Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by hurricane-force winds, have destroyed over 10,000 structures, displaced 180,000 people, and killed seven, with the toll likely to rise. The Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires caused widespread destruction, including celebrity homes. Crews face extreme conditions with erratic winds and water shortages. Officials call the disaster historic, likening devastated areas to bomb sites. Though evacuation orders eased in some regions, the fires continue to pose significant threats.

The interim government cited disruptions in textbook printing due to interference by dishonest groups active during the previous government. This year, all textbooks are being printed locally, shifting from earlier reliance on Indian facilities. As of January 6, over 11 crore textbooks have been printed and distributed out of a target of 40 crore. While delays caused inconvenience, the government highlighted the economic benefit to 10-12 lakh local workers and expressed optimism about overcoming challenges soon.

The training trip for 50 judicial officers from Bangladesh to India has been called off. The Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs revoked the permission today. Previously approved on December 30 for training at Bhopal's judicial academies from February 10 to 20, the plan was backed by the Supreme Court. The cancellation means no judges will travel, and the costs, originally to be borne by India, will not be incurred.

Social media has been rife with rumors of an attack by student groups Chhatra Dal and Shibir at Dhaka University, allegedly injuring over a hundred, including the Vice-Chancellor and Proctor, during a DUCSU election dispute. These claims surfaced after a verbal altercation on January 2. The international fact-checking group, Rumor Scanner, reported these rumors on January 4. Even former State Minister Mohammad Ali Arafat sought to verify these claims on social media.

The image claiming 'Messi with Argentina's flag on Mount Everest' is fake, created using AI.

Recently, various platforms on the internet have been circulating an image claiming it shows 'Messi with Argentina's flag on Mount Everest'. However, the image is not real; it has been created using artificial intelligence (AI).

On Saturday (January 4), this was reported by the international fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner.

The organization clarified that the viral image of Messi with Argentina's flag on Mount Everest is not real; instead, it was created using artificial intelligence or AI technology.

Fifty judicial officers from Bangladesh have been authorized to attend training sessions at the National and State Judicial Academies in Bhopal, India. The training, scheduled from February 10 to 20, follows Supreme Court recommendations and will be fully funded by the Indian government, with no cost to Bangladesh.

Hasnat Abdullah, leader of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, insists that teaching should be acknowledged as a premier profession in Bangladesh. He believes this acknowledgment would attract the brightest individuals to the field.

Hasnat Abdullah said that teaching is a profession where individuals shape students, thus teachers must be honored with the highest regard.