<h1>Bangladesh Election Commission Commits to Interim Government's Timeline for Fair General Elections.</h1> Bangladesh's Election Commission confirmed it will adhere to the interim government's timeline for upcoming general elections, emphasizing its dedication to fair elections. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began, initiating a six-week calm and the potential release of hostages. Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government launched an operation in Kurram district following an attack on an aid convoy. Pakistani forces killed five suspected terrorists entering Balochistan from Afghanistan. President-elect Trump plans visits to China and India, with over 100 executive orders ready for his term. TikTok shut down in the US as a ban took effect. Protests against Trump occurred in Washington ahead of his inauguration. The World Economic Forum in Davos will showcase India's diversity, with heightened security measures in place.