Barcelona come from behind to win 4-1 in Istanbul and go top on Yamal magic
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 at their own ground in the Champions League on Tuesday. In the heated atmosphere of Istanbul’s Ali Sami Yen Stadium, the Catalan club and Lamine Yamal found their rhythm after a difficult first half. In the second…
Rain with gusty winds likely in Khulna, Chattogram and Barishal, temperature may fall
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds may occur at some places in Khulna, Chattogram and Barishal divisions. The sky may remain temporarily partly cloudy over the rest of the country, but the weather may stay…
Rubio heads to Uzbekistan with 200 business leaders, then India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to Uzbekistan this week with a large business delegation, where he will also join a ministerial meeting with the five Central Asian countries. He will head to India after the trip. The US State Department…
Pending applications of 2025-26 cancelled, patients must apply afresh for grants for seven diseases
Patients suffering from cancer, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, paralysis, heart disease, leukaemia and thalassaemia will have to apply afresh to receive financial assistance. Those who applied in the 2025-26 financial year but did not receive the money…
China producer prices rise 5pc on oil costs and supply snags, consumer inflation just 0.9pc
Although inflation at the consumer level remained comparatively low, prices of goods at the production level in China rose significantly in September. Official data released on Wednesday shows that production costs are rising because of higher global oil…
Joseph dropped over injury risk, Hope rested as newcomer Wickham joins Windies Test squad
For the first time, 23-year-old batter Kevin Wickham has been called up to the 15-member West Indies Test squad. On the other hand, pacer Alzarri Joseph has been left out of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting late this month, while…
Purchase committee clears 11 proposals for sugar, fertiliser and LNG as Shahjalal expansion cost rises
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended approval of a total of 11 purchase proposals, including those for sugar, urea, MOP and DAP fertiliser and LNG. The proposals were approved at the purchase committee’s 49th meeting of the…
President Mirza Fakhrul mourns death of Salahuddin Ahmed
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former lawmaker Salahuddin Ahmed. In a message of condolence issued today, the President prayed for the salvation and eternal peace of the departed soul and also…
Smartphone displays worth over Tk 12 crore seized at Bijoynagar border
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) today seized Indian smartphone displays worth more than Tk 12 crore in a drive at the Bijoynagar border of the district, but no one could be detained. Battalion commander Lt Col Jabbar Ahmed disclosed the matter at a press…
Durga Puja at 543 mandaps in Narail, final brush strokes under way on idols
Sharadiya Durga Puja is at the doorstep, so the idol makers of the district now have no time to breathe as they put the final strokes of paint and brush. Work is going on day and night in shifts, giving the idols an aesthetic look. The decoration of most…