Afghanistan fast bowler Mohammad Saleem has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi due to a groin injury. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that the 23-year-old pacer will begin rehabilitation at the board’s High Performance Center.
Sami, 21, has been called up to replace Saleem in the squad. Sami debuted internationally against Zimbabwe in December 2024 and has played 25 List A matches, taking 44 wickets at an average of 25.72. He also competed in the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup and recently performed well in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament, finishing as Speen Ghar Region’s second-highest wicket-taker with ten wickets.
Afghanistan will start their ODI series...
Popular singer Tahsan Khan has announced his decision to step away from music, leaving many fans surprised and emotional. He indicated he may officially retire from the music industry soon and shared the reasons behind his choice.
On Sunday, Tahsan appeared at a technology event in Dhaka as a brand ambassador, where he performed several songs, leading fans to wonder if this could be his final live show. Addressing the speculation, Tahsan explained that a conversation with his brother years ago influenced his outlook, reminding him that an artist’s career is brief, while their creations can endure.
Tahsan said he wants to leave music while he still feels the support and affection of fans, rather than waiting to be forgotten, choosing...
The Board of Directors of the National Pension Authority on Monday directed officials to quickly prepare a concept paper, based on actuarial analysis, to evaluate the feasibility of adding an insurance benefit to the Universal Pension Scheme. The decision came at the board’s third meeting, held in the finance adviser’s conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat and chaired by Finance and Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
As of June 30, 2025, a total of 373,987 contributors had deposited Tk187.97 crore, and the scheme reported a profit of Tk16.33 crore in fiscal year 2025, with a top return rate of 11.61 percent. The board approved distributing profits among contributors based on their investment periods and increased...
Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed their first defense agreement in over 70 years, aiming to strengthen security ties and limit China’s influence in the Pacific. The Pukpuk defense treaty, approved last week by Papua New Guinea’s cabinet, commits both countries to assist each other in the event of an attack.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the agreement as historic and emphasized its role in safeguarding regional security. The treaty also permits up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve with the Australian Defence Force through dual arrangements.
Both countries have agreed not to enter into any agreements that would conflict with the treaty’s implementation. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape...
Bashundhara Shuvosangho held a discussion on future strategies to address climate change on Sunday evening at the Jamalpur District Press Club. The meeting focused on planning upcoming activities and promoting greater environmental awareness in the community. Jamalpur district president Jasim Uddin Jowarder presided over the session, which was attended by advisers, journalists, and district leaders.
Speakers outlined plans to expand activities throughout Jamalpur, including educational events, tree planting, support for the underprivileged, and training for journalists. To combat climate change, they recommended increasing tree plantations, promoting forest conservation, reducing single-use plastics, conserving resources, and adopting...
A split has surfaced within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition as the government debates the U.S. proposal to end the war in Gaza. Netanyahu, under pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump to adopt a 20-point plan, faces strong resistance from ultra-nationalist allies who reject any scenario allowing Hamas to remain involved in Gaza, even if its members disarm and renounce violence.
Trump’s plan, which Netanyahu supports, seeks Gaza’s demilitarization and the exclusion of Hamas from governance, while offering a pathway for hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas has responded by partially accepting the plan, expressing willingness to negotiate and be part of a future...
A fire at the intensive care unit of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur killed six critically ill patients late on Sunday night. The blaze, believed to have started from a short circuit in the storage area, broke out just before midnight and spread quickly through the trauma center. Eleven patients were in the ICU when the fire began, and fourteen others were evacuated from a nearby ward as smoke filled the rooms.
Relatives of the victims accused hospital staff of negligence, but hospital authorities denied these claims, stating staff members risked their lives to evacuate patients. The government of Rajasthan has launched an investigation into the incident, while Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma assured that all necessary steps are...
Russian Grandmaster Petr Kiriakov launched a two-month chess training program in Dhaka on Monday, bringing together Bangladesh’s top players. The initiative, organized by the Bangladesh Chess Federation and supported by the Bangladesh Olympic Association, aims to strengthen the skills of elite competitors before upcoming international events. The training runs through October and November, focusing on preparing International Masters Mohammad Fahad Rahman and Manon Reja Neer for the FIDE World Cup Chess in Goa, India, from October 30 to November 27.
Several of Bangladesh’s leading players are participating, including IM Md Minhaj Uddin, IM Abu Sufian Shalik, FM Subrata Biswas, Mohammad Shaker Ullah, FM Mohammad Javed, Anata Choudhury...
Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mashud Pilot has been elected as one of 23 directors on the Bangladesh Cricket Board following Monday’s elections in Dhaka. Out of 156 eligible voters, 115 ballots were cast, resulting in a turnout of 73.71 percent and strong engagement from all categories. Mashud received 35 votes to secure his position in the category for former cricketers, government, and autonomous bodies.
According to returning officer Dr. Sheikh Jubayed Hasan, the 23 directors were elected as outlined in the BCB constitution, comprising 10 district and division representatives, 12 from Dhaka clubs, and one from the former players’ category. The Dhaka clubs quota saw Ishtiaque Sadeque, Shanian Taneem Naveen, and Faruque Ahmed each...
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