Liverpool's strong start to the season with seven consecutive victories has been followed by back-to-back losses that expose problems manager Arne Slot must resolve. The team lost to Crystal Palace on the weekend, and then Victor Osimhen's penalty gave Galatasaray a victory on Tuesday despite Liverpool controlling possession with 16 shots. While the club remains two points clear atop the Premier League, late-game wins have concealed weaknesses following a nearly 450 million pound squad overhaul.
New signings have struggled to find form, with Florian Wirtz yet to score or assist despite his 116 million pound transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. Alexander Isak, the club record 125 million pound signing from Newcastle, remains below full...
Chattogram City Corporation launched a month-long breast cancer awareness initiative on Wednesday with support from private medical facility CSCR and postgraduate training institute PGS Academia. The program began with a procession from Chattogram Medical College Hospital to GEC Intersection, and participants opened free screening services at the CSCR auditorium. A five-member medical team led by Dr. Sayra Banu Shiuly examined 35 patients on the first day.
Free consultations will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays throughout October, and registered patients receive half-price diagnostic testing. Chattogram Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain and medical college Principal Professor Md Jasim Uddin attended the opening...
A Dhaka court sent former Bangladesh Chhatra League Dhaka South general secretary Md Jubair Ahmed to jail on Wednesday after his remand ended in a murder case from the July Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah issued the order when police brought Ahmed before the court and requested jail custody. The court had placed him on a two-day remand on Sept. 29 in the same case.
Van driver Ripon participated in the July movement on Aug. 5 at a location under Kotwali police station in the capital, but he was shot and later died while receiving hospital treatment. Authorities filed a case regarding the incident. Police arrested Jubair along the India-Bangladesh border on Sept. 18.
Tony Blair agreed to join a committee led by President Donald Trump to govern Gaza, sparking controversy among Palestinians and Labour Party members who remain critical of his Iraq war support. The former British prime minister previously served as Middle East envoy from 2007 to 2015 but made little progress toward a two-state solution. Hamas official Taher Al-Nono rejected any Blair involvement, stating Palestinians can manage their affairs independently.
Some diplomats and colleagues defended Blair's potential appointment, noting his relationships with American, Israeli, and Gulf leaders and his role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Palestinian commentator Hani Al-Masri described Blair's reputation among Palestinians as...
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali said on Wednesday that no security threats exist for the immersion of Durga idols in the capital. The commissioner inspected security arrangements at the Banani Puja Mandap and told reporters that extra forces and intelligence officers have been stationed at all immersion sites. He confirmed that Durga Puja celebrations are taking place at 254 mandaps across Dhaka, and no incidents have occurred as preparations began a month earlier.
Sajjat Ali cautioned devotees to wear life jackets and avoid boarding boats if they cannot swim. He stressed that Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Christians have coexisted peacefully for centuries, and preserving this harmony remains essential for...
Investigative journalist Zulkarnain Saer alleged on Wednesday that counterfeit Bangladeshi currency worth nearly 2 trillion taka is entering the country through various channels with assistance from a neighboring nation's intelligence services. The fake notes use identical paper to legitimate Bangladesh currency and replicate security features with such precision that verification machines cannot detect them, Saer wrote in a Facebook post. He claimed the notes originated from the neighboring country's official printing facility under special arrangements.
Saer stated that individuals connected to Indian intelligence agencies distribute these notes at reduced prices to local counterfeit rings to destabilize Bangladesh's economy and...
The United States pledged to protect Qatar from external threats after an Israeli strike hit the Gulf nation last month. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring that Washington will regard any armed attack on Qatari territory as a threat to American interests. The policy commits the U.S. to deploy diplomatic, economic, and military measures if necessary to defend Qatar and restore regional stability.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Qatar's prime minister on Monday for the Sept. 9 strike that targeted Hamas officials discussing a Gaza peace proposal. Netanyahu made the call from the White House while meeting Trump and promised not to launch similar attacks. Qatar hosts the largest...
Bangladesh T20I captain Jaker Ali stated on Wednesday that winning matches takes precedence over adopting modern cricket trends as his team prepares to face Afghanistan. The wicketkeeper-batsman addressed reporters at Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the opening match of the three-game series. Jaker assumed leadership duties after regular skipper Litton Das sustained an injury while practicing before the Asia Cup Super Four match against India in Dubai.
The stand-in captain acknowledged that batting remains the squad's primary weakness following disappointing totals of 127 against India and 124 for nine against Pakistan in the recent tournament. Bangladesh also dropped a 2-1 series to the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah last May. Jaker...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman extended greetings to the Hindu community on Wednesday for Durga Puja and Bijoya Dashami while calling for celebrations marked by communal harmony. He expressed wishes for peace and well-being to Hindus nationwide on behalf of the party. Rahman emphasized BNP's commitment to the principle that religion belongs to individuals while the state serves all citizens equally.
The party leader stressed that Bangladesh's constitution guarantees security for every person regardless of faith or political affiliation. He referenced a Hadith warning that Prophet Muhammad would oppose anyone who persecutes non-Muslims under state protection or violates their rights. Rahman urged law enforcement to prevent attempts...
