U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh - India captains avoid handshakes at toss
The diplomatic tension between Dhaka and New Delhi has spilled onto the cricket field, as the captains of the Bangladesh and India Under-19 teams refused to shake hands during the toss at the ICC U-19 World Cup on Saturday in Zimbabwe. In a scene reminiscent of recent India-Pakistan encounters, Bangladesh acting captain Jawad Abrar and India captain Ayush Mhatre visibly avoided each other at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This incident mirrors the stance taken by India during the Asia Cup in September, where captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that his team would not shake hands with Pakistani players due to military conflicts. The breakdown in on-field courtesies comes amid “cold relations” between the two nations and a deepening standoff regarding the upcoming senior Men's T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains firm in its decision not to send the national team to India for the tournament in February, citing severe security risks.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 15:07 UTC
Mamunul Haque: No further scope for seat-sharing with Islami Andolan
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque has stated that there is no longer any scope for a seat-sharing arrangement with Islami Andolan. He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at an event held at the central office of Jamaat-e-Islami in Moghbazar, Dhaka. Rejecting claims of any third-party influence behind Islami Andolan’s withdrawal, Mamunul Haque said that the situation had arisen due to a lack of mutual understanding. “There is no possibility of holding any fresh discussions with Islami Andolan ahead of the election,” he said. “However, if they wish to return to the alliance, they will be welcomed.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 15:07 UTC
7.8 million ounces of new gold resources discovered in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has reported the discovery of 7.8 million ounces of additional gold resources across four locations in the Kingdom, strengthening its drive to grow domestic mineral reserves and build a global gold business. The expansion follows an intensive drilling program that initially outlined more than nine million ounces before standard annual reporting adjustments. Mansourah Massarah delivered the biggest increase, adding three million ounces year-on-year. Uruq 20/21 and Umm As Salam together contributed 1.67 million ounces, while Wadi Al Jaww delivered a maiden resource of 3.08 million ounces. He added that the latest discoveries highlight the scale of Maaden’s exploration pipeline.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 15:07 UTC
Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US for talks on plan to end war
Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for talks with the Trump administration on ending almost four years of war with Russia, a member of the delegation said on Saturday. They will meet US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The talks will take place in Miami just days short of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “Arrived in the United States. Zelensky said on Friday he hoped Ukraine would sign agreements with the United States next week.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 15:07 UTC
Tanzim's four wicket helps Rajshahi dismiss Chattogram for 125
Pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib played the key role in wrapping up Chattogram to paltry total, finishing with 4-17. Two foreign recruits Jahandad Khan and Ryan Burl played a second fiddle to Tanzim with two wickets apiece. James Neesham who returned figures of 1-16 gave the early breakthrough, dismissing Naim Sheikh for duck after Rajshahi captain Najmul Hossain Shanto put Chattogram into bat first. Tanzim Sakib then appeared into the stage and ably supported by Jahandad and Burl he ripped through Chattogram middle order, denying any batter to steady the innings. Asif Ali, however, scored a 24 ball-39 to help Chattogram go past 100-run mark, which looked unlikely at one stage.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 14:59 UTC
Pacer Al Fahad rips through India with 5-wicket haul in U19 World Cup
Pacer Al Fahad produced a dazzling display with the ball as Bangladesh restricted India to 238 in their opening U19 World Cup match. He grabbed five wickets for 38 runs in 9.2 overs at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday. Fahad made early inroads, striking twice in the third over and troubling India’s top order with disciplined pace and movement. Support came from pacer Iqbal Hossain (2-45) and offspinner Azizul Hakim (2-42), who chipped in, while Sheikh Parvez Jibon (1-46) claimed his maiden U19 World Cup wicket. For India, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (72) made repairs early before Kundu guided the team in the middle overs.
Source:bd News24
January 17, 2026 14:47 UTC
UN chief Guterres warns 'powerful forces' undermining global ties
Photo: CollectedLONDON, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deploreda host of "powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation" in aLondon speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. They met in London because the UN headquarters in New York had not yet beenbuilt. Guterres paid tribute to Britain for its decisive role in the creation of theUnited Nations and for continuing to champion it. "We see powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation," he said,adding: "Despite these rough seas, we sail ahead." Guterres cited a new treaty on marine biological diversity as an example ofcontinued progress.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 14:23 UTC
Uganda's Museveni wins seventh presidential term: Electoral Commission
Yoweri Museven. Photo: CollectedKAMPALA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, wona seventh term in office on Saturday with 71.65 percent of the vote, thecountry's Electoral Commission said. He defeated his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobi Wine -- real name RobertKyagulanyi -- who received 24.72 percent of the vote, according to theofficial results.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 14:17 UTC
Govt. has every right to campaign for “yes” vote in referendum: Riaz
has every right to campaign for “yes” vote in referendum: RiazChief Adviser’s Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz. File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz today said the government has every right to campaign for “Yes” vote in referendum on July National Charter, calling it a document that came “in exchange of blood”. Riaz acknowledged that some quarters were raising questions about whether servants of the Republic could campaign in favor of a ‘Yes’ vote citing legal grounds. Riaz said it was internationally recognised practice to seek support for a government proposal adding different European nations held 48 referendums over joining the European Union since 1972 and in most cases the governments campaigned for “yes” vote. Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider also spoke on the occasion with Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 14:17 UTC
Bangladesh: Hindu petrol pump worker crushed to death; BNP leader arrested
AI-generated imageMinority Under Fire Hindu Teacher Home Burnt In Bangladesh Sparks India Concern Ahead Of Polls(With PTI inputs)NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old Bangladeshi Hindu man, employed at a fuel station, died after allegedly being run over by a customer who attempted to leave without paying for fuel, police said.The incident took place on Friday in the Rajbari district. The victim was identified as Ripon Saha.Police have seized the vehicle, an SUV, and arrested its owner, Abul Hashem, 55, along with his driver Kamal Hossain, 43. When the driver attempted to leave without paying, Saha tried to block the vehicle. The car allegedly ran him over and sped away, killing him on the spot.“We will file a murder case. Hasina has been living in Delhi since then.The attacks on Hindus since Hasina’s ouster—though Dhaka maintains that not all were communally motivated—have further strained relations between the two countries.
Source:bd News24
January 17, 2026 14:08 UTC
Yemen separatist chief defiant in first comments since disappearance
Zubaidi then disappeared after he failed to board a flight to Riyadh for talks in early January, with Saudi Arabia accusing him of fleeing to Abu Dhabi while supporters insisted he was still in Yemen. The takeover had sparked tensions between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who backed rival sides of Yemen's government. Separatist supporters have continued protest and on Friday turned out in their thousands in the southern Yemeni city of Aden, backing Zubaidi and the STC. They brandished photographs of Zubaidi, with some chanting against Rashad al-Alimi, who heads Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential body, and his Saudi backers. One of the protesters, Hussein Mohammed al-Yafai, told AFP he had come out to "reject the illegitimate measures taken by Saudi Arabia... against the South."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 14:07 UTC
Caught On Camera: Another Hindu Man Killed In Bangladesh, Mowed Down Over Payment Dispute At Petrol Pump
A Hindu man was crushed to death by an SUV, which reportedly belonged to a former Bangladesh Nationalist Party worker. The 30-year-old victim, Ripon Saha, a fuel station worker, tried to stop the vehicle from leaving the petrol pump without paying for fuel, but the car allegedly ran over him before fleeing. The incident took place on Friday. Reportedly, the SUV took fuel worth Rs 3,710 from the filling station at around 4:30 am on Friday. Past IncidentThis incident comes days after a Hindu man was beaten and hacked to death in Daganbhuiyan, Feni, on the night of 11 January.
Source:bd News24
January 17, 2026 13:24 UTC
BSS chairman Anwar Aldin distributes blankets among destitute in Paikgachha
Chairman of the Board of Directors of BSS and Joint Editor of the daily Ittefaq Anwar Aldeen distributed blankets among destitute in Paikgachha, Khulna. Photo: BSSKHULNA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - More than three thousand helpless and destitute people in Paikgachha of Khulna have been provided with high-quality blankets, like previous years, amid biting cold and dense fog. Poor and marginal people from at least ten villages received blankets, giving them some relief from the winter cold. The BSS chairman said they are happy to stand beside the helpless and poor people of the Kapilmuni–Paikgachha area, and that their activities for the poor in this region will continue. Shafiul Islam Hazra, journalists Sheikh Khairul Islam, Oliul Islam and Tapan Pal, among others, were present.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
Rangpur confirms BPL playoffs as final team
DHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - Contrasting half-centuries from openers DawidMalan and Towhid Hridoy powered Rangpur Riders to an 11-run victory overDhaka Capitals at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today,confirming their place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) playoffs as thefinal qualifying team. Despite the win, Rangpur are set to play the Eliminator against SylhetTitans, with Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals having already securedthe top two spots on the points table. Former England opener Malan starred with a fluent 78 off 49 balls, an inningslaced with eight fours and four sixes. Rangpur then leaned on their bowlers, led by a venomous spell from fastbowler Nahid Rana, who returned outstanding figures of 3-11. Earlier, Fahim Ashraf also played his part for Rangpur by claiming 2-43 tocheck Dhaka's top order.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 12:33 UTC
Rajshahi sends Chattogram into bat to top BPL point table
DHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi Warriors captain Najmul Hossain Shantowon the toss and sent Chattogram Royals into bat first in their last game ofthe Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game today at Sher-e-Bangla NationalCricket Stadium. Both teams had already confirmed the top two finish, meaning they would playthe Qualifier-1 game on January 21 to move to the final of the BPL. A victory in this match is deemed to be a morale booster for both ofthe sides. A Rajshahi victory in this game would confirm that they will finish the BPLgroup phase as table toppers. Chattogram won the first-leg game between the two sides, edging Rajshahi pastby two wickets in a thrilling contest.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 12:19 UTC