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Tamim Iqbal addressed reporters at a hotel press conference on Sunday after participating in demonstrations against the government-selected council panel for the Bangladesh Cricket Board election. The former national captain stated he would cease all cricket activities if voters elect him to the...

NCC Bank PLC partnered with Bangladesh Bank to initiate a comprehensive Entrepreneurship Development Program across Mymensingh district. The month-long initiative targets aspiring business leaders while promoting broader economic expansion throughout the region. Mohammad Kawsar Matin from...

Lorenzo Pellegrini netted the decisive strike as Roma defeated Lazio 1-0 in Sunday's derby at Stadio Olimpico. The midfielder marked his first seasonal appearance by converting the match winner in the 38th minute. Gian Piero Gasperini had stripped Pellegrini of the captaincy during summer and...

BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey addressed delegates at the 3rd Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave in Kolkata on September 18-19. The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized this gathering of policymakers, business leaders, and experts. Pandey emphasized how BIMSTEC strengthens...

Prime Bank Investment PLC and Zaytoon Business Solutions conducted their first rural investment education session in Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj. More than one hundred local residents participated in the community gathering called Uthan Boithok. The companies established their partnership in...

HATIL earned recognition as Bangladesh's premier furniture manufacturer through the Superbrand award for 2025-26. Le Méridien Hotel hosted the September 20 ceremony where Moshiur Rahman accepted the honor as the company's Marketing Director. The delegation featured Shafiqur Rahman from...

Business executives conducted discussions with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party leadership on Sunday regarding industrial conditions and requests for delayed graduation from Least Developed Country status. Mahmud Hasan Khan from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association...

ACI Nutrilife earned Superbrand status from the Bangladesh Brand Forum during a ceremony at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 20, 2025. The health and wellness division of ACI Foods & Commodity Brands received recognition for building consumer trust across Bangladesh. Company executives attended...

Financial Excellence Limited conducted an artificial intelligence workshop for banking professionals at Hotel Lake Castle in Dhaka. The comprehensive program attracted thirty-three attendees from major banks and non-bank financial institutions throughout Bangladesh. Participants engaged in...

Estonian officials will convene an emergency United Nations Security Council session this week after Russian military aircraft breached the nation's territorial boundaries. Three MiG-31 fighter jets from Russia crossed into Estonian airspace above the Gulf of Finland during Friday operations...

Rajshahi University officials maintained their suspension of the Dependent Quota program during a Sunday syndicate meeting at the vice chancellor's residence. The program provides admission preferences for employee children seeking bachelor degree enrollment. Dr Iftikharul Alam Masud confirmed...

PSG forward Ousmane Dembele emerges as the leading candidate for Monday's men's Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal presents strong competition for the prestigious award. Aitana Bonmati seeks her third consecutive women's prize amid fierce...

Bangladesh Cricket Board officials set October 6 as the date for selecting new leadership through democratic elections. Mohammad Hossain leads the election commission as a senior Supreme Court attorney who published the timeline this past Sunday. The four-year term positions will shape cricket...

Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned against European sanctions restoration efforts. France, Germany, and Britain triggered mechanisms to reimpose United Nations penalties against Tehran. The three nations claim Iran violated its 2015 nuclear agreement. Russia and China oppose this...

Infrastructure Development Company Limited partnered with SME Foundation to conduct a focused group discussion addressing cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise development challenges. Entrepreneurs, financial institutions, regulators and development partners participated in the session...

Daffodil International School, Uttara, will conduct its annual graduation ceremony on September 20 at the Rupayan City venue. Distinguished attendees will participate as the institution celebrates student accomplishments through this formal academic milestone. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan from Daffodil...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded warring factions halt combat immediately after a drone strike killed more than 70 worshippers at Al-Safiya Mosque during Friday morning prayers in el-Fasher. The attack prompted international condemnation as civilians gathered for...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticized Jamaat-e-Islami for establishing parallel authority structures within educational institutions. The senior politician questioned whether Dhaka University student representatives possessed legal power to impose monetary penalties on...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain would recognize a Palestinian state during September's United Nations General Assembly. The decision required Israel to accept a ceasefire and commit to sustainable peace through a two-state solution. Government officials acknowledged these...

Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Secretary General Quader Gani Chowdhury addressed media professionals at Gazipur Press Club during a Sunday discussion. The event focused on journalism's function in constructing a transformed Bangladesh following July 24. Fighting misinformation...