A defining crossroads: Bangladesh’s journey through 2025
A defining crossroads: Bangladesh’s journey through 2025
Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker calls on CA
Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker calls on CA
Tarique Rahman thanks govt, armed forces, law enforcers for dignified farewell to his mother 
Tarique Rahman thanks govt, armed forces, law enforcers for dignified farewell to his mother 
Dry weather, fog, changes of temperature forecast 
Dry weather, fog, changes of temperature forecast 
Tarique Rahman vows to form accountable government through free, fair election
Tarique Rahman vows to form accountable government through free, fair election
Bangladesh mission in Mauritius opens condolence book 
Bangladesh mission in Mauritius opens condolence book 
Students to receive textbooks on January 1: NCTB Chairman
Two-month ban on crab harvesting begins in Sundarbans Satkhira Range
Two-month ban on crab harvesting begins in Sundarbans Satkhira Range
SATKHIRA, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) - A two-month ban on crab harvesting in the rivers and canals of the Sundarbans Satkhira Range came into effect today, as the crab breeding season has begun.  The restriction will remain in force until February 28.  Due to the ban, fishermen have started returning to localities from the deep forest areas. However, the Forest Department said fishing activities will remain allowed during this period. Burigoalini Forest Station Officer (SO) Md Ziaur Rahman said the government has imposed a two-month ban on crab harvesting to enhance crab breeding in the rivers of the Sundarbans.  Mentioning the various species of crabs are found in the rivers under the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, he said in this breeding period crabs migrate in large numbers from the sea into the rivers to lay eggs.  Forest patrols have been intensified to ensure uninterrupted breeding of crabs, he added. According to Forest Department data, 14 species of crabs are found in the aquatic areas of the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans.  Numerous crab-catching boats returning to local areas were seen along the banks of the Chunkuri River in Munshiganj of Shyamnagar upazila. Crab fisherman Nur Hossain of Harinagar village said they could not catch many crabs this season due to fear of forest pirates.  As a result, he said he does not have enough savings to support his family during the ban period and will have to depend on loans from moneylenders.  He sought government assistance during this time. Sources at the Shyamnagar Upazila Fisheries Office said the number of registered fishermen in the upazila is 22,220, nearly half of whom are crab fishermen. Md Fazlul Haque, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) of the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, said crabs are one of the key earners of foreign currency. He said all preparations have been completed by the Forest Department to enhance crab breeding.  Fishermen have been strictly instructed not to harvest crabs during the breeding season, he said, adding that at the same time, all passes and permits for crab harvesting have been suspended during the ban period.  However, he added that fishing activities will continue as usual during this time.
Eight fishermen rescued along with drifting fishing boat
Eight fishermen rescued along with drifting fishing boat
Honest leadership crucial for good governance, development: Golam Parwar
Honest leadership crucial for good governance, development: Golam Parwar
CA orders strengthening cyber security ahead of polls
CA orders strengthening cyber security ahead of polls
Govt to public names behind Hadi murder soon, complete trial within its tenure: Jahangir
Govt to public names behind Hadi murder soon, complete trial within its tenure: Jahangir
No scope for failure in holding free, fair elections: CEC
No scope for failure in holding free, fair elections: CEC
CA urges voters to choose honest, capable candidates
CA urges voters to choose honest, capable candidates
Higher US tariffs on imported furniture take effect
Higher US tariffs on imported furniture take effect
     WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Steeper US tariffs on some imported furniture items took effect Thursday, in a move that could add pressure on households already feeling the pinch from elevated costs of living. The increase was planned under an earlier tranche of sector-specific tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as the US leader widened a slate of duties he has rolled out since returning to the White House. Trump's tariffs in 2025 have affected goods ranging from steel to autos, and more investigations -- that could lead to even more levies -- are underway. In October, a 10-percent duty on imported softwood timber and lumber came into effect, along with a 25-percent duty on certain upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets. These tariffs, justified by the Trump administration as a means to boost US industries and protect national security, also included a planned increase come January 1, 2026. Effective Thursday, the rate on certain upholstered furniture rises to 30 percent, while that on kitchen cabinets and vanities doubles to 50 percent. The measure is likely to impact imports from countries like Vietnam and China, which have been key suppliers of imported furniture to the United States. But the tariff levels for wood products from Britain will not exceed 10 percent, while those from the European Union and certain other trading partners who reached deals with Washington face a 15-percent ceiling. Products subject to sector-specific tariffs are also not doubly hit by countrywide "reciprocal" levies that Trump has separately imposed, which are in some cases higher. The Supreme Court is due to rule on the legality of these countrywide tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. But the high court's eventual decision does not affect sector-specific duties.       
In Venezuela, price of US dollar up 479 percent in a year
In Venezuela, price of US dollar up 479 percent in a year
China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
Youth festival held in Rajbari thru various competitions 
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JU to hold seminar on Khaleda Zia's life and works
JU to hold seminar on Khaleda Zia's life and works
RU holds gaibana janaza for Khaleda Zia
RU holds gaibana janaza for Khaleda Zia
JU teachers, staffs wear black badge mourning Khaleda Zia's death
JU teachers, staffs wear black badge mourning Khaleda Zia's death
Written test for assistant teacher recruitment rescheduled to Jan 9
Written test for assistant teacher recruitment rescheduled to Jan 9
Two-month ban on crab harvesting begins in Sundarbans Satkhira Range
Two-month ban on crab harvesting begins in Sundarbans Satkhira Range
SATKHIRA, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) - A two-month ban on crab harvesting in the rivers and canals of the Sundarbans Satkhira Range came into effect today, as the crab breeding season has begun.  The restriction will remain in force until February 28.  Due to the ban, fishermen have started returning to localities from the deep forest areas. However, the Forest Department said fishing activities will remain allowed during this period. Burigoalini Forest Station Officer (SO) Md Ziaur Rahman said the government has imposed a two-month ban on crab harvesting to enhance crab breeding in the rivers of the Sundarbans.  Mentioning the various species of crabs are found in the rivers under the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, he said in this breeding period crabs migrate in large numbers from the sea into the rivers to lay eggs.  Forest patrols have been intensified to ensure uninterrupted breeding of crabs, he added. According to Forest Department data, 14 species of crabs are found in the aquatic areas of the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans.  Numerous crab-catching boats returning to local areas were seen along the banks of the Chunkuri River in Munshiganj of Shyamnagar upazila. Crab fisherman Nur Hossain of Harinagar village said they could not catch many crabs this season due to fear of forest pirates.  As a result, he said he does not have enough savings to support his family during the ban period and will have to depend on loans from moneylenders.  He sought government assistance during this time. Sources at the Shyamnagar Upazila Fisheries Office said the number of registered fishermen in the upazila is 22,220, nearly half of whom are crab fishermen. Md Fazlul Haque, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) of the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, said crabs are one of the key earners of foreign currency. He said all preparations have been completed by the Forest Department to enhance crab breeding.  Fishermen have been strictly instructed not to harvest crabs during the breeding season, he said, adding that at the same time, all passes and permits for crab harvesting have been suspended during the ban period.  However, he added that fishing activities will continue as usual during this time.
Pedestrian killed in Magura road accident
Pedestrian killed in Magura road accident
Begum Khaleda Zia's ghaibana Janaza held in Rangpur
Begum Khaleda Zia's ghaibana Janaza held in Rangpur
Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup
Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup
Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta with high-flying Roma
Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta with high-flying Roma
Wembanyama limps out of Spurs-Knicks clash
Wembanyama limps out of Spurs-Knicks clash
Israel's Netanyahu among partygoers at Trump's New Year's Eve fete
Israel's Netanyahu among partygoers at Trump's New Year's Eve fete
PALM BEACH, United States, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a glittering New Year's Eve party at his lavish Mar-a-Lago resort on Wednesday, according to social media. Netanyahu, who arrived at the US president's Palm Beach residence on Monday, was spotted alongside tuxedo-clad Trump Wednesday night in a social media post from conservative influencer Michael Solakiewicz. Trump had joked that the Israeli leader could attend the party during meetings Monday to discuss the fragile Gaza ceasefire and other regional geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. The party guest list included Trump's ardent supporters Rudy Giuliani and Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, along with his sons Eric and Don Jr., and top members of his administration, including Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino. The Gaza ceasefire in October is one of the major achievements of Trump's first year back in power, but some White House officials fear Netanyahu is slow-walking the process. This week, Trump downplayed reports of tensions with Netanyahu over the second stage of the ceasefire, saying that Israel had "lived up" to its commitments and that the onus was on Palestinian militant group Hamas. Siding with the Israeli premier, Trump said he was "not concerned about anything that Israel's doing." This week's talks mark the fifth such meeting in the United States since Trump's return to power this year.  
Dry weather, fog, changes of temperature forecast 
Dry weather, fog, changes of temperature forecast 
Dry weather, fog, slight fall of temperatures forecast
Dry weather, fog, slight fall of temperatures forecast
Light rain likely 
Light rain likely 
Nikli records country's lowest temperature for second day
Nikli records country's lowest temperature for second day
Dry weather likely across country
Dry weather likely across country
Dry weather likely across country
Dry weather likely across country
Jashore witnesses country’s lowest temperature for second consecutive day
Jashore witnesses country’s lowest temperature for second consecutive day

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Trump joins criticism of Clooney's French passport
Trump joins criticism of Clooney's French passport
Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' actor, dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' actor, dies at 71
Showbiz arena plunges into mourning over Khaleda Zia’s death
Showbiz arena plunges into mourning over Khaleda Zia’s death
Russia reopens theatre devastated by siege of Mariupol
Russia reopens theatre devastated by siege of Mariupol
One dengue patient dies, 120 fresh cases detected overnight
One dengue patient dies, 120 fresh cases detected overnight
114 fresh dengue cases detected overnight
114 fresh dengue cases detected overnight
Experts urge awareness to curb rising thalassemia cases
Experts urge awareness to curb rising thalassemia cases
Panchagarh's unique 'Rocks Museum' draws tourists with ancient artifacts
Panchagarh's unique 'Rocks Museum' draws tourists with ancient artifacts
Net-house potato farming boosts income, entrepreneurship in Rajshahi region
Net-house potato farming boosts income, entrepreneurship in Rajshahi region
Potato cultivation exceeds target in Rangpur agricultural region
Boro seedbed preparation nears completion in Khulna region
Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025
Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025
Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025
2025 on target to be UK's hottest year on record: Met Office
Panchagarh's unique 'Rocks Museum' draws tourists with ancient artifacts
Panchagarh's unique 'Rocks Museum' draws tourists with ancient artifacts
Idrakpur Fort of Mughal era stands as a witness to time
Malaysia targets 3 lakh Bangladeshi tourists in 2026: Envoy