Trump invites Turkey's Erdogan to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Photo: CollectedISTANBUL, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join the so-called Board of Peace that will oversee post-war Gaza, Turkey said Saturday. Erdogan received the proposal in a letter sent Friday by Trump inviting him to "become a founding member" of the board, Turkish presidential communications director Burhanettin Duran posted on social media.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 12:19 UTC
Gaza governance committee begins work
CAIRO, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Palestinian committee set to govern post-war Gaza has begun its work in Cairo, a member told AFP on Friday. "We hope to go to Gaza next week or the week after; our work is there, and we need to be there," he said. According to diplomatic sources, the committee will be based in Cairo, with members travelling to and from Gaza regularly. The committee is headed by Gaza native and former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath. Omar Shamali, another member of the committee, meanwhile told AFP that "200,000 prefabricated units will enter Gaza... to provide education, health, and security services".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 12:02 UTC
Bhutanese envoy meets Tarique Rahman
Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee today met with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman at the BNP Chairman's Office in the city's Gulshan. Photo: Video ScreenshotDHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - The Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh DashoKarma Hamu Dorjee today met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. The meeting took place at the BNP Chairman's Office in the city's Gulshanarea at around 4:55pm, according to BNP media cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and its Joint SecretaryGeneral (International Affairs) and BNP Chairman's Foreign Affairs AdvisoryCouncil Member Humayun Kabir were present during the meeting.
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January 17, 2026 11:44 UTC
Google files to appeal decision in search monopoly case
WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Google filed a notice onFriday to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it held an illegal monopoly ononline search, court records show. On Friday, Google said the ruling "ignored the reality that people use Googlebecause they want to, not because they're forced to." That order risks Google losing trade secrets before a decision is made on itsappeal, the company argued in a court filing. He said at the time that Google must make available to "qualifiedcompetitors" search index data and user interaction information that rivalscan use to improve their services. Google on Friday said it is not seeking to postpone other requirements fromMehta's previous orders, including those related to "privacy and securitysafeguards" for user data.
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January 17, 2026 11:20 UTC
Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US for talks on plan to end war: delegation member
Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US for talks on plan to end war: delegation memberKYIV, Ukraine, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Ukrainian negotiators have arrived inthe United States for talks with the Trump administration on ending almostfour 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. "Arrived in the United States. "A joint meeting with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and (US Army Secretary)Daniel Driscoll is planned." Ukraine's ambassador to the US said a day earlier that the talks would focuson security guarantees and post-war reconstruction.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 17, 2026 11:20 UTC
EU EOM: We are here to observe, not to interfere
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Bangladesh on Saturday said it is in the country solely to observe the electoral process and will not interfere, as it deployed 56 long-term observers across all 64 administrative districts. Their observations and insights will form the foundation of an impartial and evidence-based assessment of the electoral process,” she said. The EU EOM applies a structured and well-established methodology for long-term, nationwide observation, allowing for a balanced and comprehensive analysis of the electoral process. The EU Election Observation Mission will present its preliminary findings at a press conference in Dhaka on February 14. A final report, including recommendations, will be submitted to the authorities after completion of the entire electoral process.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 11:20 UTC
Rizwana urges stopping unnecessary honking to curb noise pollution
Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan inaugurated a rally organised under the Department of Environment's ongoing Integrated and Partnership-based Project for Noise Pollution Control in Dhaka. Adviser Rizwana highlighted that the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2025, have already been gazetted. The adviser identified unnecessary honking and fireworks as the two main sources of noise pollution currently being addressed. Expressing optimism, she said the next elected government would continue ongoing programmes to control noise pollution. Addressing young volunteers, she emphasized that a social movement against noise pollution is essential to protect future generations from hearing impairment.
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January 17, 2026 11:02 UTC
Iran enters uneasy calm after deadly anti-regime protests
Protests in Iran seem to have subsided after weeks of mass unrest drew a bloody clampdown that has reportedly left thousands of people dead. There have been no signs of protests for days in the capital, Tehran. But they quickly morphed into the largest threat to the Islamic regime’s rule since it took power in a 1979 revolution. Meanwhile, Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said he was confident the Islamic Republic would fall and called for foreign intervention. Pahlavi, whose father was overthrown by Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, said he still believes Trump’s promise of assistance.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 10:57 UTC
BAU’s dairy farm emerges as hub of education and research
BAU’s dairy farm. Among its key facilities, the university’s 70-acre dairy farm has emerged as a unique and vital center for education, research and sustainable livestock development. Established just three years after the founding of the university, the dairy farm has evolved over the decades with continuous modernization. Today, it stands as a comprehensive hub combining animal husbandry, farming, education, research and production. Overall, BAU’s dairy farm is not merely a milk production unit but a successful model of integrated education, research and sustainable livestock development in Bangladesh.
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January 17, 2026 10:34 UTC
Bangladesh plays 3-3 draw with Bhutan
Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh women's team played out to a 3-3 goal draw with Bhutan in their second match of SAFF Women's Futsal Championship held at Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand today. Sonam Lhamo scored the second goal in the 27th and third for her team in the 30th minute. With the day's outcome, Bangladesh secured four points from two matches while Nepal bagged two points playing the same number of matches. Thanks to skipper Sabina Khatun who played a key role behind the Bangladesh victory scoring a brace. On the other hand, Bhutan played out to a 1-1 goal draw with Pakistan in their opening match.
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January 17, 2026 10:32 UTC
19-year-old student's body recovered from Mirpur flat
The body of 19-year-old student was recovered from a rented flat in Mirpur-10 on Saturday morning, police said. The deceased was identified as Sanjana Islam Mim, daughter of Shawkat Mridha from Chandkhali village in Barguna Sadar Upazila. She was a second-year intermediate student at Mirpur English Version School and College, said Inspector Md Faruk of Dhaka Medical College Hospital Police OutpostThe body was found around 6:30am. Sanjana was first taken to a local hospital and later was taken to DMCH emergency department where she was pronounced dead. “We found her after she did not respond to calls, and broke the door to rescue her,” he said.
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January 17, 2026 10:31 UTC
Two die as buses collide on Sylhet–Dhaka highway
Two people died and at least five others injured in a head-on collision between two buses on the Sylhet–Dhaka highway in Osmani Nagar upazila of Sylhet on Saturday morning. The accident happened around 7:30am near the Dayamir Kunapara area when buses of Shyamoli Paribahan and Ena Paribahan collided while attempting to overtake, said Habibur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sherpur Highway Police Station. “Upon receiving information, police rushed to the spot, rescued the injured and sent them to hospital,” said the OC. At least five passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Both buses were seized and were in police custody, added the OC.
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January 17, 2026 10:31 UTC
Foreign adviser: Banks looted in broad daylight for 15 years
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said vast sums of money were laundered out of Bangladesh over the past 15 years, much of it through what he described as “banks being looted in broad daylight.”He added that a significant portion was also siphoned off through accounting manipulation. Addressing a gathering of leading accountants, he said, “Many of the country’s top accountants are present here today. The foreign adviser noted that the world is experiencing rapid technological advancement, with artificial intelligence and digital innovation transforming professions globally, including his own. At the same time, the global community is placing increasing emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and ethical practices in business and governance. “For Bangladesh, the proposed integration of technology and sustainable capacity is particularly significant,” he said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 10:31 UTC
Tarique Rahman meets families of victims of enforced disappearances
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday attended a discussion with members of the families of individuals who fell victim to enforced disappearances and killings during past democratic movements. The event, jointly organized by Amra BNP Poriba and Mayer Dak, began at 11:15am. at the China-Bangladesh Friendship International Conference Center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. Also present were BNP Standing Committee member Salauddin Ahmed, Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Treasurer and advisor of Amra BNP Poribar Rashiduzzaman Millat, wife of missing person Ilias Ali, Tahsina Rushdi Luna, BNP Joint Education Secretary Anisur Rahman Talukdar Khokon, National Executive Committee member Hummam Qader Chowdhury, convener of Amra BNP Poribar Atikur Rahman Rumon, and Mayer Dak coordinator Sanjida Islam Tuli.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 10:31 UTC
Missing man found dead at abandoned market in Dhaka
Police recovered the body of a man who remained missing since Monday from an abandoned market at Paris road in Mirpur area on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Shariful Islam Suman, 32, a mobile mechanic who used to work at Shah Ali Market in Mirpur. Mobarak Hossain, sub-inspector of Pallabi Police Station, said Suman left his home for work on January 12 and since then he remained missing. After receiving information from emergency national number 999, police rushed to the spot and recovered the body. Whether it was a murder or an accident will be known once the post-mortem report is available, said the OC.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 17, 2026 10:31 UTC