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After Nepal and Bangladesh, Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina flees amid gen Z-led mass protests
After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, becoming the latest world leader pushed out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across multiple continents, Reuters reported. The exit–reportedly...

Indian family festival lights up Canberra’s streets
An Indian woman lights candles for Diwali… people light candles in their houses and at temples during Diwali night. Photo: Aristeas Keep an eye out for houses decorated with candles and lights when the most popular Indian celebration, Diwali, the...

Dhaka seeks IFAD support for youth-led farming and food innovation
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called on the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to establish a dedicated social business fund to support young agricultural entrepreneurs, women, farmers, and food processors in...

Nadine de Klerk does it again as South Africa beat Bangladesh in a final-over thriller at Women’s World Cup
Nadine de Klerk demonstrated icy-cool demeanour under pressure and shepherded South Africa to a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in a thrilling Women's World Cup match on Monday. Set 233, premier all-rounders Marizanne Kapp (56 off 71 balls) and...

Brazil President Lula plans visit to Bangladesh
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his interest in visiting Bangladesh in the coming months, hoping the visit would strengthen ties between the two nations. President Lula made the announcement during a meeting with...

Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Nepali economists call for reforms—in one voice
New Delhi: South Asian economists—from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—have issued a collective statement after discussing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff, urging the five countries not to get caught up in...

World News | After Nepal, Bangladesh, Now Madagascar: President Rajoelina Flees as Gen Z-led Protest Topples Government
Antananarivo [Madagascar], October 14 (ANI): After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, becoming the latest world leader pushed out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across multiple...

South Africa beat Bangladesh to register third consecutive win
VISAKHAPATNAM - A composed chase anchored by half-centuries from Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, backed by a disciplined bowling display, saw South Africa clinch a tense three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s...

Bangladesh launches nationwide typhoid conjugate vaccine campaign
The Government of Bangladesh, with support from Unicef, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and WHO, today officially launched the nationwide Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign, making Bangladesh the eighth country in the world to implement this...

Goals and Highlights for Yemen 9-0 Brunei in Asian Cup Qualifiers Match
Thansk! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this Asian Cup Qualifier match. Stay tuned for updates on this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time here at VAVEL! END OF MATCH Don't lose count! Yemen...
First batch of seven living hostages released after 738 days in Hamas captivity
More News 13 Oct 2025 | 3:12 PMJerusalem, Oct 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump hailed the return of all the living hostages at the Knesset, where he wrote in the Knesset's guest book: "It is a great honour for me – this is a beautiful day, a new...

Noman Ali derails Proteas to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test
LAHORE - Spinner Noman Ali grabbed four wickets to restrict South Africa to 216-6 at the close of play on day two of the first Test in Lahore on Monday, despite a fighting half-century from Tony de Zorzi. Spinners dominated on a turning Gaddafi...

SA vs BAN, Women’s World Cup 2025: Bangladesh Players Left Heartbroken after Loss to South Africa (WATCH)
Bangladesh lost narrowly to South Africa by three wickets in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, after reducing the Proteas to 78/5. Nadine de Klerk’s last-over six sealed the win, leaving Bangladesh players emotional and their semifinal hopes in...

Envoy invites Bangladeshi students to pursue higher studies in France
Envoy invites Bangladeshi students to pursue higher studies in France Newly appointed French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet spoke while inaugurating the “Choose France Tour” at the Alliance Française de Dhaka today. Photo: French Embassy in...

Women's World Cup: Kapp-Tryon fifties help South Africa survive Bangladesh scare
South Africa survived a dramatic Bangladesh challenge to claim a three-wicket victory in a thrilling Women’s World Cup encounter, with key contributions from Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon helping them edge past their opponents. Nadine de Klerk,...

IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025: John Campbell Ends Two-Year Wait for Test Century As Opener, Smashes West Indies’ First Ton Against India in 19 Years
Mumbai, October 13: After two years, West Indies left-hand batter John Campbell on Monday brought an end to the Caribbean side's long drought for a Test century by an opener, scoring his maiden hundred. This ton was the team's first century...

Skipper Harmanpreet, India players offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple before Women’s WC clash
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates on Wednesday visited the Mahakaleshwar temple to offer prayers ahead of their Women’s World Cup fixture against England at Indore’s Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Apart from Harmanpreet, vice-captain...

Dhaka Central University: Student protesters press for 4-point demands
Students demanding a final ordinance to combine seven government colleges previously affiliated with Dhaka University into the proposed Dhaka Central University are demonstrating for a four-point list of demands on Monday. The protesters, who...

Lahore Test: Noman Ali’s masterclass helps Pakistan clinch 93-run victory over South Africa
An outstanding display of bowling from Pakistan spinner Noman Ali in both innings of the Test match took the hosts to a 93-run victory over the defending champions of the World Test Championship (WTC), South Africa, which was being played at the...

Dhaka air continues to be ‘unhealthy’ with AQI score of 160
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 13 October, 2025, 11:32 Representational image. | File photo Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 160 at 9:30am...