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England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy

England made their highest Champions Trophy total scoring 351 runs thanks to epic 165 runs from opener Ben Duckett in the match held at Pakistans Gaddafi National Stadium on Saturday. Englands record-breaking batting Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to field first....

ACC files case against ex-IGP Benazir, family

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday filed a case against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, his wife and two daughters, on charges of money laundering amounting to Tk 11.34 crore, reports UNB. Deputy Director of ACCs Integrated District Office Dhaka-1 Md Hafizul Islam...

Court seeks Interpol red notice to arrest Benazir

Interpol has been requested to issue a red alert notice to arrest former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zakir Hossain Galibs court issued the arrest warrant in response to an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday. ACC...

Musk opposes 'Bengali' signboard at London station

Rupert Lowe, the member of parliament (MP) for Great Yarmouth, shared an image on his official X account of a bilingual sign at Whitechapel Station, which has sparked debate. The sign, written in both English and Bengali, has been criticized by some, including Lowe, who believes that signs at...

That notorious Benazir now conspiring from abroad: Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said we are determined to build a country based on justice and fairness and want to see a Bangladesh free of violence. The people want to vote for the persons who will take responsibility for everyones security, he said. Jamaat will move...

Import duty hike: Fruit import through Benapole suspended

Importers have suspended the import of fruit through Benapole land port for an indefinite period protesting the governments decision to impose additional import duties. No fruit-carrying trucks have entered the port since Tuesday morning as per the importers decision, reports UNB. The move...

Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to the United States to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreed with Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, his office says. Negotiations over the second phase are due to begin in Washington, DC on Monday, Netanyahus office said on...

Netanyahu aiming to meet Trump next week as first foreign leader

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office is planning for his visit to Washington next week to meet with US President Donald Trump. The trip has not been finalized and will depend on Netanyahus health, as he recovers from prostate surgery, but the plan is for him to depart on Sunday and...

Anti-discrimination Student Movement calls for protest

A 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman, Najma, was killed after being raped in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In response to the tragic incident, the anti-discrimination student movement has called for a protest rally. The rally is set to begin in front of the Raju sculpture at Dhaka University (DU) at 3 pm...

The food of A Bengali subculture—Picnics!

The winter breaks in Bengal always meant a season of weddings, meet-ups and finally, picnics. The picnic culture is almost exclusive to Bengal. Other states have their road trip culture, tenting and camping cultures during winter season. However, Bengal has always seen people planning get-togethers...

Health benefits of ginger and easy ways to add it to your diet

With its uniquely sweet and spicy flavour and unmistakable aroma, ginger has become a culinary star in both sweet and savoury dishes worldwide. Beyond its ability to elevate recipes, this zesty root boasts a host of health benefits that support overall well-being, reports Harvard Health...

Raid at Benazir's Savanna Eco Park

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the NBR launched an operation at Savanna Eco Resort and Natural Park, owned by former IGP Benazir Ahmed. A 15-member team entered the park at 11:50 am today (Tuesday), inspecting various facilities within the park. They later examined the computers and...

Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack

Following a missile attack from Yemen on Israel, the Ben Gurion Airport suspended its flights operation. Israeli media on Saturday morning reported that flights have been suspended at the Ben Gurion Airport following a missile attack launched from Yemen on the occupied territories of Palestine,...

Chatra League leader Nishi arrested in Satkhira

Law enforcement agencies members have arrested Benjir Hossain Nishi, joint general secretary of the central committee of the banned organization Chhatra League, from Satkhira. She was arrested from Debhata in the district at around 3 am on Sunday. Debhata Police Station OC Hazrat Ali...

Court orders seizure of tax files of ex-IGP Benazir, daughter

A Dhaka court on Monday ordered authorities concerned to seize tax files of former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, and his elder daughter Farhin Rishta Binte Benazir. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the orders, allowing separate pleas of the...

Court orders seizure of tax files of Benazir's family, DB Harun

A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered the authorities concerned to seize tax files of former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmeds wife, his daughter and former head of Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Harun or Rashid and his brother ABM Shahriar. Dhaka...

Mithila joins Bengali dubbing of popular Korean drama

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has joined the popular Korean drama Descendants of the Sun (DOTS), but instead of acting, she will provide the Bengali voice dubbing for a key character in the series. Korean dramas are booming internationally including a large audience in Bangladesh.Popular dramas are...

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalize divorce, remain friends

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, two famous Hollywood stars, rekindled their relationship almost 20 years after their first engagement. They got married in 2022 but separated peacefully after two years. The two Hollywood stars, who wed in a private Las Vegas ceremony in 2022, had been facing...

Benapole Customs forms IRM unit to boost revenue, stop tax evasion

Benapole Customs House has formed an Investigation, Research and Management (IRM) unit to play an effective role in preserving and securing revenue. Benapole Customs commissioner issued an office order in this regard on Monday. IRM officers will be considered to be on duty for 24 hours, reports...

Arrest warrants against Hasina, 10 others

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against 11 people including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the disappearances during the 15-year rule of the Awami League. The two-member tribunal headed by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mazumdar issued the...

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv, al-Quds to call for truce Gaza war

Thousands of settlers have taken part in weekly rallies against the Israeli regime and prime minister Benjamin Netanyahus handling of the Gaza war, calling for an end to the onslaught and the release of captives. Protesters took to the streets in Tel Aviv and the occupied al-Quds on Saturday...

Israel denies report of a ‘limited’ deal with Hamas

The office of the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a media report that claimed his government and Hamas may agree to a limited truce deal as a gesture of goodwill before US President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, reports Al Jazeera. A report by Israels Channel 12 had...

Train from Benapole arrives in Dhaka

Train service on the Benapole-Dhaka route via the Padma Bridge began on Tuesday as the Ruposhi Bangla Express, with a 768-seat capacity, made its first journey from Benapole to Dhaka. The train left Benapole Railway Station for Dhaka at 3:00 pm with 927 passengers in 12 coaches and reached...

England captain Ben stokes out for three months with injury

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of cricket for at least three months because of a torn left hamstring. Stokes will undergo surgery on the hamstring next month, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement on Monday,reports UNB. He was injured a week ago during the...

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away

Shyam Benegal, the celebrated filmmaker who spearheaded Indias parallel cinema movement with his groundbreaking, socially-conscious films in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away at the age of 90. Known for redefining Indian cinema with his realism and poignant storytelling, Benegal leaves behind a...

Rail service on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge tomorrow

After a long wait, passenger train service on the new Benapole-Dhaka route via the Padma Bridge will begin on Tuesday. Jashore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Azharul Islam will formally inaugurate the services at Benapole Railway Station. The newly launched service will reduce travel time...

Bangladesh must address pressing challenges, seize opportunities: Touhid

Stressing that peace and harmony among littoral states are crucial to unlocking the Bay of Bengals potential, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasised on Sunday that Bangladesh must address pressing challenges and seize emerging opportunities, reports UNB. By fostering strategic...

15 Bangladeshis return home thru Benapole Port after serving jail in India

Fifteen Bangladeshi nationals returned home via the Benapole check post on Friday night after serving two years in an Indian prison, reports UNB. The individuals, hailing from Narail, Khulna, and Satkhira districts, were handed over to Bangladeshs immigration authorities by Indian officials....