Author: Sports Desk
When the stakes are highest, Ritu Porna Chakma delivers. And on Wednesday, she did it once again, leading Bangladesh to a historic 2-1 victory over Myanmar and securing the country’s first-ever qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. In a high-pressure match against a side ranked 73 places higher, Ritu rose to the occasion, not once, but twice. Her sensational long-range strike in the 71st minute sealed the win in dramatic fashion. Picking up the ball on the left edge of the box, she unleashed a powerful left-footed shot that curled into the top corner, leaving the Myanmar goalkeeper…
Based on the true story of a 400-year-old brothel being demolished overnight, the long-awaited film “Rongbazar” is finally set for theatrical release during this year’s Durga Puja. Directed by Rashid Polash, the film sheds light on one of the country’s most complex and sensitive social realities. Scripted and written by Golam Rabbani, “Rongbazar” features an ensemble cast including Shampa Reza, Tanzika Amin, Naznin Hasan Chumki, Jannatul Peya, Moushumi Hamid, Lutfor Rahman George, and Mithu, among others. Speaking to the media, director Rashid Polash shared, “We shot extensively in Daulatdia, one of the largest brothels in the country.…
Two members of the Kuki Chin National Army (KNA), including a commander, were killed in an army operation in the remote hills of Ruma Upazila in Bandarban. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed this information in a press release issued on Thursday morning. The ISPR further said that during the operation, the army recovered 3 submachine guns (SMGs), 1 rifle, along with other weapons and ammunition. As of the time the press release was issued, the operation was still ongoing.
At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank on its way to the resort island of Bali, according to local authorities who said 23 survivors had been plucked from the water so far. Rescuers were still racing to find missing people after the vessel carrying 65 passengers sank before midnight on Wednesday as it sailed to the popular holiday destination from Indonesia’s main island Java. “23 rescued, 4 dead,” Rama Samtama Putra, police chief of Banyuwangi in East Java, where the boat departed, told AFP. President Prabowo Subianto, who was…
Former MP and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Naimur Rahman Durjoy was arrested from his residence in the capital’s Lalmatia on Wednesday night during a special operation by police. Additional Superintendent of Manikganj District Police Imtiaj Mahbub said Durjoy was taken to Manikganj Sadar Police Station and would be produced before court on Thursday after completing legal procedures. He is accused in multiple cases filed with Sadar and Daulatpur police stations in Manikganj, the police official added. On 21 January, the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court ordered the seizure of a 2,523 sq ft flat, land,…
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said his party has extended the highest cooperation to achieve a national consensus on reform initiatives. “We have so far provided maximum cooperation to build a national consensus,” he said while briefing reporters after the eighth day of the second-round dialogue between the National Consensus Commission and the political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital. Salahuddin said the BNP has constructively engaged in the reform proposals on various issues. “From the very first day, we’ve agreed on many issues,” he said. Focusing on his party’s support…
Vehicular movement on the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway resumed after nearly six hours on Wednesday night as the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM) withdrew their blockade. The student organization issued a 12-hour ultimatum for the removal of three police officials including Chattogram Police Super and the Officer-in-Charge of Patiya Police Station. Earlier, the students along with the leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) blocked the key route, demanding the removal of the officer-in-charge of Patiya Police Station. The protesters also laid a siege to Patiya Police Station, protesting Tuesday’s alleged attacks on them. Later, they…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities concerned to introduce e-learning at least 100 schools in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) within this year by resolving all crises immediately. He gave the directives at a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma, Liberation War Affairs and Disaster Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam, Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder, Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser M Siraz Uddin Miah and officials concerned. The officials said there are three types of challenges in introducing…
Zahidul Karim Kachi, Member Secretary of Chattogram Press Club, as well as the Resident Editor of Daily Amar Desh, described the July 2024 uprising as a “historic revolution” that defeated fascism and restored freedom to the people of Bangladesh. In a passionate interview with the Daily People’s View he commemorating the first anniversary of the July Revolution, Kachi extended heartfelt greetings to all who participated in the movement, particularly those who struggled under repression and stood up against authoritarian rule. “Salute to everyone who took part in the July uprising. I offer my deep respect to those who…
A case has been filed in Sandwip upazila of Chattogram after a contractor of the Power Development Board (PDB) was reportedly kidnapped, beaten, and extorted by a group of attackers. Six people have been named in the case, while 15 to 16 others remain unidentified. According to the case statement, the victim, Milad Uddin Munna, is a licensed contractor who works on various PDB projects. He said that on June 27, 2025, while returning from official work in Sandwip, a group of 15 to 20 men on motorcycles surrounded him at the Senarhat three-road junction around 6 pm. …