Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto stressed the importance of cohesion and focused training after completing their match against Ireland at Mirpur's Shere Bangla Stadium, with attention turning to an upcoming Pakistan assignment. The captain told journalists that individual titles hold less significance than team objectives while acknowledging his return to the leadership position following board deliberations about vice-captaincy arrangements.
Shanto identified extended gaps between red-ball fixtures as a major obstacle for the Tigers' preparation. The skipper advocated for meaningful practice routines and improved player dialogue to address technical weaknesses during the interval before Pakistan arrives. He requested that...
Stamford University Bangladesh awarded diplomas to 1,407 graduates across five faculties and 14 departments during its 2025 convocation ceremony at the Bashundhara International Convention Centre. Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed praised the institution's efforts in developing future leaders through accessible higher education opportunities.
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan urged new degree holders to apply their learning with integrity while tackling practical challenges. She characterized graduation as a transition point linking scholarly pursuits to professional obligations. Chancellor's Gold Medals went to 10 top performers, while 30 others earned Vice Chancellor's Gold Medals for exceptional work.
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An 80-year-old widow caring for two orphaned granddaughters in a Manikganj slum has received emergency relief from Bashundhara Shuvosangho after the family went five days without food. Olifa Begum has struggled alone since losing her husband, son Zakir to cancer, and daughter-in-law, leaving her responsible for raising Zakia and Khadiza despite having no income or permanent shelter.
District President Md Hasan Shikdar visited the Beutha slum residence and discovered the desperate situation. The organization delivered rice, chicken, vegetables, cooking oil and other staples. Olifa told volunteers she depends entirely on neighborly charity while determined to see both girls complete their education at Dishari School and college.
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South Africa posted 489 all out against India in Guwahati, with Senuran Muthusamy registering his maiden Test century and Marco Jansen contributing a destructive 93. The left-handed Muthusamy reached three figures off 192 deliveries before falling shortly after the milestone, while Jansen's aggressive 91-ball knock featured 13 boundaries before Kuldeep Yadav ended his stay at the crease. Their eighth-wicket partnership yielded 97 runs and extended the visitors' advantage at India's newest Test venue.
Jansen equaled the record for most sixes in a Test innings against India with seven maximums, matching Shahid Afridi's 2006 achievement. Kyle Verreynne added 45 before Ravindra Jadeja had him stumped, breaking an 88-run stand. Kuldeep...
Pakistan overwhelmed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their T20 tri-series encounter, with Sahibzada Farhan smashing an unbeaten 80 from 45 deliveries. The hosts chased down Sri Lanka's modest total of 128-7 with nearly five overs to spare, reaching 131-3 in just 15.3 overs. Farhan's explosive innings featured 11 boundaries and propelled Pakistan to their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
Sri Lanka struggled throughout their batting effort after choosing to bat first. Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz dismantled the middle order with figures of 3-16, dismissing both Kusal Perera and captain Dasun Shanaka in consecutive deliveries. The visitors managed only 37 runs from their final five overs, with Janith Liyanage top-scoring...
Bangladesh authorities approved an 83 percent increase in natural gas rates for fertilizer manufacturers, lifting costs from 16 taka per cubic meter to 29.25 taka. Energy regulator BERC announced the adjustment after rejecting more aggressive 150 percent hikes proposed by state energy distributor Petrobangla and associated companies.
Chairman Jalal Ahmed acknowledged agricultural sector concerns about elevated production expenses while emphasizing that liquefied natural gas import burdens are straining government finances. The regulator attempted to balance food security priorities against mounting energy procurement challenges facing the nation's supply infrastructure.
Officials indicated the revised tariff structure could undergo...
A Bangladeshi national died from gunshot wounds after allegedly entering Indian territory through a northeastern frontier zone, authorities reported. Jamal Uddin, 45, from Kandala Banglatila village in Kanaighat subdistrict, sustained fatal injuries near a betel nut farm operated by members of the Khasi community before collapsing on the Bangladesh side of the Luvachora boundary.
Villagers discovered the victim's remains late at night and alerted law enforcement. Station chief Abdul Awal stated that preliminary evidence suggests the man crossed into Indian land before being shot. Medical examiners at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital conducted postmortem procedures while investigators work to establish the complete sequence of...
Dhaka University evacuated dormitory residents after seismic activity injured at least 25 students and sparked nighttime evacuations from multiple residential facilities. Administrators mandated complete hall closures through early December, forcing thousands to depart within hours despite objections from those lacking alternative housing or facing disrupted employment and tutorial commitments.
Students criticized the abrupt timeline as inadequate for coordinating departures while questioning whether temporary shutdowns address underlying structural vulnerabilities that have persisted for years. Demonstrations outside administrative offices demanded postponed deadlines, emergency shelter for displaced residents, and equitable closure...
Bangladesh tax authorities granted individual filers an additional month to submit annual declarations, pushing the compliance cutoff to the final day of December. Officials disclosed that over 1.8 million citizens have already completed electronic submissions for the current assessment period.
The revenue board announced accommodations for taxpayers experiencing technical difficulties with the mandatory digital platform, permitting them to petition their district commissioners with documented justifications by mid-December. Exemptions from the electronic filing requirement apply to residents aged 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, overseas nationals, estate representatives handling deceased persons' obligations, and foreign...
