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Salam urges party activists to campaign extensively before polls

DHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Adviser to the BNP Chairman and Chief Coordinator of the election campaign committee for Dhaka-17 constituency Abdus Salam today stressed the need for extensive and united election campaigning ahead of the upcoming polls. "The formal election campaign begins tomorrow (Thursday). The campaign must be carried out extensively. Everyone must work together to ensure the victory of the sheaf of paddy (Dhaner Shish)," Salam said. He made the remarks while addressing a preparatory meeting held at the main office of the BNP's Dhaka-17 Constituency in Banani, aimed at ensuring the success of a public meeting scheduled for January 23. Abdus Salam said the venue of the January 23 public meeting would be announced in due course. He urged party leaders and activists to reach out to voters at the grassroots level, inform them about the program and encourage their participation. He also called for discipline during the event, saying that attendees should listen attentively and quietly while party leaders deliver their speeches. Addressing voters, Salam cautioned against vote-buying and corrupt practices. "No one votes by taking bribes, nor should they. If anyone offers you a bribe, take it and inform us. Otherwise, inform the army. It is our responsibility to hand such individuals over to the law," he said, urging vigilance against any malicious attempts to influence the election. He further called on party leaders and activists to maintain strict party discipline and conduct all election activities peacefully and in an orderly manner. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to contest the upcoming election from the Dhaka-17 constituency.

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South Korea's economy grew just 1% in 2025, lowest in five years

SEOUL, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea logged its slowest growth in half a decade in 2025, the country's central bank said Thursday, while exports rose on the back of a boom in artificial intelligence. Asia's fourth-largest economy has struggled with sluggish demand, a troubled housing market and the fallout of former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, which plunged the country into political chaos. Last year's one percent growth was the slowest since 2020, when the economy shrank following the outbreak of Covid-19. Exports were a bright spot, rising by 4.1 percent, the country's central bank said, while imports were up 3.8 percent. "The growth of exports continued and the growth of private consumption and government consumption expanded," it said. A decline in construction investment widened, it added, linked to persistent trouble in the real estate market. "The decline in construction widened and the growth of manufacturing slowed," the central bank said. The economy also contracted in the October-December period, the central bank added. An official said that the slump was expected due to the "base effect" from strong growth in the third quarter. But the weak construction investment also played a role in dragging down overall growth, he said. The central bank had projected in its November report that the economy would grow 1.8 percent this year, citing "a recovery in domestic demand and a robust semiconductor cycle". South Korea is home to key semiconductor manufacturers -- Samsung Electronics and SK hynix -- whose products have become crucial to sustaining and further expanding infrastructure for the global artificial intelligence market. On the back of robust demand, the benchmark index Kospi broke 5,000 for the first time on Thursday. "Today's rally is being driven mainly by semiconductor manufacturers, especially Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, amid growing expectations of robust earnings in the sector," Chung Hae-chang, analyst at Daishin Securities, told AFP.

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RAJSHAHI, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi District Police have recovered 50 lost mobile phones of various brands and returned them to their rightful owners. The phones were formally handed over at a ceremony held in the conference room of the Police Superintendent's Office this noon. The phones were handed over to the owners by Rajshahi Superintendent of Police Mohammad Naimul Hasan, who attended the event as the chief guest. Also present were Additional Superintendent of Police Shariful Islam, Additional Superintendent of Police Mainul Islam, along with other senior officials of the district police. According to police sources, a total of 50 victims had filed general diaries at eight police stations in Rajshahi district at different times after losing their mobile phones. Based on these complaints, the ICT branch of the Police Superintendent's Office conducted technical tracking and investigations, successfully recovering the 50 lost phones. The recovered devices included mobiles from several popular brands. Among the recovered phones were 13 Vivo, 10 Xiaomi, 5 Samsung, 5 Realme, 3 Infinix, 3 Itel, 3 Oppo, 3 Symphony, 1 Tecno, 1 Poco, 1 Sony, 1 Huawei, and 1 Honor handset. Speaking at the event, SP Naimul Hasan said that returning lost mobile phones to their owners is a matter of joy and pride for the district police. He expressed hope that such initiatives and successes would expand further in the future and that the district police would continue to play a more proactive role in recovering lost property through the use of technology. The owners expressed great satisfaction and happiness upon getting their lost mobile phones back. Praising the initiative of the Rajshahi District Police, they said the police are working responsibly while standing beside the people. They also expressed hope that such people-friendly services would continue in the future and conveyed their sincere gratitude to the Rajshahi District Police.

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Further hearing on charge framing in sedition case against Hasina, 285 others on Feb 9

DHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) – A court here today set February 9 for holding a further hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others. Judge Md Abdus Salam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-9 passed the order, allowing separate pleas from the defence in this connection. The case was lodged over allegations of participating in anti-state activities and conspiring to overthrow the interim government by joining a Zoom meeting of “Joy Bangla Brigade”. Of the 286 accused, 259, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are still at large and are tried in absentia. On October 14, 2025, the court ordered publication of notices in newspapers asking the fugitives, including Sheikh Hasina, to appear before the court. Apart from Sheikh Hasina, the prominent accused include former MP Sabina Akhter Tuhin, US unit Awami League Vice-President Dr Rabbi Alam, Joy Bangla Brigade Member Kabirul Islam, Adv. Kamrul Islam, Elahi Newaz Masum, Zakir Hossain Jiku, Prof. Taheruzzaman, AKM Akhtaruzzaman, Ajida Parveen Pakhi, Adv. AFM Didarul Islam, Maksudur Rahman, former MP Syeda Rubina Akter, former MP Pankaj Nath, Laila Banu, Bangladesh Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain, Ritu Akter, Nurunnabi Nibir, Sabina Begum, and Shariful Islam Ramzan. According to the case statement, on December 19, 2024, a virtual meeting titled “Joy Bangla Brigade” was held, where participants allegedly vowed to wage a civil war to reinstall fugitive Sheikh Hasina as the country’s prime minister. A total of 577 individuals at home and abroad joined the Zoom meeting, expressing their commitment to follow her directives. The CID investigation found that the online meeting, hosted by US Awami League leader Dr Rabbi Alam, contained discussions that aimed to resist the lawful government and incited rebellion against the state. Upon receiving the Home Ministry’s approval, CID ASP Md Enamul Haque filed the sedition case against Sheikh Hasina and 72 others with the court on March 27, 2025. Later, under Section-196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), he was assigned to investigate the case. After the investigation, the CID officer submitted a charge sheet on August 14 against 286 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina. The court accepted the charge sheet and issued arrest warrants against all the accused.