance and relocate Bangladesh's matches from India to Sri Lanka to ensure the team's safety and demonstrate neutrality.

Another change unfolded in Caracas Thursday, with the United States confirming Laura F. Dogu -- a former ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras -- as the new charge d’affaires to Venezuela. On Wednesday, a senior US official said Rodriguez would soon visit the United States, despite still being under Washington sanctions. Rodriguez has appeared ready to comply with Trump’s open interest in Venezuela’s oil. “We are in a process of dialogue, of working with the United States, without fear,” she said Wednesday. Trump has vowed to cut off all oil supplies to Cuba, which has relied for years on heavily-subsidized Venezuelan oil and cash to remain afloat.

A symbolic protest against attacks on the media and the absence of justice has been depicted at the Saraswati Puja pavilion of Dhaka University’s Department of Mass Communication and Journalism. The pavilion featured burnt newspapers, pens that have stopped writing, broken glass windows, and scarred walls, symbolizing media repression. A nameplate reading “Daily Journalism Gazette” represents the collective identity of the news media. Pavilion organizer Rahee Nayab said the installation aimed to protest media oppression amid anarchy, mob violence, and the absence of the rule of law. “We wanted to speak against all forms of oppression — from marginalized workers to the destruction of innocent lives in war.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) has arrested another shooter, Rahim, from Narsingdi in connection with the murder of former Swechhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir, and recovered the weapon used in the killing. He said Rahim was arrested in an operation in Narsingdi and the firearm used in the murder was recovered. The operation is still ongoing, and detailed information will be provided at a press conference on Saturday. Musabbir was shot dead at around on January 7 behind Bashundhara City in the capital. Musabbir’s wife, Suraiya Akhter, filed the case as the complainant, naming four to five unidentified individuals as accused.

Adviser to the Ministries of Housing and Public Works, Industries and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adilur Rahman Khan on Friday said the government is seeking a "Yes" vote in the referendum to implement the July Charter, while only defeated forces and collaborators of fascism are calling for a "No" vote. Adilur said the fascist government was ousted through a mass uprising following the sacrifices of students and the people, and the present government emerged from that movement. He expressed hope that the upcoming national election would be held peacefully and that people would overwhelmingly endorse the July Charter by voting "Yes". He urged people across the country to cast their votes in favour of the July Charter. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Enamul Ahsan, Superintendent of Police Marufat Hossain and other senior officials were present.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said North Bengal would be developed into a hub of agro-based industries if his party comes to power. “North Bengal supplies food and nutrition to the entire country, yet the region has been deliberately neglected,” he said while addressing a public rally of the ten-party alliance in Panchagarh. The Jamaat Ameer said the party does not rely on any ‘card’. The Jamaat chief said five years would be enough to change the scenario of North Bengal, noting that the region’s fertile land and hardworking people leave no reason for it to lag behind. “If we come to power, a medical college will be established in every district of Bangladesh, including Panchagarh,” he said.

“The future is technological,” said state Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver, a lead sponsor of the industry-backed tax break bill. And in the case of a data center energy agreement with a utility company, any new energy needed for data center operations would have to be 75% noncarbon emitting, Valdez said. Two of the four chillers at the Novva Data Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 18, 2024. Dan Diorio, a lobbyist for the data center industry, said the requirements in the Kipp bill are “punitive” and unfairly single out the data center industry. The tax breaks are an “important consideration” for data center companies when choosing where to build, he said.