PCB chief: Pakistan government to decide on T20 World Cup participation after Bangladesh exit
Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup will be decided by the federal government, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday, following Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament. “Whether we play in the T20 World Cup or not, the decision will be taken by the government,” Naqvi said. The decision by the government will be final and binding and if they say no, then the ICC may invite any other team.”Bangladesh were dropped from the T20 World Cup after refusing to travel to India, citing security concerns. Under an existing arrangement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pakistan are scheduled to play all their World Cup matches in Sri Lanka. Naqvi strongly criticised the ICC’s handling of the situation, describing Bangladesh as a “big stakeholder” in international cricket who had been treated unfairly.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:52 UTC
Charmonai Pir: Jamaat has broken away from Islam
Charmonai Pir and Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim and said on Saturday that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has “become separated from Islam” and accused the party of using religion to pursue conspiratorial political goals. “Islami Andolan is not alone now; they (Jamaat) have become alone. Those who had used Islam as a cover to conspire will not run the country under Sharia law. Rezaul Karim spoke as the chief guest and prayed for votes for Billal Hossain. Rezaul Karim also criticized secret dealings with foreign powers, saying, “We love the country.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:52 UTC
Venezuela says over 600 prisoners released; families' patience wanes
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Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 13:49 UTC
Tarique visits Koko’s grave, attends milad mahfil on his death anniversary
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday visited the grave of his younger brother Arafat Rahman Koko on the occasion of his 11th death anniversary and later joined a doa and milad mahfil. Tarique, accompanied by family members including his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman and Koko’s wife Syeda Shameela Rahman, went to the Banani Graveyard in the afternoon, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. Later, Sayrul said, Tarique joined a doa and milad mahfil at the BNP Chairman’s Gulshan office, marking the day. A munajat was offered for the eternal peace of Arafat Rahman Koko's departed soul, and the well-being of his family. On 24 January 2015, Koko, also a sports organiser, died of cardiac arrest in Malaysia at the age of 45.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:44 UTC
ClubFest Pushed Forward Due to Winter Storm Warning
Reading time: about 2 minutesCornell’s semesterly student club fair, ClubFest, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been moved to Saturday due to a severe winter storm expected to hit Ithaca this Sunday. “We are all working hard behind the scenes to make this the best ClubFest possible given the new timeline!” wrote the SUB in the email. The National Weather Service currently has a winter storm warning in effect for Ithaca from 1 a.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. This comes amid a major winter storm set to impact the entire Northeast, with some parts of central New York State expected to experience over a foot of snow. “We look forward to seeing you on Saturday so we can all be cozy and safe on Sunday!” the SUB wrote.
Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 13:38 UTC
Fisheries adviser: Microplastics, cadmium found in ilish
Ilish, Bangladesh’s national fish, has been found contaminated with microplastics and cadmium, raising serious concerns for human health, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said on Saturday. The adviser warned that Ilish contains harmful substances such as microplastics, lead, and cadmium, which is extremely alarming. Without proper vaccination, dogs are at higher risk of rabies and other diseases, the adviser urged people to fulfill their responsibilities towards animals. Highlighting the importance of natural resources, the adviser said, "Bangladesh is not a poor country. Our people’s skills, natural resources, potable water, crop seeds, and genetic resources are our greatest strength.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:18 UTC
Ukraine, Russia hold first direct talks on latest US peace plan
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met Friday in Abu Dhabi for the first direct negotiations on a plan being pushed by US President Donald Trump to end the almost four-year-long war. The Abu Dhabi meeting is the first time they have faced each other to talk about the Trump administration’s plan. Putin has repeatedly said Moscow intends to get full control of eastern Ukraine by force if talks fail. After the Russia-US talks in the Kremlin, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov insisted Moscow was “genuinely interested in resolving” the war diplomatically. Trump repeated on Wednesday his belief that Putin and Zelensky were close to a deal.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:18 UTC
Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing
CISARUA, Indonesia, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A landslide killed at least seven people and more than 80 are missing on Indonesia's main island of Java Saturday, a disaster official said. The landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck a village in the region of West Bandung at around 2:30 am, damaging houses. "A landslide occurred in West Bandung Regency, West Java Province, in the early hours of Saturday, killing seven people," Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the national disaster agency, or BNPB, said. "As of Saturday 10:30 am, dozens of residents were reported safe, and 83 people were still being searched for," he added. This latest landslide also comes after torrential rains battered Indonesia's Siau island this month, causing a flash flood that killed at least 16 people.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 13:17 UTC
Training workshop on presenting objective news held in Rangpur
Photo: BSSRANGPUR, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - A training workshop on 'Preventing misreportingin the media and presenting objective news' was held on the occasion of theupcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections in Rangpur on Saturday. Bangladesh Press Council (BPC) organised this workshop in collaboration withthe Rangpur district administration for local journalists at the RangpurCircuit House conference room in the city. BPC Chairman Justice AKM Abdul Hakim attended the workshop as the chief guestwith Rangpur Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Enamul Ahsan in the chair. Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Majid Ali and Director of theDivisional Information Office Dr Md Mofakkharul Iqbal delivered speeches asspecial guests at the workshop. Fifty-two media workers working in various media outlets in Rangpurparticipated in this day-long training workshop.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 13:12 UTC
3-day int'l conference on biotechnology begins at DU
Photo : BSSDHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - A three-day international conference on Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology began today at Dhaka University (DU). DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed inaugurated the event at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building this morning. The Department of Botany and the Bangladesh Association for Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology (BAPTC&B) are jointly organizing the conference. Director General of the National Institute of Biotechnology Dr. Md. Sagir Ahmed and DU Biological Sciences faculty's dean Professor Dr. Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 13:10 UTC
NCP launches election theme song at Shahbagh
National Citizen Party (NCP) has unveiled an election theme song based on its campaign concept, introducing its electoral symbol, the Shapla Koli (water lily bud). “Through this theme song, we’re introducing our party, our election concepts, and at the same time familiarizing people with the Shapla Koli symbol — today’s theme song brings all of this together,” Asif said. Alongside the election theme song, NCP also released a separate campaign song promoting a “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum. Asif Mahmud added: “We wanted to launch our National Citizen Party’s referendum and election theme song from the streets where we were born. “We believe people from various classes and professions, including those from our Harijan and Tafsili communities, are here, and we wanted to launch our theme song representing them and with them.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 13:04 UTC
Tarique Rahman pays tribute at Koko's grave
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today paid tribute at the grave of his younger brother Arafat Rahman Koko at the Banani graveyard. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today paid tribute at the grave of his younger brother Arafat Rahman Koko on the occasion of his 11th death anniversary. Tarique Rahman was accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman, Koko's wife Sharmila Rahman and other family members. Later, a prayer programme was held at the BNP Chairman's political office in Gulshan after Asr prayers, with Tarique Rahman and senior party leaders in attendance. Arafat Rahman Koko, the younger son of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister late Begum Khaleda Zia, died of a heart attack in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on January 24, 2015.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 13:03 UTC
US firm owned by Trump donor buys German oil storage giant
FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A US takeover of a major German operator of fuel storage sites has been approved, Berlin said Friday, despite warnings about the new owner's close links to US President Donald Trump. "The TanQuid Group is being taken over by a leading, experienced, internationally active company in the field of energy infrastructure and fuel distribution," a ministry spokeswoman said. But Sunoco's parent company is Energy Transfer (ET), a Texas-based pipeline operator whose billionaire CEO Kelcy Warren is a major Trump donor. When the sale of the German group by its former Australian owners Macquarie was first announced last year, lawmakers from the Greens party raised concerns. TanQuid stores a huge number of products including petrol, diesel and kerosene as well as various chemicals and biofuels and also operates pipelines.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 12:58 UTC
No legal bar for govt officials to campaign for “Yes”: Ali Riaz
Professor Ali Riaz today spoke as the chief guest at a divisional views-exchange meeting in Sylhet. Photo : BSSSYLHET, Jan 24, 2026) (BSS)- Professor Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser and Chief Coordinator of the referendum campaign, today said there is no legal bar for government officials from taking part in the campaign in favor of “Yes” vote in the referendum. Ali Riaz made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a divisional views-exchange meeting in Sylhet aimed at promoting the referendum and motivating voters. “No one, he said, can show any legal reference claiming there is any bar on such campaign,” he added. “Many parents lost their children in the mass uprising of 2024, and if fascism returns again, it could be our children who lose their lives,” he said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 24, 2026 12:58 UTC
2 killed as pickup van loses control in Kishoreganj
Two people were killed and eight others injured after a pickup van lost control and fell off the road in Austagram upazila of Kishoreganj. Austagram Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Soaib Khan said the accident occurred at around 10:30 am on Saturday in the Zero Point area of the upazila. According to police and local sources, 15 to 20 people were travelling in the pickup van on Saturday morning from the Ghagra area of Mithamain to a Darbar Sharif in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria. When the vehicle reached the Zero Point area of Austagram, the driver lost control, causing the pickup van to veer off the road and fall below. They were rescued and taken to Austagram Upazila Health Complex, where the attending doctor declared Nure Alam dead.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 12:49 UTC