Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka produced a record-breaking performance in the Caribbean Premier League, striking the fastest century in the tournament’s history during St Kitts & Nevis Patriots’ league-stage clash against Saint Lucia Kings in Basseterre. Shanaka reached his century from just 39 deliveries, beating the previous CPL record of 40 balls jointly held by […]

Crude oil prices rose further in international markets on Friday, 4 September, as growing tensions between the United States and Iran and renewed fears of military conflict in the Middle East raised concerns over possible disruptions to regional oil supplies. According to a Reuters report, oil prices have recorded their strongest weekly rise since mid-July, […]

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast temporary gusty or squally winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour, accompanied by rain or thunderstorms, across 12 regions of the country. The warning was issued in a forecast for the country’s inland river ports, covering the period from 4:30am to 1pm on Friday (4 September). Authorities have […]

British singer, songwriter and guitarist James Bay is celebrating his 36th birthday today, marking another milestone in a career that has seen him emerge as one of the most recognisable singer-songwriters of his generation. Born on 4 September 1990 in Hitchin, England, Bay developed an interest in music from an early age. His passion for […]

Some melodies never truly fall silent. Others have yet to be heard. For a lifetime, the search for both can become a quiet journey of discovery—a search for artistic truth, inner wisdom and a deeper understanding of life. The idea of an ‘unheard melody’ carries a meaning that extends well beyond music. It speaks of […]

US President Donald Trump has warned that American forces are prepared to launch further strikes against Iran “at any time”, while insisting that the renewed conflict between Washington and Tehran will not last for long. Trump made the remarks on Wednesday as military tensions between the two countries intensified following a fresh round of US […]

At least 28 people were killed and 62 injured in 53 incidents of mob violence and mob beatings across Bangladesh in August, according to a monthly report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS). The report, released to the media on Thursday (3 September), also documented at least 70 incidents of political violence during the […]

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority has paid a total of Tk 14.51 crore in insurance claims to 2,549 policyholders by selling assets held by seven financially distressed life insurers, as part of efforts to clear long-standing dues and restore confidence in the insurance sector. The authority said proceeds from the sale of land, government […]

After more than a decade of retrenchment, some of the world’s largest banks are once again looking beyond their home markets for growth, signalling a shift in the strategy that dominated global banking after the 2008 financial crisis. The change reflects a broader reassessment of international banking. In the years following the crisis, many major […]

Twenty major international banks and financial institutions are joining forces to develop a US dollar-pegged stablecoin, marking a significant step towards bringing regulated digital currencies further into mainstream banking. The proposed digital currency is targeted for launch in the first half of 2027. Before that, the participating institutions plan to establish a new entity during […]