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The assault, vandalism, and arson surrounding the eviction drive against illegal sidewalk occupation at Mirpur-10 Circle were entirely “planned,” stated Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan. Despite the violent resistance, he firmly declared that the drive to free footpaths from illegal occupation will continue unabated. The DNCC Administrator delivered this stern warning during a press briefing after inspecting the scene on Wednesday afternoon. The confrontation erupted on Wednesday morning (September 30, 2026) when a DNCC mobile court initiated an enforcement drive to clear unauthorized hawkers from the footpaths of Mirpur-10 Circle: Assault and Arson: Tensions escalated rapidly…

Despite existing challenges in bilateral relations between Dhaka and New Delhi, an effective resolution is attainable through top-level summit meetings between the Prime Ministers of both nations, stated Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi. The High Commissioner expressed this optimistic outlook during a press briefing on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) following a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Liberation War Affairs, Ahmed Azam Khan. Reviewing the state of bilateral relations, the Indian High Commissioner highlighted numerous areas of mutual interest vital for improving the quality of life for the people of both nations. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Upcoming India…

Retailers in Dhaka and several districts across Bangladesh are reporting a sharp shortfall in the supply of bottled soybean oil. As refining companies scale back deliveries, the supply crunch is beginning to impact general consumers, accompanied by a parallel rise in loose soybean and palm oil prices over the past week. The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refining & Vegetable Fat Manufacturers Association has submitted a formal appeal to the Ministry of Commerce seeking an immediate upward price adjustment. Meanwhile, retail shopkeepers note that distributors are rationing stock in anticipation of higher mandated retail prices. A field check across major wholesale and…

World champions Spain delivered a dominant home performance, overpowering Croatia with a convincing 4-1 victory. Showing early dominance on home soil, the hosts maintained control throughout the match to seal a decisive win. Lamine Yamal put Spain ahead early, finding the back of the net just two minutes into the match to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Croatia responded in the 28th minute when Dion Beljo headed home a precise cross from Ivan Perišić to score his first international goal and draw the Croats level. Spain restored their lead just three minutes later as Marc Pubill scored to put…

Adverse weather and persistent rain washed out the fourth quarterfinal match between Bangladesh and Malaysia in Asian Games cricket. However, by virtue of their higher position in the ICC T20I rankings, Bangladesh secured a spot in the semifinals without a single ball being bowled. The match was scheduled to start at 10:30 AM on Tuesday (September 29, 2026), but match officials declared it abandoned due to unplayable field conditions. In their pursuit of a medal in the semifinals, the Tigers will face Asian powerhouse Pakistan. Overcast skies and light drizzle had hovered over the venue, Nishin Korogi Sports Park, since…

Under a bilateral anti-narcotics cooperation agreement, approximately 44,697.13 kilograms (nearly 45 metric tons) of seized cocaine were transported from Costa Rica to the United States for destruction. The massive narcotics shipment was airlifted to Indiana aboard a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III heavy strategic transport aircraft. The cargo was loaded under heavy armed security at “Base-2” of Costa Rica’s Air Surveillance Service, adjacent to Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela. According to the Costa Rican Judiciary, the country lacks the industrial incineration capacity required to safely dispose of such an enormous quantity of narcotics simultaneously. Local destruction would have…

Against the backdrop of escalating military and political tensions in the Middle East, Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, stated that the United States and Israel will ultimately be forced to withdraw from the region. He emphasized that while external powers will eventually exit, Iran and neighboring regional states will remain as permanent pillars. The senior Iranian lawmaker delivered the statement in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. Clarifying his personal and institutional posture on social media, Ebrahim Azizi noted: US and Israeli Presence: The United States…

Marking the completion of his diplomatic tenure in Bangladesh, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen paid a farewell courtesy call and held high-level discussions with the Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. The meeting took place on Tuesday at 11:30 AM at the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition on Minto Road, Dhaka. During the bilateral talks, both leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions regarding mutual economic, commercial, and geopolitical interests. Both sides expressed optimism about elevating the historical partnership between Bangladesh and China to new heights. On behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami, the leaders commended Ambassador…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Tuesday (September 29, 2026). This marked the Prime Minister’s first official visit to Bangabhaban following President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office. Upon his arrival at Bangabhaban at 3:00 PM, the Prime Minister was warmly received by the President. Subsequently, the Prime Minister was formally introduced to senior officials of the President’s Office. During the meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman briefed the President on his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the outcomes…

As part of a long-term strategy to modernize and expand the fleet of national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the government is set to purchase 10 new aircraft from the European aviation giant Airbus (France), alongside its acquisitions from US manufacturer Boeing. The highly anticipated bilateral agreement is scheduled for formal signing this October. Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat confirmed this major strategic decision for the nation’s aviation sector. Bangladesh has also finalized major aircraft acquisition deals with the United States in 2026. The phased procurement roadmap for Boeing and Airbus aircraft includes: Prior Boeing Agreement (April…