NPA debuts as political platform
Network for People’s Action (NPA) has made its debut in Dhaka, promising to engage youth and professionals in politics. On Friday afternoon, former Dhaka University student Mir Hojaifa Al Mamduh formally announced the platform at the Central Shaheed Minar. He also revealed that NPA will have a 101-member central council, disclosing the names of 99 members. The platform has drafted its political framework based on five core principles and seven specific objectives. The manifesto of NPA was read out by Ferdous Ara Rumi, Tuhin Khan, and Najifa Jannat.
Source:bd News24
January 16, 2026 13:33 UTC
Shoriful sets BPL record with maiden five-wicket haul
DHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - Pacer Shoriful Islam etched his name into the record books with a memorable performance against Noakhali Express in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here today. This was his maiden five-wicket haul in recognized T20 cricket. The nine runs conceded by Shoriful is the lowest by a Bangladeshi pacer in BPL history. The previous record was held by Abu Haider Rony, who had claimed five wickets for 12 runs for Rangpur Riders against Fortune Barishal in 2024. The best bowling figures in the history of the BPL still belong to Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who grabbed seven wickets for 19 runs for Durbar Rajshahi last year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 16, 2026 13:32 UTC
Sylhet asks Rajshahi to bat as teams look for two-two finish
DHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS)—Sylhet Titans captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and sent Rajshahi Warriors in to bat first in the crucial Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. Both teams had already made it playoffs but the match is important for them to finish at top two positions. Sylhet currently have 10 points in nine matches while Rajshahi sit at second position with 12 points from nine matches. A victory in this match would give Sylhet a chance to go second but since Rajshahi have still one match left, they will have another chance to give a shot at top-two finish. The top two teams will meet at the Qualifier-1 game, meaning they will have two shots to the final.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 16, 2026 13:18 UTC
RNPP to play groundbreaking role in power sector: Salehuddin
Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed today visited Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi, Pabna. Photo : PIDISWAHRDI, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed today expressed his hope that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will play a groundbreaking role in the national power sector. The nuclear power plant is being established following all international rules and regulations. During the inspection, cabinet secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid, finance secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Majumder, economic relations division secretary Md Shahriar Quader Siddiqui, science and technology secretary Md Anwar Hossain were present. Chairman of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Authority and the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Construction Project Director were present at the time.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 16, 2026 13:08 UTC
Holy Shab-e-Meraj being observed in Ctg
Photo: CollectedCHATTOGRAM, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - The holy night of Shab-e-Meraj is being observed tonight in the city and across the district with great religious fervor and solemnity. Muslim devotees are spending the night in prayer, seeking divine blessings for the peace and progress of the country and the Muslim Ummah. Many Muslim devotees are visiting the shrines of renowned saints such as Hajrat Amanat Shah (RA), Hajrat Garibullah Shah (RA), and Hajrat Baizeed Bostami (RA). Devotees also visit graveyards to seek blessings for the departed souls of their loved ones. Adequate security measures are being taken at various important points, shrines, and mosques in the city on Saturday night.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 16, 2026 12:46 UTC
7 crude bombs recovered from pond in Sreepur
Law enforcement agencies recovered seven crude bombs from a pond in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Friday. A bomb disposal unit of 9th Infantry Division recovered the bombs from the bank of the pond around 8:30 am. He said that three fish traders cast nets in the pond to catch fish. Later, they recovered the bombs from the pond. The recovered crude bombs are currently in police custody.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:42 UTC
Bangladesh women's team face Bhutan tomorrow
DHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - Motivated Bangladesh women's team take on Bhutanin their second match of the inaugural edition of SAFF Women's FutsalChampionship scheduled to be held at Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailandtomorrow (Saturday). Earlier, Bangladesh made a winning start in the tournament beating India by3-1 goals in their opening match. Thanks to skipper Sabina Khatun who playeda key role behind the Bangladesh victory scoring a brace. On the other hand, Bhutan played out to a 1-1 goal draw with Pakistan intheir opening match. The table toppers at the end of all seven rounds of matches will be crownedin the SAFF Women's Futsal champions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 16, 2026 12:41 UTC
National Helpline 333 to provide election, referendum info ahead of polls
The interim government is set to provide election- and referendum-related information through the national helpline 333 ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the 2026 referendum. Once launched, citizens can access election and referendum information by pressing “9” on the helpline’s interactive voice response (IVR) menu. Speakers included Election Commission (EC) Additional Secretary KM Ali Newaz, a2i Project Director (Joint Secretary) Md Abdur Rafiq, a2i Joint Project Director (Joint Secretary) Md Rashidul Mannaf Kabir, EC Joint Secretary Md Abdul Halim Khan, and a2i Head of Program Management Abdullah Al Fahim. EC Joint Secretary Md Abdul Halim Khan guided agents on election and referendum do’s and don’ts, codes of conduct, and responding to citizens’ common queries in simple, accessible language. It will also provide guidance on emergency situations, special directives in specific areas, relevant contact numbers, and the Election Commission’s designated apps—Postal Vote BD and Smart Election Management BD.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:39 UTC
947 educational institutions to get Tk 6 crore renovation ahead of polls
File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - The government has allocated Taka 6.04 crore to renovate and repair 947 non-government educational institutions that will be used as polling centres for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and referendum. The allocated funds must be used solely for repairing and maintaining polling centres at the selected educational institutions. EED Superintending Engineer Md Shahjahan Ali said that with the allocation now confirmed, preparations of polling centres across the country will proceed at a faster pace. He added that the government has prioritised this urgent renovation programme to ensure a fair and conducive environment for the upcoming national election and referendum. EED Accounts Officer Md Abu Sayeed Chowdhury told BSS that the funds will be used exclusively for renovation, repair, and procurement of electrical equipment for educational institutions designated as polling centres, and not for any other purpose or for settling previous years' dues.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 16, 2026 12:38 UTC
Jamal Musiala set for Bayern return after six-month absence
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed midfielder Jamal Musiala was set to make his return after a six-month injury absence in Saturday's Bundesliga match at RB Leipzig. Speaking on Friday, Kompany said Musiala would be included in the squad "if everything goes well today in training". Bayern could also welcome back Germany captain Joshua Kimmich and Canada captain Alphonso Davies from injury. Chelsea junior Musiala joined Bayern in 2019 and has scored 64 goals and laid on 39 assists in 207 matches while winning five Bundesliga titles and the Champions League. With half of the season played, unbeaten Bayern hold a 11-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund atop the table, the equal-best mark in Bundesliga history.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
Woman, daughter’s bodies recovered 21 days after going missing; 3 arrested
Police recovered the half-decomposed bodies of a woman and her teenage daughter from a private tutor’s residence in Keraniganj, Old Dhaka, 21 days after they went missing, officials said Thursday. Three people were arrested in connection with the incident — Fatema’s private tutor, Mim Akter, her husband Humayun, and her 15-year-old sister. According to police, Fatema went missing on the evening of December 25 while going to study at her private tutor’s house in a neighboring area. Mim later called Rokeya to the house by phone, and after she arrived, she was also strangled with a scarf. Inspector Ilias said the suspects continued to live normally in the house while keeping the bodies inside after the killings.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
Iran protest movement subsides in face of brutal crackdown
The protest movement in Iran has subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands under an internet blackout, monitors said Friday, one week after the start of the biggest protests in years challenging the Islamic republic’s theocratic system. The repression has “likely suppressed the protest movement for now”, said the US-based Institute for the Study of War, which has monitored the protest activity. Attention had focused on the fate of a single protester, Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old who rights activists and Washington said was set to be executed as early as Wednesday. At the UN Security Council in New York, Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad, invited to address the body by Washington, said “all Iranians are united” against the clerical system in Iran. Iran’s representative at the meeting Gholamhossein Darzi accused Washington of “exploitation of peaceful protests for geopolitical purposes.”
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
Dead dolphin washes up on Kuakata beach again
A dead dolphin has washed up on the beach of the popular tourist destination Kuakata, raising concerns among locals and environmentalists. The dolphin's body was spotted this morning in the Swapna Rajya Park area on the west side of the beach by Solemar Biswas, a member of the Kuakata Dolphin Protection Committee. To prevent health risks, the dolphin was subsequently buried by the Environment Protection Movement (UPRA), Kuakata Dolphin Protection Committee, and Kuakata Municipality. Ruman Imtiaz Tushar, team leader of the Kuakata Dolphin Protection Committee, emphasized the need for higher authorities to intervene to determine the cause of death. "So far this year, one dead dolphin has washed up in Kuakata.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
Liton named Rangpur captain for BPL remainder
Rangpur Riders today confirmed that Liton Das will lead the side for the remainder of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this season. Liton replaces Nurul Hasan Sohan as captain after the latter struggled with form, scoring just 30 runs in six innings across eight matches in this year's BPL. Rangpur acquired Liton, the Bangladesh national team's T20 captain, at the players' draft for Tk 70 lakh. Liton himself has endured a modest campaign, scoring 162 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 135. "I don't think it will be much of a challenge, because right now if we win one match, we will qualify for the playoffs," Liton said today.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
Brother of Osman Hadi appointed to UK mission
Omar bin Hadi, the elder brother of Shaheed Sharif Osman bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha who was killed by miscreants’ gunfire, has been appointed on a three-year contractual basis as second secretary at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Birmingham, United Kingdom by the interim government. The notification was issued on Thursday. The gazette was signed by Abul Hayat Md Rafique, joint secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, by order of the President. The notification stated that during the tenure of his appointment, he will not be allowed to engage in any other profession, business, or maintain any employment relationship with any government, semi-government, or private institution or organization. Other terms and conditions related to the appointment will be determined through the relevant contract.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC