The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicks off Thursday, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a packed lineup of world premieres, Hollywood heavyweights, and international auteurs, reaffirming its status as North America’s largest and most influential movie event. While lacking the historical prestige of Cannes or Venice, TIFF stands apart for its sheer scale and reach, drawing an estimated 400,000 attendees ...

Masum Billal Fardin — a popular music artist and diplomatic member — has been working for the cultural and social development between Pakistan and Bangladesh. During the oppressive fascist regime, he endured imprisonment and torture, yet he continued to stand strong in political, social, and cultural progress. Recently, upon the invitation of the Netherlands, Masum Billal attended the Bangladesh vs ...

More than 1,000 people have been killed in a devastating landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to a statement released late Monday by the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), a rebel group that controls the affected area. The disaster occurred on Sunday at the village of Tarasin, located in the Marra mountains, following several days of heavy rainfall. The group ...

Gold prices hit a record high above $3,500 on Tuesday, as investors sought out safe havens in the face of global economic uncertainty. The precious metal reached $3,501.59 an ounce during early trading in Asia, soaring past its previous record of $3,500.10 in April. The run in gold prices comes as investors weigh up a weakened US dollar and the ...

Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio has completed a move from Paris Saint-Germain to Turkish giants Fenerbahce on transfer deadline day, both clubs confirmed on Monday. Fenerbahce announced the permanent transfer via social media, stating that the 29-year-old has signed a 3+1 year deal, though the transfer fee remains undisclosed. Asensio joined PSG from Real Madrid in 2023 after a highly successful ...

Bangladesh sealed the T20 series against the Netherlands with a dominant nine-wicket victory in the second match at Sylhet International Stadium on Monday. The win gives Bangladesh an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, thanks to the contribution of a combined commanding performance from both bowlers and batsmen. After winning the toss and electing to field, Bangladesh’s bowlers were ...

The United States (US) has reiterated its support for the interim government under Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and the Election Commission as they prepare to hold national elections early next year. US Chargé d’Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson made the statement after meeting Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin at Election Commission headquarters in Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The discussion, ...

Chief of Army Staff General Wakar-Uz-Zaman met with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday, where discussions centered on the army’s role in supporting the civil administration in the lead-up to national elections. According to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s press wing, Prof Yunus expressed gratitude for the military’s continued contribution to maintaining law and order. He emphasized the ...

US Ambassador-in-Charge (Chargé d’Affaires) Tracy Ann Jacobson met with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Mondy afternoon to discuss Bangladesh’s preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections. The meeting began around 2:00 PM at the Election Commission headquarters at Agargaon in Dhaka. Ambassador Jacobson was accompanied by James Stewart, Political Officer at the US Embassy, and Firoz ...

Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman met with President Mohammad Sahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday. Waker-uz-Zaman first met with the Chief Adviser, followed by a meeting with the President, a senior military source confirmed. The Army Chief briefed them about his recent official visit to China. The talks also covered the current law and order situation in the ...