Author: Sports Desk
New Zealand won the toss and selected to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India, held in Dubai. Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner confirmed that pace bowler Matt Henry would not be part of the lineup due to injury and has been replaced by Nathan Smith. India, on the other hand, made no changes to their squad from the previous match. New Zealand’s lineup: 1. Will Young 2. Rachin Ravindra 3. Kane Williamson 4. Daryl Mitchell 5. Tom Latham (wk) 6. Glenn Phillips 7. Michael Bracewell 8. Mitchell Santner (capt) 9. Kyle Jamieson 10. Nathan Smith 11.…
Home Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury assured the public today that the government would ensure the trial of individuals involved in recent rape incidents. He emphasized that the accused would be held accountable and brought to justice. Chowdhury made these remarks during a visit to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka, where he met with the minor girl who was gang-raped in Magura. The child is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The Home Adviser instructed law enforcement agencies to take strict action against harassment and violence towards women, particularly in cases of rape. He also…
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali announced on Saturday that private security forces in residential areas, shopping malls, and markets across the capital will be authorized to assist the police and make arrests to maintain law and order during the month of Ramadan. Speaking at a press conference at the DMP Media Centre on Minto Road, the DMP chief explained that experienced personnel from shopping malls and local private security systems in Dhaka will be appointed as police aides for the next month. These personnel will be empowered to act like police officers, including the authority…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) raised serious concerns on Saturday over the alarming increase in violence and harassment against women, calling on the government to take immediate steps to curb extremism and protect women’s rights. During a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan office, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi highlighted a disturbing incident where a person was seen stopping rickshaws and questioning female students about their attire on International Women’s Day. Rizvi condemned the act, describing it as a sign of extremism and urging that such behavior should not be tolerated. “This cannot happen. This…
On International Women’s Day, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasized the need for collective action against forces that undermine women’s rights in Bangladesh. Speaking at an award ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Yunus called for all citizens to join together in resisting growing anti-women forces in the country. “The anti-women forces trying to emerge must be tackled together with all the people of the country,” Yunus stated. “We must change the mindset of looking down on women in our society to build a future free from discrimination.” The event, attended by UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis, Dhaka…
Five new cases of dengue have been reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases in the country this year to 1,589. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) stated that the new cases were reported in various divisions: one in Barishal Division (Outside City Corporation), one in Khulna Division (Outside City Corporation), one in Chattogram Division (Outside City Corporation), one in Dhaka South City Corporation, and one in Dhaka North City Corporation. The number of dengue-related deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities recorded during this period. Currently,…
Advance bus and train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr travel will be available for purchase beginning March 14, with the holiday expected to fall on April 1, depending on the moon sighting. This decision was made by the Bangladesh Bus-Truck Owners’ Association during a preparatory meeting aimed at ensuring smoother travel for homebound passengers during the holiday. Bus tickets for the seven days leading up to Eid will be sold in advance, starting from March 14. Passengers will be able to buy tickets both online and at the counters of bus services across the country. Shubhankar Ghosh Rakesh, General Secretary…
Police in Dhaka used batons, tear gas, and sound grenades to break up a procession organized by the banned group Hizb ut-Tahrir in the capital’s Baitul Mukarram area on Friday. The procession, which took place after the Jummah prayers, was in defiance of a warning from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Members of Hizb ut-Tahrir chanted slogans, including “Khilafah, Khilafah,” as they marched from the south gate of Baitul Mukarram. The group moved through the area uninterrupted for about 15 minutes before police intervened near Paltan, dispersing the crowd with tear gas and sound grenades. Despite being broken up,…
The government has selected eight distinguished individuals for consideration for the 2025 Independence Award, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the nation. This information was confirmed by government authorities on Thursday afternoon. The nominees for the prestigious award include Major General M.A.G. Osmani, the chief commander of the Liberation War, renowned scientist Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam, BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, researcher, writer, and intellectual Badaruddin Umar, poet Al Mahmud, one of the architects of the Central Shaheed Minar, Navera Ahmed, pop legend Azam Khan, and Abrar Fahad, a prominent student leader. Sources from the Cabinet Division…
Bangladesh has shown significant improvement in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, surpassing countries like Pakistan, India, and even the United States. With a score of 3.03, Bangladesh ranks 35th, up from 32nd in 2024, reflecting ongoing progress in its security situation. The GTI report, released by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) yesterday, analyzes terrorism trends across 163 countries using data from 2024. In the global rankings, Burkina Faso remains the most affected country by terrorism, with a score of 8.5. Pakistan follows closely in second place at 8.3, and Syria ranks third with 8.0…