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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is placing special emphasis on increasing domestic gas production, setting up new LNG terminals and intensifying exploration activities so that the industrial sector does not face major losses due to the temporary gas crisis.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 577 people in a 24-hour anti-crime drive across the capital, filing 40 cases during the operation, police said on Wednesday (September 9).
Customs, intelligence agency and security agency officials have seized 1,655 expensive mobile phones after an attempt was detected to bring a large number of mobile phones inside fabric rolls by declaring import of garments fabric. The seizure was made during a drive in the import cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
When questions arise about the conduct of those responsible for auditing government funds and detecting financial irregularities, the issue goes beyond the administrative decisions of a particular office. It raises fundamental questions about accountability for public money, transparency in the distribution of responsibilities and the use of administrative authority. Multiple allegations against Md Mashuk Billah Aref Khan, Controller of Accounts (Revenue) at the Controller of Accounts (Land) office, have now brought precisely such questions to the fore.
On the morning of August 26, 2026, a massive glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed a wall of water down the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, obliterating villages, hydropower plants, and the Gyirong border crossing with China. More than a week later, Nepal's death toll has climbed past 1,300, with thousands still unaccounted for — making it the country's deadliest disaster since the 2015 earthquake that killed roughly 9,000 people. But beyond the human tragedy, the flood has become entangled with Nepal's fragile post-uprising politics, its relationship with global powers, and a young, still-untested government's fight to control the narrative.
“Definitely corrupt and unskilled authorities ”
Bangladesh's recent break from international T20 cricket has affected its players' rankings, with Liton Das, Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy all slipping in the ICC's latest T20 rankings, while two young South African batters have made big jumps on the back of outstanding performances in a tri-nation series.
Pakistan opener Gul Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match against Hong Kong.
Cristian “Cuti” Romero has been named Argentina’s new captain, taking over the armband from Lionel Messi as the world champions begin a new era under coach Lionel Scaloni.
Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez has hailed Erling Haaland as a “beast” after the Norwegian striker scored twice to fire City to victory over Porto in their Champions League opener.
The new season of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) is scheduled to begin on February 17, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) planning to increase financial support for participating clubs.
Bangladesh women sealed the Under-20 Junior Asia Cup hockey title in emphatic fashion on Wednesday (September 9), thrashing hosts China 6-0 in Moki to complete an unbeaten campaign.
Bangladeshi-origin councillor Eliza Azad Rahman has been elected deputy mayor of Camden Council in Sydney, becoming the first Bangladeshi woman to hold the position in Australia’s local government.
The woman known publicly as “Jane Doe” in a $72.5 million lawsuit against Bank of America has been identified for the first time as 37-year-old Russian national Julia Molchanova, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday (September 9), with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
Meghmallar Basu, former president of Dhaka University Student Union, was found unconscious and hospitalised. After receiving medical attention, he is now in stable condition and out of danger, though he remains under medical observation.
BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that conspirators have repeatedly attempted to destroy the country's religious harmony.
National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has changed his voter registration area. Previously registered as a voter under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), he has now been included in the Aftabnagar area under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has transferred his voter registration from Dhaka North City Corporation to Dhaka South City Corporation .
When questions arise about the conduct of those responsible for auditing government funds and detecting financial irregularities, the issue goes beyond the administrative decisions of a particular office. It raises fundamental questions about accountability for public money, transparency in the distribution of responsibilities and the use of administrative authority. Multiple allegations against Md Mashuk Billah Aref Khan, Controller of Accounts (Revenue) at the Controller of Accounts (Land) office, have now brought precisely such questions to the fore.
On the morning of August 26, 2026, a massive glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed a wall of water down the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, obliterating villages, hydropower plants, and the Gyirong border crossing with China. More than a week later, Nepal's death toll has climbed past 1,300, with thousands still unaccounted for — making it the country's deadliest disaster since the 2015 earthquake that killed roughly 9,000 people. But beyond the human tragedy, the flood has become entangled with Nepal's fragile post-uprising politics, its relationship with global powers, and a young, still-untested government's fight to control the narrative.
Bangladesh does not need to win the global race for computing power. It needs to rediscover its own strength: organising people so that technology creates shared prosperity.
India attaches high importance to its military and strategic ties with Bangladesh and wants to deepen defence cooperation through stronger communication between the two countries, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi said on Wednesday (September 9).
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said that discussions are ongoing between the two countries on the resumption of the Maitree Express train on the Dhaka-Kolkata route and it will be possible to announce a specific date for launching the train soon.
Legendary singer Firoza Begum, widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Nazrul Sangeet, is being remembered today on her death anniversary.
Puja season brings new clothes, makeup, outings and plenty of photo opportunities. But getting your skin ready for the festivities does not require piling on multiple new products. A simple, consistent routine suited to your skin type can be far more effective.
Rural people's participation in Bangladesh's expanding digital loan services is increasing alongside the sector's growth, with nearly 30 to 40 percent of digital loan borrowers currently coming from rural areas. The expansion of mobile financial services (MFS), agent banking, e-KYC and digital payment systems has allowed rural people to access formal loan services without visiting bank branches.
