Students should be responsible to shape future leadership
Students should be responsible to shape future leadershipThe adviser addressed the 3rd convocation of Bangladesh University (BU) at Senaprangan convention hall of Dhaka Cantonment today. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS)- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar today called upon students to develop responsible behaviour, make conscious decisions, and cultivate tolerant leadership. Future administrators, teachers, doctors, and policymakers will emerge from the student community, so they must become capable as the architects of the nation, she added. The adviser made the remarks while addressing the 3rd convocation of Bangladesh University (BU) at Senaprangan convention hall of Dhaka Cantonment today. She called upon students to cast “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum to implement the reforms and demand appeared at mass uprising.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 09:58 UTC
Jamaat leaders set to meet CA Yunus on Sunday
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman is scheduled to meet Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday. A five-member delegation led by Shafiqur will hold the meeting with Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the evening, according to a senior official at the Chief Advisor’s Office. The meeting comes days after BNP chief Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on the head of the interim government. Tarique was accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter, Zaima Rahman on that occasion.
Source:bd News24
January 18, 2026 08:49 UTC
US says killed militant linked to Syria attack on its forces
US says killed militant linked to Syria attack on its forcesWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The US military said Saturday a strike in northwest Syria had killed a militant linked to a deadly attack on three Americans last month. The announcement of Friday's operation came one week after "large-scale" strikes by US and allied forces against the Islamic State group in Syria. Syria's interior ministry has said the IS gunman was a member of the security forces who had been set to be fired for extremism. Operation Hawkeye Strike, which the US launched in response to the December 13 attack, has seen US and partner forces "hitting more than 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons site targets," CENTCOM said. More than 300 IS fighters have been captured and 20 killed in the past year in Syria, it added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 08:43 UTC
Zverev happy with response after wobble in opening Melbourne win
MELBOURNE, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A relieved world number three Alexander Zverev said he was encouraged by the way he responded from a set down on Sunday to reach the Australian Open second round. "But happy with the way I played the second, third and fourth, because I thought that was quite a high level for me. Zverev was broken early and slumped 4-1 behind in the opening set, struggling with the Canadian's booming serve. Another break on Diallo's first service game in the fourth set put Zverev on his way to sealing the match. His reward is a clash next with either Australian world number 49 Alexei Popyrin or 50th-ranked Frenchman Alexandre Muller.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 08:43 UTC
France's Moutet booed for underarm match point serve in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Frenchman Corentin Moutet defended his tactics Sunday after serving underarm on match-point against home hope Tristan Schoolkate at the Australian Open. The 32nd seed was on the cusp of victory on Kia Arena when he sent down the serve, which confounded Schoolkate who hit his sliced return long. It handed Moutet a 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 first-round win, but he was booed at the end. "I don't know, I did it because I thought I could win the point, which I won the point actually. Moutet has used the underarm tactic before, sending down six of them during his second-round win against Daniel Altmaier in Mallorca last year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 08:35 UTC
When the pitch becomes a powder keg
International cricket has weathered many storms throughout its history, navigating political tensions, security threats, and diplomatic standoffs. So far, the concerns centre on Kolkata, where Bangladesh is scheduled to play three of their group matches. How can security forces prevent all possible confrontations between Bangladeshi cricket fans and hostile elements in a city of millions? The answer is that they can’t, which is precisely why Bangladesh’s concerns can’t be dismissed as mere diplomatic posturing. For Bangladesh, the position is clear: Kolkata, with all its cricketing history and iconic venues, has become a place where the pitch can’t be separated from the powder keg.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 18, 2026 08:33 UTC
The tax is too high
If people refuse to pay taxes, then we've a useful indication that the tax rate is too high. If people smuggle and then dodge import taxation, then this is useful information that import taxes are too high. That 20% of the market simply ignores the very idea itself would indicate that perhaps that tax rate is too high. That people dodge the 43% tax tells us that the tax is too high anyway. So, the correct thing to do is abolish the import tax.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 18, 2026 08:33 UTC
Hosts Morocco ready for battle with Mane's Senegal in AFCON final
However, they have long been AFCON underachievers, with their only title to date coming in 1976. This will be their first final since 2004, when they lost to Tunisia with Regragui part of the team. "We dreamt of being here and now we have done it," Regragui told reporters in the Moroccan capital on Saturday. "I hope this is just the beginning and not our last AFCON final," he added. He added: "Senegal will need to be really strong to beat us at home, although they are capable."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 08:11 UTC
A Hindu Petrol Pump Worker Fatally Run Over in Bangladesh After Demanding Fuel Payment
The event occurred around 4:30 am on Friday at the Karim Filling Station in Goalanda Mor, Rajbari district. When the driver refused to pay and tried to drive away, Saha positioned himself in front of the vehicle to block its exit. CCTV footage reviewed by police shows Saha and the vehicle’s owner, Abul Hashem (also known as Sujan), near the car. This fatality arrives against a backdrop of multiple reported attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu community in recent months. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council documented 51 communal violence cases in December 2025 alone, attributing the pattern partly to attempts to suppress minority participation in forthcoming general elections.
Source:bd News24
January 18, 2026 07:25 UTC
Russian drone strike kills woman in Ukraine's Kharkiv
KYIV, Ukraine, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed a 20?year?old woman and wounded several others overnight, regional officials said early Sunday. "There is information about one person killed as a result of an enemy drone strike on a private house," Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov said on Telegram. Synegubov also said a 41?year?old woman suffered an "acute stress reaction" after the strike. In the northeastern Sumy region, emergency services said an air strike on a residential neighbourhood wounded three women and a seven?year?old child. Initial information indicated no casualties, though officials said the strike continued a pattern of repeated assaults on the Danube port region.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 07:15 UTC
Iran leader demands crackdown on 'seditionists' after protests
The demonstrations were sparked by anger over economic hardship that exploded into the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in more than three years. Authorities have said demonstrations they condemn as "riots" had been controlled and calm returned, with state-aligned media reporting thousands of arrests. Alarm has mounted over the reported death toll during the crackdown, as verifying cases remains difficult under severe internet restrictions. Eyewitnesses who left Iran after the protests told AFP of coming under fire and hearing numerous gunshots during protests. The opposition Iran International channel based outside the country has said at least 12,000 people were killed during the protests, citing senior government and security sources.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 07:15 UTC
3 die from electrocution in Gopalganj
GOPALGANJ, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS) - Three people, including a grandmother and her grandson, died from electrocution in Kashiani upazila here in the district last night. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm at Tetulia village under Rajpat union of the upazila. The deceased were identified as Rahela Begum, 50, wife of Mosarraf Shikder of Tetulia village, her grandson Saifan Shikder, 8, son of Sajib Shikder, and neighbour Iran Shikder, 55, son of Hafiz Shikder. Officer-in-Charge of Kashiani Police Station Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman said an electric wire had been set up beside the house of Sajib Shikder to protect Boro rice seedlings from rats. Police of Kashiani Police Station visited the spot and prepared an inquest report.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 06:53 UTC
Verdict in plot scam case against Hasina, Radwan, 16 others on Feb 2
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana's daughter Tulip Rizwana Siddique and son Radwan Mujib Siddique. Judge Robiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 set the date after the prosecution and defence concluded their arguments in the case today. The anti-graft body filed the case on January 13, 2025, against 16 individuals for allegedly abusing their power and committing irregularities in obtaining the allocation of a 10-katha plot. Following the investigation, the ACC submitted a charge sheet against 18 accused on March 10, 2025. On July 31, 2025, Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 framed charges in the case and ordered the formal commencement of the trial.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 06:44 UTC
Final day of nomination appeal hearings in progress at EC
DHAKA, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) is conducting the concluding day of hearings on appeals against the decisions of returning officers regarding the acceptance and rejection of nomination papers for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. On Saturday, the eighth day of hearings, the commission reviewed 112 appeals, of which 45 were accepted. On the eighth day, the EC rejected 37 appeals, including 13 filed against rejection of nominations and 24 filed against acceptance of nominations. A total of 645 appeals were filed with the EC against the decisions on acceptance and rejection of nomination papers in the ongoing election. On January 4, the last day of scrutiny of nomination papers, returning officers declared 1,842 nomination papers valid and rejected 723 out of a total of 2,568 nomination papers submitted for 300 parliamentary constituencies.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 06:28 UTC
Raducanu says Australian Open schedule 'does not make sense'
MELBOURNE, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has criticised the scheduling at the Australian Open starting Sunday, saying "it does not make sense". The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena, following a men's clash. The 23-year-old Briton, who faces Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand, said: "I think it's very difficult to be scheduling women's matches after a potential five-set match. The 28th-seeded Raducanu faces a tight turnaround after travelling to Melbourne following her quarter-final defeat on Thursday in a warm-up event in Hobart. "But I guess I was pretty much handed the schedule to try and turn it around and make the most out of what is in front of me."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 18, 2026 05:30 UTC