A passenger bus overturned inside the Karnaphuli Tunnel in Chattogram on Saturday afternoon and left at least 15 people injured. The vehicle lost control while entering from the Patenga side around 1:35 p.m. and flipped on its route from Patenga to Anwara, according to Golam Samdani Himel, the assistant engineer for toll and traffic at the tunnel. Tunnel security vehicles and ambulances transported the wounded to area hospitals, but officials said no injuries appeared life-threatening.
Witness Saiful Islam described seeing the bus sway and strike the tunnel wall before overturning as passengers screamed. Authorities temporarily stopped traffic on one side of the tunnel, but movement resumed after the damaged vehicle was removed by crews.
Saraban Tahura passed the mandatory fitness examination and will become Bangladesh's second female FIFA referee after Joya Chakma. Joya skipped the initial test on Sept. 6 and failed the second round to leave the female referee position available for Tahura. Salma Akter Moni also qualified and will work as an assistant FIFA referee for 2026.
The Bangladesh Football Federation will submit the selected officials' names to FIFA for verification and badge approval. Tahura meets age and eligibility requirements for the credential. The former kho kho captain started refereeing in 2021 and earned national referee status before working four matches at the SAFF Under-17 Women's Championship in Bhutan. She will attend the AFC Referee Academy...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad endorsed Hamas's response to a US peace proposal on Saturday, potentially advancing hostage release negotiations between the militant groups and Israel. The Iran-backed faction stated it participated in consultations leading to Hamas's decision to accept key elements of President Donald Trump's plan, which addresses ending the conflict, Israeli withdrawal, and prisoner exchanges. Hamas accepted portions of the 20-point proposal on Friday after Trump set a Sunday deadline with warnings of severe consequences for rejection.
Netanyahu's office announced preparations for implementing the first phase focused on hostage releases, but domestic pressures complicate his position. The prime minister faces demands from...
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed uncertainty on Saturday about when Lamine Yamal might return from a groin injury, contradicting the club's earlier two-to-three week timeline. The 18-year-old winger will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers and faces an unclear recovery path before the Oct. 26 Clasico against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu. Flick explained that groin injuries differ from muscle strains and require careful load management through the recovery team's step-by-step approach.
Yamal initially hurt his groin while playing for Spain in September, missed four matches, but returned last week before aggravating the injury against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Flick defended his earlier criticism of Spain coach Luis de...
Prince William told actor Eugene Levy he plans to modernize the monarchy when he becomes king in an interview for the Apple TV Plus show The Reluctant Traveller. The Prince of Wales stated he embraces change but will avoid overly radical shifts as he toured Windsor Castle with the actor. Palace sources described the conversation as William's most candid public discussion.
William arrived on an electric scooter and spoke about balancing royal tradition with contemporary relevance. He emphasized questioning whether historical practices remain effective, but acknowledged that family concerns about his father's cancer diagnosis, his wife's illness, and raising his children sometimes overwhelm him. The prince expressed pride in how his wife...
BRAC Bank signed an agreement with VeloxPays Pty Ltd on Sept. 17 to automate remittance transfers for Bangladeshi workers in Australia. Shahrear Zamil from BRAC Bank and VeloxPays founder Md Riaj Uddin finalized the partnership at the bank headquarters in Dhaka. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre regulates VeloxPays, which operates through mobile applications and web platforms for money transfers.
The automated system connects VeloxPays to BRAC Bank through API integration for real-time transactions. Md. Shaheen Iqbal said the bank seeks to offer dependable and affordable transfer options for overseas wage earners. BRAC Bank plans to broaden its international remittance network and deliver efficient financial...
A civil rights coalition in Pakistan-administered Kashmir suspended demonstrations on Saturday after the government agreed to most demands. The alliance of traders and advocacy organizations had sought increased funding for public infrastructure instead of government official benefits. At least 10 people died in the protests that brought thousands to Muzaffarabad earlier in the week.
Government negotiators committed 10 billion Pakistani rupees for electrical system improvements and expanded health and education programs. Alliance leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir ordered protesters to leave the regional capital. Seven civilians and three police officers died when security forces clashed with demonstrators who arrived on Monday from surrounding...
The Digital Media Forum will present the Digital Media Excellence Award 2025 on Oct. 25 to recognize achievements in journalism, media, and digital innovation. DMF President, Md. Delowar Hossain announced at a press conference on Thursday that awards will be distributed across 19 categories at a Dhaka ceremony. The initiative seeks to motivate emerging digital journalists, align media practices with international standards, and acknowledge positive societal contributions from individuals and organizations.
Applications open on Oct. 3 and close on Oct. 15. Award categories span investigative reporting for digital platforms, business coverage, feature writing, corporate communications teams, brand campaigns, social media influence...
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh recorded his first Twenty20 international century on Saturday to guide his team to a three-wicket victory over New Zealand at Bay Oval, completing a 2-0 series triumph. The 33-year-old opener remained unbeaten on 103 from 52 deliveries as Australia chased down New Zealand's total of 156-9 with two overs remaining in Mount Maunganui. Marsh struck eight boundaries and seven sixes in his 76th T20 international appearance, reaching the milestone from the opening delivery of the 18th over.
New Zealand allrounder Jimmy Neesham claimed four wickets for 26 runs to reduce Australia to 93-5, but Marsh steadied the chase with support from Mitchell Owen and Sean Abbott. Tim Seifert led New Zealand with 48 runs off...
