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Leaving behind a previously cancelled process, fresh tenders are being initiated to appoint berth operators for six General Cargo Berths (GCB) at Chattogram Port. The decision to review the entire framework came after the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase rejected the initial proposal. A high-level committee has been formed by the Ministry of Shipping to draft recommendations and outline the terms for the new tender. According to port sources, 12 contracting firms initially participated in the bidding process for loading and unloading goods across the six berths. From those applicants, the evaluation committee recommended six firms—one for each berth—with a…

The scheduled Q&A session of the press conference was about to begin. As everyone readied themselves, Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto completely flipped the script. Turning the tables on the attending journalists, he asked, “I have a question for everyone regarding the Australia series. You have all been covering cricket for many years; what are your expectations for this Australia series, and how do you think the team will perform?” One journalist responded with “good cricket.” Shanto quickly countered, “Would you have been satisfied if I gave that answer?” Another journalist then cited chief selector Habibul Bashar Sumon’s remark…

Throughout the intense 120-minute decider at MetLife Stadium, broadcast cameras frequently captured Vinčić engaged in discussion with Messi. While fans and analysts speculated about the nature of these conversations, Vinčić maintained that what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch: “I’ll leave that conversation on the pitch. But I can say that Messi behaved in a sportsmanlike manner and conducted himself properly.” The match saw Argentina come under scrutiny for their physical approach after Ferran Torres struck in extra time to seal a 1–0 win for Spain. Messi also faced questions after appealing to Vinčić when Spanish defender Marc…

While Brazil’s tour of India was confirmed earlier, speculation remained regarding their opponents. Turning all rumors into reality, five-time world champions Brazil are set to take on host India for the first time—marking an unprecedented and historic chapter in Indian football history. The high-voltage international friendly will take place on October 3 at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) officially announced the schedule for this blockbuster fixture on Thursday. Since the introduction of the FIFA Rankings in 1992, Brazil will be the highest-ranked team India has ever faced in…

Implementation work on the 9th National Pay Commission for government employees is progressing at a fast pace. Once finalized, the proposed pay structure will soon be presented to the Cabinet. Following Cabinet approval, an official gazette notification will be issued. Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury confirmed this information to reporters at the Secretariat on Wednesday. To recommend implementation strategies and a framework for the new pay scale, a 10-member high-level committee headed by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani was formed on April 21. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the committee is in the final stages…

Despite all preparations being completed, popular Kolkata singer Anupam Roy’s upcoming concert in Dhaka has once again been postponed at the very last minute. The event organizers stated that the concert was put on hold under instructions from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs due to “unavoidable circumstances.” The concert, titled “One True Sound with Anupam Roy,” was scheduled to take place this coming Saturday (August 1) at the United Convention Center in the capital. On Wednesday (July 29), the organizing entity, Triple Time Communications, announced that the event was canceled following directives issued by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. However,…

Litton Das has now been named the captain of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team for ODI cricket as well, taking full charge of the white-ball formats through the upcoming World Cup. As a result, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been relieved of his ODI captaincy duties. Meanwhile, Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the national side in the red-ball format (Test cricket). Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal announced these decisions to journalists following a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday (July 29). The BCB President stated that the board was deeply impressed by Litton’s leadership qualities, leading to…

Lamine Yamal, the young sensation of Spanish football and a Euro winner, has made history off the pitch in the sports memorabilia market. A rare “One-of-One” Kaboom Rookie Card featuring the Barcelona star was sold at an auction for a staggering $707,600. With this sale, the 18-year-old forward surpassed the auction values of cards featuring football legends Pelé and Lionel Messi at the same event. Two additional rare rookie items featuring Yamal were also sold for substantial amounts at the same event. In total, the auction house generated $1,049,200 from the sale of Yamal’s three memorabilia items alone. Having made…

The 11-Party Alliance has expressed strong condemnation and indignation over the terrorist attack on the National Citizen Party (NCP) convoy in Habiganj, as well as the subsequent police obstruction preventing the party’s top leaders from participating in scheduled political programs. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday (July 29) night, Hamidur Rahman Azad, Coordinator of the Alliance and Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, voiced this condemnation. The statement highlighted that on Tuesday evening, while returning from the ‘July Long March-2026’ program in Habiganj, a planned attack and extensive vandalism were carried out against the convoy carrying senior NCP leadership.…

Mobarok Hossain Imon, alias ‘David Imon’—a top terrorist based in Chattogram—had struck a deal worth 20,000 Indian Rupees with a human trafficker to cross into India via the Benapole border in Jhashore. However, his escape plan failed when he and three associates were intercepted at a police checkpoint in Jhashore early Wednesday (July 29). A joint team of Jhashore Kotwali Police and the Detective Branch (DB) arrested Imon and his companions from the Jhumjhumpara area in Jhashore Sadar. The three arrested associates have been identified as Al Islam Alif Tamal (25), Md. Shamim (28), and Md. Safayet Hossain. Addressing the…