Tigers reach 300 for six to lead by 406 runs in Abu Dhabi
Bangladesh extended their lead past 400 with the bat on the fourth day’s play on Monday. In the Abu Dhabi Test, at the time of writing, Shanto’s side had made 300 for the loss of six wickets in 89 overs, putting them 406 runs ahead of…
Motie runs out Tilak as he strolls off thinking ball had gone for four
The third T20 of the series against the West Indies produced a run-out rarely seen — and its victim was Tilak Varma, through his own sheer carelessness. Having left his crease after the shot, Tilak was walking back in a completely relaxed manner, without…
DSEX falls 46 points as turnover drops
On the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country’s main bourse, both the index and turnover fell on Monday, although turnover rose on the other bourse, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). The capital market ended the second trading day of the week…
Ekta Kapoor confirms ‘The Dirty Picture 2’, uncertainty over Vidya Balan
Producer Ekta Kapoor has confirmed that a second instalment of the much-talked-about Bollywood film ‘The Dirty Picture’ is in the works. After a long 15 years, the film is on its way back to the big screen with a sequel. However, she has not…
Backing Katrina, Radhika Madan recalls bitter memories of body shaming
Actress Radhika Madan has now spoken publicly about her bitter experience of being criticised for her physique, standing by Katrina Kaif. Bollywood actress Katrina has faced taunts on social media over the changes in her body after becoming a mother.…
Work under way on framework agreement with World Bank, support sought to cope with higher energy costs
Bangladesh has sought support from the World Bank to cope with the pressure on the energy sector and the burden of additional costs stemming from global volatility. Discussions with the lender on the matter are progressing, and the two sides are moving…
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win economics Nobel for New Keynesian model
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, two professors from the United States, have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. They have been honoured in recognition of their role in developing the New Keynesian economic model. Their research helps governments…
Month of Jamadiul Awal to begin on Tuesday as Rabius Sani completes 30 days
The holy month of Jamadiul Awal will begin on Tuesday. The decision was made as the month’s crescent moon was not sighted in the skies over Bangladesh. The National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision at a meeting held at the Islamic…
From prayer and istighfar to curbing hoarding: Islam’s guidance for overcoming crises
Every person wishes to live well; everyone wants their standard of living to improve further. No one desires sorrow, hardship, want or crisis. Yet does one get everything merely by wishing for it? Hunger, poverty and financial hardship surround many…
Society manager vanishes with nearly Tk 22 lakh saved by over 400 women, human chain in Khoksa
Amina Khatun, a beggar by occupation, is an elderly woman from Paikpara Mirzapur village in Shimulia union of Kushtia’s Khoksa upazila. Lamenting the loss of her savings, she said, ‘I am a helpless woman. I have kidney problems. I saved this…