Spotify founder Daniel Ek will transition from chief executive to executive chairman, effective January 1, as the streaming platform restructures its leadership. Chief Product and Technology Officer Gustav Söderström and Chief Business Officer Alex Norström will assume co-CEO positions, reporting directly to Ek. The Stockholm company said the arrangement formalizes operations that began in 2023 when the pair took control of strategy and daily management.
Ek built Spotify two decades ago into a platform with more than 700 million subscribers accessing 100 million songs, as well as millions of podcasts and audiobooks. The announcement triggered a 3 percent drop in premarket share prices, despite stock values having doubled over the past...
Dhaka Metro will compete in the National Cricket League T20 without veteran Mahmudullah after knee problems forced him to withdraw from the tournament. Coach Nazmul Hossain announced Tuesday the 39-year-old batsman requires recovery time before resuming play. Young players like Aich Mollah will assume expanded roles during middle overs in his absence.
Mahmudullah scored an unbeaten 41 runs from 22 balls against Chattogram Division before the injury ended his domestic campaign. The innings featured two boundaries and two sixes in an early tournament match. Nazmul said the situation creates opportunities for emerging talent to demonstrate their abilities and accept greater responsibility.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das apologized to supporters after his squad failed to advance to the Asia Cup final. The Tigers lost their decisive match against Pakistan by 11 runs on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Das missed two critical games against India and Pakistan because of a side strain injury that will also sideline him for the Afghanistan series.
The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 119 runs across four Asia Cup innings at a 29.75 average with one half-century. Das thanked fans on social media five days after elimination and promised better results ahead. Bangladesh entered the tournament with championship ambitions but poor batting performance against Pakistan ended their campaign. The captain acknowledged his...
Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser declared on Tuesday that calm has been restored to Khagrachhari's hill region following recent violence. Lt. Gen. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury told reporters that certain factions failed in attempts to disrupt Hindu religious celebrations during the unrest.
Three people died and dozens suffered injuries when protesters clashed with security forces on Sunday at Ramessu Bazar in Guimara upazila. The demonstrations began after an eighth-grade student reported being gang raped on September 23, prompting police to arrest suspect Shoyon Sheel with military assistance.
Student groups have maintained road blockades demanding justice for the victim whose father filed charges against three unidentified individuals...
A Bangladesh Nationalist Party official condemned a West Bengal Durga Puja display depicting Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus as a demon during Saturday temple visits in Mymensingh. Joint Secretary General Syed Emran Saleh Prince accused former Awami League members in India of provoking the installation and criticized New Delhi for remaining silent. He said the Nobel laureate works to defeat fascism and build democracy rather than embody evil.
Prince visited multiple Hindu worship sites and promised religious minorities would receive protection and cultural freedom under future BNP governance. Temple visitors greeted him with traditional music as he toured several mandaps and made personal contributions. He attended ceremonies in Dhobaura...
Ladakh's Leh Apex Body canceled scheduled October 6 negotiations with federal authorities and demanded an independent judicial investigation into the September 24 security force shooting that killed four protesters and wounded nearly 90 others. The group accused New Delhi of labeling Ladakhi demonstrators as unpatriotic and claimed officials suggested Pakistan influenced the movement. Kargil Democratic Alliance leader Sajjad Kargili said the violence demonstrated why the territory needs democratic governance and accountability measures.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under national security laws and transfer to Jodhpur prison intensified regional tensions. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, rejected accusations connecting him to...
The United Nations will conduct an independent assessment of Bangladesh's readiness to leave its least developed country classification after the interim government requested the review. UN Under-Secretary-General Rabab Fatima told Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday that the evaluation will start within weeks and finish by mid-January. An international consultant and Bangladeshi expert will jointly examine whether the nation can handle the transition by consulting government officials, business leaders and civil society groups.
Yunus said the graduation has become an emotional topic and stressed the need for current data before making decisions. Fatima noted UN economic information on Bangladesh is more than two years old and...
A Dhaka court denied Miss Earth Bangladesh 2020 Meghna Alam's request to reclaim her passport on Tuesday in a fraud and extortion case. Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman dismissed the petition after her lawyers argued she needed travel documents for human rights work and promised she would not flee. Meghma Alam wept outside the court and told reporters that prosecutors were making false claims to publicly humiliate her.
Authorities arrested the model on April 9 at her Vatara apartment and detained her for 30 days under the Special Powers Act. Police accuse her and CEO Dewan Samir of running a scheme that used women to trap diplomats and businessmen in compromising situations before demanding money. A judge granted bail on April 28...
Bangladesh's private Hajj agency association unveiled three pilgrimage packages Saturday at a Dhaka hotel news conference. The special package costs 750,000 taka, the general option runs 550,000 taka and the budget plan is priced at 510,000 taka.
Next year's Hajj falls on May 26, 2026, with 127,198 Bangladeshis allocated spots for the pilgrimage. The first departure flights are scheduled for April 16, 2026, while 87,100 pilgrims made the journey last year.
Package prices reflect estimated costs based on previous years, since Saudi Arabia has not finalized 2026 expenses. The association will adjust rates if the Saudi government changes service costs and will refund pilgrims any surplus funds or collect additional payments as needed.
