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Hilsa prices drop in Chandpur amid abundant supply, but remain relatively high

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Sept 25: The price of Hilsa fish has dropped significantly in the local markets of Chandpur over the past few days due to an abundant supply, offering temporary relief to traders and consumers ahead of the upcoming government-imposed fishing...

6.3-magnitude quake shakes NW Venezuela

2025-09-26 00:00:00

CARACAS, Sept 25 (AFP): A 6.3-magnitude quake shook northwestern Venezuela late Wednesday, following a slightly smaller tremor in the area, the US Geological Survey reported.The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles), 27 kilometers...

Philippines cancels classes, flights as new storm looms

2025-09-26 00:00:00

MANILA, Sept 25 (AFP): The Philippines shut schools and scrapped flights on Thursday as a fresh storm threatened to hit just days after a super typhoon killed nine people in the archipelago.Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi is forecast to intensify into...

Israeli strike kills 11 Palestinians

2025-09-26 00:00:00

GAZA, Sept 25 (AFP): An Israeli air strike on a home where displaced people had taken refuge in central Gaza killed at least 11 people on Thursday, the territory's civil defence spokesperson told AFP.Israel has intensified its offensive on the...

Nobel experts not betting

2025-09-26 00:00:00

STOCKHOLM, Sept 25 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump will not win the Nobel Peace Prize he so covets as he is dismantling the international world order the award committee cherishes, according to experts.His lobbying is likely to be counterproductive too....

India imposes curfew in Ladakh after violent statehood protests

2025-09-26 00:00:00

LADAKH, Sept 25 (Reuters): Indian security forces have imposed a curfew in Leh, the capital of the Himalayan region of Ladakh, after at least four people were killed in violent clashes between police and protesters demanding statehood for the federal...

WB support sought for BD port upgrade, asset recovery

FE REPORT | 2025-09-25 12:00:00

Dhaka requests World Bank help in Bangladesh's drive for recovering siphoned-off assets and upgrading the country's port infrastructures for smooth export-import shipment to boost the country's and regional trade. Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus made the...

NEWS IN BRIEF__2025-09-25

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Vegetable seeds and fertilisers distributed among farmers in JhalakathiJHALAKATHI, Sept 24 (BSS): Vegetable seeds and fertilisers were distributed today among farmers in Sadar upazila under the agricultural incentive programme to increase the production of early winter vegetables. Upazila Nirbahi Officer...

Student drowns in Dharla river while taking bath

2025-09-25 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Sept 24 (BSS): A school student drowned while taking bath in the Dharla river on Tuesday in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat district.The victim was identified as Shahid Mia (15), son of Fayzar Rahman of Shiyalkhowa village in Aditmari upazila...

Teenage girl dies from snakebite in Narail

2025-09-25 00:00:00

NARAIL, Sept 24 (BSS): A teenage girl died from a snakebite at Dighirchar village under Itna union of Lohagara upazila in the district on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Sanjida Khanam, 13, daughter of Roman Bhuiyan of Korfa village...

Khulna to join nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign on Oct 12

2025-09-25 00:00:00

KHULNA, Sept 24 (UNB): Khulna will take part in the nationwide 'Typhoid Vaccination Campaign 2025' under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) on October 12, aiming to protect children from typhoid fever across the country.In Khulna division, health authorities have...

50 houses disappear into Jamuna in Sirajganj, schools at risk

2025-09-25 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, Sept 24 (UNB): Severe riverbank erosion by the Jamuna has already devoured nearly 50 houses, cropland and trees in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj district, leaving several educational institutions under threat.The erosion began on Sunday afternoon in Chandpur and nearby...

Sarmangla canal emerges as lifeline for irrigation in Barind

2025-09-25 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Sept 24 (BSS): Once a drought-prone region, Barind is now witnessing a quiet agricultural transformation, thanks to the re-excavated Sarmangla canal which has become a vital surface water source for irrigation.For the last two decades, the canal, located in...

People's hardship exacerbates due to two incomplete bridges in Chandpur

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-25 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Sept 24: Due to the lack of approach roads on both sides of two bridges in Chandpur's Matlab North Upazila and Matlab South Upazila, thousands of people of at least 14 villages have been forced to take long routes...

Asia Cup 2025 SCHEDULE (BST)

2025-09-25 00:00:00

USA Cricket suspended by world governing body ICC

2025-09-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Sept 24 (AFP): The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket's membership in the sport's world governing body with immediate effect, but the country's teams will still able to play in the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The...

Alcaraz expects Sinner to come back stronger after US Open loss

2025-09-25 00:00:00

TOKYO, Sept 24 (AFP): World number one Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday that he will have to prepare for a new and improved Jannik Sinner after beating his great rival in the US Open final.Italy's Sinner admitted he needed to overhaul...

Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans after 'stupid' red card

2025-09-25 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 24 (AFP): Hugo Ekitike has apologised to Liverpool fans after he was sent off for removing his shirt following his late League Cup winner against Southampton -- a celebration labelled "stupid" by manager Arne Slot.The 23-year-old new signing...

FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Spain home kit designs leaked

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Images of the home kits for two of the favorites at the 2026 World Cup-reigning European champions Spain and a resurgent England-have been leaked online, giving fans a first look at what their teams could be wearing in North America...

Afghan women's refugee football team set for October debut

2025-09-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Sept 24 (AFP): The Afghan women's refugee team will make their international debut next month at a tournament in the United Arab Emirates, FIFA said on Wednesday.The FIFA Council at football's world governing body approved the creation of the...

Pakistan's Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms

2025-09-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Sept 24 (AFP): Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has declared that his team will reach the Asia Cup final and can beat India if the arch-rivals clash again.Pakistan kept their campaign alive with a five-wicket win over Sri...

Jaker Ali Anik who replaced injured Litton Das Bangladesh captain won the crucial toss

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Jaker Ali Anik who replaced injured Litton Das Bangladesh captain won the crucial toss and sent India to bat first as expectedly in their second game of the Asia Cup Super Four at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. —...

US soybeans back near six-week low

2025-09-25 00:00:00

PARIS/SINGAPORE, Sept 24 (Reuters): Chicago soybeans fell back towards a six-week low on Wednesday as rising estimates of the amount of Argentine soy booked by Chinese buyers this week kept attention on stalled US-China trade.Corn edged down, with the market...

Copper drifts lower in quiet trade as dollar strengthens

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Copper prices lost ground on Wednesday, despite concerns over tight supply, as a firmer dollar weighed on prices amid quiet trade ahead of a week-long holiday in top consumer China, reports Reuters.Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was...

Cocoa prices regain some ground

2025-09-25 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters): Cocoa futures on ICE were higher on Wednesday boosted by a pick-up in industry buying following a decline in prices to two-month lows earlier this week.London cocoa rose by 0.3% to 4,931 pounds a metric ton...

India fuel exports surge to multi-year highs on higher refinery runs, ethanol blending

2025-09-25 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Sept 24 (Reuters): Indian oil refiners are increasing gasoline and diesel exports to their highest levels in several years, driven by expanded crude processing capacity and increased domestic ethanol blending that has freed up fuel supplies for overseas...

Metallurgical coal is set to rise from the doldrums as green steel ambition fades

2025-09-25 00:00:00

JIMBARAN, Indonesia, Sept 24 (Reuters): An industry that is shutting down some production as prices hover around four-year lows and higher taxes bite doesn't sound like it should be particularly bullish.But metallurgical coal producers have reason for medium- to long-term...

Palm oil ends higher on strong exports

2025-09-25 00:00:00

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger exports and firmer soyoil, but palm oil losing its competitive advantage over soyoil capped the gains.The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on...

Gold holds near record high

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Gold prices steadied on Wednesday, hovering just below a record high hit in the previous session, as investors hunkered down for economic data due later in the week for further cues on the Federal Reserve's policy path, reports Reuters.Spot gold...

BADC WORKSHOP ON 'COMMUNITY SEED BANK'

2025-09-25 00:00:00

A workshop on 'Community Seed Bank and Adaptive Research' was held at the seminar hall of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) head office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The workshop was organised by the Research Cell of BADC with funding...