A casualty of regional politics?
Cricket has always been a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s national pride. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), though imperfect, succeeded in establishing cricket as a vital national asset -- representing stability, hope, and international identity. Publicly available credible intelligence does not indicate that the Bangladesh national cricket team faces any special or heightened threat. Bangladesh risks being seen as an unreliable participant in international sport -- a country willing to withdraw from or disrupt tournaments when diplomatic winds shift. Cricket once elevated Bangladesh's reputation globally.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 11:07 UTC
Kraft’s Two Goals Lift No. 12 Men’s Hockey Over No. 10 Dartmouth in Overtime Thriller
Reading time: about 7 minutesFor head coach Casey Jones ’90, junior forward Jake Kraft’s game goes beyond just scoring. “He epitomizes Cornell hockey, the way he plays, the way he goes after it.”Kraft’s importance to the lineup goes beyond points, beyond goals, beyond assists. Cornell (13-5-0, 8-3-0 ECAC) outshot Dartmouth (14-5-1, 8-3-1 ECAC), 31-16, and out-attempted the Big Green by a 66-42 margin. Dartmouth goaltender Emmett Croteau’s 29 saves were not enough to hold off Cornell’s onslaught — the Red’s expected goals (xG) for Friday night’s victory were a whopping 4.2. With less than four minutes to play in the period, a Cornell cross-check gave Dartmouth a delayed penalty.
Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 11:04 UTC
No. 12 Women’s Hockey Erupts for Six Goals in Dominant Win Over No. 7 Princeton
24 seconds into the second frame, a senior forward Grace Dwyer cross-checking penalty gave the Tigers their second power-play chance of the game. The Red, unable to quickly respond, committed its third penalty of the game seven minutes later. “If they were getting beat, they would reach with the stick and take a tripping penalty or a hooking penalty or a slashing penalty. Stretching back to the start of December, Dwyer had committed 16 minutes worth of penalties and tallied just two goals. Three minutes into the final period, Princeton was whistled for its fourth penalty of the game.
Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 10:54 UTC
Election: 129 inmates to cast postal vote from Jashore central jail
A total of 129 inmates of Jashore Central Jail will cast their votes through postal ballots. According to jail authorities, all the 129 inmates have completed the online voter registration process, said Jailer Abid Ahmed of Jashore Central Jail. Sources at the jail said many inmates initially showed interest after getting informed about postal ballot opportunities. Inmates will mark their ballots, seal them in envelopes and submit both the ballot and signed documents to jail authorities at designated locations. The jail authorities will then forward the sealed envelopes to the post office from where they will be sent to the Election Commission through express service.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 10:53 UTC
Scotland replace Bangladesh in T20 WC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday decided to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. The move came after the ICC issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) earlier this week. A copy of the letter was also marked to BCB president Aminul Islam, who sits on the ICC Board. At the same time, Gupta is understood to have written to Cricket Scotland, extending a formal invitation to participate in the 2026 World Cup. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Scotland finished third in Group B, level on points with England but edged out on net run rate.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 10:47 UTC
Nahid Islam: They are using cards to buy votes
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has alleged that his rivals are attempting to buy votes by distributing family and farmer cards, but said the tactic is failing to gain traction among voters. “They are using the family card and farmer card as tools to buy votes. The NCP convener further alleged that an atmosphere of fear has been created in the Dhaka-11 constituency and that the election code of conduct is being violated. During the campaign, Nahid was accompanied by leaders and activists of the NCP, Jamaat-e-Islami and the 10-party alliance. They conducted door-to-door outreach, exchanged greetings with voters, listened to their grievances and sought support for the party.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 10:13 UTC
Shafiqur: Jamaat to continue working to realize July martyrs’ dreams
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said his party will continue its efforts to realise the dreams of the July martyrs, pledging to build a corruption-free, discrimination-free and justice-based Bangladesh. We have no dreams of our own, their dreams are our dreams. If we are able to form the government, we will fulfill all of Abu Sayed’s dreams,” he said. After the grave visit, the Jamaat Ameer met Abu Sayed’s parents and family members and expressed condolences. Briefing the media later, Shafiqur said Jamaat-e-Islami has never abandoned the people in difficult times or crises and will not do so in the future either.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 10:13 UTC
Asking Eric: Life-long friends stop sharing life’s trials
Sadly, none of the other friends ever let me know about these sweet friends. I know I can’t feel guilty about what I didn’t know about, but I feel like I needed support and still do as I mourn. Am I so easily forgettable to not be included in these lifelong friends’ trials? To experience this kind of social loss after the loss of your mother and your friends is terrible. Mom keeps asking me to teach her to take digital photos and create online auction listings, something my Dad used to do.
Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 10:11 UTC
BCB director steps down as audit committee chair amid fixing allegations
A director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman, has stepped down from his position as chairman of the board’s audit committee following allegations of involvement in match-fixing during the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Confirming the development, a BCB director said that Mukhlesur had resigned from the audit committee chairmanship in the wake of the allegations. The BCB has referred the matter to its Integrity Unit for investigation. “We have already handed the details to Alex Marshall, chairman of the BCB’s Integrity Unit. He will begin his investigation from Saturday,” a BCB director said.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 09:31 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
January 24, 2026 08:36 UTC
Dhaka’s air quality worsens, hits new ‘very unhealthy’ record
According to the latest global air quality report, Dhaka recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 299, placing it firmly in the “very unhealthy” purple category, just one step below hazardous levels. Experts say Dhaka’s worsening air quality is no longer limited to traffic congestion or peak working hours. Beyond health, worsening air quality is reshaping lifestyles across the capital. Citizens and experts alike are calling for real-time air quality monitoring, public health advisories and strict accountability for polluters. Without decisive, coordinated, and long-term action, the capital risks normalizing a level of air pollution that steadily erodes public health, productivity, and quality of life.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 08:01 UTC
BNP dismisses Jamaat leader’s claims as ‘political propaganda’
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday rejected allegations made by a Jamaat-e-Islami leader regarding alleged agreements between BNP and India, describing the claims as “political propaganda” aimed at creating confusion ahead of the election. There is no truth or factual basis to such claims, nor will he be able to provide any evidence,” Mahadi said. He added that the allegations were either a deliberate political tactic to stir controversy or a result of misinformation and ignorance. “We want to state clearly that claims of BNP signing agreements with India are entirely fabricated,” he said. He further said BNP expects a shift towards positive and responsible politics in the post-uprising political landscape, warning against disinformation, political manoeuvring and divisive narratives.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 08:01 UTC
After Sylhet, Tarique heading towards Chittagong for electioneering
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to begin the second phase of his election campaign from Chittagong on Sunday, completing electioneering in Sylhet. “Our leader Tarique Rahman is travelling to Chittagong today as part of his election campaign. Later in the afternoon, Tarique will address a mass rally at the Chittagong Polo Ground. Following the Chittagong programs, he will address campaign rallies at Feni Pilot School ground, Chauddagram High School ground in Cumilla, Sonagazi Digbazi Field, Daudkandi Central Eidgah ground, and Kanchpur Balur Math in Narayanganj. Tarique launched the first phase of his election campaign on January 22 from Sylhet’s Alia Madrasah ground and spoke at seven rallies in Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Kishoreganj, Narsingdi and Narayanganj the same day.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 08:01 UTC
Road safety must not be an afterthought
To say that as a nation, we continue to struggle with road safety, would be a gross understatement. Year after year, road fatalities in Dhaka look grim, and 2025 is no different: 219 lives lost in 2025, and shockingly, nearly half of them pedestrians. Most shocking perhaps was the surge in nighttime accidents -- an increase of over 40% of the total. With the country heading into general elections, and amid lofty promises of growth, jobs, and reforms, it is important that all political parties do not overlook the critical issue of road safety. As such, the next government must treat road safety as the national priority it has been.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 08:01 UTC
DMP: Musabbir murder linked to extortion, turf control
The killing of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir in Dhaka’s Kawran Bazar was driven by disputes over extortion and control of the area, police said on Saturday. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (Detective) Shafiqul Islam disclosed the information at a press briefing held around 11am at the DMP Media Centre on Mintu Road. Shafiqul Islam said eight to nine extortion syndicates — both overt and covert — are active in the Kawran Bazar area. The murder was carried out on the orders of a man known as Dilip alias Binash following a dispute over extortion proceeds. Earlier, DB police arrested Jinnat, 24; Abdul Qadir, 28; Md Riaz, 31; and Md Bilal in connection with the murder on January 11.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 24, 2026 08:01 UTC