Nurul Kabir: Khaleda Zia’s grace, sense of dignity were truly admirable
President of the Editors’ Council Nurul Kabir on Friday said former prime minister and ex-BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia consistently stood out in Bangladesh’s political landscape for her grace, decency, restraint and strong sense of self-respect. “Khaleda Zia created a unique example in Bangladeshi politics through her refined conduct, decency, moderation, dignity and restraint, which always impressed me,” he said while addressing a citizens’ condolence meeting organized in memory of Khaleda Zia at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Reflecting on her centrist and democratic political approach, Nurul Kabir said that although he was never directly involved with BNP’s political strategies, he had always supported the party’s democratic ideals. “It was Khaleda Zia who stopped him. “It could even have affected Ziaur Rahman’s historic declaration of independence on March 26.”Addressing BNP leaders and activists, Nurul Kabir urged them not to take any action that would dishonour Khaleda Zia’s ideals.
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January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
CWAB president Mithun says he receives death threats
The crisis in Bangladesh cricket has taken a serious turn as Mohammad Mithun, President of the Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), said he is receiving severe threats involving physical harm against players. Mithun alleged that he has been receiving abusive calls and WhatsApp messages from various unknown domestic and international numbers. Mithun noted that the volume of these threats escalated significantly after 9:00 PM on Thursday. “We haven't spoken against the country, so I don't understand why these threats are coming,” Mithun said. These threats target Mithun as he leads the players' negotiation with the BCB regarding the boycott demanding the resignation of Director M Najmul Islam.
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January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC
Islami Andolan exits Jamaat-led alliance, to contest polls independently
Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced it will not remain part of the Jamaat-e-Islami–led 11-party seat-sharing alliance and will contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election independently in 268 constituencies. On Thursday, the 11-party alliance announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the national election in 253 constituencies, allocating 179 seats to Jamaat-e-Islami and 30 to the National Citizen Party (NCP), while leaving 47 seats unallocated for Islami Andolan Bangladesh out of the total 300 seats. Islami Andolan did not send any representative to the announcement, signaling uncertainty over its position within the alliance. Commenting on the matter, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said: “They are working things out among themselves. I hope they will join us.”Alliance sources said Islami Andolan had demanded at least 70 seats, and Jamaat and its allies are continuing efforts to keep the party within the alliance.
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January 16, 2026 10:31 UTC
Citizens' condolence meeting for Khaleda Zia underway
A citizens' condolence meeting in memory of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has begun at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, with current BNP Chairman and her elder son Tarique Rahman in attendance. The program formally commenced at 3:05pm on Friday, with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Organized at the initiative of members of civil society, the event drew a growing crowd to the parliament area from noon onwards. To enter the condolence meeting venue, organizers have made designated entry cards mandatory. Only eminent professionals, researchers, religious representatives, and other prominent figures will speak on the life and contributions of Begum Khaleda Zia.
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January 16, 2026 09:51 UTC
Photos show daily life along Venezuela’s oil coast after Maduro’s capture
PARAGUANA PENINSULA, Venezuela (AP) — Less than two weeks after a U.S. military operation captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and as his successor, acting President Delcy Rodriguez, announced plans to reform Venezuela’s energy sector , the country’s largest oil refining hub dominates the northwestern coast. Across the Paraguana Peninsula, fishing boats share the water with oil tankers, as daily life stretches from refinery-side coastal communities and salt flats to the sand dunes of Medanos de Coro National Park. ___This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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January 16, 2026 09:47 UTC
Canada’s Carney hails strategic partnership in talks with Xi
Carney lauded a “new strategic partnership” between the two countries after he arrived for the talks at the Great Hall of the People. Carney told Xi that “together, we can build the best of what this relationship has been in the past to create a new one.”“Agriculture, energy, finance, that’s where we can make the most immediate progress,” he added. Xi welcomed Carney and his delegation, saying that China-Canada relations were at a turning point after their last meeting at an APAC summit in October. “It can be said that our meeting last year opened a new chapter in turning China-Canada relations toward improvement,” Xi told Carney. Carney, who on Thursday met with Premier Li Qiang, is also scheduled to hold talks with business leaders to discuss trade.
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January 16, 2026 09:41 UTC
All options are on the table in emergency UN meeting, US warns Iran
“He has made it clear that all options are on the table to stop the slaughter. The US requested the emergency Security Council meeting and invited two Iranian dissidents, Masih Alinejad and Ahmad Batebi, to describe their experience as targets of the Islamic Republic. Batebi described the deep cuts the prison guards in Iran would inflict on him before pouring salt on his wounds. Both dissidents called on the world body and the council to do more to hold Iran accountable for its human rights abuses. The Group of Seven, of which the US is a member, also warned they could impose more sanctions if Iran’s crackdown continues.
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January 16, 2026 09:31 UTC
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Trump with Nobel medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she “presented” her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro. Despite the gesture, Trump has backed Maduro’s vice president Delcy Rodriguez over Machado -- so long as she toes Washington’s line, particularly on access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters outside the US capitol, where she met with lawmakers after having lunch with Trump at the White House. Trump had campaigned hard to win last year’s Nobel Peace Prize for what he says are his efforts to stop eight wars. Rodriguez in her speech also announced plans for legal reforms to Venezuela’s oil sector -- which currently limit the involvement of foreign entities -- but did not give specific details.
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January 16, 2026 09:21 UTC
Police: Uttara building fire originated from kitchen
Police have obtained a preliminary assessment of the cause of a devastating fire at a seven-story residential building in Uttara, Dhaka, that killed six people. The blaze originated in the kitchen of a flat on the building’s second floor. OC Rafiqul Ahmed said: “Our investigation so far indicates that the fire started in the kitchen of a flat on the second floor. Of the deceased, three passed away at Kuwait Maitree Hospital, two at a private hospital in Uttara, and one at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Earlier, the Fire Service reported that the fire broke out at 7:50am on Friday on the second floor of the building located on Road No 18 in Sector 11, Uttara.
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January 16, 2026 09:16 UTC
Inqilab Mancha holds protest march for Hadi murder justice
As announced earlier, the Inqilab Mancha launched a protest march in Dhaka on Friday, demanding justice for the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi. Following Friday prayers, protesters began the march from Dhaka University’s central mosque, chanting slogans. The program had been unveiled at a press conference on Thursday at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen. Abdullah Al Zaber, the organization’s general secretary, urged people across Bangladesh—from districts and upazilas to unions and villages—to hold marches and gatherings demanding justice for Osman Hadi’s killing. Zaber called on the public to ensure the swift trial and arrest of the perpetrators, warning that the case should not face delays or vanish into repeated postponements, as happened with journalist couple Sagar and Runi.
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January 16, 2026 09:11 UTC
ICC team to visit Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup verdict
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to send a delegation to Dhaka in the coming days for a final round of talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) before taking a decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The BCB also confirmed ICC delegation’s visit to Bangladesh. We are eager to play in the World Cup, particularly in Sri Lanka, and I strongly believe that organising this is not impossible,” the sports adviser said. Bangladesh’s tour to India for the T20 World Cup remains uncertain, with the BCB formally requesting the ICC to relocate its matches outside India, citing the “safety and security concerns” of players, officials and support staff. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin on February 7.
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January 16, 2026 08:26 UTC
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January 16, 2026 08:26 UTC
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January 16, 2026 08:26 UTC
Reckless tourism puts Saint Martin’s survival at risk amid government conservation rules
Between 4:30am and 5am, these vehicles were seen ferrying large groups of tourists toward Chhera Dwip, an uninhabited and ecologically sensitive extension of Saint Martin’s Island. According to the existing government rules, tourists visiting Saint Martin’s Island are required to follow strict government guidelines to protect its fragile ecosystem. Saint Martin’s Island spans only 5 to 8 square kilometres, depending on tides, and supports a resident population estimated at 12,000 people, many dependent on tourism for livelihoods. “This Master Plan presents a vital opportunity to protect biodiversity while strengthening community livelihoods, but only through collective action,” said Sonali Dayaratne, deputy resident representative of UNDP Bangladesh. As the current tourism season continues ahead of the island’s scheduled closure, conservationists warn that policy alone will not save Saint Martin’s.
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January 16, 2026 08:12 UTC
6 killed in Uttara building fire
The death toll from a fire that broke out at a seven-storey residential building in Uttara, Dhaka, has risen to six. The incident occurred at a building located on Road No 18 in Sector 11 of Uttara. Two units from Uttara Fire Station arrived at the scene at 7:58am and began efforts to control the flames. Talha Bin Jasim, an official of the Fire Service’s Public Relations Department, said that Fire Service units reached the building within eight minutes of receiving information about the fire. The blaze broke out on the second floor of the seven-storey building.
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January 16, 2026 08:12 UTC