EC completes postal ballot dispatch to expatriate voters
EC completes postal ballot dispatch to expatriate voters
People to determine their fate for next 50 years thru Feb 12 polls: Fouzul
People to determine their fate for next 50 years thru Feb 12 polls: Fouzul
Pakistan High Commissioner calls on Tarique Rahman
Pakistan High Commissioner calls on Tarique Rahman
Australian High Commissioner calls on Tarique Rahman
Australian High Commissioner calls on Tarique Rahman
Taiyeb stresses integrated approach to make citizen services easier
Taiyeb stresses integrated approach to make citizen services easier
Maximum 3 persons, including appellant, allowed in EC appeal hearings
Maximum 3 persons, including appellant, allowed in EC appeal hearings
Plan underway to expand advanced laparoscopic surgery to district level: Prof PC Biswas
BNP leader Dr Zahid urges party-men to be responsible in party activities
BNP leader Dr Zahid urges party-men to be responsible in party activities
DINAJPUR, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today urged the party workers to be responsible in carrying out organisation’s activities.  "We, who are workers of the nationalist ideology, must be highly responsible. If we cannot maintain a disciplined state, we will not be able to prepare ourselves for a Bangladesh that BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman wants to see in the days to come." Dr Zahid made the remarks as the chief guest at an emergency meeting organized by the district BNP in Dinajpur on the occasion of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's visit to Dinajpur. The meeting was held at the Dinajpur Shishu Academy Auditorium this evening. He urged everyone to hold on to the unity in line with BNP's ideology and party directives in the coming days and move forward in electoral activities. At the same time, he gave instructions to work unitedly for the successful implementation of the programme of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s visit to Dinajpur ahead of the upcoming January 12.  He said, "Tarique Rahman will visit the graves of his maternal grandparents and aunt at the Faridpur graveyard in Dinajpur city. Besides, he will inquire about the family members of the martyrs and the injured of the July 2024 movement." The meeting was presided over by District BNP President Advocate Md. Mofazzal Hossain Dulal and conducted by General Secretary Bakhtiar Ahmed Kochi.  BNP's candidate for Dinajpur-2 constituency, Sadik Riaz Chowdhury Pinak, and candidate for Dinajpur Sadar constituency, Syed Jahangir Alam, spoke at the event. Party’s MP candidates from the district's 6 constituencies, members of the district BNP secretary council, leaders and workers of associated organizations, and leaders from various levels were present at the event.
Nine held under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2
Nine held under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2
Photo exhibition on Khaleda Zia's life begins at Zia Uddan
Photo exhibition on Khaleda Zia's life begins at Zia Uddan
Khaleda Zia: From homemaker to Bangladesh's first female prime minister
Khaleda Zia: From homemaker to Bangladesh's first female prime minister
The untold Liberation War journey of Khaleda Zia
The untold Liberation War journey of Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia's policy: Balancing between left and right
Khaleda Zia's policy: Balancing between left and right
Adieu Khaleda Zia: The fearless face of Bangladesh politics
Adieu Khaleda Zia: The fearless face of Bangladesh politics
Stocks rise ahead of US jobs data and key tariffs ruling
Stocks rise ahead of US jobs data and key tariffs ruling
LONDON, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Stock markets advanced Friday as traders awaited the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. Most stocks have enjoyed a solid start to the new year, with indexes in Seoul, Frankfurt and London hitting record highs this week, largely on optimism for the tech sector. Swiss mining giant Glencore jumped ten percent to top London's FTSE 100 index after confirming it was in merger talks with Australian-British rival Rio Tinto, which fell two percent. London, Paris and Frankfurt were also higher in midday trading. "Global markets await two key events in the US later today which could significantly impact volatility," said Emma Wall, chief investment strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown. Traders will pore over nonfarm payrolls figures for December, widely expected play a key role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making at its next interest-rate meeting this month. The central bank indicated last month that its next move could be a pause after three successive cuts, though analysts said that a big downside miss could revive talk of another reduction. The US Supreme Court's possible ruling on the legality of many of Trump's punishing tariffs is also keeping investors occupied. A ruling against the government could have a huge impact on its economic and fiscal plans. "Some may read it as an effective cut to inflation which would be good news for equities, but it also means a cut to government revenues -- bad news for bonds," Wall said. Wall Street ended Thursday on a mixed note, but Asia saw a more positive run ahead of the weekend. Stock markets in Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok and Manila rose, though there were losses in Wellington, Taipei, Mumbai and Jakarta. Hong Kong and Shanghai were helped by figures showing that Chinese inflation rose more than expected last month, extending a period of growth following months of deflationary pressure. The 0.8 percent increase in consumer prices was the fastest pace since February 2023, though analysts noted that the increase was mainly for food costs, masking broader weaknesses. Chinese AI startup MiniMax soared as much as 78 percent on its Hong Kong trading debut, a day after rival Zhipu AI enjoyed its own strong first day, a sign that healthy investor demand is rewarding the country's rapidly developing sector. Oil prices extended their gains after rallying more than three percent Thursday, after Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard" if the authorities killed protesters amid mounting civil unrest over an economic crisis. Crude prices had stumbled earlier in the week after Trump said Venezuela would ship millions of barrels to the United States following the toppling of the South American country's leader. - Key figures at around 1100 GMT - London - FTSE 100: UP 0.5 percent at 10,093.18 points Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.7 percent at 8,304.46 Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.2 percent at 25,183.89 Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.6 percent at 51,939.89 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 0.3 percent at 26,231.79 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.9 percent at 4,120.43 (close) New York - Dow: UP 0.6 percent at 49,266.11 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.1645 from $1.1652 on Thursday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.3409 from $1.3432 Dollar/yen: UP at 157.67 yen from 157.16 yen Euro/pound: UP at 86.85 pence from 86.75 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 0.5 percent at $58.03 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 0.5 percent at $62.28 per barrel
EU countries approve long-stalled Mercosur trade deal: diplomats
EU countries approve long-stalled Mercosur trade deal: diplomats
CDF rejects concerns, praises proposed Microcredit Bank Ordinance as 'landmark' step
CDF rejects concerns, praises proposed Microcredit Bank Ordinance as 'landmark' step
Youth festival held in Rajbari thru various competitions 
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Photo exhibition on Khaleda Zia's life begins at Zia Uddan
Month-long 4th flower festival kicks off in Ctg 
Five arrested with illegal arms in Sylhet
Maximum 3 persons, including appellant, allowed in EC appeal hearings
6 detained in Ctg with 290 bhori of stolen gold
Int'l conference on Islamic finance, banking begins at DU
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Int'l conference on Islamic finance, banking begins at DU
Int'l conference on Islamic finance, banking begins at DU
IU’s ICT department: 27 Years of glory
IU’s ICT department: 27 Years of glory
Scopus names top 10 researchers of BAU for 2025
Scopus names top 10 researchers of BAU for 2025
Sports crucial for students’ physical, mental development: KUET VC
Sports crucial for students’ physical, mental development: KUET VC
Shekhar president, Azizur general secretary in Sylhet district tax lawyers' polls
Shekhar president, Azizur general secretary in Sylhet district tax lawyers' polls
SYLHET, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS) - Advocate Samar Bijoy C. Shekhar was elected  president and Advocate Mohammad Azizur Rahman general secretary of the Sylhet  District Tax Lawyers Association (SDTBA) for 2026. The results were announced Thursday night (Jan 8) by Election Commissioner  Mohammad Sadarul Hasan Chowdhury at the association office in Mendibagh,  Sylhet.  Voting ran from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with 329 of 368 registered voters casting  their ballots. Four candidates were elected unopposed, including Mohammad Ali Khokon as  vice-president and Asma Ara Begum as assistant secretary.  Other office-bearers and executive members include Sayem Khan, Advocate A. S.  M. Mubinul Haque Shaheen, Abzal Mia Talukdar, Mosammat Israt Jahan Nipa,  Sirajul Hossain Ahmed, Md Suleman Hossain Khan, Mrityunjoy Dhar Bhola, Kawsar  Mahmud Chowdhury, Md Rafiqul Haque, Md Hasnu Chowdhury, Md Safikul Islam, and  Md Abul Fazal, Advocate.
Month-long 4th flower festival kicks off in Ctg 
Month-long 4th flower festival kicks off in Ctg 
6 detained in Ctg with 290 bhori of stolen gold
6 detained in Ctg with 290 bhori of stolen gold
Neer, Sajid take joint lead 
Neer, Sajid take joint lead 
Rajbari make winning start 
Rajbari make winning start 
FIFA president mourns Khaleda Zia’s demise  
FIFA president mourns Khaleda Zia’s demise  
Sabalenka gets revenge over Keys in repeat of Australian Open final
Sabalenka gets revenge over Keys in repeat of Australian Open final
EU chief von der Leyen says Europe to do 'everything it can' to support Syria
EU chief von der Leyen says Europe to do 'everything it can' to support Syria
DAMASCUS, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would do everything possible to assist Syria's recovery and reconstruction, after meeting President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday in Damascus. Von der Leyen, the highest ranking EU official to visit since longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December 2024, is on a regional tour alongside Antonio Costa, who heads the European Council. Their visit comes as days of deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters have rocked the north Syrian city of Aleppo. "Europe will do everything it can to support Syria's recovery and reconstruction," von der Leyen said on X. A Syrian presidency statement said the two sides discussed cooperation, including on reconstruction, as well as "humanitarian matters and the refugee issue in Europe". On Thursday, a joint EU-Jordan statement issued on the eve of the EU leaders' arrival in Damascus said that "we will continue working together in support of a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned transition". Syria is struggling to forge a new path after years of war sparked by a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011. Sharaa, who is seeking to extend state authority across the whole country, has come under pressure to protect Syria's many minority communities, including the Kurds. Several EU officials have visited Syria since Assad's ouster by Sharaa's forces more than a year ago, and the EU has removed economic sanctions in place under Assad. In March, the EU pledged nearly 2.5 billion euros in aid for Syria for 2025 and 2026. Von der Leyen and Costa were also visiting Lebanon on Friday.
Temperature drops to 9°C in Kurigram, char residents struggle amid intensifying cold
Temperature drops to 9°C in Kurigram, char residents struggle amid intensifying cold
Cold wave, fog to dominate weather 
Cold wave, fog to dominate weather 
Panchagarh Shivers at Season's lowest 6.8°C
Panchagarh Shivers at Season's lowest 6.8°C
Lowest temperature of season drops to 6.7 degrees Celsius
Lowest temperature of season drops to 6.7 degrees Celsius
Mild cold wave sweeps parts of country, dry weather likely
Mild cold wave sweeps parts of country, dry weather likely
Mild cold wave, temperature fall, dense fog grip parts of country
Mild cold wave, temperature fall, dense fog grip parts of country
Mild cold wave continues across northern, western districts
Mild cold wave continues across northern, western districts

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List of key Golden Globe nominees
List of key Golden Globe nominees
JICA commences photography contest titled “My Bangladesh, My Development”
JICA commences photography contest titled “My Bangladesh, My Development”
6th Bogura International Film Festival begins today
6th Bogura International Film Festival begins today
Key winners at Critics Choice Awards
Key winners at Critics Choice Awards
29 more hospitalized with dengue
29 more hospitalized with dengue
Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
35 dengue patients hospitalized in 24 hours
35 dengue patients hospitalized in 24 hours
Bhawal Garh stands as living testimony to bengal's history, heritage
Bhawal Garh stands as living testimony to bengal's history, heritage
Fallow Lalmai Hills land transformed into thriving fruit garden
Fallow Lalmai Hills land transformed into thriving fruit garden
Profitable prices encouraging Rangpur farmers to expand banana cultivation
Broccoli brings higher profits to Rajshahi farmers
Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
2025 warmest year on record in North Sea: German maritime agency
Norway sees hottest year on record in 2025
Bhawal Garh stands as living testimony to bengal's history, heritage
Bhawal Garh stands as living testimony to bengal's history, heritage
Tourist influx peaks in Rangamati in winter season
Panchagarh's unique 'Rocks Museum' draws tourists with ancient artifacts