World Cup Group Matches to Be Held in Sri Lanka
After months of tension and uncertainty, Bangladesh is set to play all its T20 World Cup group-stage matches in Sri Lanka, ignoring India's pressure. The ICC is expected to revise the schedule to accommodate this decision.
January 12, 2026
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Bangladesh Receives $133.6 Million in Remittances in First 11 Days of January
Remittance Inflow Continues to Rise, With a 21% Yearly Increase
January 12, 2026
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Iran Becomes the First Country to Disable Elon Musk's Starlink
Iran Blocks Starlink Internet Using Military Jammers Amid Nationwide Internet Shutdown
January 12, 2026
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YUNet and Youth Hub Malaysia Sign MoU to Advance Youth Skills and SDGs
Youth Upskill Network (YUNet) and Youth Hub Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on youth skill development and Sustainable Development Goals. The partnership focuses on future-ready skills, technology education and global youth engagement.
January 12, 2026
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Bangladesh to Launch First National Freelancer ID Platform
Bangladesh is set to formally launch its first government-backed freelancer registration and ID management platform, freelancers.gov.bd, marking a major step toward institutionalising the freelancing sector and boosting youth-led digital employment.
January 12, 2026
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Oldest Saudi Man Dies at 142 After Performing Hajj More Than 40 Times
Saudi Arabia’s oldest known citizen, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadai, has passed away at the age of 142. Renowned for his deep faith, he performed the holy Hajj more than 40 times during his lifetime.
January 12, 2026
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Canada Reaffirms Commitment to Dignity and Justice for Rohingya
Canada has reiterated its strong support for accountability and justice for the Rohingya people, backing international legal efforts over atrocities committed in Myanmar. The assurance came as Rohingya representatives prepare to testify at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
January 12, 2026
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Khulna University Suspends Teacher for Two Years Over Sexual Harassment Allegation
Khulna University has suspended a Bengali Department professor for two years following sexual harassment allegations by female students. The decision was taken after an internal investigation and approval by the university syndicate.
January 12, 2026
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Bangladeshi Child Critically Injured by Stray Bullet from Myanmar Border
Nine-year-old Bangladeshi girl Huzaifa Afnan is fighting for her life after being struck by a stray bullet fired from across the Myanmar border amid intense clashes. She is currently in critical condition at Chittagong Medical College Hospital.