Paris Saint-Germain defeated Auxerre 2-0 Saturday to extend their lead atop Ligue 1 to three points. The defending champions suffered fresh injury setbacks as midfielder Vitinha departed late in the first half and winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia left at halftime with apparent thigh damage. Central defenders provided both goals for the hosts. Ukraine's Illia Zabarnyi opened scoring in the 33rd minute before Lucas Beraldo added a second goal 10 minutes into the second half.
The victory lifted PSG to 15 points from six matches while several rivals trail on 12 points. Monaco stumbled with a 3-1 defeat at Lorient after captain Thilo Kehrer received a red card in the first half. Toulouse earned a 2-2 draw against Nantes after twice falling behind.
Juventus failed to claim the Serie A summit after settling for a 1-1 result against Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium. The Turin club trails league leaders Napoli by one point following the stalemate. Juan Cabal netted his debut goal in Italian football with 12 minutes remaining to salvage a point for the hosts. Kamaldeen Sulemana had put Atalanta ahead during first-half added time with his second consecutive match-winning strike.
Atalanta finished the contest with ten players after Marten de Roon received his marching orders. Weston McKennie squandered a golden opportunity to secure victory when he fired directly at goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi from close range. Inter Milan defeated Cagliari 1-0 through goals from Lautaro Martinez and...
Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan defended the DUCSU election process against rigging accusations during a Sunday press conference. Media reports had claimed ballot papers were improperly printed at Nilkhet markets without university supervision. Khan explained that vendors subcontracted printing work to complete the large order but failed to notify university officials beforehand.
Security features like codes, seals and signatures were added at the vendor's office under proper oversight. The vendor transported completed ballots to the university under tight security protocols. More than 2,000 additional papers lacked security marks and were destroyed.
Khan stated that printing locations cannot compromise election...
Bangladesh assembled 28 players for training camp as preparation begins for AFC Asian Cup qualifying matches against Hong Kong. Coach Javier Cabrera announced the roster ahead of Monday's practice sessions in Dhaka. The squad features key additions Hamza Choudhury and Shamit Shome arriving October 6 and 7 respectively. Italy-based forward Fahamidul Islam received selection among the attacking options.
The national team will face Hong Kong twice during October with the first match scheduled for October 9 at home. A return fixture follows five days later on October 14 away from Bangladesh. Recent qualifying performances have produced mixed results with a goalless draw against India in Shillong and a 2-1 defeat to Singapore on home soil.
India faces Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium in the Asia Cup final, marking the first championship meeting between these cricket rivals in the tournament's 41-year history. Nearly 30,000 spectators will witness the contest between teams that have dominated headlines throughout South Asia. India defeated Pakistan twice during earlier tournament stages, establishing a clear psychological advantage heading into Sunday's decisive match. Pakistan overcame multiple setbacks to reach the final, despite struggling with its batting against Bangladesh and other opponents.
The Indian squad relies on powerful batting from Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill to maintain tournament dominance. Pakistan counters with experienced...
Autorickshaw operators brought traffic to a standstill Sunday morning along the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur. The drivers assembled near Naojor area at 11:45am to protest alleged police misconduct and demand unrestricted vehicle access. Authorities cleared the demonstration after 90 minutes following negotiations with protest leaders. Police and transport officials promised to review the operators' grievances during upcoming meetings.
The demonstrators accused law enforcement of imposing illegal vehicle stops and demanding payments. Officers allegedly collect fines reaching 2,500 taka per vehicle while pressuring drivers unable to pay into providing bribes. Local operators registered in Gazipur reported facing similar treatment...
Bangladesh and Uzbekistan expanded their partnership Friday during talks at United Nations headquarters in New York. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly. The officials signed a visa exemption deal for diplomatic passport holders between both nations. This agreement aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic relationships.
The ministers prioritized labor opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Uzbekistan's expanding economy. They explored pathways for semi-skilled and skilled employees from Bangladesh to find employment abroad. Educational partnerships also featured prominently in their discussions. Bangladeshi students may gain...
South African officials confirmed on Thursday that monthly welfare payments will increase by R10, starting with the October disbursements. The South African Social Security Agency announced the adjustment follows Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Recipients of old-age benefits will see their amounts increase from R2,310 to R2,320, while those over 75 will receive R2,340 instead of R2,330. Disability and care dependency grants also advance to R2,320 from R2,310.
Agency head Themba Matlou praised the government's continued support for vulnerable citizens during economic challenges. Officials confirmed October payments will proceed without delays across all programs. Old age grants are...
The South African Social Security Agency will increase payment amounts for social grants, effective with the October disbursements. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the adjustments during his budget address for the 2025-26 financial year. The increases add R10 to each grant category as part of government efforts to support vulnerable populations during economic difficulties. Agency CEO Themba Matlou emphasized the changes demonstrate a continued commitment to protecting society's most disadvantaged members.
Old-age recipients will receive R2,320 monthly, while those over 75 years old will receive R2,340. Disability and care dependency grants rise to R2,320 each. War veterans' grants increase to R2,340 per month. Payment...
