Asian markets sink, silver hits record as Greenland fears mount
HONG KONG, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Asian markets extended losses Tuesday and silver hit a fresh peak on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland. Silver hit another record high, touching $94.73 in Asian trade, while gold held just shy of its own peak hit Monday. Meanwhile, Treasury yields rose amid a move out of US assets fuelled by the uncertainty sparked by Trump's latest volley. The announcement fuelled fresh worries the government will borrow more cash at a time when questions are already be asked about the country's finances. "A NATO fracture, even a rhetorical one, is not something markets are trained to shrug off."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 03:31 UTC
Vietnam leader promises graft fight as he eyes China-style powers
HANOI, Vietnam, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Vietnam's top leader promised to fight corruption Tuesday in an address to a twice-a-decade congress of the Communist Party where he is seeking expanded powers similar to China's political structure. The party is "determined to fight corruption... considering the private sector is an important pillar of the economy", he said. Experts say if Lam secures both roles it will signal the supremacy of his security-dominated faction. One source briefed on party deliberations told AFP that Lam's bid for expanded powers had been provisionally approved. But unlike in present-day China or North Korea, political power in Vietnam has not been concentrated in one paramount leader.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 03:21 UTC
'Very nervous' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defence
MELBOURNE, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A jittery Madison Keys got the defence of her Australian Open crown off to a stuttering start Tuesday, losing the first four games before rallying to stay in the title hunt. She started her season with quarter-final exits at Brisbane and Adelaide, admitting before the Grand Slam to being nervous as defending champion. "I've been thinking about this moment for basically a year," said Keys of walking out on centre court again. Showing no nerves, she stunned the American by breaking again and raced 4-0 clear before Keys finally woke up and battled back. The gritty comeback was the catalyst for a far more convincing second set, breaking straight away and racing into a 4-0 lead before sealing the match with ease after 1hr 40mins.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 03:17 UTC
69 pc growth of remittance inflow till Jan 18
DHAKA, Jan 19, 2026 (BSS) - Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 69 percent reaching US$2,040 million in the first 18 days of January, according to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued today. Last year, during the same period, the country's remittance inflow was $1,207million. During the July to January 18, 2026 of the current fiscal year, expatriates sent remittances of $18,305 million, which was $14,983 million during the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 03:15 UTC
Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40
ADAMUZ, Spain, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate. The crash late on Sunday is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of track outside the northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela. It crossed onto the other track, where it crashed into an oncoming train, which also derailed. Renfe, the operator of the second train travelling to the southern city of Huelva, said it was carrying 184 passengers. Survivor Lucas Meriako, who was travelling on the first train that derailed, told La Sexta television that it looked "like a horror movie".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 03:13 UTC
Classic Dickens tale comes to Hoover Library Theatre with ‘Great Expectations’
× Expand Image courtesy of The Library TheatreThe Acting Company’s National Tour will present Great Expectations at the Hoover Library Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 27-28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. as part of The Library Theatre’s 2025-2026 season. Adapted from Charles Dickens’ novel by Nikki Massoud and directed by Devin Brain, the production follows the journey of Pip, a working-class orphan whose life is transformed by unexpected fortune and opportunity. The adaptation blends humor, drama and romance while exploring themes of reinvention, ambition and identity. Audiences can expect a fast-paced and engaging performance featuring memorable characters, from escaped prisoners and eccentric elites to a sharp-witted young heiress. Performances will be held on the Theatre Level at Hoover Public Library.
Source:Daily Sun
January 20, 2026 02:54 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
January 20, 2026 01:57 UTC
Discussions on enhancing multilateral relations in meetings with diplomats: Humayun Kabir
Discussions on enhancing multilateral relations in meetings with diplomats: Humayun KabirTarique Rahman's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir speaking at a press conference in Gulshan, Dhaka. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 19, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman held a series of meetings today with envoys from 11 countries, including the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations. Tarique Rahman's Foreign Affairs Adviser and BNP Joint Secretary General Humayun Kabir made the remarks at a press conference outside the BNP Chairman's political office in Gulshan this evening. Humayun Kabir said the ambassadors were enthusiastic about the upcoming elections and expressed satisfaction with the environment before the elections. Earlier in the day, newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Tarique Rahman.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 20, 2026 00:33 UTC
Reps. Woodcock, Paige give the lowdown on the session so far
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Source:Daily Sun
January 19, 2026 23:21 UTC
ICCB for banking sector resilience of Bangladesh’s economic future
The ICCB report described the banking system as the backbone of Bangladesh’s economic journey, responsible for mobilizing savings, financing trade, and generating employment. In a move described as the largest in Bangladesh’s financial history, the Bank Resolution Ordinance 2025 was recently enacted to handle distressed financial institutions. The ICCB report placed heavy emphasis on the necessity of a strong, professional, and independent Bangladesh Bank. Global experience suggests that an independent central bank is essential for handling financial pressures, maintaining economic confidence, and attracting investment. The ICCB called for strict action against willful defaulters, globally aligned compliance standards, and continuous regulatory capacity building.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 19, 2026 21:30 UTC
Mob pressure forces UAP to sack two teachers
The authorities of the private University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have dismissed two teachers following allegations of "blasphemy" and "Awami League sympathiser" tags. The dismissed teachers are Assistant Professor Layeka Bashir and Associate Professor Dr ASM Mohsin. The university authorities implemented it yesterday.”Among the dismissed teachers, Assistant Professor Layeka Bashir was serving as an assistant professor (Sociology) in the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities. Sources further said that Assistant Professor Layeka Bashir teaches "Social History" a course that includes discussions on the origin and development of different religions. She has since been targeted, Layeka Bashir said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 19, 2026 20:34 UTC
7 Ways You Can Support the Flagstaff Family Food Center This Winter
For more than 30 years, the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC) has been a cornerstone of compassion in northern Arizona. From packing produce to serving dinner, volunteers are the backbone of the Flagstaff Family Food Center. Help Fill a Family Food BoxFamily food boxes are a lifeline for households trying to stretch tight monthly budgets. The Flagstaff Family Food Center stands ready to meet the growing need — but it can’t do it alone. He serves on the Flagstaff Family Food Center Board of Directors, helping guide an organization that now provides millions of meals each year to neighbors experiencing food insecurity across northern Arizona.
Source:Daily Sun
January 19, 2026 20:28 UTC
Bangladesh’s Gas Crisis: Governance Failure Behind a Crisis That Didn’t Have to Happen
Under Sheikh Hasina’s government, scarcity was anticipated and managed through LNG imports, LPG and CNG continuity, subsidies, and active state intervention. The result is a deepening gas crisis that exposes how a manageable challenge was turned into a national emergency, one that did not have to happen. The Anatomy of Bangladesh’s Gas System CollapseThe gas crisis has moved beyond short-term disruption and entered a phase of systemic failure. GAS CRISIS: A system full of holesTaken together, developments between 2024 and 2026 show that Bangladesh’s gas crisis is the product of governance breakdown under the interim administration. The current gas crisis is not a transition cost of reform; it is the cost of having none.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 19, 2026 20:22 UTC
Growing enthusiasm for socialism may spell disaster | GUEST COMMENTARY
But while I’m very hopeful about our future, today, I would be remiss in not saying I’m concerned about it. Growing up, I was taught that you get educated, work hard, keep your nose clean, respect authority, have dreams and make them happen. Everything I’ve ever done in my life was the result of some ability, but mostly hard work and recognizing and taking advantage of opportunity. That same formula — hard work, taking advantage of opportunity and a bit of luck is available to everyone. Will we go over and self-destruct, or will we recognize the warning signs and bright red flashing lights before our eyes?
Source:Daily Sun
January 19, 2026 19:15 UTC
RMG owners ready to pay $0.20 more for local yarn than imported ones
Even though the price of domestic yarn is up to $0.20 higher than imported yarn, readymade garment (RMG) industry owners are ready to buy it in the interest of the country's industry. However, there is one condition - the bonded warehouse facility cannot be withdrawn for yarn imports without ensuring this price difference. However, owners do not object to paying a maximum price of $0.20 more than imported yarn to sustain the domestic industry. It is learnt that currently, a large part of the export-oriented garment factories is using yarn imported from India. On behalf of BGMEA, he urged the government to immediately withdraw the decision to impose duty on yarn imports.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 19, 2026 18:35 UTC