Bangladesh Bank announced revised operating hours for its Real Time Gross Settlement system starting October 5. The central bank's Payment Systems Department distributed the updated schedule to financial institutions Sunday. Customer transactions will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on working days, while foreign currency deals close at 4 p.m.
Interbank fund transfers extend until 5:15 p.m., with foreign currency interbank operations ending at 4:30 p.m. Banks must process customer transactions through digital channels between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The central bank designed these changes to improve service delivery and accelerate banking operations. Financial institutions received instructions to prepare for the new timeline across all RTGS...
India's spinners orchestrated Pakistan's dramatic batting collapse during the Asia Cup match at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan crumbled from 113-1 to 146 all out in 19.1 overs after appearing set for a commanding total. Kuldeep Yadav spearheaded the bowling attack with four wickets while claiming three dismissals in the 17th over alone. The left-arm spinner's figures improved from conceding 23 runs in two overs to taking four wickets for seven runs in his next two overs.
Pakistan's batsmen surrendered their final nine wickets for merely 33 runs despite Sahibzada Farhan's 57-run contribution and Fakhar Zaman's 46. Indian spinners collectively claimed eight wickets as batters repeatedly attempted risky aerial shots...
Television actress Mouni Roy celebrated her birthday Sunday by sharing a childhood photograph on Instagram. The image showed Roy dressed as a Bengali bride at 18 months old, which prompted her to question her mother's choice of costume for such a young child. Roy expressed appreciation for birthday messages from fans and fellow actors.
Industry colleagues Shraddha Arya and Aashka Goradia posted congratulatory messages in response to her social media post. Roy also shared additional photographs featuring herself wearing an orange dress paired with a beige overcoat. The actress recently documented her Italian vacation, visiting Milan's historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping center and the famous cathedral.
Roy previously shared...
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement on September 17, formalizing decades of informal security cooperation. The pact establishes collective defense principles where aggression against either nation constitutes an attack on both countries. Egypt expressed frustration over the arrangement, questioning why Riyadh bypassed Cairo despite Egypt's 2015 proposal for a unified Arab military alliance. India responded cautiously while retired diplomats criticized the agreement as a potential security risk.
The arrangement strengthens existing ties between the two nations, with Pakistan historically providing military personnel to Saudi Arabia. Regional powers view the pact through different strategic lenses, with...
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his 43rd birthday Sunday with family and fans. Wife Alia Bhatt shared Instagram photos featuring the couple watching a sunset and Kapoor with their daughter Raha. The child created a handmade birthday card calling him the best father. Bhatt captioned the post with birthday wishes and heart emojis.
Kapoor surprised followers by posting his first social media birthday message. The actor acknowledged his advancing age and the gray beard growing on his face while expressing deep appreciation. He thanked supporters for their continued love and dedication. Kapoor stated his heart remains filled with gratitude for family, friends, career opportunities, and loyal fans.
The celebration continued at his...
Zimbabwe's sole phosphate mining operation receives a US$5.3 million investment from Mutapa Investment Fund to restore production capacity after operating at just 15 percent capacity for years. Parliamentary committee members visited the deteriorating facility Saturday and identified serious corporate governance issues requiring immediate attention from management. Officials expect the first renovation phase to finish by April 2025, with total project costs reaching US$16 million for complete facility modernization and restoration. The revived operation targets annual production of 200,000 tonnes of basal fertilizer to meet Zimbabwe's agricultural sector demands and reduce costly import dependence.
The Pan-African Parliament adopts artificial intelligence technology to boost African economic development and continental integration. Leaders gather this week in Midrand to debate technology policies and build legislative capacity around emerging digital tools. PAP President Chief Fortune Charumbira warns that African nations must lead AI transformation or face negative consequences from external control.
Experts train African lawmakers on artificial intelligence regulations and big data applications. Director Anthony Mveyange from the African Population and Health Research Centre emphasizes the need for balanced AI policies that encourage innovation while addressing safety concerns. Research Scientist Agnes Kiragga identifies six...
Former football legends participated in an anti-drug tournament Saturday at Old Hararians Sports Club. Veterans from Dynamos, Black Mambas and CAPS United teams played to promote awareness about substance abuse prevention. Brighton Ushendibaba, ZIFA Board Member for Development, organized the event to inspire young people. The tournament featured players aged 30 and above who demonstrated discipline and healthy living.
Multiple provinces sent participants to the PanJap Anti-Drug and Substance Abuse Tournament. Current football stars Knowledge Musona and his brother Walter attended to support the cause. Community leaders praised the initiative for giving retired players a platform while addressing drug problems affecting youth...
Government borehole programs transformed Duriro village in Gokwe Chireya from drought-stricken land into a productive agricultural space. More than 60 women operate a two-hectare nutrition garden that generates food and income for their families. The project enables residents to grow vegetables previously unavailable in their remote location.
Women harvest surplus crops for sale while supplying local clinics and prisons with fresh produce. Agriculture Extension Specialist Miriam Madziva plans to expand cultivation and increase production capacity. The initiative aims to develop agri-industrial processing facilities for local vegetable beneficiation.
Legislator Torerai Moyo praised the Presidential Borehole Sinking Programme for...
