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Experienced Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood sees the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh as an unfamiliar yet highly enjoyable challenge for his team. Heading into the series at Darwin—where Australia is set to play a Test match after 22 years—he believes that limited familiarity with both the pitch conditions and the opposition will offer Australia a great opportunity to adapt their tactics on the field. The two-match Test series between Australia and Bangladesh is scheduled to begin on August 13 in Darwin. While playing at Marrara Stadium marks a fresh experience for Australia, their overall Test encounters against Bangladesh remain few…

Ending a long three-year wait and a period of frustration, Pakistan has finally secured a Test victory on foreign soil. Captain Babar Azam’s side sealed a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the second Test, drawing the two-match series 1–1. This marks Pakistan’s first red-ball victory away from home since July 2023. Chasing a modest target of just 75 runs on the fourth day in Trinidad, the visitors crossed the finish line with ease. Captain Babar Azam himself sealed the win in style by hitting spinner Jomel Warrican for back-to-back sixes. With this reassuring victory, Pakistan climbed to…

Gold and silver prices have seen a sharp surge in the domestic market today, Thursday. The price of high-quality 22-karat gold has increased by BDT 9,856 per bhori, with the new rates taking effect at 10:00 AM today. The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) announced the price adjustment through a press release, attributing the rate hike to an increase in the price of pure (tejabi) gold in the local market. Previously, gold prices were revised downwards on July 31. Under the newly adjusted rates, the updated prices for various grades of gold and silver are as follows:CategoryPrevious Price (per Bhori)New Price…

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a fresh wave of airstrikes in Southern Lebanon. Local sources confirmed that a separate attack targeting the town of Tebnine left at least 1 person dead and 12 others injured. The Israeli military claimed that these targeted strikes across strategic locations in South Lebanon were initiated on Wednesday in response to alleged ceasefire violations by Hezbollah. Prior to the bombardment, Israeli forces issued a stern evacuation warning to civilians in the village of Mansouri—located 25 kilometers from Tebnine—urging them to move to safer areas. The IDF warned that targeted operations would focus on…

Iran has delivered a severe warning that any new military strikes from the United States will trigger retaliation targeting energy infrastructure across the entire region. As a strategy to deter military action by U.S. President Donald Trump, Tehran conveyed this message directly to Washington’s closest Gulf allies. Diplomatic sources revealed that this warning was communicated during a flurry of high-level diplomatic phone calls shortly after President Trump threatened to strike Iran’s energy network and infrastructure on July 28. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, as well as Pakistan’s army chief. During…

Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route to facilitate safe international maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The maritime waterway will be operated under the joint coordination and supervision of both countries. On Wednesday (August 6), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed and assured the enactment of this agreement. While specific terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi later clarified that the newly designated route will primarily serve as a temporary measure, which may remain operational and open for the next two to four…

A state event organized by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs to mark the second anniversary of the July Mass Uprising was marred by commotion and chaos. During the reception and discussion meeting for the families of July martyrs and fighters at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Wednesday (August 5), allegations of historical distortion arose regarding a documentary screened at the venue. In protest, leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) staged a walkout, leaving Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed deeply embarrassed and expressing strong dissatisfaction. Delivering the presidential address at the event, Acting President Hafiz…

Police have confirmed that miscreants attacked, vandalized, and attempted to set fire to the ancestral home of former Bangladesh national cricket team captain and former Awami League Member of Parliament for Magura-1, Shakib Al Hasan. The incident took place around 9:00 PM on Wednesday (August 6) at Shakib’s family residence located in the Keshab Mor area of Magura town. Confirming the incident, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Magura Sadar Police Station, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, said, “A group of miscreants hurled brickbats, breaking the window panes of the house. At one point, they also attempted to set the house on fire.” However,…

The restriction was announced in a notice signed by Jagannath University Proctor Professor Dr. Mohammad Nasir Uddin on Wednesday night. The notice stated that considering the overall law and order situation arising from three distinct organizations calling programs at the same venue and time on August 6, all meetings, rallies, and processions inside the campus will remain suspended until further notice. All active student organizations on campus have been officially informed of this decision. According to university sources, leaders of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) had announced a program at 12:30 PM today at the Shahid Minar premises…

The ‘July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum’ has been officially opened to the general public. The museum opened its doors to visitors today, Thursday (August 6), at 11:00 AM. On the very first day, a massive turnout of visitors was seen at the ticket counter. Visitors remarked that alongside preserving the historic sacrifices and memories of the July Mass Uprising, this museum will stand as a symbol that there is no place for fascism in the country. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially inaugurated the museum yesterday, Wednesday (August 5), and it has been made accessible to everyone starting today. Visitors can…