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Days ahead of elections, another Hindu man is killed in Bangladesh


Days ahead of elections, another Hindu man is killed in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Amid growing fear among minority communities ahead of the Feb-12 twin elections, a 62-year-old rice trader, Susen Chandra Sarkar, was brutally hacked to death inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh.Police said unidentified assailants attacked Sarkar with a sharp weapon, killing him before locking the shop from outside and fleeing the scene. Family members later found him lying in a pool of blood.“After brutally killing my father, the miscreants looted several lakhs of taka from the shop,” Sarkar’s son, Sujan Sarkar, told the reporters. He also said their family had been running the rice business for many years and had no known disputes or enmity with anyone.According to Trishal police station officer-in-charge Muhammad Firoz Hossain, the murder occurred around 11pm on Monday at the Bogar Bazar intersection. Sarkar was rushed to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.The International Crisis Group sees a “real danger” of further attacks on candidates, as well as reprisals against Awami League supporters or Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.Meanwhile, the interim govt is providing financial and housing assistance to the family of Dipu Chandra Das (Dipu Das), who was beaten and burnt to death in Square Masterbari area of Bhaluka Upazila in Mymensingh district on Dec 18, 2025. As Dipu Das was the sole breadwinner, the govt has assured comprehensive financial assistance for the family, including the construction of a permanent home.



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Mustafizur Rahman posts one-word message, trophy in hand | Cricket News


Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI:Bangladesh allrounder Mustafizur Rahman took to social media on Tuesday to share a celebratory moment, posting a picture with the winner’s trophy after Dhumketu XI clinched the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup title. The triumph came at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, where Dhumketu XI edged past Durbar XI in a tense final.Mustafizur was released from Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

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“Alhamdulillah”, Mustafizur wrote.Dhumketu XI sealed the title with a narrow seven-run win, successfully defending 208 in a high-scoring 20-over final. The night belonged to Tanzid Hasan, whose match-winning innings (88 not out off 54 balls) earned him the Player of the Match award.Asked to bat first, Dhumketu XI were powered by a commanding opening partnership between Saif Hassan and Tanzid. Saif set the tempo with a fluent 79 off 44 balls, striking seven sixes as the pair put Durbar’s bowlers under sustained pressure. Their 149-run stand inside 13.1 overs laid the foundation for a big total.Following Saif’s dismissal to Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid assumed the anchor’s role with composure. He remained unbeaten on 88 from 54 deliveries, peppering the boundary eight times and clearing it on four occasions. Late cameos from Litton Das, who smashed 15 off seven balls, and Towhid Hridoy, who added an unbeaten 13, lifted Dhumketu XI to an imposing 208/3.In reply, Durbar XI began aggressively, with Habibur Rahman Sohan blasting 67 from just 27 balls. His assault threatened to swing the contest, but Mustafizur’s timely breakthrough brought Dhumketu back into the game. Durbar continued to fight through Nurul Hasan’s steady 54 and Afif Hossain’s unbeaten 60.The chase went down to the wire, but Mustafizur kept his composure in the closing overs, returning figures of 2 for 33. With Rishad Hossain also striking at a crucial moment, Durbar XI were restricted to 201/5.Tanzid Hasan’s unbeaten knock ultimately proved decisive as Dhumketu XI held their nerve to clinch a memorable title win.



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FB post doesn’t name PM or refer to him: UK doc | Mumbai News


Mumbai: UK-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil, who has challenged an FIR and a lookout circular issued against him for posts against BJP leaders, has told Bombay high court that his Facebook post did not mention Prime Minister Narendra Modi by name.In his rejoinder to Mumbai police’s reply, Patil said although he had posted a particular post on FB, “it is categorically denied by me that the said post mentions the Prime Minister of India by name, or makes any direct or indirect reference identifiable exclusively to the Prime Minister”. Patil was intercepted at Mumbai airport upon his arrival on Jan 10 and questioned. On Jan 19, he was stopped from leaving India. Patil’s affidavit said to date, the lookout circular has not been furnished to him. He submitted documentary and oral evidence regarding his post during the investigation. Therefore, he said, “there is no need for any further investigation in this respect”. He also “emphatically” denied committing any offence or being part of any larger conspiracy or “that I fund or that I am being funded by any organisation or individual for this purpose”. These are not issues mentioned in the FIR and “police do not have the jurisdiction to expand the investigation beyond the post”, he said. Police’s intent to “catch hold of my other (digital) devices and implicate me in similar false cases is evident from the fact that they are asking irrelevant information and instruments”, he said. Patil said allegations of “promotion of enmity” are baseless and legally unsustainable. For such an offence, the sine qua non (the essential condition) is the existence of two or more identifiable groups and an act which promotes or attempts to promote hatred between six definite groups based on religion, race, language, region, caste or community, he said. “Police are attempting to innovate a new group of followers and non-followers of a political leader...” he added.

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Compliance takes centrestage in boardrooms


Compliance takes centrestage in boardrooms

MUMBAI: For Indian companies with a global footprint, navigating regulatory complexity has moved from the sidelines to the centre of corporate strategy. Rules on trade, tariffs, the environment, labour, data, and taxation are changing rapidly and increasingly shaping business outcomes.Import restrictions, carbon taxes, anti-dumping duties, subsidies, and localisation norms are altering cost structures, market access, and competitiveness, directly affecting product pricing, profit margins, and capital allocation. Companies now factor regulation into core business planning, rather than treating it as a compliance exercise. Tata Steel‘s management, which oversees operations in India, the UK, the EU and Canada, highlighted this in a recent earnings call. Managing regulatory complexity, CFO Koushik Chatterjee said, has become a strategic imperative across geographies. He pointed to Tata Steel’s Netherlands operations as an example. During 9MFY26, the unit reported operating profit of 210 million euros after absorbing carbon emission-related costs of 150 million euros and an impact of 50 million euros from US tariffs. Without these regulatory-linked costs, operating profit would have topped 400 million euros-showing how policy has weighed on the bottom line.Smaller players face similar pressures. Jyoti Steel Industries partner Pankaj Chadha said fast-changing regulations leave little room for manoeuvre, often forcing companies to rely on customers for real-time intelligence. In one case, a Mexican customer told him Japanese steel was cheaper than Indian steel due to a zero-duty trade arrangement versus a 35% import duty on Indian steel. “Can you believe Japanese steel was cheaper than Indian steel? I had never heard of it until then. Understanding and incorporating regulations is now part of the business. Meetings start with this,” said Chadha, also chairman of engineering exports body EEPC.Law firm Sarvaank Associates founder Ankita Singh calls this the start of an era of “regulated strategy,” where navigating the global legislative maze becomes a competitive advantage. “Regulatory risk is no longer a cost centre but a survival metric, prompting boards to move from a ‘wait and see’ approach to a ‘preventive vigilance’ model, embedding compliance into the very architecture of products and supply chains,” she said. Madhavan Srivatsan, senior partner at Emerald Law, concurs. “Gone are the days when Indian companies treated regulatory issues lightly,” he said. “With increased regulatory scrutiny, mandatory self-reporting obligations, and the risk of stringent penalties, compliance is now one of the most critical functions.” Responsibility is also moving up the management chain. “Any instance of non-compliance can expose directors to civil and even criminal liability, in some cases on a strict liability basis where intent is irrelevant,” Srivatsan said. While conditions have improved for Tata Steel’s Netherlands unit after the EU imposed carbon costs on emission-intensive imports from Jan 1, the same measures have raised costs for India’s exports of steel, cement, aluminium and fertilisers to the bloc. From June, the EU will also cut import quotas and raise duties on volumes above those limits from 25% to 50%, further favouring domestic producers. Meanwhile, Chadha hopes India cuts a trade deal with Mexico.



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Exporters not sweating over US-Bangladesh trade deal


Exporters not sweating over US-Bangladesh trade deal

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Monday secured 19% reciprocal tariff from the US under a trade agreement, while managing some exemptions from reciprocal tariffs for textiles and garments manufactured using American material. While Indian exporters are keeping a close watch on the details – especially after some of the stocks took a beating – they are not unduly worried.The reduction in the reciprocal tariff from 20% to 19%, compared with 18% for India, widens the price gap between garments made in Bangladesh and those produced here due to lower wage cost across the border.But the exemption from reciprocal tariffs for Bangladesh-made garments using US cotton and man-made fibre, is unlikely to provide a major edge as it will involve transportation cost and the spinning industry in and around Dhaka is not very competitive.“It was struggling until a few months ago. A large part of the global trade uses man-made fibre. So, we do not have much reason to worry,” said Premal H Udani, CMD of Kaytee Corporation.Industry estimates suggest that cotton accounts for around 20% of the overall cost and the duty benefit will only be on that component.“Let’s wait for the fine print. It doesn’t look alarming,” said Pearl Global Industries MD and group president Pallab Banerjee.Udani said that many international buyers are looking to diversify their sourcing, given the political uncertainty in Bangladesh and India can take advantage of that.“There is nothing to worry, we have got a good deal from the US. In fact, even for India cotton for re-export can be considered for concessions, if there is a 20% value addition,” said A Sakthivel, chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council.Trade research body GTRI said in 2024, Bangladesh exported 63% of its over $50 billion garments to Europe and around 15% went to the US. “In practical terms, a Bangladeshi garment that normally faces a 12% US MFN tariff would attract a total duty of 31% (12% MFN + 19%. For India, the comparable total would be about 30% (12% MFN + 18% reciprocal). But, Bangladeshi garments made with US fibres would avoid the reciprocal duty, paying just the 12% MFN tariff. While this appears to be a significant concession, Bangladesh’s export structure and its heavy dependence on non-US textile inputs mean the arrangement is likely to result in only a limited increase in garment exports to the US,” it said.Besides, it said Bangladesh agreed to offer too many concessions to bag this deal from the US, opening up its market US machinery, chemicals, energy goods, soy, dairy, beef and cotton and has also committed to buy about $3.5 billion of US farm products, energy and aircraft.



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Fans go crazy as Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to a comprehensive victory against USA in T20 World Cup 2026



The iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo witnessed a cricketing masterclass today as Pakistan secured a commanding 32-run victory over the United States of America in the 12th Match of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the USA entered the contest with high hopes of an upset, they were ultimately undone by a spectacular batting display from Sahibzada Farhan and a clinical, multifaceted bowling performance from the Men in Green.

Sahibzada Farhan’s fiery knock propel Pakistan to a formidable total against USA

Electing to set a target, Pakistan’s innings was defined by the explosive blade of Farhan. Opening the batting, Farhan turned the SSC into his personal playground, smashing a blistering 73 off just 41 deliveries. His innings, decorated with seven boundaries and five towering sixes, provided the backbone of the Pakistani total.

The powerplay started with intent as Farhan and Saim Ayub (19) put on 54 for the first wicket. However, the USA clawed back momentarily when Shadley van Schalkwyk, the pick of the American bowlers with figures of 4/25 dismissed Ayub and Salman Agha in quick succession during the sixth over.

Despite the double blow, the legendary Babar Azam anchored the middle overs with a composed 46 off 32 balls. His partnership with Farhan shifted the momentum back to Pakistan, punishing anything short or wide. While the lower order suffered a minor collapse in the final overs due to Van Schalkwyk’s clever variations, the damage had been done. Pakistan finished their 20 overs at a daunting 190/9, a total that demanded a record-breaking chase from the associate nation.

Disciplined Pakistan bowling attack stifles USA’s chase

In response, the United States began their chase with cautious optimism. The scorecard reflected a solid start, reaching the 50-run mark in just 5.5 overs. Shayan Jahangir was the standout performer for the Americans, playing a fighting knock of 49. However, the introduction of Pakistan’s spin arsenal completely shifted the match flow.

Usman Tariq emerged as the silent assassin of the evening, dismantling the USA middle order with precision. Tariq finished with stellar figures of 3/27, claiming the crucial wickets of Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh just as they threatened to accelerate. He was ably supported by the experienced Shadab Khan, whose 2/26 tightened the screws during the middle periods, accounting for the dangerous Monank Patel.

Though Shubham Ranjane struck a late, defiant 51 off 30 balls to keep the USA’s slim hopes alive, the mountain was simply too high to climb. Shaheen Shah Afridi provided the final exclamation point, trapping Ranjane LBW in the penultimate over to end any lingering drama. USA finished on 158/8, falling 32 runs short of the target. With this victory, Pakistan solidifies its position in Group A, leaving the USA to regroup before their next outing against India.

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US trade deal will bite into Kashmiri apples: J&K CM Omar Abdullah | India News


US trade deal will bite into Kashmiri apples: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: J&K legislators voiced concern on Tuesday over the US trade deal’s potential impact on Kashmiri apples, with many describing it as a “death blow”.“They (Centre) have told America it can send as much fruits and apples as it wants at zero duty and we will buy it here. Where has their sympathy for Jammu and Kashmir gone?” CM Omar Abdullah asked in the assembly.Omar questioned claims by some BJP legislators that the trade deal would benefit the region. “I am still trying to understand where this good thing is for J&K,” Omar said. He claimed apples and walnuts have been placed under zero-duty imports as part of the agreement.CPM legislator MY Tarigami flagged similar worries, claiming the Centre had signed another deal with New Zealand. “These agreements are posing serious challenges to Kashmir’s apple industry, the backbone of our economy,” Tarigami said.PDP MLA Waheed Parra demanded minimum support prices (MSP) for the region’s horticultural produce.



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T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan’s fifty and spin attack power Pakistan past USA by 32 runs | Cricket News


T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan's fifty and spin attack power Pakistan past USA by 32 runs
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI)

Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering fifty and a clinical spin attack propelled Pakistan to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Farhan was the star with the bat, smashing 73 off just 41 balls to guide Pakistan to a competitive 190 for nine. His aggressive innings, which included multiple towering sixes, gave Pakistan the platform to post a strong total despite losing early wickets. Babar Azam (46 off 32) supported him well, adding 81 runs for the third wicket after Pakistan slipped to 56 for two in the Power Play.

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The USA openers, Shayan Jahangir (49 off 34) and Andries Gous (13 off 13), offered a solid start, reaching 50 for one after five overs. But once Pakistan’s spin quartet – Abrar Ahmed (1/30), Mohammad Nawaz (1/21), Shadab Khan (2/26), and Usman Tariq (3/27) – was introduced, the US innings struggled. Seven of the eight wickets to fall were claimed by Pakistan’s spinners, preventing any sustained partnerships. Skipper Monank Patel fell cheaply to Shadab, and Jahangir’s lofted shot was well caught by Shaheen Afridi at mid-wicket. Shubham Ranjane (51 off 30) and Milind Kumar (23) fought back with a fourth-wicket stand of 66, but the required run rate proved too steep, leaving the USA short of the target. Earlier, Pakistan had lost Saim Ayub and captain Salman Agha to Shadley van Schalkwyk’s fiery spell (4/25) in the sixth over, but Farhan’s muscle-bound assault kept the innings on track. Even as wickets fell at the back end, Shadab’s 30 off 12 balls ensured Pakistan finished with a formidable total. The win marks Pakistan’s second straight victory, taking them to the top of Group A with four points. Brief Scores: Pakistan 190/9 (Sahibzada Farhan 73, Babar Azam 46; Shadley van Schalkwyk 4/25) beat USA 158/8 (Shubham Ranjane 51, Shayan Jahangir 49; Usman Tariq 3/27) by 32 runs.



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Who is Tiffany Stratton’s new boyfriend after breakup with Ludwig Kaiser? Meet the WWE NXT star who tattooed her eye on his forearm | WWE News


Who is Tiffany Stratton’s new boyfriend after breakup with Ludwig Kaiser? Meet the WWE NXT star who tattooed her eye on his forearm
Who is Tiffany Stratton’s new boyfriend after breakup with Ludwig Kaiser? Meet the WWE NXT star who tattooed her eye on his forearm (Image Source: X)

WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton has always made headlines when it comes to in-ring action, but her personal life has also been making headlines in the recent past as well. The former NXT Women’s title holder, known to fans as the Buff Barbie, has moved on from her relationship with WWE star Ludwig Kaiser. Pregnant speculation over their demise had been reaching for months, since the pair stopped publicly appearing together.Stratton’s now seemingly moved on with a brand-new partner, and social media is already in a frenzy. This week, her rumored boyfriend made his homage to the WWE star more dramatic and arguably permanent, with a tattoo of Stratton’s eye on his forearm. Needless to say, the bold move quickly went viral and proved to a lot of fans that this new romance is more than just a love affair.

Who is Tiffany Stratton’s new boyfriend?

The man behind Stratton’s new romance is Shady Elnahas, an up-and-coming star currently signed to WWE. Elnahas was a national-level judoka before transitioning into professional wrestling, and represented Canada on the international stage as well. That background as an athlete eventually led him to WWE, where he has spent the past several years in the NXT system, honing his craft.For months, Elnahas and Stratton had been seen appearing together at WWE events and in personal posts on social media. They never put a label on their relationship to the public, but their interactions said it all. The most conspicuous verification arrived when Elnahas displayed the huge tattoo of a definite picture of Stratton’s eye on him, instantly catching the attention of wrestling fanatics around the world.Stratton casually showed off the tattoo in a short video he posted online, where he got it inked on his arm. Fans wasted little time commenting that the seriousness of the relationship must be great for this person to make such a permanent statement. The two have since continued making appearances together and further exciting fans in doing so.

What happened between Tiffany Stratton and Ludwig Kaiser?

Stratton was previously in a long-term relationship with WWE star Ludwig Kaiser before she began dating Shady Elnahas. With both of them really rising up the WWE power ladder at the same time, the couple was one of the most buzzed-about couples in the company. They used to make many social media and public appearances together for some time.Fans started speculating about trouble when they realized the duo had stopped posting about each other. Afterward, Kaiser was spotted with another woman, and a presumed split appeared to be in order. Kaiser and Stratton never directly commented on the breakup, but their radio silence said more than enough.



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