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Bangladesh secured bronze at the Women's Kabaddi World Cup after Chinese Taipei eliminated the hosts 25-18 during semifinal action at Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium. The visitors from Group B maintained a narrow 9-8 advantage through the opening period before executing superior raid tactics...

Bangladesh has positioned data sovereignty as a national security imperative amid growing concerns that foreign cloud storage and international internet infrastructure could expose sensitive government records to external legal frameworks like the CLOUD Act. Officials have mandated domestic...

Bangladesh and Bhutan pledged deeper collaboration across regional forums during talks between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay in Dhaka. The governments established a joint working group to advance a Bhutanese special economic zone in Kurigram and noted...

Canadian officials expressed interest in strengthening supply chain collaboration with Bangladesh during discussions at the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry headquarters in Gulshan. Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Sara Wilshaw highlighted automotive sector opportunities as Canadian...

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised left-arm spinner Taijul Islam's dedication after the bowler surpassed Shakib Al Hasan as the nation's most prolific Test wicket-taker during a 217-run victory over Ireland at Mirpur. The skipper emphasized that Taijul's quiet professionalism and...

Travis Head's explosive century against England has positioned him as a potential long-term solution to Australia's opening vacancy while raising questions about veteran Usman Khawaja's future with the national squad. The 38-year-old missed both innings in Perth due to back spasms, allowing Head...

The second phase of National Cricket League action witnessed dominant bowling spells and contrasting batting fortunes across four venues. Rajshahi seized control after dismissing Rangpur for 258, with medium pacer Abdur Rahim claiming six scalps for 72 runs in response to the hosts'...

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has introduced a seasonal barbecue program at its elevated dining venue Grill on the Skyline, where patrons can sample grilled proteins, kebabs, and seafood prepared by the property's kitchen staff. The establishment serves the offerings during evening hours through...

Real Madrid may open its ownership structure to outside investors for as much as 10 percent of the club during the assembly gathering, where thousands of member delegates convene to vote on statutes and examine financial records. President Florentino Perez has reportedly considered the proposal...

United International University hosted a discussion on seismic hazards and protective strategies for Bangladeshi cities at its Madani Avenue campus. Prof. Dr. Mehedi Ahmed Ansari from BUET-Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety served as the principal speaker, while Prof. Dr...

Major opposition parties have begun aggressive campaigns to capture the Awami League's traditional supporters ahead of the 2026 national election, with the ruling party facing an uncertain political future due to restrictions on its activities. Jamaat-e-Islami, the BNP, and the National Citizen...

Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto stressed the importance of cohesion and focused training after completing their match against Ireland at Mirpur's Shere Bangla Stadium, with attention turning to an upcoming Pakistan assignment. The captain told journalists that individual titles...

Stamford University Bangladesh awarded diplomas to 1,407 graduates across five faculties and 14 departments during its 2025 convocation ceremony at the Bashundhara International Convention Centre. Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed praised the institution's efforts in developing...

An 80-year-old widow caring for two orphaned granddaughters in a Manikganj slum has received emergency relief from Bashundhara Shuvosangho after the family went five days without food. Olifa Begum has struggled alone since losing her husband, son Zakir to cancer, and daughter-in-law, leaving her...

South Africa posted 489 all out against India in Guwahati, with Senuran Muthusamy registering his maiden Test century and Marco Jansen contributing a destructive 93. The left-handed Muthusamy reached three figures off 192 deliveries before falling shortly after the milestone, while Jansen's...

Pakistan overwhelmed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their T20 tri-series encounter, with Sahibzada Farhan smashing an unbeaten 80 from 45 deliveries. The hosts chased down Sri Lanka's modest total of 128-7 with nearly five overs to spare, reaching 131-3 in just 15.3 overs. Farhan's explosive...

Bangladesh authorities approved an 83 percent increase in natural gas rates for fertilizer manufacturers, lifting costs from 16 taka per cubic meter to 29.25 taka. Energy regulator BERC announced the adjustment after rejecting more aggressive 150 percent hikes proposed by state energy...

A Bangladeshi national died from gunshot wounds after allegedly entering Indian territory through a northeastern frontier zone, authorities reported. Jamal Uddin, 45, from Kandala Banglatila village in Kanaighat subdistrict, sustained fatal injuries near a betel nut farm operated by members of...

Dhaka University evacuated dormitory residents after seismic activity injured at least 25 students and sparked nighttime evacuations from multiple residential facilities. Administrators mandated complete hall closures through early December, forcing thousands to depart within hours despite...

Bangladesh tax authorities granted individual filers an additional month to submit annual declarations, pushing the compliance cutoff to the final day of December. Officials disclosed that over 1.8 million citizens have already completed electronic submissions for the current assessment period...