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Bangladesh's government-operated liquor manufacturer Carew & Co. faces significant delays in its modernization efforts. The project began in April 2012 with approval from ECNEC and an initial budget of Tk46.57 crore. Officials expected completion by June 2014 but have extended the deadline eight...

Northern Bangladesh districts experience severe petroleum shortages that threaten agricultural operations. Five regions receive merely 21 lakh litres against monthly requirements exceeding 1.25 crore litres. Supply coverage reaches only 22 percent of actual demand. Transport limitations create...

A wedding procession vehicle plunged into a waterway Saturday evening when the driver halted on a damaged bridge structure in northern Nigeria. Transport union representative Abubakar Muhammed reported that the vehicle rolled backward after stopping, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 female...

Bangladeshi cricket journalists gathered at the team hotel in Abu Dhabi during tournament downtime. Players demonstrated awareness of social media scrutiny when one requested that filming of his meal delivery be prohibited. Several cricketers ventured outside to dine at local restaurants and...

Nepal achieved a historic milestone when President Ramchandra Paudel selected Sabita Bhandari for the attorney general position. The appointment marks the first time a woman has occupied this high-ranking legal office in the country. Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended Bhandari for the...

Apple launched the iPhone 17 series worldwide on September 19 with pre-orders available immediately. The new devices feature A19 processors and upgraded camera systems. Bangladesh consumers cannot purchase these phones through official channels. Local buyers must depend on unofficial importers...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed Peter Mandelson from his role as UK ambassador to Washington following revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson received the diplomatic appointment in December but returned home after merely ten months...

Two vessels departed Sunday from Syros island carrying humanitarian supplies for Gaza residents. The ships Oxygen and Ilektra joined the Global Sumud Flotilla mission to challenge the Israeli maritime blockade. Approximately 500 supporters gathered at Ermopoulis port to witness the departure...

A judicial authority delivered an official notice to Deputy Commissioner Md Sarwar Alam of Sylhet district. The Senior Assistant Judge from Sadar Court processed the directive on September 11. Officials confirmed that administrative offices had not received the document by September 14 evening...

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman urged citizens on Sunday to unite for democratic restoration and national rebuilding efforts. The leader referenced last year's student-led movement that removed authoritarian leadership on August 5. Rahman emphasized that democratic foundations require...

District teams began their campaigns Sunday as the National Championship 2025 commenced at venues nationwide. Magura dominated Meherpur with a comprehensive four-goal victory on home territory. Nilphamari matched this performance by defeating Panchagarh by an identical 4-0 margin at their...

Authorities discovered three deceased family members inside their Ashulia residence during Sunday evening operations. Mason Rubel Ahmed, age 35, was found suspended from a ceiling fan while his wife, Sonia, and five-year-old daughter, Jamila, lay deceased on their bed. Sonia worked at a local...

Folk singer Farida Parveen received burial at Kushtia municipal graveyard on Sunday evening. Officials conducted funeral prayers at 7:45pm with hundreds attending. Deputy Commissioner Abu Hasnat Mohmmad Arafin and Superintendent Md Mizanur Rahman joined political and cultural figures. Her...

Weather conditions forced officials to abandon the decisive T20 match between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge without any play. Persistent rainfall prevented the scheduled start time for the series finale. Officials attempted to reschedule the coin toss from 2:00 pm to 2:10 pm local...

Vice-Chancellor Prof Kamrul Ahsan congratulated the winners of the 2025 Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union and hall union elections. Mohammad Mohiuddin from the Public Relations Office issued the congratulatory statement on Sunday evening. The university conducted its first student...

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC conducted its 438th board meeting on September 14, 2025. The session took place at the institution's main headquarters on Sunday. Board Chairman Khwaja Shahriar led the proceedings during this gathering. Bank officials examined comprehensive business performance metrics...

Sonali Bank PLC's Local office hosted a financial literacy discussion meeting with university students as part of Youth Festival-2025, aimed at building a stronger Bangladesh. MD & CEO Md. Shawkat Ali Khan served as chief guest during the event, distributing certificates and mementos to...

BJP National President J.P. Nadda revealed how Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed his political approach during his tenure as Himachal Pradesh's Leader of Opposition. Modi questioned Nadda about his information sources and learned that the opposition leader relied primarily on newspaper...

Teja Sajja expressed gratitude toward Telugu star Ravi Teja for praising his recently released film Mirai. The actor posted appreciation on social media after receiving congratulations from the veteran performer. Ravi Teja had described the movie as a visual spectacle while commending the...

Shreyas Iyer captains a fifteen-member India A squad against Australia A in Lucknow beginning Tuesday. The two multi-day matches provide players opportunities to secure Test team positions before India faces West Indies in October. Former Gujarat batsman Priyank Panchal emphasizes the importance...