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Sports News | Jaipur Polo Team Clinch BM Birla Cup in a Thrilling Encounter Against Dynamix Achievers
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 13 (ANI): The Jaipur Polo Team clinched their second trophy of the season in a thrilling encounter, emerging victorious by 6-5 against Dynamix Achievers to lift the BM Birla Cup at the Rajasthan Polo Club on...
Prof Yunus lauds Mayor of Rome for supporting Bangladeshi community
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday appreciated the Mayor of Rome for supporting the Bangladeshi community, stating that their successful cultural integration and contributions both to Italian society and the Bangladeshi economy. "Thank...

Brazilian president Lula to visit Bangladesh soon
United News of Bangladesh . Rome, Italy 14 October, 2025, 11:13 Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets with Bangladesh chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the FAO-organised World Food Forum flagship event in...

BJP turned social media into its biggest asset. Now it’s the Modi govt’s biggest liability
For over a decade the ruling BJP has been a dominant force on social media—primarily on X and Facebook. A highly organised social media outreach, thousands of handles, among them many ‘bots’, all with a quicksilver ability to generate trends,...
Bangladeshis among 62 undocumented migrants detained in Malaysia
Malaysian authorities have detained 62 undocumented foreign nationals, including three Bangladeshis, during an immigration raid in Johor state. The operation, named ‘Ops Selara’, was carried out on Saturday night, October 11, by the Johor...

De Klerk steers South Africa to last over win against Bangladesh
Chasing 233, the Proteas were on the ropes at 78-5, but their tail refused to throw in the towel, showing the same grit that saw them turn the tables on India in their previous outing. A gutsy 85-run stand for the sixth wicket between Marizanne...

South Africa survives scare to beat Bangladesh at Women’s World Cup
NADINE de Klerk got South Africa over the line again as they recovered from another top-order collapse to beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women’s World Cup. Having been set 233 to win in Visakhapatnam, the Proteas slipped to 78-5 before...
Brazilian President Lula plans to visit Bangladesh
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his interest in visiting Bangladesh in the coming months, hoping it would strengthen ties between the two nations. President Lula made the announcement during a meeting with Chief Adviser...
FAO DG assures support for Bangladesh’s deep-sea fishing, fruit exports
FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu has assured continued support to Bangladesh in developing its deep-sea fishing industry and enhancing agricultural exports, particularly in fruits. The commitment came during a bilateral meeting between Dr Qu and...

Bangladesh tribunal seeks detained army officers’ court appearance
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) chief prosecutor on Sunday demanded the immediate court appearance of 15 serving military officers while the Army said they took them in their custody to stand trial for alleged crimes against...

Dhaka’s ‘unhealthy’ air quality persists Monday morning
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 on Monday. Dhaka’s air was classified as "unhealthy," referring to a health threat, according...

Why Bangladesh must embrace career education now
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released its Labour Force Survey 2024 on September 10, and the findings paint a sobering picture for the nation’s youth. Dhaka division tops the list with the highest number of unemployed individuals --...

CA lauds mayor of Rome for supporting Bangladeshi community
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deep appreciation to the mayor of Rome for supporting the Bangladeshi community, noting their successful cultural integration and contributions both to Italian society and to the Bangladeshi...

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...

Afghanistan eye clean sweep against Bangladesh today
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan are set to face Bangladesh in the final match of the One-Day International (ODI) series today (Tuesday) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. According to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the match will...

Jaiswal, Kuldeep Gain Big In Test Rankings; Rashid Khan Becomes No. 1 ODI Bowler
Dubai: India’s dominance in red-ball cricket continues to be reflected in the latest ICC rankings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav making notable gains after the team’s 2-0 Test series sweep over the West Indies. Jaiswal improves two...

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...

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...

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...
Bangladesh steps up efforts to end child marriage
With child marriage still affecting one in every two girls in Bangladesh (51%), the government is stepping up efforts to reverse this trend. At the current slow pace of a 2% annual decline, it would take two centuries to end the practice....