Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid issued a gazette notification on Monday that prolongs the National Consensus Commission operations through October 15. The extension takes effect immediately for the seven-member body established on February 12 under the SRO No. 55 Act, 2025. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chairs the commission tasked with fostering political party agreement on reform commission proposals. Ali Riaz from the Constitution Reform Commission serves as vice-president alongside five other reform leaders. The members represent public administration, law enforcement, electoral systems, the judiciary, and anti-corruption reform efforts.
Derek Loh Eu-Sze conducted diplomatic discussions with Jamaat-e-Islami representative Matiur Rahman Akand during Monday afternoon sessions at a Dhaka hotel. Mitchel Lee and Tai Dai Ern accompanied the Singapore High Commission delegation for the bilateral talks. The participants addressed Bangladesh's political landscape, economic conditions, and commercial opportunities during their exchange. Election preparations, governmental reforms, and proportional representation methods formed additional topics for discussion. Both delegations maintained positive dialogue throughout the proceedings.
The Singapore representatives commended Jamaat-e-Islami's contributions to Bangladesh's economic growth and democratic advancement. Bilateral...
Spain terminated defense agreements worth nearly 700 million euros with Israeli weapons manufacturers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez implemented comprehensive restrictions on military trade with Israel following the Gaza conflict. The abandoned contract involved twelve SILAM rocket systems based on technology from Elbit Systems.
Spanish authorities formalized the cancellation through official procurement channels on September 9. Government officials characterized their decision as opposition to alleged atrocities in Gaza. Madrid simultaneously withdrew from agreements covering 168 anti-tank missile systems valued at 287 million euros.
Defense Ministry reviews target complete elimination of Israeli military technology from Spanish...
China will dispatch technical experts to Bangladesh to evaluate the Teesta Master Plan after Dhaka requested financing assistance. Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam met Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Monday morning to discuss the development initiative. Beijing responded favorably to Bangladesh's $550 million loan application for the water management project. Ambassador Yao expressed China's strong enthusiasm for supporting the comprehensive river development scheme. The Economic Relations Division continues negotiations with Chinese officials regarding funding mechanisms.
Bangladesh plans to launch the first phase in 2026 with completion targeted for 2029. The initial stage requires a total investment of $750 million, combining Chinese...
Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed expressed confidence in his team's bowling capabilities before their Asia Cup encounter with Afghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ahmed believes his squad can defend totals between 160 and 170 runs against their opponents. The coach emphasized the importance of squad belief and trust in closing out matches. He acknowledged Afghanistan's experienced spin department while highlighting Bangladesh's superior middle-order statistics. Ahmed noted that his spinners possess one of the world's best economy rates during crucial phases.
The coach addressed young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain's recent struggles after an expensive over against Sri Lanka. Ahmed advised Hossain to focus on his...
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott anticipates a challenging match against Bangladesh despite his team's confidence following their recent rest period. The squad defeated Hong Kong by 94 runs on September 9 before taking a week-long break ahead of their September 16 encounter. Trott believes the downtime allowed players to recover both mentally and physically before facing Bangladesh's formidable lineup. He recognizes that Bangladesh possesses several capable players who can change match outcomes single-handedly. The extended break has refreshed Afghanistan's roster for their next contest.
Venue conditions present additional complications as Abu Dhabi differs markedly from Dubai in pitch characteristics and playing surface. The soil...
UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs during Monday's Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi. Captain Muhammad Waseem scored 69 runs while Alishan Sharafu contributed 51 in their 88-run opening partnership. The home team posted 172-5 before bowling out Oman for 130 runs in 18.4 overs. Medium-pacer Junaid Siddique claimed four wickets for 23 runs as UAE secured their first tournament victory. Haider Ali and Muhammad Jawadullah each took two wickets.
Oman struggled throughout their chase after losing five batsmen for just 50 runs. Captain Jatinder Singh managed 20 runs as his team suffered their second consecutive defeat. UAE faces Pakistan on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the Super Four stage. India currently tops Group A with two victories and...
CoachED has officially recognized Md Monjurul Islam as a Level 4 Elite Cricket Coach after he earned the prestigious certification. The former Bangladesh left-arm pacer completed all necessary course modules and passed the required examinations. Gary Kirsten, the former South African player who coached India to World Cup victory, directs this elite coaching program. The 45-year-old Islam played international cricket for Bangladesh across 17 Test matches and 34 One Day Internationals during his career. Bangladesh appointed him as chief selector for their women's cricket team in October 2020.
Arab and Muslim leaders convened emergency talks Monday after Israel struck Hamas targets in Qatar's capital. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani condemned the attack as treacherous aggression during the joint summit. The Qatari leader accused Israel of sabotaging Gaza ceasefire negotiations through assassination attempts. Hamas confirmed six deaths while stating senior officials survived the Doha airstrike. Qatar has served as a primary mediator alongside Egypt and the United States in Gaza peace efforts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his country acted independently without American involvement in the Qatar operation. The strike occurred as Hamas representatives discussed new United States peace proposals. US...
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