NEW YORK, Sept 2, (AFP): Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Tuesday (BST) as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek charged into the quarter-finals.The Japanese star...
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has climbed to the top of world cricket once again, this time as the highest wicket-taker in men's T20 internationals, reports UNB.On Monday night in Sharjah, Rashid took three wickets for just 21 runs against the...
LONDON, Sept 2, (AFP): Premier League clubs demonstrated their awesome financial power during the summer transfer window, spending more than £3 billion ($4 billion) on new signings.The English top division has long enjoyed a competitive economic advantage over rival European...
SYDNEY, Sept 2, (AFP): Prolific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his Test and ODI career."Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,"...
A total of 14 Bangladeshi cricketers have registered their names for the auction of South Africa's domestic tournament, SA Twenty20, reports BSS.The auction for the 2025-26 season of SA T20 will be held on September 9.A total of 541 cricketers...
After winning the first two matches quite comfortably, Bangladesh oozed with confidence to sweep the three-match series against Netherlands as they take on the visiting side in the third and final T20 today (Wednesday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium,...
MANIKGANJ, Sept 02 (BSS): Papaya growers in Manikganj district are expressing joy as they witness a bumper harvest this season, coupled with favourable market prices.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), the target for papaya cultivation this year was...
SHARIATPUR, Sept 02 (UNB): Two children drowned in a pond in Shakhipur of Bhedarganj upazila, Shariatpur, on Tuesday.The deceased children were identified as Emon Hossain, 5, son of Badol Sarker of Madbor Kandi village and Tauhid Islam, 5, son of...
PABNA, Sept 02 (BSS): Three members of a family were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle in Demra Chakchakia area under Faridpur upazila of the district on Tuesday.The deceased were Sohel Rana, 32, son of Akkas Ali of Charpara...
NARAIL, Sept 02 (UNB): A Narail court on Tuesday convicted five people and sentenced them to life imprisonment for killing a man during a robbery in 1998.Narail Additional District and Session Judge Elina Akter handed down the punishment. The lifers...
MANIKGANJ, Sept 02 (UNB): The mighty Padma River has already swallowed half of three ferry terminals and the entire launch terminal at Paturia in Manikganj, yet urgent protective measures remain stalled amid an administrative deadlock between two state agencies.As the...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
BOGURA, Sep 02: Fertiliser prices in northern district Bogura spiked by around 20 per cent this ongoing Aman season, frustrating farmers. The government fixed the prices of urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) at Tk 1,350 a maund, but fertiliser traders...
BRUSSELS, Sept 02 (AFP): EU military spending is set to hit a fresh record of 381 billion euros in 2025, as countries plough more money into warding off Russia, the bloc's defence agency said Tuesday.The 10-percent rise comes as European...
BEIJING, Sept 02 (BBC): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing, where he will be attending a military parade, reports say.The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will see Kim rub shoulders with China's President...
GAZA, Sept 02 (AFP/AP): Gaza's civil defence agency said on Tuesday that Israeli strikes on an apartment and a residential building killed 13 people overnight.Spokesman Mahmud Bassal said in a statement to AFP that Israeli warplanes hit the top floor...
BEIJING, Sept 02 (BBC): Russian leader Vladimir Putin said his ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping are at an "unprecedented level" as the two met in Beijing on the eve of a massive military parade.Putin described Xi as a dear...
MUMBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters): India is expected to purchase a record volume of cotton from farmers in the upcoming season, as domestic prices face pressure from cheaper imports and weakening demand following hefty US tariffs on textile exports, industry officials...
Gold prices scaled the $3,500 per ounce level to hit a record high on Tuesday, as mounting expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted demand for the precious metal, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.1...
LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters): Oil prices edged up on Tuesday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting on Sunday, while expectations mounted that an escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would disrupt supply.Brent crude was up 31 cents, or around...
RANGAMATI, Sept 2 (BSS): Marginal farmers of Tanchangya Para in Chandraghona union under Kaptai upazila have achieved remarkable success in sugarcane cultivation in the hilly terrains, a special initiative under the Sugar Crop Strengthening Project implemented by the Chittagong Hill...
Bangladesh, where over 65 per cent of the population is engaged in agriculture, faces the pressing challenge of feeding a growing population while ensuring sustainable farming practices. Traditional methods, dependence on chemical fertilisers, and vulnerability to climate change continue to...
University life is often regarded as a period of freedom, discovery and growth. Yet for many young people it is increasingly marked by overwhelming stress and anxiety. Recent studies suggest that nearly 90 per cent of university students suffer from...
Wasi Ahmed | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
The fact that Bangladesh currently produces nearly 12 million tonnes of potatoes -- around 4.0 million tonnes in surplus -- is no mean achievement. It signals the country's rising agricultural capacity and the farmers' resilience. Yet, the paradox lies in...
To be able to perform its functions as a banking sector regulator, implement monetary and credit policies aimed at curbing inflation, ensuring price stability and do other related functions effectively, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) should have the required autonomy. But...
Manmohan Parkash | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh has emerged as one of Asia's impressive development stories. Once mired in poverty and disaster vulnerability, the country has posted decades of steady economic growth, halved poverty, and made notable gains in human development. Its ascent is particularly striking...
Md Ariful Islam and Syed Md Aminul Karim | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank has recently tightened its rules for appointing Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers (MD/CEOs) of banks. Among the new requirements, one stands out: a minimum age of 45 years. While well-intentioned, this restriction raises serious questions. Is age...
Light to moderate rain accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Barishal divisions and at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday)....
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) observed the 49th martyrdom anniversary of Bir Uttam Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Khademul Bashar, former chief of air staff; and Squadron Leader Mofijul Haque on Monday with due dignity and solemnity, an ISPR press statement says.Air...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
A total of 39 people died from dengue, while 10,496 cases were reported in August, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).In July, there were 10,684 dengue patients and health authorities reported 41 deaths. In the past 24...
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh held its annual general meeting (AGM) 2025 on Sunday at the Standard Chartered Bank head office, Dhaka, according to a press release.The meeting brought together the Board of Trustees (BoT) to review the...
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