Despite being away from the national side for some time, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan still has a path back, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Iftekhar Rahman Mithu. Speaking to reporters at Mirpur on Saturday, Mithu described Shakib as the greatest cricketer in Bangladesh’s history. “There is no second choice — the door is always open for Shakib. ...
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Bangladesh’s RMG exports notches 8.84% growth in FY25
Exports of Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) showed a healthy growth of 8.84 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) fetching $39.35 billion despite global headwinds, reports BSS. According to the country-wise export data for Bangladesh for the last fiscal year (FY25) released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the European Union (EU) was a key market, accounting for 50.10% ...
Read More »Tarique questions govt’s inaction over killings
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has criticized the interim government for failing to protect lives and property, questioning whether certain quarters within the administration are tacitly supporting violence and mob unrest. Speaking virtually on Saturday from London at a discussion in Dhaka with families of those killed in July uprising, Tarique Rahman asked, “Why is the government failing to ensure ...
Read More »A political party spreading propaganda against Jubo Dal: Monayem
President of Jubo Dal Abdul Monayem Munna has alleged that a political party is deliberately engaged in spreading propaganda against the Jubo Dal being envious with its popularity among youths. He expressed deep concern over the recent violence and law and order situation in the country. Abdul Monayem, at a press conference at the party’s central office at Nayapaltan on ...
Read More »To prevent son’s ‘extramarital affair’ mother spread bomb hoax inside Biman
‘Extramarital affair’ was behind the fake bomb threat news on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Dhaka-Kathmandu flight. Three persons, so far, been arrested over the incident. They are Imran, his friend Imon’s wife Tahmina and Imon’s wife Rasheda Begum. RAB said family issue involved in this incident. Mother made a phone call and informed a false news of bomb hoax inside ...
Read More »World Bank’s new VP visits Dhaka
Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, marking Bangladesh as his first official tour in the new role. During his four-day official visit, Zutt is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur, and ...
Read More »Bangladeshi man shot by BSF at Dowarabazar border in Sunamganj
A Bangladeshi national named Shafiqul Islam, 45, has been shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Doarabazar border in Sunamganj. The BSF opened fire, targeting alleged cattle smugglers. Shafiqul hailed from Bhanga Para village under Laxmipur union of the upazila. The incident took place at around 1am on Saturday. Lieutenant Colonel Zakaria Kadir, commanding officer of Sunamganj ...
Read More »Fuel cut to Air India plane moments before crash: Report
Fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, starving both engines of fuel, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday, reports AP. The report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, also indicated that both pilots were confused over the change ...
Read More »Bangladesh thrash Sri Lanka 9-1 in SAFF U-20 opener
Bangladesh kicked off their SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship campaign in spectacular fashion, thrashing Sri Lanka 9-1 in their opening match at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka. The victory was highlighted by a stunning hat-trick from forward Mosammat Sagarika, as the hosts overwhelmed their opponents with pace, precision and relentless attacking football. Head coach Peter Butler named eight players from recent ...
Read More »BNP, Jamaat candidates ramp up campaigns in Sunamganj-1
Sunamganj Correspondent : In Sunamganj-1 constituency, prospective candidates from the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are intensifying their grassroots campaigns ahead of the country’s next parliamentary election, tentatively expected by February 2026. The surge in political activity follows reports of a meeting in London between interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, which has strengthened speculation ...
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