Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan produced another commanding batting display as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Sunday, securing the series with one match still to play. Batting first, Pakistan posted an imposing 215 for three. Sadaqat led the charge with a superb 96 off 51 […]

Police have detained a young man known as Raju in Cox’s Bazar as part of inquiries surrounding the death of Jannatul Tazmin, a Class Seven pupil whose body was recovered from a paddy field in Cumilla. Investigators say they have not initially found evidence linking him directly to the killing, but want to question him […]

A land office assistant in Hajiganj, Chandpur, has been temporarily suspended after a video purportedly showing him receiving money circulated on social media. The district administration took disciplinary action against Shuvo Chandra Barman, who worked as an office assistant at the No. 1 Rajargaon Union Land Office. The suspension was announced in an official order […]

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Pangsা, Rajbari, after a raid uncovered a working revolver bearing a Pakistani-made marking, eight rounds of ammunition and a mobile phone, according to the Department of Narcotics Control’s district office. The man, identified as Arafat Hossain, also known as Manik, was detained on Sunday morning, 11 October, at […]

Police have detained a 28-year-old man in Konabari, Gazipur, over allegations that he posed as a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, abducted a local businessman, assaulted him and demanded Tk 50,000 in extortion money. The man, identified as Nirab, was detained at around 2pm on Sunday, 11 October, in the Palli Bidyut area along the […]

Bangladesh have been eliminated from the group stage of the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers after suffering a 3-0 defeat against the Philippines. Despite creating promising opportunities and keeping their opponents at bay for much of the match, the Bangladesh side were unable to convert their chances before conceding three goals in the closing […]

A lawyer has been sent to jail in Raipur, Lakshmipur, after a court rejected his bail application in a case involving the alleged theft of a relative’s bank cheque and the forgery of her signature. Humayun Kabir Howlader is accused of submitting the cheque, bearing a forged signature and an amount of Tk 3.681 million, […]

Popular singers Nazmun Munira Nancy and Zahid Nirab have reunited for a new song, ‘Dewana Dil’, after a gap of nearly five years. Released as an item song for the Chorki original film ‘Happily Married’, the track has attracted interest from listeners keen to hear the two singers working together again. The song was released […]

Police have recovered a laptop stolen from German tourist Krill Lander Kirill at Natore railway station, bringing a significant development in a case that attracted widespread public attention. The laptop was found beside Noor Cloth Store in the Kapuria Patti area of Natore town on Sunday night, 11 October. Natore Superintendent of Police Mohammad Shariful […]

The Rangamati district administration has ordered the closure of Sajek Valley, a popular tourist destination in Baghaichhari upazila, until further notice, citing the need to ensure visitors’ safety. The decision took effect at 6pm on Sunday, 11 October, according to a public notice issued that evening. Rangamati Deputy Commissioner Nazma Ashrafi announced the closure, advising […]