A Dhaka court granted authorities a four-day remand for Enayet Karim Chowdhury on Sunday. The Anti-Corruption Commission sought the detention period for the Bangladeshi-American citizen. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sabbir Faiz approved the request despite the ACC asking for five days. No defense attorney appeared for Chowdhury during the hearing.
Investigators accuse Chowdhury of helping former police chief Benazir Ahmed launder 11 crore taka. The case names Ahmed, his wife and two daughters as primary suspects. Officials arrested Chowdhury earlier this month near Minto Road. Court documents claim he worked with foreign intelligence agencies while attempting to destabilize Bangladesh's interim government.
FIFA confirmed Sunday that Paris Saint-Germain will compete at the Intercontinental Cup final Dec. 17 in Doha. The European champions face an undetermined opponent from a qualifying playoff. Egyptian club Pyramids battles either Cruz Azul from Mexico or the Copa Libertadores winner four days before the final. This challenger emerges from the playoff contest.
Two Brazilian teams reached the Copa Libertadores semifinals this year. Palmeiras meets LDU Quito while Flamengo confronts Racing from Argentina. The South American tournament concludes Nov. 29. The original Intercontinental Cup matched European and South American champions from 1960 through 2004 before becoming the Club World Cup, with Real Madrid winning last year's revived...
European Union election observers met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his Bashundhara office Sunday. Electoral expert Mette Bakken, legal specialist Manuel Wali and deputy delegation head Baiba Zarina led the EU team. Secretary General Prof Mia Golam Porwar joined other senior Jamaat officials during discussions about February's national elections. The delegation plans observer deployment across all 64 districts with comprehensive reporting afterward.
Rahman requested EU technical assistance beyond simple monitoring to guarantee credible polling. Jamaat outlined platform priorities including educational reforms emphasizing ethics and technical training, anti-corruption measures and social justice initiatives...
A ninth-grade student from Netrakona Collectorate School earned Bangladesh a gold medal at the World Innovation Competition and Exhibition and International Science Festival 2025. Masia Rahman competed at SEGi University in Malaysia as part of team Phantom Forge during the September 21-24 event. The Indonesian Young Scientist Association organized the competition featuring 434 teams from 11 countries. Masia also received the MYSSO Award for her work in information technology and robotics.
Bangladesh achieved remarkable success through Dreams of Bangladesh, which sent 17 teams containing approximately 70 students to the international competition. Fourteen Bangladeshi teams returned home with gold medals from the prestigious event. Masia...
Former President Barack Obama condemned Israel's military operations in Gaza during remarks at a Dublin event Friday. Obama argued that continued attacks lack military justification and called the situation unacceptable. He advocated for Palestinian statehood existing alongside a secure Israeli state.
Obama criticized political leaders for perpetuating conflict and specifically targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The former president acknowledged their difficult relationship during his presidency. Obama also denounced Hamas tactics as cynical and dangerous for Palestinian civilians.
Israel recently began ground operations in Gaza City after approving occupation plans in August. The United Nations estimates one million...
Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Ministry announced government-sponsored pilgrimage options for 2026 during a briefing on Sunday at the secretariat. Officials presented three distinct service levels with reduced pricing compared to previous years. The basic tier costs 467,167 taka while mid-level services require 558,881 taka from participants.
Premium arrangements demand 690,597 taka and provide lodging within 700 meters of Masjid al-Haram. The ministry structured these offerings to cater to pilgrims seeking various comfort levels during their spiritual journey. Government officials emphasized that the price reductions reflect their commitment to making the pilgrimage more accessible for citizens.
Bashundhara Shuvosangho Amtali Upazila unit hosted a community forum Sunday at Basugi Sarkar Primary School addressing youth leadership in child development. Human rights advocate Joseph Mahtab presided over the gathering alongside unit advisor Al-Amin Babu and organizational secretary Mukti Rani. Thirty residents and young people attended the Ward-8 venue discussion.
Speakers addressed modern society's growing complexity through technological advancement and global integration. Participants examined youth responsibilities for promoting human dignity, educational access and healthcare availability. The group emphasized dialogue and mutual respect as tools for peaceful community building.
Mahtab concluded by advocating tolerance over...
Members from Bashundhara Shuvosangho's Nazirpur branch organized a cleaning drive Sunday at Sriramkathi Bandar Bazar. Volunteers swept the marketplace while distributing hygiene awareness materials to merchants and shoppers. The group promoted messages about building a cleaner nation through community action. Local officials and residents participated in the environmental initiative.
Mazedul Kabir Russell guided the program as upazila advisor and Bandar Bazar Welfare Committee general secretary. Uthan Mondal led the effort as branch president alongside multiple community leaders. Russell emphasized that citizens must accept responsibility for environmental improvement beyond simple cleaning tasks. The organization committed to...
Six war widows arrived at earthquake-damaged Mandalay Palace after fleeing their battle-torn hometown. They joined thousands seeking refuge in Myanmar's ancient royal capital following the March 28 disaster that claimed nearly 3,800 lives. The 7.7-magnitude tremor struck a nation already torn by civil conflict since military leaders seized power through a 2021 coup.
The military government scheduled elections for December 28 as rebels continue fighting across multiple regions. United Nations experts dismissed the planned vote as fraudulent while opposition forces vowed to block polling efforts. More than 90,000 displaced residents crowd Mandalay shelters according to UN statistics.
Survivors struggle daily for basic necessities while...
