Revenue deficit rises to nearly 46,000C in H1’FY26
In the first six months (July-December) of the current FY26, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is facing a revenue deficit of nearly Tk46,000 crore. According to NBR statistics, the total revenue collected in the last six months was Tk185,229 crore. In terms of growth, the customs, income tax and VAT sectors increased by 6.81%, 14.67%, and 19.97% respectively in the last six months. In that month, Tk9,950 crore was collected from customs, Tk12,261 crore from income tax, and Tk13,984 crore from VAT. At the beginning of the current fiscal year, the NBR's revenue target was set at Tk499,000 crore.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 17:47 UTC
Evaly MD Rassel, Chairman Nasrin sent to jail again
Evaly MD Rassel, Chairman Nasrin sent to jail againMohammad Rassel, managing director (MD) of e-commerce platform Evaly, and his wife and company chairman Shamima Nasrin. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) – A court here today sent Mohammad Rassel, managing director (MD) of notorious e-commerce platform Evaly, and his wife and company chairman Shamima Nasrin to jail. They had been absconding for a long time despite having multiple court warrants and cases pending against them. Of them, Mohammad Rassel alone faces 263 warrants in Dhanmondi, Kafrul and Savar Model police stations, including 83 conviction warrants and 180 arrest warrants. Chairman Shamima Nasrin has 128 warrants in three police stations, comprising 30 conviction warrants and 98 arrest warrants.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 17:38 UTC
Chattogram beat Rajshahi to seal BPL final
Chattogram Royals confirmed their spot in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final at the first attempt, securing a six-wicket victory over Rajshahi Warriors in the Qualifier-1 game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. A disciplined bowling performance helped Chattogram bowl Rajshahi out for just 133 in 20 overs. Led by Abdul Gaffar Saqlain's 2-20 in four overs, Rajshahi bowlers also bowled in disciplined manner and took the game to the deep, leaving Chattogram a requirement of nine runs from the last over. Chattogram briefly lost wickets in quick succession, giving Rajshahi a glimmer of hope, but Mahedi's composed finish sealed the victory. Despite Tanzid's resistance at the top, where he top-scored with a 37-ball 41, Rajshahi slumped to 98-7.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 17:21 UTC
Suspected jihadist attack kills 31 civilians in Niger: local sources
ABIDJAN, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An armed attack has killed at least 31civilians in a village in western Niger near the borders with Burkina Fasoand Mali in a region rife with jihadist groups, local sources said Tuesday. The assailants struck the village of Bosiye on Sunday and 30 people died atthe scene, while one of five who were wounded died later in a medical centre, a resident told AFP. A local student union also confirmed the toll in a statement seen by AFP.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 16:54 UTC
Woakes on his last-ball six: That's something I'll remember forever
DHAKA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - England allrounder Chris Woakes said he willcherish hitting a six off the last ball to win Sylhet Titans a knockout gamein the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) forever. Woakes' dramatic six sealed a three-wicket victory against Rangpur Riders,keeping Sylhet Titans' hopes of reaching the BPL final alive. To do it in my first gamefor Sylhet - that's something I'll remember forever," Woakes said after thematch. Woakes' heroics came after Syed Khaled Ahmed's career-best 4-15 hadrestricted Rangpur Riders to just 111-9, giving Sylhet a small target tochase. He bowled slower balls and cutters, so I wasexpecting a cutter, and then when pace came, I just reacted," Woakes said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 16:40 UTC
Rain washes out Bangladesh U19's clash against New Zealand
DHAKA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - Rain played spoilsport in Bangladesh Under-19'ssecond World Cup match against New Zealand at the Queens Sports Club inBulawayo today. Bangladesh won the toss and put New Zealand into bat, striking early whenHugo Bogue was bowled by Iqbal Hossain in the second over. However, Aryan Mann and captain Tom Jones steadied the innings as New Zealandreached 51-1 in 10 overs before rain forced an early abandonment of thematch. Bangladesh had earlier lost their opening game of the tournament to India by18 runs via the DLS method. Bangladesh will face off the USA in their final group match on January 23 inHarare.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 16:36 UTC
Bangladesh earn emphatic win over Sri Lanka
DHAKA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS)-The Bangladesh men's team, came from behind,registered an emphatic 5-1 goals win over Sri Lanka in the SAFF FutsalChampionship 2026 held at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Nonthaburi, Thailandtoday (Tuesday). Mohamed Aman Mohamed Faizer netted a lone goal for Sri Lanka in the 5thminute of the match. With this win, Bangladesh moved up second position in the point table withseven points from four matches Sri Lanka, who stand at sixth position,remained with their previous collection of one point playing the same numberof matches. Sri Lanka earlier played out to a 3-3 with Bhutan in their opening match butthey lost to Nepal 2-1 and Pakistan 5-2 in their second and third matchesrespectively. After Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will play their remaining matches againstPakistan (January 22) and Nepal (January 24) at the same venue.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 16:36 UTC
Khelafat Majlis withdraws majority of nominations to uphold 10-party alliance unity
Khelafat Majlis has withdrawn more than of its 72 candidates who had qualified in the nomination scrutiny phase for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, aiming to preserve unity within the 10-party alliance. Following directives from its central leadership, the party’s parliamentary candidates submitted withdrawal letters to their respective district returning offices on Tuesday. Party leaders, activists, and candidates from allied parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, NCP, and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, were present during the process. Before the election schedule was announced, Khelafat Majlis had been campaigning by nominating candidates in 258 parliamentary seats. The remaining Khelafat Majlis candidates will contest the election under the 10-party alliance banner, using the wall clock symbol.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 16:24 UTC
Jungle Salimpur becomes a criminal’s den; turns into a spot of rampant killing, illicit trade
Photo : CollectedCHATTOGRAM, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - The Jungle Salimpur, a hilly and inaccessible area on the outskirt of the Chattogram city, has become a criminal’s den where rampant killing , arms and drug related illicit trade have been common scenario. Official sources said once abandoned Jungle Salimpur area was turned into an illegal residential zone by razing a number of big hills worth about Tk 30,000 crore. Russell of Chattogram district said that a combined operation with personnel from Army and other forces is planned to apprehend those responsible for the attack and murder in Jungle Salimpur. Recently, RAB conducted a weapons recovery operation based on a tip-off that Yasin was planning to open an office in Jungle Salimpur. While visiting the Jungle Salimpur area this afternoon, BSS correspondent observed that a panic gripped the entire area with little movement of people following RAB officer's killing.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 16:12 UTC
BNP left without candidates in two constituencies after EC scrutiny
Many of those candidates later regained eligibility after appealing to the EC, but nominations in four constituencies were ultimately cancelled. Of those four seats, BNP has alternate candidates in two constituencies, leaving the party without candidates in Comilla-4 and Chittagong-2 for the time being. In total, BNP submitted 331 nomination papers across all 300 constituencies, including alternate candidates for its 292 main seats. In some seats, previously announced candidates were confirmed, while in two constituencies where nominations were cancelled, alternate candidates were finalised. At the time of the initial announcement, BNP had named alternate candidates in seven constituencies across the country.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 15:56 UTC
Bangladesh thump Sri Lanka 5–1 for back-to-back wins in SAFF Futsal Championship
Bangladesh men's team continued their impressive run in the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 with a dominant 5–1 victory over Sri Lanka at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The win marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive victory in the tournament and strengthened their position in the standings. Bangladesh started the match aggressively and took an early lead in the fourth minute through captain Md Rahbar Wahed Khan. Sri Lanka responded immediately, equalising in the very next minute with a goal from Mohamed Faiz. Although Sri Lanka managed to pull one back, they never looked capable of mounting a comeback.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 15:48 UTC
None but voters will choose their state 'managers': Ali Imam
None but voters will choose their state 'managers': Ali ImamFood and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today spoke at a public awareness campaign on the referendum as the chief guest at Shaheed Hadis Park in the city. Photo: BSSKHULNA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today said people are the owners of the country and none but they will choose 'managers' to run the state in the 13th parliamentary election, slated for February 12. Calling for public support to build a "New Bangladesh," Ali Imam Majumdar urged voters to cast a 'Yes' vote in the referendum to recognize the charter. Officials and employees of various district offices and people from all walks of life attended the programme. Awareness videos promoting the 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum were also screened using campaign vehicles at the event.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 15:44 UTC
EU observer team visits Chandpur to monitor nat’l polls situation
he European Union (EU) election observer mission today visited Chandpur to observe the situation of the upcoming 12th parliamentary polls. Photo: BSSCHANDPUR, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - A delegation of the European Union (EU) election observer mission today visited Chandpur to observe the situation of the upcoming 12th parliamentary polls. The members of the observer team held a view exchange meeting with journalists from various media outlets at Chandpur Press Club here. The EU observer delegation included Maya Hurlimann and Lars Plagmann. Chandpur Press Club President Sohel Rushdi and General Secretary M A Latif welcomed the EU observer team on the occasion.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 15:35 UTC
CPA launches new automated system to accelerate export-import trade
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has initiated to introduce an automated system to make the export-import process faster and transparent. CPA has hired the Magnetic Tech Limited on outsourcing basis under revenue sharing model to introduce new help point titled “CPA Agent Desk System” and a web based platform has also been developed in this regard to provide services to the port users in the export-import documentation process. Leading port users like shipping agents, freight forwarders, clearing and forwarding agents have been informed and apprised on practice manual and operational method as well as benefits of the newly introduced system. New system will significantly bring dynamism in overall port management, reduce processing cost and make easier and hassle-free the documentation procedure through online platform. The increased growth rate is 4.87 in percentage point in container handling , 12.64 points in cargo handling and 10.97 points in ship handling , CPA sources said .
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 15:34 UTC
Clashes between BNP, Jamaat activists in Mirpur leave 15 injured
Clashes broke out between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami activists in the Pirerbagh area of Mirpur, Dhaka, on Tuesday evening, leaving 10–15 people injured. Police, RAB, and other law enforcement personnel were deployed to control the situation. Mirpur Division Police Deputy Commissioner Moinul Haque confirmed the incident and said officers were sent after receiving reports. Eyewitnesses said the clash began after arguments between Jamaat leaders and others following Maghrib prayers, escalating into chasing and counter-chasing, resulting in injuries on both sides. Tensions remain high in the area.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 15:30 UTC