At least 20 people lost their lives after a bus carrying over 50 passengers caught fire in the western Indian state of Rajasthan on Tuesday, according to local media and officials. The tragic incident occurred as the bus was traveling between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, shortly after departing Jaisalmer around 3:00 pm (0930 GMT). “Nineteen passengers died in the bus and ...

Gold prices have risen once again, setting a new record as the cost of 22-carat gold climbs to Tk 2,16,332 per bhori (11.664 grams). The price increase, announced by Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) on Tuesday, will come into effect from Wednesday. According to the official BAJUS statement, the price of 22-carat gold has gone up by Tk 2,613 per bhori, ...

Amid the Bangladesh Women’s team’s substandard performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, some players progressed in the updated ICC players’ rankings. Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Akter and Sobhana Mostari were amongst the gainers. Sobhana Mostari got the reward of her fine fifty against England in Bangladesh’s second match. The Tigresses even could have won the game had luck supported ...

Bangladesh fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against ten-man Hong Kong in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier, with Rakib Hossain scoring a composed equaliser late in the game. In the 73rd minute, Hong Kong were reduced to ten men. A rough challenge on Shamit Shome near the midfield touchline prompted the Japanese referee to issue a second yellow card, ...

Despite making three changes to the starting XI, Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera has once again left out veteran midfielder Jamal Bhuyan for their away fixture against Hong Kong in Asian Cup Qualifier, scheduled for 6 PM (Bangladesh time) on Tuesday. One of the most talked-about decisions in the first match was the exclusion of US-based midfielder Zayan Ahmed. However, ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to return home on Wednesday morning, wrapping up his two-day official visit to Italy, where he attended a series of high-level meetings and events. According to Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Prof Yunus departed Rome for Dhaka at 7:20pm (Italian time) on Tuesday, concluding his engagements in the Italian ...

Fashion in Bangladesh has evolved beautifully over the years, and women’s pants have become one of the most versatile and stylish wardrobe staples. No longer limited to traditional wear, today’s women and girls confidently embrace pants that highlight elegance, comfort, and modernity-perfect for work, casual outings, or festive moments. Snuggly Palazzo: The snuggly palazzo has become a favorite for its ...

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has expressed deep concern over Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s proposal to hold a referendum on the July Charter in November, calling it a potential ‘master plan’ to delay the upcoming national election. Speaking at a discussion hosted by Jatiyatabadi Ulema Dal at Jatiya Press Club on Tuesday, Rizvi questioned Jamaat’s motives, warning that the ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) will not be allowed to use ‘Shapla’ symbol, as it is not listed in the election regulations, said Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. Speaking at a press briefing at EC headquarters at Agargaon in Dhaka on Tuesday, he stated that the party has until October 19 to select an election symbol from EC’s official ...

Teachers and employees of MPO-listed private educational institutions have threatened that they will march towards the Secretariat from the Central Shaheed Minar if their demands are not met by Monday afternoon. The protesters said their ongoing sit-in and work abstention programmes would continue until the demands are fulfilled. The protesters have been staging demonstrations to press home a three-point demand, ...