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Overcoming diplomatic and transit hurdles, a special cargo flight carrying fresh nuclear fuel (uranium) for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna has landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahboob Anam confirmed to journalists that the delivery arrived late Friday night following a one-day delay caused by airspace clearance complications with Pakistan. On Saturday morning (October 3, 2026), the consignment was dispatched from Dhaka Airport to the project site in Ishwardi, Pabna, via a heavily guarded motorcade escorted by military and law enforcement personnel. The nuclear shipment was originally scheduled to arrive in…

The 10-team qualifying tournament to determine the final spots for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will take place from February 26 to March 21, 2027. South Africa and Namibia have been officially confirmed as joint hosts for the high-stakes event. According to the revised schedule finalized during ICC meetings in Dubai, the qualifiers will be staged in the window immediately following South Africa’s SA20 league (January 17 – February 21) and just prior to the kickoff of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Free from scheduling clashes with major franchise T20 leagues, former world champions West Indies and Full…

Despite off-pitch speculation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s unexpected departure from the national team camp, Portugal showed absolute professionalism on the field. Head coach Jorge Jesus’s side delivered a commanding performance to defeat Denmark 4–2 in a thriller UEFA Nations League clash, securing their third consecutive victory. The high-octane encounter took place on Saturday (October 3, 2026) at Denmark’s home ground, Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. While international media buzzed with speculation regarding Ronaldo’s sudden exit prior to kickoff, the Portuguese squad—led by the brilliance of Rafael Leão and João Félix—focused entirely on the task at hand.

A major milestone has been reached in the policy framework to transfer operations of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)—Chittagong Port’s largest and most vital container handling facility—to an international operator. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has formally approved a draft 15-year concession agreement submitted by the Ministry of Shipping. Under the terms of the approved draft, the terminal’s Overflow Container Yard (OCY) will also fall under the operational jurisdiction of the foreign operator. Constructed in 2007 at a cost of approximately BDT 2,000 crore, the NCT features 5 jetties and houses 14 of Chittagong Port’s 18 quay gantry…

Mention Tom Cruise, and immediate images of daring cinematic stunts come to mind—hanging off flying airplanes, leaping off cliffs on motorcycles, and executing high-risk sequences on screen. However, his latest venture presents a completely different kind of risk. In the upcoming feature film Digger, Cruise portrays a character far removed from any role he has played before. Cruise steps into the shoes of Digger Rockwell, a Texas oil tycoon. The role required a dramatic physical transformation for the actor, featuring a receding hairline, graying hair, and a visible belly. Directed and co-written by multi-Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, Digger…

Argentina kicked off their post-Lionel Messi era in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4–0 victory over Bolivia in an international friendly on Thursday (October 1, 2026). Dominating possession and relentlessly pressing forward from the opening whistle, the Albiceleste kept Bolivia’s defensive line under constant pressure throughout the ninety minutes. Lionel Scaloni’s side controlled the tempo early on and was rewarded almost immediately: 19th Minute (1–0): Lautaro Martínez broke the deadlock with a clinical finish to put Argentina ahead. 29th Minute (2–0): Nico Paz doubled the lead ten minutes later, capitalizing on Argentina’s midfield dominance to send his side into the…

In a record-shattering encounter, India achieved a monumental 8-wicket victory over the West Indies, successfully chasing down a massive target of 406 runs. Powered by skipper Shubman Gill’s historic, world-record fastest double century, the hosts sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one game to spare. The historic run chase took place during the 2nd ODI on Wednesday (September 30, 2026). Earlier, West Indies posted 405/7—their highest-ever ODI total. However, India made light work of the mammoth target, reaching 406/2 in just 43.3 overs (with 39 balls remaining). First Innings: Three Centurions Drive Windies to 405/7 After losing the toss…

Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, Sonia Gandhi, warmly welcomed the passionate address delivered by Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a high-level meeting of India’s opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc. Speaking at a joint press briefing following the meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), Banerjee issued a strong call to intensify opposition movements across the country. During her address, Mamata Banerjee asserted: “We will fight, and we will win. Democracy will be restored, and we will defend the Constitution. Even if our lives are at stake, we stand prepared.” As Banerjee spoke,…

A chaotic physical altercation between the captain and first officer inside the cockpit of a flydubai passenger flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv forced an emergency diversion to Tabuk Regional Airport in Saudi Arabia. The incident disrupted flight safety and triggered a accidental “hijack” alert signal mid-flight. The unprecedented incident occurred on Wednesday morning (September 30, 2026), as confirmed by Israeli government officials and international aviation sources. According to data from the flight-tracking website Flightradar24: Emergency Squawk: Roughly two hours after departing Dubai International Airport (DXB), the aircraft transmitted a standard emergency alert code. Accidental Hijack Code: Within minutes,…

The Government of Bangladesh has decided to keep retail fuel prices unchanged across the domestic market for the month of October 2026. As a result, the previously set consumer prices for diesel, octane, petrol, and kerosene will remain in effect starting October 1, 2026. The decision was announced on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) through an official press release issued by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources. According to the official notification, the existing fuel tariff for October 2026 has been maintained with the approval of the competent authority. These fuel rates…