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Outgoing High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, paid a farewell courtesy call on India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, in New Delhi on Sunday (October 4, 2026). During the cordial meeting, both sides emphasized maintaining the momentum of bilateral relations and sustaining continuous diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring nations. A career diplomat, M. Riaz Hamidullah is completing his designated tenure in India. His initiatives to deepen Dhaka–New Delhi strategic and geographic ties during his incumbency received high praise during the interaction. Following the meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar acknowledged the envoy’s contributions via…

Expressing strong dissatisfaction over law and order, healthcare crises, government corruption, and the harassment of party lawmakers, Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, declared that if the government cannot guarantee peace and safety for its people, authority should be handed over to those capable of fulfilling it. Addressing a rally as the chief guest at Madhubag Ground in Dhaka on Sunday (October 4, 2026) to kick off nationwide Dengue Awareness Week, the Jamaat chief delivered a blistering critique of current administration policies. During the gathering, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman voiced serious concerns across several key…

An epic 21-year international journey that began on August 17, 2005, is drawing to its official close. Lionel Messi will take to the pitch for his final appearance in the iconic Albiceleste shirt on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (at 5:00 AM BDT) as Argentina face Benin in a friendly match. Taking place at the famed Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, the fixture has stirred overwhelming emotion and unprecedented global excitement among football fans worldwide. The match marks the conclusion of Argentina Football Association’s (AFA) three-match international window, specifically designated as the farewell tribute fixture for the legendary captain. Reflecting…

The 20th Asian Games came to a colorful and magnificent close in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan on Sunday night (October 4, 2026), as the main flame was extinguished during a glittering closing ceremony. Asia’s sporting powerhouse, China, asserted its total dominance once again, comfortably finishing at the top of the overall medal standings. This milestone edition proved to be a record-breaking spectacle, featuring over 50 world records and 350 new Asian and Games records, highlighting the extraordinary level of competition across disciplines. MVP Honors & Medal Standings Breakdown China’s Dominance at the Top: China retained its throne with a…

Intense debate and discussion have erupted across Portuguese football following international football’s all-time leading goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to walk out of the Portugal national team camp. Upset over being left out of the starting lineup by 72-year-old manager Jorge Jesus ahead of their fixture against Denmark, the 41-year-old superstar exited the squad prior to kickoff. Although Portugal secured a 4–2 victory over Denmark without CR7, the incident sparked a clear divide among supporters. Amid the heating atmosphere, teammate Bruno Fernandes stood firmly by the veteran forward, asserting that regardless of circumstances, Ronaldo remains the single greatest icon of Portuguese…

Five-year romance that began on the set of the hit 2017 music video Jadukor, followed by a high-profile wedding at a Sreemangal resort in Moulvibazar on October 29, 2022, popular Bangladeshi singer-actor Pritom Hasan and model-actress Shehtaz Munir Hashem have decided to divorce by mutual consent after ten years together. In a joint statement published on Pritom Hasan’s official Facebook page on Sunday night (October 4, 2026), the couple shared that while maintaining deep respect, care, and appreciation for the time and memories they built together, they have mutually agreed with their families’ support that living separately is best for…

In a major move aimed at curbing severe price spikes and global supply deficits, European nations have agreed to release significant volumes of diesel fuel from their strategic reserves into the market. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the initiative in a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. President Trump stated that following discussions with European allies, the release of these petroleum reserves would begin immediately to help stabilize global energy markets. The decision is expected to provide substantial relief to the global economy and energy commodity markets: Coordinated G7 Initiative: The announcement follows a joint commitment by…

Ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, the Donald Trump administration has significantly expanded the United States’ military footprint in the Middle East. Aimed at reinforcing regional security and broadening strategic military options regarding Iran, the Pentagon has ordered the deployment of a third aircraft carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, alongside an additional Marine division under the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility. According to reports from The Jerusalem Post and USNI News, the powerful naval and marine task forces dispatched from San Francisco and San Diego are currently underway toward the Middle East. Per the Pentagon’s transit outline,…

Midst mounting geopolitical tensions with Western powers over the Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has established a stark new military red line. Moscow is fully prepared to deploy “all types of weaponry”—including nuclear arms—should a direct attack be launched against Kaliningrad, Russia’s strategic exclave bordered by NATO members Poland and Lithuania. President Putin issued the warning to Western leadership while addressing world affairs at the prestigious annual Valdai Discussion Club forum in Moscow. The Kremlin cited recent large-scale NATO military maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and escalating Western posture as severe security concerns for Russia. President Putin explicitly stated:…

A criminal case has been registered at the Airport Police Station against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Major (Retd) Akhteruzzaman following allegations of causing disorder, obstructing public servants from discharging their duties, illegally recording video in restricted zones, and physically assaulting senior airport officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The lawsuit was formally lodged by Airport Security Officer Md. Shahriar Alam Sojib. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident unfolded on Thursday (October 1, 2026) in the airport’s customs and baggage belt area following a delay in baggage delivery for Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-338 arriving from Madinah, which sparked…