Cricket Australia has emphasized the strong fan interest in India’s cricket teams while announcing a packed schedule of white-ball matches leading up to the Ashes later this year. Australia’s men’s team will host India for a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20 series between October and November. Meanwhile, the women’s teams will face off in February and March next ...

Four people died and two were missing following an accident on Monday at a coal mine in Spain’s northern region of Asturias, officials said. Another three people were seriously injured and taken to hospital, the central government’s office in Asturias said in a statement. Two of the injured had burns while the third suffered a blow to the head, it ...

A joyous Eid procession of Dhaka South City Corporation was brought out in the tradition of the Bengal Sultanate and Mughal eras. The procession started from Agargaon old trade fair ground at about 9AM after Eid Jamaat and ended in front of the National Parliament Building where thousands joined. The entire Agargaon area was filled with chants of ‘Eid Mubarak, ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged all to nourish closeness and unity with each other to build a new Bangladesh. “We will, of course, implement the dream of those, who sacrificed their lives and injured during July uprising, to build a new Bangladesh,” he said. “Despite various hurdles we will overcome the challenges that will come up before ...

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. The chief adviser was apprised by the Army Chief of the overall security measures centering the Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims. “During the meeting, the army chief informed the chief ...

Muslims across Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, marking the end of a month of fasting as the Shawwal moon was sighted on Sunday evening. With thousands already leaving Dhaka to reunite with family in their hometowns, the capital is preparing for a day of festivity and prayer. The main Eid congregation will be held at the National Eidgah grounds ...

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is expected to return to Bangladesh from London in mid-April, though the date is not yet confirmed, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Speaking to reporters at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Fakhrul said, “What I have heard is that Madam (Khaleda) will return home in mid-April, but it is still not ...

A new study suggests that factors beyond individual control—such as socioeconomic status and maternal health—can significantly influence the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese later in life. Led by Glenna Nightingale of the University of Edinburgh, the research was published on 26 March 2025 in PLOS ONE. Using data from the 1958 National Child Development Study, which tracked over 17,000 ...

One of the most well-liked traditional attires for males on Eid is panjabi. Every year, different materials, colors, embroidery, and modern styles affect the fashion trends for Eid. Panjabi is an essential part of Eid celebrations in Bangladesh, combining tradition with modern fashion trends. Whether for Eid prayers, family gatherings, or social events, Panjabis reflect elegance and cultural heritage. Sailor ...

The United Kingdom has announced £10 million ($12.9 million) in humanitarian assistance for Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 1,600 lives and caused significant destruction. According to the UK Foreign Office, the funding will be directed toward essential relief efforts, including food, water, medical supplies, and shelter for the hardest-hit areas. Development Minister Jennifer Chapman stated that ...