Bangladesh must require all government construction projects to meet green building standards if the nation hopes to create environmentally sustainable urban centers, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said on Sunday. The private sector will adopt similar practices once officials demonstrate compliance through public infrastructure, she told participants at a Department of Environment workshop in the capital focused on environmentally responsible construction.
Hasan defined these structures not by appearance or simple certification but through comprehensive integration of ecological principles across planning, building, operation and upkeep phases. She stressed that such development proves critical for safeguarding Dhaka...
Bangladesh will postpone its next Bishwa Ijtema gathering until after the 13th national parliamentary election takes place, Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain revealed on Sunday. Both rival groups within Tabligh Jamaat have reached a consensus on the delay, citing security concerns that would strain law enforcement resources during the election period.
The decision came after discussions between government officials and representatives from the two competing Tabligh Jamaat factions. AFM Khalid Hossain explained that organizing the massive religious congregation requires deploying substantial numbers of security personnel, which cannot be arranged before voters head to the polls. Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md...
India secured their maiden Women's ODI World Cup championship on Sunday with a commanding victory over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, triumphing by 52 runs. Deepti Sharma delivered an outstanding all-around effort, contributing 54 runs with the bat before dismantling the opposition with figures of five wickets for 39 runs. The hosts posted 298 for seven across their 50 overs before restricting South Africa to 246 in 45.3 overs.
The triumph makes India only the third nation, alongside England and Australia to capture both men's and women's ODI World Cup titles. Shafali Verma sparked the batting effort with 87 runs and later claimed two wickets, while Richa Ghosh added 34. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt fought valiantly with 101...
India claimed its first-ever Women's Cricket World Cup championship on Sunday with a 52-run triumph against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The victory sparked widespread celebration across the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising the squad's performance and predicting the achievement would inspire future generations of athletes.
The host nation compiled 298 for seven in its allotted 50 overs, establishing the foundation through an opening partnership of 100 runs between Smriti Mandhana, who scored 45, and Shafali Verma, who contributed 87. Deepti Sharma added 58 while Richa Ghosh chipped in with 34. South Africa appeared competitive early in their chase as captain Laura Wolvaardt reached her 39th...
India secured their first Women's ODI World Cup championship with a 52-run triumph over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night, powered by a spectacular boundary catch from Amanjot Kaur that shifted momentum when the Proteas appeared poised for victory. South African captain Laura Wolvaardt had reached 101 and was steering her team toward the target when Kaur sprinted along the rope, leaped high and clutched a soaring shot that ended the dangerous innings. The dismissal triggered celebrations across the venue as India's bowlers completed the job within several overs.
Social media platforms erupted immediately after the catch, with hashtags related to Kaur and the championship trending globally. Cricket legends, entertainment...
India captured their first Women's World Cup championship on Sunday night with a 52-run victory against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, as Deepti Sharma's five-wicket performance anchored the triumph before enthusiastic supporters. The hosts posted 298 for seven in their innings before dismissing the Proteas for 246 in 45.3 overs.
Shafali Verma powered India to 87 runs while opening, helping establish a century partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who contributed 45. Sharma added 54 in the middle order as Richa Ghosh provided late acceleration with 34. Ayabonga Khaka led South Africa's bowling attack with three wickets for 58 runs.
Chasing nearly 300, South Africa started briskly through Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits during the...
A veteran Congress politician in Haryana has quit the party after nearly two decades, delivering harsh criticism about dynastic control and internal dysfunction. Sampat Singh, elected to the state assembly six times, submitted his departure notice to party president Mallikarjun Kharge while declaring he had lost confidence in the organization's capacity to serve residents of his state.
The former cabinet minister accused leadership of prioritizing family interests over merit and blamed factional conflicts for undermining both his career and the party's electoral prospects. He cited multiple senior figures who departed after what he termed mistreatment, with several joining rival political groups. Singh highlighted the 2024 assembly...
South Africa's captain achieved a historic milestone during the Women's ODI World Cup final against India at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, surpassing Australia's Alyssa Healy to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer in a single edition. Laura Wolvaardt accumulated her fifth half-century while leading her team's pursuit of 299 runs, breaking Healy's mark of 509 runs set during the 2021-22 competition in New Zealand.
The Proteas batter also claimed the record for most half-century performances across all Women's ODI World Cup tournaments with 14 such innings, moving ahead of India's Mithali Raj. Her accomplishment tied the mark for most 50-plus knocks within one edition, matching achievements by New Zealand's...
A senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party official cautioned on Sunday that the transitional administration would struggle to maintain authority if his organization launches mass demonstrations. Goyeshwar Chandra Roy, a Standing Committee member, said his party has chosen to make public appeals rather than take protest action.
Roy visited the burial site of Ziaur Rahman, the party founder and slain former president, accompanied by leadership from the Doctors Association of Bangladesh. He criticized authorities for what he called misleading the population regarding the July National Charter, alleging that alterations were made to the document following its approval ceremony. The National Consensus Commission modified provisions after...
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