‘Airport for airport’: Houthis’ declared strategy in attacks on Saudi installations
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group had warned earlier that it would target Saudi Arabia’s airports. It is believed that a tendency to carry out attacks on Saudi Arabia’s key installations is now being seen in line with that declared…
At least 9 killed in Manipur in 24 hours, at least 14 houses set on fire
Violence has spread afresh in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur. Incidents of arson, vandalism of houses and gunfights have taken place at various locations in the state’s Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts over the past 24 hours,…
New home after leaving Olbia: Fahamedul joins Italian fourth-tier club Sestri Levante
Bangladesh national football team midfielder Fahamedul Islam has found a new club. The 20-year-old footballer has signed for Sestri Levante, who play in the fourth tier of Italian league football. The Italian club confirmed his signing in an announcement…
‘None of this would have been possible without you’: teammates’ messages written on Messi’s No. 10 shirt
Lionel Messi’s teammates have written special messages on his No. 10 shirt, expressing love, gratitude and respect for their captain. Their emotional messages recall Messi’s contribution in the Argentina national team shirt. The messages came…
Afghanistan all out for 240 as Hasan takes hat-trick, Bangladesh lead by 106
Afghanistan’s first innings folded before reaching 250 in the Abu Dhabi Test; in the face of fiery bowling from Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain, they lost all their wickets for 240 runs. As a result, Bangladesh have taken a huge lead of 106 runs.…
Tk 20,000 grant each for 85 mandaps in Rajshahi, land minister warns disorder will not be tolerated
‘Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. The government has taken all kinds of effective steps so that followers of the Hindu faith can celebrate their biggest religious festival, the autumnal Durga Puja, in a completely safe and festive…
Dhaka strongly condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed two Bangladeshis
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the killing of two Bangladeshi nationals in a deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The country has also called for an immediate end to the conflict and for the…
Marubeni keen to set up second Kafco and expand investment, meets prime minister
Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan’s leading business houses, has expressed its interest in expanding investment in Bangladesh. The company is also interested in setting up a second Kafco in the country. A high-level delegation paid a courtesy call…
Government issues new circular asking to avoid decorations and large events in observing days
The Cabinet Division on Sunday issued a circular on the celebration/observance of national and international days. The government circular sets out a number of decisions on the observance of days. Among the further decisions taken on the observance of…
Trial of 26 accused begins: charges ordered framed in case over killing of 11 including Mugdho
The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the framing of charges against 26 accused. This crimes against humanity case was filed over the killing of 11 people, including Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, in the capital’s Uttara during the July mass…