Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the T20 series against New Zealand this week after fracturing his arm during practice at Mount Maunganui. The injury occurred when teammate Mitchell Owen struck a powerful shot that hit Maxwell while he bowled in the nets. Cricket Australia confirmed the incident and named wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe as his replacement.
The 36-year-old has suffered multiple unusual injuries throughout his career. Three years ago he broke his leg when someone fell on him at a birthday celebration. He also sustained a concussion at the 2023 World Cup after falling from a golf cart. His participation in the five-match T20 series against India next month remains uncertain.
The injury marks the second...
Bangladesh will maintain limited customs operations during the upcoming Durga Puja holidays on Oct. 1-2, the National Board of Revenue announced Tuesday. The decision aims to prevent trade disruptions while most government offices close for the religious festival. Customs authorities received orders to keep cross-border activities running with reduced staff during the two-day period.
Priority will go to urgent and perishable shipments at land ports and customs stations nationwide. A similar arrangement worked during this year's Eid holidays when partial operations continued. Trade analysts praised the move as essential for maintaining supply chains and economic stability. The directive went out to customs offices, government agencies...
Travelers can visit several destinations during the Durga Puja holidays beyond routine city environments. Rabindra Kuthibari in Kushtia is where Rabindranath Tagore composed works like Sonar Tari and began translating Gitanjali. The three-story residence operates as a museum featuring photographs and personal items from the Nobel laureate.
Satchari National Park in Habiganj spans 243 hectares with seven natural streams and diverse wildlife. Visitors should hire guides from the information center and book lodging ahead of arrival. Paharpur Buddhist Vihara preserves an eighth-century monastery from the Pala dynasty, featuring terracotta plaques and excavated artifacts on display.
Dhaka hosts major temples like the Dhakeshwari National...
Hamas has not responded to Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military forces would remain across most of the territory despite backing the American plan. Qatari and Egyptian mediators delivered the 20-point document to Hamas negotiators, who promised to review the terms and provide feedback. Netanyahu stated after his White House meeting that Israel would recover all hostages while troops stayed deployed throughout Gaza and rejected any agreement on Palestinian statehood.
The proposal demands Hamas disarm completely and surrender governance roles while offering amnesty to members accepting peaceful coexistence. Trump warned Israel would receive full support to continue military...
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed dismissed calls for proportional representation on Tuesday while visiting party founder Ziaur Rahman's grave during the 46th founding anniversary. Ahmed said his party focuses on public relations and connecting with voters ahead of the February elections, rather than on systems that could destabilize governance. The senior politician accused unnamed groups of conspiring with foreign forces to disrupt the democratic transition as candidates campaign across Bangladesh.
Ahmed warned that citizens would reject any party attempting to obstruct the electoral process through confusion or interference. He claimed both domestic and international actors were working to undermine democracy, but...
The United States will charge most international visitors a $250 visa integrity fee starting October 1 under provisions from legislation signed by President Donald Trump in July. The measure excludes travelers from countries participating in the U.S. Department of State's Visa Waiver Program, but applies to millions of others seeking entry. Supporters claim the policy strengthens border security and could generate $2.7 billion annually while reducing the federal deficit by $10.8 billion through 2034.
Travel industry leaders warn the fee will discourage tourism and cost America far more in lost visitor spending than it collects. The World Travel and Tourism Council projects $12.5 billion in lost international spending this year alone as...
President Donald Trump addresses hundreds of senior military officers on Tuesday at Quantico Marine Corps Base outside Washington. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth organized the gathering that brings together commanders holding one-star rank and above from posts worldwide. The Pentagon has not publicly explained the unusual assembly amid recent military controversies and personnel changes under the Trump administration.
The 79-year-old Republican dismissed concerns about the meeting when reporters questioned him last week. Vice President JD Vance told journalists the session represented standard military business despite widespread speculation. Trump has removed multiple top officers since January and deployed troops to Los Angeles and...
Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered across Bangladesh on Tuesday for the Kumari Puja, marking the eighth day of the Durga Puja celebrations. The ritual honors young girls as living embodiments of the goddess Durga, with this year's ceremonies focusing on 7-year-old Labonya Chattopadhyay at Ramakrishna Mission. Temple officials dressed the child in traditional attire before the hour-long ceremony that began at 11 a.m. and featured offerings of fire, water, cloth, flowers, and air.
Hindu scripture designates specific goddess forms for girls aged one through 16, with seven-year-olds representing Malini. Temple volunteers and priests managed crowds throughout the morning as worshippers arrived for the annual tradition. The ceremony...
UN Women hosted diplomats from Australia, Japan, and Sweden at Cox's Bazar on Sept. 21-22 to assess humanitarian programs for Rohingya refugees. The delegation toured renovated facilities and met with eight women's advocacy groups alongside UN agency staff and local officials. Rohingya women described maintaining leadership roles despite reduced international assistance at meetings held in Camp 5.
Representatives praised collaboration efforts between humanitarian organizations working in the refugee settlements. The mission reviewed gender equality initiatives and protection services provided through the response program. Donors pledged continued support for advancing women's rights in the camps that shelter hundreds of thousands of...
