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Tigers land in England, S Africa's WC group

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Bangladesh will play against England, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Group B at the 2027 ODI World Cup. The International Cricket Council finalised the groups for the tou... Read More


Pakistan end Bangladesh's Asian Games gold bid

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Bangladesh's hopes of winning the men's cricket gold at the Asian Games ended with a six-wicket defeat by Pakistan in their rain-shortened semi-final in Nisshin. Pakistan chased down... Read More


Jamuna Char waits six decades for a bridge

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- At least 50,000 people from four unions in two districts have been enduring hardship for nearly six decades for want of a bridge on the Jamuna's Char in Kazipur Upazila of Sirajganj. ... Read More


The 1960 paper that predicted doomsday for Nov 13, 2026

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- A 1960 paper in the journal Science that predicted human population would approach infinity on Nov 13, 2026, is back in focus as the date draws near. Titled "Doomsday: Friday, 13 Nov... Read More


Dhaka seeks quick Korean nod on metro funding

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Bangladesh has asked South Korea to expedite its decision on a proposed financing package for Dhaka's metro rail projects. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir made the r... Read More


Exports rise 8.54% despite energy crunch

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Gas and power shortages may have squeezed factories, but Bangladesh's export earnings still pushed higher in September, rising 8.54 percent year-on-year to $3.94 billion. The unexpec... Read More


Air Astra adds 6th aircraft, eyes international flights

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Air Astra has taken delivery of another new-generation ATR 72-600, bringing its fleet to six aircraft after doubling in size in a little over three months. The aircraft landed at Sha... Read More


'Criticome' paper links childhood experiences to lifelong traits

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- A new review suggests that experiences in the first 25 years of life can shape the brain, sometimes irreversibly, adding to the debate over children's screen use. The conceptual pape... Read More


Beatmosphere to represent Bangladesh at Eurovision Asia

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Beatmosphere has been selected to represent Bangladesh at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, after winning the country's national selection with their performance of "Tumi El... Read More


PM on the way to Feni

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left for Feni. His motorcade departed from his residence in Dhaka's Gulshan at 8:36am on Thursday, according to his Additional Press Secretary Atiku... Read More