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Surprising 1–0 defeat to Real Betis in Matchday 4 of La Liga, Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde faced sharp criticism in the Spanish press. However, the duo delivered an emphatic response on the pitch during Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League opener. The 15-time European champions secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory against Italian giants Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu to start their European campaign on a winning note. Visiting Inter Milan started strongly at the Santiago Bernabéu, dominating the opening quarter. Just three minutes into the match, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced a brilliant save to deny Marcus Thuram’s…

Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team secured their spot in the semifinals of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup with a convincing 34-run victory over the United Arab Emirates. In a low-scoring thriller in Dubai, the Tigresses staged a remarkable recovery following an early batting collapse, anchored by a responsible inning from Sharmin Akhter, before Marufa Akter’s lethal bowling and a dominant spin attack sealed the win. Opting to bat first after winning the toss on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) at the Dubai International Stadium, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty found her side under immediate pressure due to UAE off-spinner Suraksha Kotte. Generating…

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued a high-level global travel advisory for its citizens ahead of upcoming Jewish religious holidays. Based on an updated global risk assessment, the directive advises Israeli citizens to avoid traveling to or staying in several countries, including Bangladesh. The decision was reported by the Israeli daily The Jerusalem Post. In a report released on Sunday (September 6, 2026), the NSC highlighted a heightened threat of targeted attacks against Israelis and Jewish communities abroad during the holiday season. The elevated risk is attributed to ongoing military conflicts involving Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in…

Iran will continue its resistance with full strength until the attackers and aggressors targeting the nation become completely repentant for their actions, warned Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. President Pezeshkian articulated this firm stance in an official message posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday (September 8, 2026). Against the backdrop of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, his statement underscores Tehran’s unwillingness to concede under military or political pressure. In his message, the Iranian President emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran is fundamentally opposed to military conflict and has consistently sought to avoid war to…

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has withdrawn the duty-free bonded warehouse facility for the import of 10 to 30-count cotton yarn to protect domestic spinning and textile industries. However, to maintain business continuity for warehouse license holders, garment exporters will be permitted to import these raw materials under the condition of submitting a bank guarantee equivalent to the applicable duties and taxes. According to an order issued by the NBR on Monday (September 7, 2026), the previous duty-free bonded warehouse benefits applicable to 10–30 count cotton yarn imports are no longer effective. Under the revised regulations, bonded license holders…

Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, has been officially sworn in as the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This milestone marks a landmark chapter for Bangladesh on the highest global stage of international diplomacy. The historic oath-taking ceremony took place on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. In his inaugural address following the swearing-in, Dr. Khalilur Rahman outlined a concrete vision for the General Assembly’s collective and effective role in maintaining global peace, advancing multilateral diplomatic relations, achieving the Sustainable…

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed is currently residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and robust diplomatic efforts are underway to bring him back to Bangladesh to face justice, stated State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir. The State Minister disclosed this information in response to a supplementary question from NCP Member of Parliament Akhtar Hossain during the third session of the 13th National Parliament on Tuesday. Dispelling speculations that Benazir Ahmed had relocated to another country, the State Minister confirmed through the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi that Benazir remains in the UAE. The UAE Ministry…

Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday (September 7, 2026) to honor the tragic loss of more than 1,287 lives resulting from devastating floods in the Himalayan foothills. Marked on the 13th day following the disaster, the national mourning was observed through candlelighting ceremonies and by flying national flags at half-mast across the country. As part of the state response, national flags were flown at half-mast at all government buildings, autonomous institutions, and Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad. Phanindra Paudel, an official at Nepal’s National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), stated that the government refrained from organizing formal ceremonial programs…

Reports of bureaucratic delays at the Pentagon regarding benefits for families of US service members killed in military conflicts involving Iran have sparked widespread concern. Controversial allegations surfaced indicating that initial compensation was withheld due to the absence of a formal “Declaration of War” by the US Congress. However, following a public outcry on social media, the US Air Force characterized the issue as a administrative misunderstanding, promising corrections, while the White House assured full support to affected families. The controversy originated from the death of 33-year-old Major Alex Kliner, who died in March 2026 when a KC-135 refueling aircraft…

Amazon Air cargo plane skidded off the runway and crashed upon landing at Miami International Airport in Florida, USA. The tragic accident resulted in 5 fatalities and left 5 others severely injured, including flight crew and individuals on the ground. The incident occurred on Sunday (September 6, 2026) at approximately 2:00 PM local time (18:00 GMT). The Boeing 767-300 freighter—operated by 21 Air as Flight 7598—had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Upon touchdown at Miami International Airport, the aircraft suddenly lost control, veered off the tarmac, and struck several adjacent vehicles before bursting…