Author: News Desk

Professional club commitments have stood in the way of World Cup winners Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina attending Lionel Messi’s emotional international farewell. AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed that the club will not permit the two Argentine stars to travel to South America, prioritizing key upcoming European fixtures. Lionel Messi will officially bring down the curtain on his legendary international career on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) during a special tribute match against West African nation Benin at the iconic Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. Explaining the decision to deny travel even for spectator attendance, Gasperini outlined…

Vijay Salgaonkar has transitioned from a fictional cinematic character to a global pop-culture phenomenon. The story of an ordinary man going to extraordinary lengths to protect his family has taken the international box office by storm with Drishyam 3: The Conclusion. Released across India on Gandhi Jayanti (Friday, October 2, 2026), the film opened with a massive global first-day collection of approximately ₹95.10 crore. Within just four days of its release, the Ajay Devgn starrer went head-to-head with Tom Cruise’s latest release Digger, dominating the global charts despite operating across significantly fewer screens—marking a historic first where an Indian feature…

To facilitate festival shopping and bolster commercial activity ahead of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, the government has authorized all shopping malls, markets, and retail shops across the country to remain open until 10:00 PM. The directive was issued in an official circular by the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources on Monday (October 5, 2026). While earlier energy-saving regulations mandated commercial establishments to close by 8:00 PM, this temporary relaxation reflects the economic significance of the autumn festival season. Key provisions from the Ministry’s circular and statements from the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association highlight the following details: Extended…

The Cabinet has approved a three-day government holiday from October 20 to 22, 2026, on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. However, to compensate for the extended holiday, all government offices will remain open on Saturday, October 17, prior to the festival. The decision was ratified during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday (October 5, 2026). The Cabinet Division later briefed reporters on the executive decisions. According to the official holiday calendar and executive orders: October 20 (Tuesday): Executive holiday for Maha Nabami (previously scheduled). October 21 (Wednesday): General public holiday…

Preparatory diplomatic dialogue and consultations between Dhaka and New Delhi remain ongoing regarding Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming state visit to India, confirmed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir. The official itinerary and exact dates will be formally announced as soon as they are finalized. State Minister Kabir shared these updates while speaking to reporters on Monday (October 5, 2026) following his participation in the 3-day international geopolitical summit ‘Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026’ at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka. Addressing reporters, the State Minister outlined key bilateral issues and the Prime Minister’s upcoming global travel…

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon the youth to step forward into business and entrepreneurship to accelerate the nation’s economic momentum. He made these remarks on Monday (October 5, 2026) at Bangabhaban during a courtesy call by a 21-member delegation of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), led by DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed. During the meeting, the President highlighted the necessity of joint efforts between government initiatives and the private sector to adopt new technologies and eliminate obstacles hindering industrial expansion. Addressing the DCCI delegation, the President outlined several strategic guidelines aimed at fostering sustainable economic…

Strategic global trade and energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until seven (7) specific conditions set by Tehran are fully satisfied, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared unequivocally. Sources citing Reuters indicate these conditions stem from an interim framework—the Islamabad Memorandum—negotiated with the United States earlier in June. Speaking on Sunday (October 4, 2026), Speaker Ghalibaf revealed that while Washington publicly advocates diplomatic resolution, it has covertly relayed proposals via intermediaries seeking condition waivers. He warned Washington that the era of delaying tactics and unilateral demands has come to an end. Tehran’s posture…

Amid persistent corruption scandals, intense political polarization, and growing voter fatigue, millions across Brazil—the world’s fifth-largest nation—cast their ballots in the presidential election on Sunday (October 4, 2026). The showdown pits two iconic political forces against each other: incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro. The outcome is set to define Latin America’s future strategic and political orientation. While recent polls show 80-year-old President Lula holding a slim lead, neither candidate is projected to secure over 50% of the vote, making a runoff election on October 25,…

Security measures have been unprecedentedly tightened in India’s capital, New Delhi, following a third consecutive day of protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Centered around two scheduled protest marches on Sunday (October 4, 2026), Delhi Police deployed approximately 5,000 personnel—including the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and other paramilitary units—across the central administrative zone surrounding India Gate and Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police confirmed that no official permission had been granted for any march or gathering between India Gate and historical Jantar Mantar. Nevertheless, law enforcement agencies anticipated large crowds of citizens and opposition activists. To maintain…

A Dhaka court has flatly rejected the bail application of Azan Ali, who was arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run death of 24-year-old construction worker Mehedi Hasan in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone. Judge Md. Abdul Moktadir of Dhaka Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-8 issued the order on Sunday afternoon (October 4, 2026) following arguments from both defense and prosecution counsel. During the hearing, State Prosecutor Mohammad Sharif Uddin Mamun strongly opposed the bail prayer, while defense counsel Golam Mostafa Khan argued that Azan Ali was not behind the steering wheel at the time of the collision. After reviewing…