Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the abolished monarchy be restored and the former king be made the head of state of the Himalayan nation demonstrated in Nepal Thursday, reports AP. The protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans, demanded the return of the king and the restoration of Hinduism as a state religion as they marched through the main circle ...

After nearly two decades of lighting up European football, Argentine star Ángel Di María is returning to where it all began; his boyhood club, Rosario Central. The 37-year-old winger has officially signed with Argentine Primera División side, marking an emotional homecoming to the club where his remarkable journey started. In 1992, a 4-year-old Ángel Di María took his first steps ...

Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks in the country to ensure a smooth flow of financial transactions during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holiday by maintaining sufficient funds in ATM booths. Additionally, several measures have been outlined to guarantee seamless operations for Point of Sale (POS), e-payment gateways, and Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank sent ...

44th martyrdom anniversary The 44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman will be observed in the country today with due respect. The proclaimer of Bangladesh’s independence and pioneer of multi-party democracy, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, who was also sector commander during the War of Liberation and led the “Z Force” was assassinated on 30 May 1981 by ...

The government has fleshed out its plans for reforming the UK pension industry, including the creation of £25bn “megafunds” which will be instructed to make a portion of their investments locally to help fuel economic growth. The chancellor said the overhaul, designed to follow the example of Australia and Canada’s huge pension investment funds, would also boost people’s pension pots. ...

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez could be on verge of a sensational return to Arsenal, club where he spent formative years of his career. With current Gunners shot-stopper David Raya attracting interest from La Liga giants, British media reports suggest the North London club may look to bring back their former star—provided a key condition is met. After spending eight ...

A murder case has been filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 311 others over the killing of a furniture store employee, Parvez Bepari, during the July Mass Uprising at Badda in Dhaka. Sabuj, father of Parvez, lodged the case on May 26before the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam. After recording the complainant’s statement, the court directed Badda ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to assist Bangladesh in its bid to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “As Bangladesh is actively seeking ASEAN membership, Professor Yunus sincerely requested Mahathir Mohamad to look into the matter, leveraging his stature and reputation,” CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam ...

Saudi officials are in “difficult” talks to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in the country, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP on Thursday, after the star footballer suggested he was leaving Al Nassr. The Portuguese superstar, whose arrival in 2023 heralded a rush of late-career players to the oil-rich country, could transfer to Al Hilal and feature at the ...

A Dhaka court has deferred the submission of investigation report in a fraud and extortion case against model Meghna Alam and her associate Dewan Samir to July 29. Metropolitan Magistrate M A Azharul Islam granted the extension after Meghna, currently on bail, failed to appear due to illness and sought time through her lawyer on Thursday. Co-accused Samir, who remains ...