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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.
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.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 502 people in regular drives across the capital in the last 24 hours, while 71 cases were filed at various police stations during this period.
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.
The world is deeply unsettled. Everywhere, the drums of war are beating, the balance of power is shifting, and old maps are being redrawn. Maps, too, have a silent language. In times of peace, a desert, a mountain range or a landlocked region may appear to be little more than coloured patches on a page. But when war breaks out, their value is reassessed. A port is no longer merely a port; a railway becomes a strategic asset; a strait becomes a vital artery for global energy supplies; and a neighbouring country can suddenly become a market, a corridor or a security buffer.
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French magazine ‘France Football’ has published the 30-member shortlist for one of the most prestigious individual awards in the football world ‘Ballon d’Or 2026’. The winner’s name will be announced through a grand ceremony in London on October 26. Just as big stars of world football have found a place in this year’s list, the absence of several stars has also created a surprise.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana could not play in the Australia tour. As a result, the Big Bash League teams did not get the opportunity to see him from the front. However, the teams had already become interested after seeing his performance. Therefore, multiple franchises are showing interest in including Nahid Rana in their teams before the start of the new season.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has created a big surprise by finding a place in the nomination list for the best goalkeeper award of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. He has secured a place in the list of 10. Along with him Thibaut Courtois, Yassine Bounou, Emiliano Martinez, David Raya and other top goalkeepers of Europe and the world have received nominations.
The National Sports Council (NSC) has handed over the management, maintenance and security responsibilities of the Bir Sreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur and the Sylhet District Stadium to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two organisations.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced the schedule for a tri-nation ODI series involving Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, to be held in the United Arab Emirates .
After a long wait of 23 years, the South Asian Games are finally set to return to Pakistan. The 14th edition of the regional sporting extravaganza will be held from April 4 to 11, 2027 , featuring 28 sports across three cities: Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar .
Mumbai police have detained two people with a weapon from the venue of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event. The incident occurred late at night on Monday (September 7). The information was reported by NDTV.
Israel has announced the closure of the United Kingdom's consulate in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar made the announcement on Tuesday (September 8).
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the country’s medical education regulatory body, has directed Afghan students studying in medical and dental educational institutions in Pakistan to return to their country. At the same time, new admissions of Afghan students in medical and dental colleges of Pakistan, transfers from one institution to another and migration have been suspended until further orders.
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 .
It was around 12:30pm. As we spoke to several farmers after reaching a char in the Jamuna River, 35-year-old Mariam Begum came forward.
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.
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.
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabian territory. At the same time, Dhaka has expressed full solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia.
Hollywood legend actor and producer Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy Award nearly nine months after his death. He has been honoured in the Outstanding Guest Actor (Comedy) category for his performance in the series ‘The Bear’.
Love is not confined to romantic relationships alone; it can be felt towards family, friends, pets, nature and even oneself. The National Feel the Love Day is observed to celebrate this multidimensional feeling of love.
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has imposed new restrictions on the import of 10 to 30 count cotton yarn under duty-free facilities for export-oriented garment factories. Under the new arrangement, direct import of such yarn under bond facility will no longer be allowed, though import will be possible through bank guarantee.
