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Commonwealth, EU to deploy large observer missions for upcoming polls
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Western nations support Bangladesh's Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Ordinance
Tarique Rahman attends Rajshahi rally after visiting Shah Makhdum's Dargah
Tarique Rahman attends Rajshahi rally after visiting Shah Makhdum's Dargah
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Prosecution wants maximum punishment for culprits in Rampura crimes against humanity case
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Council of Advisers holds meeting
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EU ambassador Michael Miller meets Jamaat Ameer
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Enthusiasm surrounds Rangpur people marking Tarique Rahman's visit
Enthusiasm surrounds Rangpur people marking Tarique Rahman's visit
RANGPUR, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's scheduled visit to Rangpur tomorrow has created an unquenchable enthusiasm among the leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliate organisations, as well as the common people.   He will join the divisional level huge election rally of BNP at the city's Collectorate Eidgah Maidan at 4:30 pm on Friday for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections to be held on February 12.   BNP leaders are expecting that this visit will act as a 'tonic' for the BNP in all eight districts of Rangpur division on the occasion of the upcoming elections.    Immediately after the news that Tarique Rahman is coming to Rangpur was spread on Wednesday, there was great enthusiasm among the BNP leaders and activists and common people as well.    The ground and stage decoration works are progressing fast and extensive security measures have been taken to make the arrival and departure of people safe and secured with utmost caution.    Official sources said suspicious vehicles and persons are being checked by the joint forces along the entry routes of the city where a huge number of CCTV cameras have been installed.    Surveillance has been increased at entrances and important road junctions of the city.   Organizers are hoping that the election campaign will turn into a human sea, from where the BNP chairman will speak about the future development package, including the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan, in the underdeveloped Rangpur region.   He will introduce the party's nominated candidates for the 13th JS election in all 33 parliamentary constituencies of eight districts in Rangpur division in the tomorrow's election campaign at the divisional level.   Tarique Rahman, son of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and three-time elected Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, is coming to Rangpur after two decades since his last visit to the city in 2004 when he distributed warm clothes among cold-stricken people.   Leaders and activists of BNP, Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal, Mohila Dal, Swechhasebak Dal, Krishak Dal and other associate organizations are excited as a wave of unbridled enthusiasm prevails among them centering on Tarique Rahman's visit.   Maintaining the election rules and code of conducts, a campaign is going on to make the tomorrow's visit of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman a grand success.   Loudspeakers are being set up at the Intersections of Surovi Udyan, DC Mour, Zilla School, Post Office, Police Lines Mour, City Bazaar and different other points in the city.   BNP Organizing Secretary (Rangpur Division) Principal Asadul Habib Dulu today participated in a preparatory meeting surrounding Tarique Rahman's visit at the Rangpur Chamber Building, where six BNP-nominated candidates for six seats in Rangpur were present.   Talking to BSS today, Rangpur Metropolitan BNP member-secretary Advocate Mahfuz Un Nabi Don said that preparations are underway to welcome the party chairman Tarique Rahman after two decades since 2004 to Rangpur and make the visit a grand success.  Senior joint convener of Rangpur Metropolitan BNP and former general secretary of Carmichael College Central Students Union Shahidul Islam Mizu said Tarique Rahman's visit to Rangpur and the rally will have a great impact on the upcoming 13th JS elections.   "In the rally, Tarique Rahman is likely to present his development plans for Rangpur region and seek votes for 'Sheaf of Paddy' for BNP-nominated candidates in the 13th JS election. We are excited about his arrival after such a long time," Mizu added.   Rangpur District BNP convener and candidate for Rangpur-6 (Pirganj) constituency Md Saiful Islam said that all preparations are underway to welcome party chairman Tarique Rahman.    During the visit, Tarique Rahman will visit the grave of martyr Abu Sayeed, who was killed in police firing in front of Begum Rokeya University on July 16, 2024, in village Babanpur in Pirganj upazila at 3:45 pm tomorrow.    Later, he will join an election rally in Rangpur city at 4:30 pm.    Rangpur Metropolitan BNP convener and Rangpur-3 constituency candidate (Sadar and part of Rangpur City) Md Shamsuzzaman Samu said that there is excitement among the leaders and activists surrounding the arrival of the party chairman Tarique Rahman in Rangpur.    Rangpur Metropolitan Police have arranged all kinds of security centering the election rally of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman. In addition to the uniformed police, there will be armed and plainclothes law enforcement personnel.   Apart from the public rally venue, there will be routine duty at check posts, important entrances and junctions of the entire city. Besides, an adequate number of law enforcement personnel will be present in the field and throughout the city.   Tarique Rahman will leave for Bogura after addressing the election rally in Rangpur.  
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Leaders, activists arrive in droves for Tarique Rahman's Rally, Rajshahi city abuzz
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TOKYO, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Japanese auto giant Toyota said on Thursday that global sales hit a new record last year, despite trade tensions, as it retained its title as the world's top automaker and widened the gap with German rival Volkswagen. Sales, including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino Motors, rose 4.6 percent to 11.3 million vehicles, the company said. That far outstripped Volkswagen's total of 8.98 million vehicles, which was down 0.5 percent from the year before. The overall increase came despite flat sales for Toyota in China, a crucial market where it faces intensifying competition from local automakers including electric-car champion BYD. US sales climbed eight percent in spite of the 25 percent tariff on Japanese auto exports imposed by Washington between April and mid-September, when a 15 percent cap kicked in. The United States is a key market where Toyota generates almost a quarter of its sales. But of the 2.52 million vehicles it sold there in 2025, only 1.39 million were produced in the country. Even so, it last year increased output by 10 percent at its factories in the United States, where it produces its increasingly popular hybrid vehicles. To keep exporting to the United States on competitive terms, Japanese automakers have had to slash prices. In early November, Toyota estimated the impact of US duties on its annual operating profit at around 1.45 trillion yen ($9.5 billion). Other Japanese automakers, meanwhile, are taking a hit. Nissan, which is in serious financial difficulty, saw sales drop 4.4 percent to 3.2 million vehicles in 2025, with a 6.3 percent collapse in its flagship Chinese market. Honda reported an almost nine percent plunge in global sales, to 3.4 million vehicles.     
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2-Day intl conference on business, sustainable development begins at VU
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Candidates intensify campaigns across Khulna constituencies
Candidates intensify campaigns across Khulna constituencies
KHULNA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - With only 14 days remaining until the 13th national parliamentary election scheduled for February 12, campaigning has intensified across all six constituencies in Khulna, with party-nominated and independent candidates engaging in extensive door-to-door outreach and public meetings. Candidates are making a range of development pledges and seeking voter support through mass contact, leaflet distribution and roadside meetings, creating a vibrant electoral atmosphere in the region. In Khulna-4 (Rupsha-Terokhada-Dighalia), BNP-nominated candidate Azizul Bari Helal, contesting with the 'Sheaf of Paddy' symbol, has been conducting round-the-clock campaigning.  Addressing programmes in Terokhada upazila today, Helal said the constituency had long remained deprived and pledged to establish justice and build a peaceful and developed area if elected. He also exchanged views with farmers and held several roadside meetings during the day. Meanwhile, Khelafat Majlis candidate Mowlana Sakhwat Hossain, nominated by an 11-party alliance, carried out door-to-door campaigning, seeking votes for the 'Wall Clock' symbol.  Speaking during his campaign, he stressed the need to build a corruption- and extortion-free society. Later, at a rally in Rupsha, he said engaging directly with voters and listening to their concerns is a vital part of democratic politics, adding that people from various walks of life were showing support for his symbol.  Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) candidate Younus Ahmed Sheikh is also continuing door-to-door campaigning day and night in the constituency. In Khulna-3 (Khalishpur-Daulatpur-Arongghata-Jogipol), candidates were seen actively campaigning, promising various development initiatives.  BNP-nominated candidate Rakibul Islam Bakul said he would work to eliminate extortion and criminal activities if elected, pledging to ensure a safe and peaceful environment.  He also highlighted religious harmony in the constituency and promised equal rights, education reforms, improved healthcare, women's empowerment and youth employment. Earlier, he attended a school sports event at Pabla Sabuj Sangha ground as the chief guest. Jamaat-nominated candidate Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman has been campaigning in villages, markets and neighbourhoods since receiving his electoral symbol, conducting door-to-door outreach and distributing leaflets.  Independent candidate S M Arifur Rahman Mithu also carried out door-to-door campaigning in Khalishpur-Daulatpur, seeking support for the 'Deer' symbol, while IAB candidate Md Abdul Awal continued his daily campaigns from morning to night. During these campaigns, candidates exchanged greetings with voters and listened to long-standing complaints, including allegations of corruption, irregularities, partisan discrimination and deprivation of services. Candidates said they would take steps to address these issues if elected. In Khulna-2 (Khulna Sadar-Sonadanga), BNP-nominated candidate Nazrul Islam Manju conducted day-long campaigning in wards 16, 21 and 31 on Wednesday.  Addressing a courtyard meeting in ward-21, he said drug traders would not be spared regardless of party affiliation, calling drugs a major threat to society and urging the formation of a social movement against them. Throughout the day, he carried out mass contact and leaflet distribution, seeking votes for the 'Sheaf of Paddy'. Meanwhile, Jamaat-nominated candidate Advocate Sheikh Zahangir Hussain Helal continued door-to-door campaigning in different city areas, seeking voter support.  During the campaigns, both candidates spoke about local development plans and were seen interacting with voters, including women.
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Rubel remanded afresh in Hadi murder case
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DHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) - A court here today placed Rubel Ahammed, a close associate of alleged shooter Foysal Karim Masud, on a three-day fresh remand in a case filed over the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.   Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the order after the police produced Rubel before the court, following the end of his six-day remand, and pleaded to place him on another seven-day remand.   The court placed Rubel on a six-day remand on January 22 in the case.   According to the case statement, Foysal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain opened fire on Hadi while he was travelling in a battery-run rickshaw on December 12 and fled the scene. Hadi later succumbed to his injuries on December 18. Inqilab Mancha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Zaber filed the case with Paltan Model Police Station on December 14 as an attempted murder. Following Hadi's death, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Siddiq Azad on December 20 ordered the inclusion of Section 302 (murder) of the Penal Code. The Detective Branch (DB) submitted a charge sheet on January 6 against 17 accused, including alleged shooter Foysal Karim Masud and his parents Humayun Kabir and Hashi Begum. So far, 11 accused have been arrested and sent to jail. On January 15, the court directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct further investigation after the complainant filed a naraji petition, expressing dissatisfaction with the probe.
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