‘Yes’ vote key to advancing constitutional reform: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter.File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today said that the message of constitutional reform outlined in the July National Charter can only be conveyed through a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum, stressing that the ballot seal represents not just a symbol, but a profound responsibility to move the country forward. The event was organized by the Narayanganj District Administration and Sadar Upazila Administration to promote the referendum and encourage voters’ participation. Farida Akhter emphasized that the people are the real fighters for the country’s future transformation. “The responsibility of change entrusted to us by the younger generation must be restored through elections,” she said, urging voters to cast a ‘yes’ vote. Following the discussion, Adviser Farida Akhter distributed leaflets in favor of the referendum.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 22, 2026 02:45 UTC
Snowboard champ Hirano suffers fractures ahead of Olympics
TOKYO, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Japan's Olympic snowboard champion Ayumu Hirano is facing a race to be fit to defend his halfpipe title at next month's Milan-Cortina Games after suffering fractures and bruises in a crash. The Ski Association of Japan (SAJ) said Wednesday that Hirano had undergone medical checks and had suffered "multiple fractures and bruises" but had no bone misalignments. SAJ said that Hirano was "expected gradually to resume training once the swelling and pain subside" and would undergo treatment in Japan. The Winter Olympics begin on February 6, with the men's snowboard halfpipe competition getting under way five days later. Hirano, who won Olympic silver in 2014 and 2018, also competed in skateboarding at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 22, 2026 02:32 UTC
Brent Barry peels back the curtain on a locker room that wouldn’t commit
“The situation there overall, I would tell you guys, being on the inside, was it was a team that just didn’t know how to get along,” Barry stated. Starting with Bradley Beal, it became clear that he never fully bought into operating within a true team structure. But the laissez-faire approach, the mentality of wanting to hoop and nothing else, showed up in exactly what Barry was describing. That disengagement, that singular focus, warped the hierarchy of the team and bled into the locker room. When there is a clear hierarchy behind the scenes, it shows up in how the team plays.
Source:Daily Sun
January 22, 2026 02:32 UTC
South Korea's economy grew just 1% in 2025, lowest in five years
South Korea's economy grew just 1% in 2025, lowest in five yearsSEOUL, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea logged its slowest growth in half a decade in 2025, the country's central bank said Thursday, while exports rose on the back of a boom in artificial intelligence. Exports were a bright spot, rising by 4.1 percent, the country's central bank said, while imports were up 3.8 percent. "The decline in construction widened and the growth of manufacturing slowed," the central bank said. The economy also contracted in the October-December period, the central bank added. On the back of robust demand, the benchmark index Kospi broke 5,000 for the first time on Thursday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 22, 2026 02:31 UTC
Dhaka airport’s high-tech e-gates that can’t even check visas
E-gates installed, but unusedAccording to immigration sources, a total of 44 e-gates were installed across airports and land ports: 26 at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, six at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong, six at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet, four at Benapole Land Port, and two at Banglabandha Land Port. However, despite intermittent trials, the e-gates are currently closed for outbound passengers at major airports. Liton Kabir, a traveler bound for Singapore, told Dhaka Tribune that the promise of faster travel with e-passports has not materialized. Official explanations, limited answersHazrat Shahjalal International Airport Executive Director Group Captain SM Ragib Samad confirmed that the e-gates can only authenticate passport data and cannot verify visas or travel details. At Benapole Land Port, Immigration Police Officer-in-Charge Shakhawat Hossain said four e-gates, two for arrivals and two for departures, remain operational, staffed by four officers.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 22, 2026 01:48 UTC
Former caretaker govt Adviser Hafizuddin passes away
File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Former adviser to the caretaker government M. Hafizuddin Khan passed away this evening at his residence in Uttara in the capital, due to old age complications. His cousin Liaquat Ali confirmed. During his career, Hafizuddin Khan served as Secretary of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. In 1996, Hafizuddin Khan was appointed as the sixth Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh. He also confirmed that Hafizuddin Khan will be laid to rest at his ancestral village home in Rahmatganj graveyard in Sirajganj district.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 22, 2026 01:00 UTC
Electoral symbols allocated to 23 candidates in Bagerhat
BAGERHAT, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections, election symbols were officially allocated among 23 candidates contesting from four parliamentary constituencies in Bagerhat district today. The meeting was chaired by Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner and District Returning Officer Golam Md. Among others, Army representative Major Ashraf, Police Superintendent Hasan Chowdhury and District Election Officer Muhammad Abu Ansar addressed the meeting. Baten formally allotted election symbols to the 23 candidates one by one. Senior district government officials, candidates from various political parties and representatives of the media were also present at the ceremony.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 22, 2026 00:10 UTC
Widespread enthusiasm in Narsingdi ahead of Tarique Rahman's visit
Photo: BSSNARSINGDI, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Widespread enthusiasm is sweeping across Narsingdi ahead of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit, as the district unit of the party completes extensive preparations to host a major public rally. Tarique Rahman is set to formally launch his election campaign on Thursday from Sylhet, known as the land of 360 saints. Preparations at the rally venue beside the Dhaka-Sylhet highway near Basail Municipal Park have reached their final stage. Local BNP leaders have described Tarique Rahman's visit as highly significant, noting that this will be his first public rally in Narsingdi as BNP Chairman. "This is the first visit to Narsingdi by Tarique Rahman after a long gap since Begum Khaleda Zia's visit," said Khairul Kabir Khokon.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and who has joined so far?
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Source:Daily Sun
January 21, 2026 23:45 UTC
Implementation of July Charter will change Bangladesh: Adilur Rahman
Adviser for Housing and Public Works Adilur Rahman Khan peaking as the chief guest at an awareness meeting on referendum campaign and voter awareness campaign in Narsingdi. Photo: BSSMUNSHIGANJ, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Adviser for Housing and Public Works AdilurRahman Khan today said the national referendum would provide a cleardirection for Bangladesh and implementation of the July Charter will changethe scenarios of the country. If the July Charter is implemented through thereferendum, it will renovate Bangladesh," he said. The adviser made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at anawareness meeting on referendum campaign and voter awareness campaign atLouhajang Upazila Parishad auditorium today. Adilur Rahman Khan said Bangladesh remained under repression for 15 years,during which people could not speak freely and even freedom of thought wasabsent.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
US stocks recover half of the prior day's plunge after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs
Total snow and sleet accumulations between half an inch and two inches. Ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and one half of an inch possible, with isolated ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Source:Daily Sun
January 21, 2026 21:56 UTC
Community broadcast to raise voter awareness for referendum, elections
As part of this initiative, Bangladesh Betar, Rajshahi organized a specialprogram titled "Bangladesh Betar's Community Broadcast for Voter Awareness inthe Referendum and Elections." The speakers said that voter awareness is essential for establishing a fairand participatory democracy. As a state-owned media outlet, Bangladesh Betar has earned public trust overthe years by broadcasting neutral and credible information. At the beginning of the program, the welcome address was delivered by KishoreRanjan Mallik, Regional Director of Bangladesh Betar Rajshahi. He said that to strengthen the democratic process, Bangladesh Betar willcontinue such community broadcasts and awareness programs in the publicinterest in the future as well.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 21, 2026 21:25 UTC
Fraud Running Rampant at the Oscars?
The best performance of the year seems like it’s going to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, only to lose to what should really be considered a lead performance. Modern Oscars have evolved beyond performances and now include gamesmanship and campaigning alongside performance. On the contrary, the supporting categories have remained steady for decades. Oscars night is a celebration of film and all of the minds and hands that come together to make it. The supporting actor and actress categories are not running rampant with fraud — stats and feelings back this up.
Source:Daily Sun
January 21, 2026 20:31 UTC
Tarique Rahman offers prayers at Shahjalal shrine in Sylhet
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman arrived in Sylhet on Wednesday evening to formally kick off his election campaign, offering prayers at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R) shortly after his arrival. After arriving in the city, the BNP chairperson went straight to the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R), where he performed ziarat and offered nawafil prayers at around 9:05pm. Earlier, Shairul Kabir Khan said Tarique Rahman left his Gulshan residence for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:38pm. Leaders of the party’s Sylhet district and metropolitan units, including district BNP President Abdul Qaiyum Chowdhury and metropolitan unit Acting President Rezaul Hasan Qayes, received him at the airport. Speaking to reporters, district BNP President Abdul Qaiyum Chowdhury said Tarique Rahman last visited his father-in-law’s home in 2004, after inaugurating a poverty alleviation programme in Silam Union.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 21, 2026 20:31 UTC
CID arrests cyber fraudster for blackmailing Bangladeshi woman in US
CID arrests cyber fraudster for blackmailing Bangladeshi woman in USDHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly blackmailing a Bangladeshi woman living in the United States into a fake marriage and extorting crores of taka by threatening to leak her private videos online. He was arrested on January 20, 2026, by the Cyber Intelligence and Risk Management Team of the Cyber Police Center (CPC) while hiding in Lohagara area of Chittagong. According to the case statement, Salauddin first contacted the victim through a Facebook marriage platform named "BCCB Matrimonial: Heavenly Match." To gain the victim's trust, he even arranged video calls where two accomplices posed as his mother and sister. Police records also reveal that he was previously accused in a similar case with Mohammadpur Police Station (Case No.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 21, 2026 20:05 UTC