BSF fires sound grenades in border
Tensions flared along the Lalmonirhat-Patgram border early Wednesday morning after members of the Indian Border Security Force fired three rounds of sound聽 grenades, triggering panic among locals...
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Kaspersky finds security flaws threatening vehicle safety
At Security Analyst Summit 2025 in October, Kaspersky presented results of a security audit that exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer, said a press release...
BB takes control of 5 Islamic banks under merger plan
Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday took control of five shariah-based banks after appointing administrators to each as part of a resolution plan to safeguard depositors鈥� interests and restore confidence in the banking sector.
Populism and security state
POPULISM is the most hated word to the entrenched oligarchy everywhere. But once upon a time it was celebrated, cheered and replicated first in the western world and then across the seven seas. It was the driving force of history that dismantled millennia old feudal structure in Europe through a series of populist uprisings around the late 18th century. They created the...
Bangladeshi artworks displayed at Pak fest
Four Bangladeshi artists had their artworks showcased at the World Culture Festival 2025, which was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi.
Responding to Trump, Nigeria says no tolerance for religious persecution
The Nigerian government on Tuesday said it does not tolerate religious persecution, responding to US president Donald Trump鈥檚 threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians by jihadists in the country...
Trott to leave as Afghan coach
Former England batsman Jonathan Trott will leave as Afghanistan coach after the T20 World Cup in February-March, the country鈥檚 c ricket board has said...
Former IFIC Bank MD fined Tk 5cr
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday fined former IFIC Bank managing director Shah Alam Sarwar Tk 5 crore for his involvement in the controversial IFIC Amar Bond scam...
ICMAB launches startup incubation centre
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh on Monday inaugurated 鈥業CMAB Startup Incubation Centre (ISIC),鈥� a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship...
Akbar to lead 鈥楢鈥� Team in Asia Cup Rising Stars T20
Akbar Ali will lead the Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� team in the forthcoming Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, formerly known as the Emerging Asia Cup, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad on Tuesday.
GAU to hold int鈥檒 conference on regenerative agriculture in December
Gazipur Agricultural University held a press conference and an exchange of views meeting, highlighting the university鈥檚 achievements over the past year, preparations for an upcoming international conference and future plans, at the Begum Sufia Kamal Auditorium...
Rupali Bank closes Customer Service Fortnight prog
Rupali Bank PLC on Sunday concluded its 鈥楥ustomer Service Fortnight鈥� programme, which began on October 19, in celebration of Youth Festival 2025, said a press release...
Ridoy, Khoi Khoi win singles titles
Muhtasin Ahmed Ridoy and Khoi Khoi Marma won the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 singles titles of the Federation Cup Table Tennis Championship, which concluded at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in the city on Monday...
India women hail new era but challenges remain
India鈥檚 historic Women鈥檚 World Cup victory has sparked an excitement which it is hoped will inspire the next generation and draw new fans to the sport...
BCCI announces $5.75m reward for women鈥檚 WC winners
India's cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women's team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.
Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy
Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history.
'Just the beginning' as India lift first Women's World Cup
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team's breakthrough Women's World Cup triumph on Sunday was 鈥榡ust the beginning鈥� as they beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament for the first time.
DU sculpture students鈥� 7-day exhibition begins
A seven-day annual art exhibition showcasing experimental artworks by sculpture students from Dhaka University is underway at the university鈥檚 Zainul Gallery. The event began on Sunday.
SAU celebrates 19th founding anniversary
Sylhet Agricultural University celebrated its 19th founding anniversary through colourful programmes on Sunday with a festive mode.
Sylhet villagers resist BSF intrusion
Bangladeshi villagers on Sunday morning resisted an act of intrusion by Indian Border Security Force into Bangladesh territory in Jakinganj upazila of Sylhet.
CUFL resumes production after seven months
The state-owned Chittagong Urea Fertiliser Limited, located at Anwara upazila in Chattogram, resumed urea production early Sunday morning as the plant had been shut down for approximately seven months due to a suspension of its gas supply.
Manon, Fahad make early exits
Bangladesh鈥檚 two international masters鈥� Manon Reja Neer and Mohammad Fahad Rahman made early exit from the first round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after losing to their respective rivals in the matches in Goa, India, on Sunday...
BSEC toughens IPO price discovery, eligibility
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed major changes to public offer rules, tightening pricing, valuation and eligibility criteria while giving stock exchanges greater authority in approving or rejecting IPOs.
Peak excitement as India's women eye maiden World Cup title
It is a regular net session at a cricket academy in New Delhi, but the joy among the colourful jersey-clad young girls is unmistakable.
CUET physics dept鈥檚 2-day conference concludes
The two-day conference of physics department of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology titled International Conference on Physics for Sustainable Development and Technology 2025 concluded at the CUET in Chattogram on Thursday.
Warming climate helps UK grow rice
Wearing large rubber boots, Nadine Mitschunas joyfully handled mature rice plants peeking through the water of her small plot growing in the fertile soil of eastern England.
Standard Bank Securities holds 51st board meeting
Standard Bank Securities Limited on Wednesday held its 51st board meeting, said a press release.
ACC Rising Stars T20 starts on November 14
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� team will begin their Asian Cricket Council Rising Stars T20, formerly known as the Emerging Asia Cup, on November 15 against Hong Kong, as the fixtures of the tournament have been announced on Friday.
India's Rodrigues beat anxiety and tears to become World Cup star
India's newest cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues overcame anxiety and tears to lead her country into the women's World Cup final with a sublime century against Australia.
British Council awards grants to seven artistic collaborations between Bangladesh, UK
The British Council has recently announced the recipients of its Connections Through Culture Grant Programme 2025, which supports collaborations between artists and cultural practitioners in the United Kingdom and internationally, says a press release.
