Cricket fans will have to wait much longer for India's visit to Bangladesh. The two cricket boards decided to push back the planned August matches until September 2026. Both countries agreed the delay works better for their packed schedules. The tour includes three one-day games and three Twenty20 matches between the rival teams. Officials from Bangladesh and India made the choice after talking about their busy calendars.
Cricket teams around the world face jam-packed schedules these days. Players jump from one tournament to another without much rest time. The boards wanted to give both squads proper preparation time for the series. Fans and sponsors will get a better show when teams are ready to play their best cricket. The delay...
Bangladesh's money chief admits he cannot fix the broken banking system. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed says the job takes way more time than his temporary government has. He wants the next elected leaders to tackle the massive mess left behind. Ahmed blames the old government for wrecking the country's financial health. Former officials stole billions of dollars from public funds.
The government already pumped 52,000 crore taka into twelve failing banks. They had given another 22,000 crore before that to keep the system running. Ahmed says even all this cash might not solve the problems completely. The damage goes deeper than anyone expected from the previous administration.
Banks face serious trouble keeping enough money on hand...
Algeria's top diplomat threw a party Saturday for his country's freedom day. Ambassador Dr Abdelouahab Saidani praised the friendship between Algeria and Bangladesh during the celebration. The event marked 63 years since Algeria broke free from French rule. Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury attended as the main guest. Business leaders from both countries also joined the festivities.
Saidani bragged about how tight the two nations have become over the years. He talked about new business deals and upcoming visits between government officials. The ambassador reminded everyone that Algeria was the first Arab nation to welcome Bangladesh as a friend back in 1971. Both countries work together on...
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan blasted police and security forces Saturday for bullying citizens. The politician accused officers of using confusing laws to hurt innocent people. Khan spoke at a meeting held at Dhaka Reporters' Unity about cyber security rules. He demanded the government fix vague language that lets cops abuse their power. The opposition figure said lawmakers must clear up legal confusion right away.
Khan slammed the new Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 for having major problems. He pointed out that criminals convicted under old cyber laws might walk free because of messy wording. The BNP member called the situation completely ridiculous and unfair. Khan wants new rules that punish police officers who break the law...
Muslims around the world mark Ashura as one of their most sacred fasting days. The tenth day of Muharram brings massive spiritual rewards for believers who skip food from dawn to sunset. Islamic teachers say this single day of fasting can wipe away sins from the previous twelve months. Prophet Muhammad encouraged his followers to observe this ancient tradition after learning about it from Jewish communities. The practice connects modern Muslims to the story of Moses escaping from Pharaoh thousands of years ago.
Religious scholars from all major Islamic schools agree that Ashura fasting deserves special attention. The Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi and Hanbali legal traditions all recommend this voluntary fast. Muslims gain extra merit when they...
People found guilty by the International Crimes Tribunal cannot run for any office ever again. Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman made this clear during a Saturday afternoon event. The country's constitution and laws block convicted criminals from joining elections completely. Officials must follow these rules when deciding who can participate. No exceptions exist for anyone the tribunal finds guilty of serious crimes.
Good governance needs every citizen to watch government actions closely. Asaduzzaman stressed that people must stay alert and involved. Citizens have a duty to monitor what leaders do with their power. Active participation helps prevent corruption from spreading. Democracy works best when everyone pays attention to...
Police caught four street criminals red-handed as they planned their next heist in Dhaka. The gang leader Mosharaf Hossain became famous on social media after people shared videos of him waving a dangerous blade around. His crew had three other members named Hridoy who is 31 years old, Elias Hazi who is 20, and teenage Akash Howlader who is just 16. Officers from the Rapid Action Battalion unit number two swooped down on them during Friday evening operations.
The criminals were getting ready to rob innocent people walking through the Mohammadpur neighborhood. RAB forces received secret tips about the gang's location and moved fast to catch them. Senior police officer Khan Asif Tupu told reporters about the successful raid on Saturday...
Bangladesh promises to help Malaysia catch terrorists after police grabbed 36 workers from the South Asian country. Officials say these men joined a dangerous group that sends money to Islamic State fighters. The gang called itself GMRB and had been secretly operating across Malaysia for one whole year. Malaysian cops charged five suspects with serious crimes and locked up 16 more for extra questioning. The remaining arrestees face deportation back to their home country.
Police discovered the terror cell had between 100 and 150 members working regular jobs at factories and construction sites. The group collected 500 ringgit membership fees from each person every year to fund their illegal activities. Members used WhatsApp and Telegram...
Bangladesh promises to help Malaysia catch terrorists after police grabbed 36 workers from the South Asian country. Officials say these men joined a dangerous group that sends money to Islamic State fighters. The gang called itself GMRB and had been secretly operating across Malaysia for one whole year. Malaysian cops charged five suspects with serious crimes and locked up 16 more for extra questioning. The remaining arrestees face deportation back to their home country.
Police discovered the terror cell had between 100 and 150 members working regular jobs at factories and construction sites. The group collected 500 ringgit membership fees from each person every year to fund their illegal activities. Members used WhatsApp and Telegram...
