Literary meeting held marking Madhusudan Dutta’s birth anniversary in Rangpur
The 1,249th literary meeting of the Rangpur Sahitya-Sangskriti Parishad (RSSP) was held in Rangpur on Friday night marking the 202nd birth anniversary of poet Michael Madhusudan Dutta. The meeting took place at the RSSP office at the Rangpur Town Hall premises with RSSP President Dr Nasima Akter in the chair. RSSP adviser Professor Atahar Ali Khan spoke on his literary works, while Dr Mofizul Islam Mantu highlighted the poet’s life in exile in Iran and his creations during that period, reports BSS. Advocate Masum Hasan and Niresh Mukherjee recited Dutta’s poems, while several poets, including Hasnain Rabbi and Sarkar Bablu, presented poems in Rangpur’s regional dialects. The meeting was moderated by RSSP Literary Secretary Afzal Hossain.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 19:03 UTC
RU female student found dead in Rajshahi
Police recovered the body of a female student of Rajshahi University (RU) hanging from the ceiling of a house adjacent to the university area in Meherchandi of Rajshahi on Friday. The deceased was identified as Zobaida Islam Ety, a student of the Department of Social Work. Manirul Islam, officer-in-charge of Chandrima Police Station, said Zobaida had been living in a rented house in the area. Zobaida was found hanging from the ceiling of her room on Friday evening and was later taken to the emergency department of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead, said RU Proctor Mahbubur Rahman. An investigation is underway in this regard, the OC said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 19:03 UTC
Can a bhori of gold hit Tk3 lakh despite major drop?
Successive record prices in Bangladesh’s gold market have renewed a pressing public question—will the price of gold per bhori soon cross Tk3 lakh? Market insiders note that domestic gold prices have reached this level due to the combined impact of international gold rates, dollar exchange fluctuations, local refined gold prices, import costs, taxation, and market management expenses. He told Dhaka Tribune that ongoing tensions between the United States, Venezuela, and Iran are driving international gold prices upward. Abdul Qader, a gold trader from Pabna, told Dhaka Tribune that gold prices could reach Tk300,000 per bhori within three months if current trends continue. According to the World Gold Council, gold prices rose more than 64% in 2025, marking the largest annual increase since 1979.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 19:03 UTC
DU female students unsafe as vagrants roam, patrols increased until election
Residential and non-residential female students at Dhaka University are feeling "unsafe" on campus due to vagrants and homeless individuals, and have faced various unpleasant incidents. Students from four of Dhaka University's five female halls, as well as some non-residential students, confirmed to Dhaka Tribune that they feel "unsafe" due to vagrants on campus and that the number of vagrants has increased recently. Residential female students voice safety fearsA residential student of Sufia Kamal Hall from the Sociology department Ushasi Biswas told Dhaka Tribune that feeling "unsafe" due to vagrants is a daily occurrence. Non-residential female students feel at riskIt's not only residential female students who face this problem; non-residential female students also feel unsafe. Dhaka University Assistant Proctor Rafiqul Islam confirmed the above information to Dhaka Tribune.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 19:03 UTC
NRB Help Desk to be launched at Sylhet Press Club
An initiative has been taken to establish an NRB (Non-Resident Bangladeshi) Help Desk at Sylhet Press Club to provide support to expatriate Bangladeshis. The help desk will be formally launched soon, said Press Club President Muktabis Un Noor. A views-exchange meeting with expatriate community leaders was held on Saturday at Sylhet Press Club in this regard. Speakers described the initiative as a milestone and stressed stronger cooperation between Sylhet Press Club and London Bangla Press Club. In his concluding remarks, Muktabis Un Noor said Press Club also plans programs to improve education in Sylhet and urged expatriates to extend their cooperation.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 17:55 UTC
Govt cuts fuel prices by Tk 2 per litre
DHAKA, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - The government has reduced fuel prices by Tk 2 per litre across the country. Under the revised rates, diesel will be sold at Tk 100 per litre, down from Tk 102. Octane prices have been reduced to Tk 120 from Tk 122 per litre, while petrol will now cost Tk 116 per litre instead of Tk 118. Kerosene prices have also been lowered to Tk 112 per litre from the previous Tk 114. According to the ministry, fuel prices in the country are adjusted automatically at the consumer level in line with fluctuations in the global market.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 17:44 UTC
Mirza Abbas urges party activists to remain patient for peaceful polls
BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas. Addressing party supporters, Mirza Abbas said the people of Bangladesh have struggled for 17 years to secure the election. He noted that many BNP leaders and activists sacrificed their lives, while senior leaders were martyred during the movement. Mirza Abbas also warned of conspiracies surrounding the upcoming polls, saying efforts were underway to disrupt the election process and divert public attention. Appealing once again to party leaders and activists, he urged them to refrain from provocative speeches or actions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 17:09 UTC
Mother, child killed in Cumilla road accident
CUMILLA, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS)- A tragic road accident on the Dhaka-Chattogramhighway claimed the lives of a woman and her five-year-old child today. Police and witnesses said the accident occurred this morning when a Dhaka-bound bus ran over them in the Eliotganj area on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highwayhere. At that moment, a bus belonging to Nilachal Paribahan,coming from behind with high speed, ran them over on the spot. Meanwhile, the bus of the Nilachal Paribahan lost control over the steeringand crashed into a mini covered van parked beside the road. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Eliotganj Highway Police Station Ruhul Amin saidthe bus and the damaged covered van had been recovered and taken to thepolice station.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 17:08 UTC
Workshop on cyber threats and digital defense held at RU
Photo : BSSRAJSHAHI, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - A workshop on cyber threats and digital defense was held today at Rajshahi University (RU). Organized by the Science and Technology Department of the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), the workshop took place from 3:00 pm at the Senate Building. Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Farid Uddin Khan attended the event as the chief guest while Treasurer Professor Matiar Rahman, Acting Registrar Professor Iftikharul Alam Masud, RUCSU Treasurer Professor Md. Students, researchers and information technology personnel from various departments of the university participated in the workshop. Held with the cooperation of the RU Science Club, the workshop began with a welcome address by RUCSU Science and Technology Secretary Tofael Ahmed Tofa, while Assistant Science and Technology Secretary Mujahidul Islam Saim conducted the session.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 17:00 UTC
Sarba Mitra backtracks, refuses to quit DUCSU post
Sarba Mitra Chakma, a Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) executive member who has faced criticism over a series of controversies, has withdrawn his decision to resign.Speaking to bdnews24.com on Saturday afternoon, Sarba Mitra said students had urged him not to step down, describing his resignation as "anti-student" and a betrayal of those who elected him. "They told me not to listen to the opposition and to continue my work. So I have decided to withdraw my resignation," he said.Sarba Mitra also claimed the DUCSU constitution does not support resignation, though he admitted he could not specify which provision states this. "I don't know exactly which clauses talk about resignation," he said when asked.However, Clause 12(b) of the DUCSU constitution states that if any executive member or office-bearer resigns, dies or is removed, the vacant post must be filled through the prescribed election process for the remainder of the term.On Thursday afternoon, Sarba Mitra had told bdnews24.com that he would resign after completing some pending work within two days.Elected last year as an executive member from a Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel, Sarba Mitra announced his resignation decision in a Facebook post on Monday amid growing criticism. The footage went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation.He had also been accused of threatening an elderly man with a stick during a late-night eviction drive against outsiders and roadside vendors on campus, and of involvement in disputes over alleged extortion.Following the video involving children, the university administration issued a show-cause notice to Sarba Mitra, confirmed Proctor's Assistant Prof Saifuddin Ahmed.
Source:bd News24
January 31, 2026 16:57 UTC
ATM Azhar seeks votes for 'Daripalla' to establish justice in society
Photo : BSSRANGPUR, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-nominated MP candidate for Rangpur-2 (Badarganj-Taraganj) constituency ATM Azharul Islam has called on voters to support him by casting their votes for the party's election symbol 'Daripalla' (Scales) to help establish justice and fairness in society. "Only when justice and fairness are established can the welfare of the people be ensured," he said while addressing an election rally at the Tentultala High School ground in Taraganj Upazila on Saturday night as the chief guest. Referring to his own experience, he said, "I was freed after receiving a fair trial in the context of the July Revolution. To protect this independence and the country's sovereignty, we must all work together to build a developed, just and fair society and state." The rally was presided over by Alampur Union Jamaat President Mohammad Akkas Ali.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 16:54 UTC
Entrepreneurs’ Organization Bangladesh hosts Grand Finale of Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Bangladesh, in strategic partnership with iDEA, successfully hosted the Grand Finale of the 10th Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Bangladesh 2025–26, presented by City Bank, and Sara Lifestyle Ltd as Gold Partner at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. The program was inaugurated by Sohana Rouf Chowdhury, Managing Director of Rangs Motors Ltd & President of EO Bangladesh along with Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan, Managing Director of Dragon Group and Chair of GSEA, EO Bangladesh. EO Bangladesh also announced an enhanced prize pool of BDT 10 lakh for this edition, reaffirming its commitment to empowering student entrepreneurs. The national champion will represent Bangladesh at the Global GSEA Finals, competing for a global prize pool of USD 100,000. “Winning GSEA Bangladesh 2025–26 is an incredible honor and a defining moment in my entrepreneurial journey.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 16:49 UTC
Photo exhibition on eventful life of Khaleda Zia held in Feni
Photo exhibition on eventful life of Khaleda Zia held in FeniPhoto : BSSFENI, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - A photo exhibition highlighting the eventful life of late BNP Chairperson and former three-time Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was held today at the Feni Central Shaheed Minar. Speaking on the occasion, Zainal Abedin said late Begum Zia was an extraordinary and illustrious woman of the century. The main objective of the exhibition is to present the life, struggles, and political contributions of national leader Begum Khaleda Zia to the new generation. The exhibition showcased various chapters of Begum Khaleda Zia's long and eventful life and political journey-from an ordinary housewife to entering politics and serving as Prime Minister three times. In addition, more than a hundred rare photographs from different periods of her family and political life were displayed, along with screening a special documentary based on her life and political struggles.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 16:44 UTC
Govt officers’ income-expenditure to be made public if we form govt: Asif
Asif Mahmud also pledged to ensure justice for all martyrs killed from the 2009 BDR mutiny through Shapla Chattar and the 2024 mass uprising. Commenting on Bangladesh-India relationship, Asif Mahmud said Bangladesh is surrounded on three sides by a single country and expects respectful neighbourly relations. He said if the 11-party alliance forms the government, arrangements will be made to provide military training to youths under the supervision of the armed forces, with the number of trainees doubled. He criticised attempts to rehabilitate fascist forces, warning that people would again face repression if such forces return to power. Jatiya Jubo Shakti Convener Advocate Tarikul Islam warned against attempts to seize polling centres and said the 11-party alliance would resist any move to deprive people of their voting rights.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 16:39 UTC
Hadi murder: Faisal's close associate Rubel confesses
Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. In response to the application, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Deputy Commissioner (DC-Prosecution) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Prosecution Division, Mia Mohammad Ashis Bin Hasan, confirmed the matter to BSS. Although the injured Osman Hadi was taken to Singapore for advanced treatment, he died while undergoing treatment on December 18. Later, on December 20, following an application by the investigating officer, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Siddiq Azad ordered the addition of Section 302 (murder) of the Penal Code to the case.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 16:19 UTC