Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the past three days, disaster officials said on Saturday, with a major road and power also cut in several provinces. The emergency department in the southern province of Kandahar said six children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in strong wind and heavy rain on Wednesday. The Salang highway, one of Afghanistan’s main roads, has been closed, authorities in Parwan province north of Kabul said. The heavy snow and rain also destroyed shops and killed livestock in different parts of the predominantly rural country. “Snow and rain, when managed properly, contribute positively to Afghanistan’s environment and livelihoods,” the Kabul Times daily wrote in an editorial.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 14:36 UTC
Carney answers Trump: Canada doesn’t live because of US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump’s inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that “Canada lives because of the United States.”“Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian,” Carney responded in a national address in Quebec City ahead of a new legislative session, even as he acknowledged the “remarkable partnership” between the two nations. A government source told AFP Monday that Canada will not pay to be on the board, although Carney had indicated he would accept an invitation to join. “Canada lives because of the United States. On Thursday, Carney said Canada was not under any “illusions” about the precarious state of global relations.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 14:36 UTC
ICC confirms Scotland as replacement of Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was formally announced on Saturday that Bangladesh will no longer compete in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule. Scotland has been called up to take Bangladesh’s place in Group C, joining England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies. "The ICC’s assessments concluded that there was no credible or verifiable security threat to the Bangladesh national team, officials or supporters in India. Scotland are the next-highest ranked T20I team that had originally missed T20 World Cup qualification.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 14:36 UTC
Bangladesh women's team take on Maldives tomorrow
DHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS)- Motivated Bangladesh women's team take on Maldives in their last match of the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship scheduled to be held at Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand tomorrow (Sunday). The match kicks off at 1 pm (BST). Earlier, Bangladesh made a winning start in the tournament beating India by 3-1 goals in their opening match. On the other hand, Maldives suffered 11-1 defeat to India, 5-0 defeat to Nepal, 3-1 defeat to Pakistan, 4-2 defeat to Bhutan and conceded 7-6 defeat to Sri Lanka. The table toppers at the end of all seven rounds of matches will be crowned the SAFF Women's Futsal champions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 14:33 UTC
Ukraine says second round of talks in Abu Dhabi ends
Ukraine says second round of talks in Abu Dhabi endsPhoto: CollectedABU DHABI, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A second round of trilateral talksbetween Ukraine, Russia and the US to halt the war, ended in Abu Dhabi onSaturday, a Ukrainian negotiator's spokeswoman told journalists. "Yes," responded Diana Davitian, a spokeswoman for Rustem Umerov, Ukraine'stop negotiator, to a question whether the meeting had ended. Russian state news agencies had reported that the Russian delegation returnedto its hotel.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 14:30 UTC
Lula revived Brazilian cinema, says 'The Secret Agent' director
Mendonca Filho spoke with AFP from Recife, his hometown in northeasternBrazil, where he received the news of the Oscar nominations. Mendonca Filho lavished Moura with praise, saying "he's a great actor, agreat artist and a great person. -"Brazilian cinema reconnected with the current with Lula's election in 2022,after four years in which culture, practically speaking, was extinguished inBrazil," Mendonca Filho said. I think the reaction is largely due to thehistorical moment the United States is going through," Mendonca Filho said. -"I don't see any obligation to make political films," Mendonca Filho said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 14:28 UTC
England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODI
England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODIPhoto: CollectedCOLOMBO, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - England rang the changes and spun a web around Sri Lanka, bowling the hosts out for a modest 219 in 49.3 overs in the second one-day international of the three-match series on Saturday. With their backs to the wall and the series on the line, England beefed up their spin arsenal and the move proved a masterstroke. After after the hosts chose to bat first, wickets fell at regular intervals as Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum, eventually folding with three balls to spare. Sri Lanka carry a formidable home record, having remained unbeaten in ODI series at home over the last five years. In that period, they have played 12 home series, winning 11 and drawing one, with spin bowling doing much of the heavy lifting in those successes.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 14:26 UTC
Trump threatens Canada with 100pc tariff if it makes trade deal with China
US President Donald Trump. Photo: CollectedWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trumpon Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, hewill impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border. If Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "thinks he is going to make Canada a'Drop Off Port' for China to send goods and products into the United States,he is sorely mistaken," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100%Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the USA," he said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 14:26 UTC
Selimuzzaman stresses voting rights for sustainable devt in Gopalganj
Photo : BSSGOPALGANJ, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - BNP-nominated candidate for the Gopalganj-1constituency and co-organising secretary of the party's national executivecommittee Selimuzzaman Selim has stressed that sustainable development inMuksudpur-Kashiani upazila can only be achieved if the voting rights of thepeople are protected. He made the remarks at an election meeting organised by people of Mahmudpurunion in Kashiani upazila on Friday night. "I do not want to be an MP for personal gain, but to be your representative. If you give me the opportunity to serve by voting for the Sheaf of Paddysymbol in the upcoming elections, I will work to create social initiatives totackle unemployment, develop roads and ghats, improve the education system,and eradicate drug abuse in Kashiani-Muksudpur upazila," Selimuzzaman said. The event was attended by prominent local and central leaders, includingKashiani Upazila BNP President Golam Mostafa Mollah, Jubo Dal Central LeaderMahamudul Hasan Bappi, Chhatra Dal Central Parliament Student AffairsSecretary Faria Islam Meghla, Mahila Dal Central Executive Committee OfficeSecretary Nargis Akhter, Kashiani Upazila BNP Student Affairs SecretaryBillal Khan, Kashiani Upazila Swechhasebak Dal Member Secretary Milon Khan,and Chhatra Dal President Amirul Islam Sohel.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 14:14 UTC
Keraniganj BNP leader injured in gunfire, dies
Hasan Mollah, 45, general secretary of the Hazratpur Union unit of BNP, has died after being shot in Hazratpur, Keraniganj, Dhaka, police said. He passed away around 3:45 pm on Saturday at Holy Family Hospital while receiving treatment, said Keraniganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Saiful Islam. The OC told the Dhaka Tribune: “The BNP leader died this afternoon while receiving treatment. Operations are underway to arrest those involved.”On Thursday, unidentified assailants opened fire on Mollah in front of the Ward-9 BNP office in Jagannathpur village of Hazratpur Union. He was critically injured and initially taken to Square Hospital in Dhaka.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 14:14 UTC
Pedestrian killed by car on Highway 89
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Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 14:11 UTC
Trump threatens Iran with US fleet as death toll rises
US President Donald Trump renewed the threat of military action against Iran late Thursday as reports of rising death tolls from a brutal government crackdown on protests reach the outside world. “We’re watching Iran,” said Trump. That death toll exceeds all other protests or unrest in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk urged Tehran on Friday to end its “brutal repression,” saying that children included the thousands killed. He called the crackdown “a pattern of subjugation and overwhelming force that can never address people’s grievances and frustrations.”The UN Human Rights Council also voted on Friday for a probe into human rights abuses in Iran.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:56 UTC
Update on the VAT proceedings related to fuel imports
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Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 13:53 UTC
Parties must address environment issue in election manifesto: Rizwana
Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke at an event at the Department of Environment (DoE) in Agargaon, Dhaka. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS)- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said political parties should give clear roadmap and implementation plan in their election manifestos to protect the environment. The environment adviser made the remarks while speaking at an event titled 'Road to Green Manifesto: Dialogue with Political Parties' organized by non-profit organization Brigeters at the Department of Environment (DoE) in Agargaon, Dhaka. She said about 13 percent of air pollution comes from brick kilns. In addition, road dust, open construction materials, and waste burning are the main causes of air pollution, she said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 13:53 UTC