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Police have arrested a madrasa teacher, Hafez Md Rabiul Hasan (24), on charges of sodomising a nine-year-old madrasa student in Patiya, Chattogram.
Police recovered the buried body of a businessman in Lalbagh early Friday (September 11), two days after he went missing, in a case believed to have stemmed from a dispute over a Tk 300,000 loan.
Police recovered the bloodied body of a young man from a roadside in the Santek area of Jatrabari on Friday morning (September 11), with a stab wound found on his chest.
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 ”
Former England captain and broadcaster Nasser Hussain has criticised Pakistan’s decision to fly in Saim Ayub from the Caribbean Premier League and hand him a Test debut after nearly 11 months away from red-ball cricket, saying the move showed a lack of respect for the format.
Elena Rybakina reached the US Open women’s singles final on Friday (September 11) with a comeback win over American Coco Gauff, setting up a blockbuster clash with defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and debutants Como made emphatic starts to the new UEFA Champions League campaign on Thursday (September 10), all securing convincing victories.
India have reached the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup after beating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semi-final. Chasing a target of 150, Bangladesh scored 109 runs for seven wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Shorna Akter top-scored with 22 runs, while Dilara Akter made the second-highest score of 21. Bangladesh ultimately could not get close to victory against India's disciplined bowling. With this defeat, Bangladesh had to exit from the semi-final, while India confirmed their ticket to the final with the win.
Bangladesh have lost to a strong Japan side in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 Junior Asia Cup hockey in Moki, China. The Bangladesh women's team went down 2-0 to Japan in a competitive match on Thursday, September 10.
The national football team is currently training ahead of the FIFA Asian Cup, with several expatriate and foreign-born players joining the local players in the camp. Head coach Thomas Doley has been assessing them in different ways.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after arriving in India to attend the 18th BRICS summit. Discussions were held on increasing trade, investment and energy cooperation between the two countries as well as further strengthening bilateral relations at the meeting held in New Delhi on Friday.
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the shockwaves of the deadliest terrorist assault in US history continue to shape American foreign policy, intelligence operations and global security.
Global oil prices climbed further on Friday (September 11), with Brent crude breaking above $108 a barrel as unrest along key Middle Eastern shipping routes raised fresh concerns over prolonged disruptions to global fuel supplies.
Several hundred activists of the banned Awami League attempted to bring out a procession chanting “Joy Bangla” in Dhaka’s Gulshan on Friday (September 11), triggering clashes with police and two cocktail explosions.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to field candidates in local government elections, despite there being no provision for the use of party symbols in such polls.
Meghmallar Basu, former president of Bangladesh Students' Union and central council member of National People's Action (NPA), is on life support at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
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.
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.
Bangladesh has strongly condemned Israel's plan to expand settlements in the E-1 area of the occupied West Bank.
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).
Gaza war documentary “NAZA” received a record 24-and-a-half-minute standing ovation after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, with organisers describing it as the longest such reception in the festival’s history and among major international film festivals.
Ever wondered why hotel checkout is so often set at noon rather than 10am or 1pm? The answer is less about an international rule and more about the practical rhythm of running a hotel.
Gold prices have been lowered again in the country, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,158 per bhori.
