Dhaka University hosted its inaugural Adi Nababarsha celebration, reviving an ancient Bengali new year tradition tied to the harvest month of Agrahayan. The campus featured rural festival elements, including colorful installations and cultural performances organized by DUCSU and Biplobi Sangskriti Oikya through the Faculty of Fine Arts.
The festivities included a procession with agricultural and fishing motifs, traditional artworks, and performances of music, dance and folk songs. Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan attended alongside student leaders. Fine arts students created paintings depicting harvest themes and historical references.
DUCSU Literary and Cultural Affairs Secretary Musaddiq Ali Ibn Mohammad explained that the Agrahayan...
Television performer Mehazabien Chowdhury obtained bail from a Dhaka magistrate's court after surrendering in connection with accusations of embezzlement and intimidation. The actress and her brother, Alisan Chowdhury, appeared before Judge Afroza Tania following the issuance of arrest warrants for their failure to attend a previous hearing.
Complainant Amirul Islam alleged he provided approximately 2.7 million taka to Mehazabien for a partnership venture that never materialized. Islam claimed that when he attempted to recover his funds at a Hatirjheel Road establishment, the siblings and several unidentified individuals threatened him with violence. Authorities at Vatara Police Station directed him to pursue legal action through the...
A collision between a passenger bus and a stationary dump truck on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway claimed at least five lives and left 19 people injured in the Battali area of Sitakunda upazila. The Chattogram-bound vehicle from Dhaka struck the parked truck after losing control.
Emergency responders from Sitakunda Fire Station recovered four bodies at the scene and transported 20 wounded passengers to Sitakunda Upazila Health Complex, according to station officer Belal Hossain. Another victim died after arrival at the medical facility, while a dozen injured individuals required transfer to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for advanced care, emergency department physician Mohammad Imran confirmed.
Authorities have not yet released...
Coke Studio Bangla concluded its third season with a reimagined version of the Sufi standard Mast Qalandar performed by legendary vocalist Runa Laila. Producers Shayan Chowdhury Arnob and Adit Rahman crafted an arrangement combining traditional qawwali elements with Bangladeshi folk influences, opening with a Hason Raja verse delivered by Makhon Mia before transitioning into the fusion centerpiece.
The production united experienced musician Foad Nasser Babu with younger platform artists, creating what organizers described as a generational bridge through sound. Laila expressed satisfaction at revisiting the composition with contemporary collaborators, while Arnob characterized the recording as honoring both devotional tradition and...
A major trade summit in Addis Ababa concluded with the launch of Kingmansa.com, a digital marketplace connecting African and Bangladeshi businesses. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Ethiopia and the Africa Bangladesh Business Forum organized the gathering, which drew government officials, business leaders, and investors focused on expanding cooperation in pharmaceuticals, textiles, information technology, and other sectors.
Ethiopian State Minister Yidenekachew Worku encouraged Bangladeshi investment while Ambassador Dewano Keder highlighted Ethiopia's strategic position for accessing African markets. Air Vice Marshal Sitwat Nayeem and ABBF President Zahirul Haq emphasized strengthening commercial relationships through policy dialogue and...
Bangladesh Under-17 captain Nazmul Huda Faisal aims to guide his squad into the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup main round as they head to China for qualifying matches. The young team seeks to deliver positive results after recent failures by senior men, Under-23 men, and Under-17 women's squads to reach their respective continental tournaments, though senior and Under-20 women's teams have already secured qualification.
The qualifiers in Chongqing province will determine seven spots for the 16-team tournament in Saudi Arabia, with nine nations already confirmed through hosting rights or World Cup pathways. Bangladesh faces China, Bahrain, Brunei, Timor-Leste, and Sri Lanka in Group A. Head coach Golam Robbani Choton expressed optimism about...
Pakistan Cricket Board will add two franchises to the Pakistan Super League beginning with the 2026 season, expanding the tournament from six teams to eight. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi described the development as significant for the competition's growth and stated that the sale process for ownership rights has commenced.
Organizations interested in acquiring a franchise must submit technical proposals by a mid-December deadline. Potential owners can select from six cities for their teams: Hyderabad, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Gilgit, and Rawalpindi. The board has conducted independent valuations of current franchises and sent existing teams renewal letters with updated fees covering the next decade.
A domestic abuse case filed by a teenage daughter against her parents has sparked widespread debate across Bangladesh about generational behavioral differences and parenting approaches. The 19-year-old accused her mother and father of lifelong mistreatment, prompting divided reactions on social media platforms where some criticized her conduct while others faulted inadequate parenting.
Psychological research indicates that older adults consistently perceive younger people as less disciplined and respectful, a phenomenon documented across centuries from ancient Greek writings to modern studies. Single-child households with excessive attention from parents and grandparents, combined with parental reluctance to impose boundaries...
Pakistan dismissed Sri Lanka for 211 runs in the final one-day international at Rawalpindi, with Mohammad Wasim leading the bowling attack by claiming three wickets. Haris Rauf secured two dismissals while left-arm spinner Faisal Akram also took two as the visiting side lasted just 45.2 overs after being asked to bat first.
Sadeera Samarawickrama led the scoring with 48 runs and combined with stand-in skipper Kusal Mendis for a 43-run partnership before the innings collapsed. Regular captain Charith Asalanka missed the match due to illness. The tourists struggled after reaching 143 for four, losing four wickets for just 50 runs as Pakistan wrapped up the series having already won the opening two matches.
Debutant Pavan Rathnayake...
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