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The Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s dream of clinching Asian Games gold came to an end following a heavy 114-run defeat to India in the semi-finals. A blistering unbeaten century by Indian opener Shafali Verma dashed Nigar Sultana Joty’s side out of the final race. However, the Tigresses still have an opportunity to secure a podium finish, as they prepare to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the third-place bronze medal match. India opted to bat first after winning the toss at the Nishin Korogi Sports Park Ground on Sunday (September 20, 2026). Powered by Shafali Verma’s explosive century, India posted a formidable…

Popular Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have embraced parenthood for the second time, welcoming another baby girl to their family. The couple shared the joyous news with their fans and well-wishers on Sunday through a joint announcement on Instagram. Deepika and Ranveer posted an illustration featuring a newborn’s tiny footprint on Instagram, accompanied by a short yet heartwarming caption: “Welcome Baby Girl.” The arrival of their second child comes almost exactly two years after the birth of their first daughter, Dua, who was born on September 8, 2024. Earlier this year, on April 19, the couple publicly…

Severe tension flared up in The Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands, following an anti-immigration demonstration organized in defiance of an official municipal ban. On Saturday (September 19, 2026), repeated clashes broke out between protesters and riot police during a rally convened by the right-wing group “We Are The People.” According to local police and eyewitness sources, a march involving several hundred participants had been scheduled for Saturday, but municipal authorities prohibited the gathering citing public safety concerns. Despite the ban, hundreds of demonstrators assembled in the city center carrying national flags, anti-immigration banners, and placards, leading to a…

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) experts from Iran are assisting Houthi rebels in excavating underground military tunnels and setting up advanced radar systems along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime chokepoint in the Red Sea. Multiple Houthi and Yemeni military sources confirmed the intelligence to AFP on Saturday (September 19, 2026). According to reports, a four-member delegation of IRGC specialists traveled from Houthi-controlled Hodeidah on Thursday and Friday (September 17–18) to inspect the strategic port and airport of Mokha, as well as the Jabal al-Nar military base located to the east. During their inspection, the experts reviewed ongoing tunnel…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has departed Dhaka for New York, USA, to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Prime Minister boarded a special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at approximately 5:45 AM today, Monday (September 21, 2026). Accompanying the Prime Minister on this high-level diplomatic mission is his spouse, Dr. Zubaida Rahman. The official delegation also includes several cabinet ministers, senior political figures, high-ranking government officials, and executive staff. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to deliver his address in Bengali before world leaders during the General Debate of…

Police have taken Satkhira-4 Member of Parliament (MP) GM Nazrul Islam and his first wife, Maksuda Khanam, into custody at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station for questioning regarding the death of his second wife, Morium Khatun (19), whose body was found hanging inside a flat at the NAM Building (MP Hostel) on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital. The matter was confirmed at around 10:00 PM on Sunday (September 20, 2026) by Ibn Mizan, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Tejgaon Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Speaking to reporters, the DMP Deputy Commissioner stated: “In the interest of revealing the…

The fundamental document of post-July Revolution state reform, the “July National Charter,” will be implemented in its exact form as agreed upon and signed by political parties, announced Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad. He confirmed that a bill will soon be presented in the National Parliament to enforce the charter through the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. The Minister made these statements during a press briefing following a crucial meeting of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Constitutional Reform with political parties at the National Parliament building on Sunday (September 20, 2026). During the briefing, the Home Minister clarified: “Beyond the July…

Chelsea’s lack of consistency this season became glaringly evident once again as Brentford delivered a stunning 3-0 defeat at the Brentford Community Stadium. The loss deals a significant blow to Chelsea’s title credentials alongside leaders Arsenal, exposing a fragile defensive line that has now conceded 12 goals across their last 5 fixtures. With this historical victory, Brentford secured their first home win over Chelsea since 1938. The disciplined and organized performance catapulted the Bees to third place in the Premier League table. In the match held on Friday (September 18, 2026), Chelsea began with early energy. In the 9th minute,…

England continued their decade-long dominance over Sri Lanka in T20 international cricket, securing an emphatic 6-wicket victory in the second T20I behind a destructive half-century from opener Tom Banton and disciplined bowling led by Liam Dawson. With the win at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday (September 17, 2026), the hosts took an unassailable lead in the 3-match T20 series. The victory marks England’s 14th consecutive unbeaten T20 match against Sri Lanka, extending a head-to-head streak that dates back to 2014. Sent in to bat first, Sri Lanka managed only 145/9 in their allotted 20 overs. England chased down the…

Citing allegations of “fake news” and biased reporting, US President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on journalists and credentials representing CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House press facilities. President Trump disclosed the decision in a statement published on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday (September 18, 2026). In his statement, Trump expressed sharp criticism of the news organizations, stating, “I am very proud to announce that these entities—suffering from severe drops in viewership and credibility, with MSNBC having recently rebranded as ‘MS NOW’—continue to disseminate fake and fabricated news. As a direct result…