Author: News Desk

Professor Dr. Manik Saha, the Chief Minister of Tripura, India, has sent 780 kg of the famous ‘Kew’ variety pineapples as a goodwill gesture to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. On Wednesday (July 29) around 1:00 PM, a total of 620 pineapples packed in 100 decorated cartons arrived in Bangladesh through the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria. Pankaj Jyoti Das, Assistant Consular at the Assistant High Commission of India in Chattogram, received the gift at a handover ceremony organized at the zero line. Handover at Zero Line & Messages of Goodwill High-ranking officials from both countries attended the ceremony at…

Police have arrested former Textiles and Jute Minister Abdul Latif Siddique in connection with a crimes against humanity case involving the 2013 killings and torture of Hefazat-e-Islam activists at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel, Dhaka. A team from the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested him on Wednesday afternoon from his residence in the capital’s Gulshan area. The matter was confirmed by Additional Commissioner of DMP’s Detective Branch, Shafiqul Islam. Earlier on July 27, the prosecution branch of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) submitted formal charges against 41 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, regarding the…

Sergio Gor, the US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, arrives in Dhaka today, Thursday (July 30), on a three-day official visit to gain a firsthand understanding of the diplomatic stance and policies of Bangladesh’s new government. During his visit, the influential US policymaker is expected to assess the depth of Dhaka’s diplomatic ties with Beijing while examining the new administration’s approach toward implementing the bilateral trade agreements previously signed with Washington. On the first day of his visit this evening, the US Special Envoy will hold a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. According to his itinerary,…

Iran has initiated major efforts to rebuild its air defense capabilities following its recent military conflict with the United States and Israel. As part of these efforts, the first shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers (MANPADS) is expected to arrive in Tehran within weeks. The country plans to acquire up to 400 such launchers to bolster its military readiness. Citing three separate sources familiar with the matter, news agency Reuters confirmed the development in a special report. Valued between $60 million and $70 million (approximately BDT 750 to 850 crore), the arms deal represents one of Tehran’s most…

An explosive-laden drone has targeted an Israeli military engineering vehicle in Southern Lebanon. Strongly protesting the attack, Israel has officially accused Lebanese armed groups of breaching the ongoing ceasefire agreement. In a statement released on Wednesday (July 29), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that late Tuesday night, a Lebanese armed group launched an explosive-laden drone targeting an IDF engineering vehicle on patrol in the “Ali Taher Ridge” region of occupied Southern Lebanon. The military confirmed that no casualties were sustained in the incident. Ceasefire Breach & IDF Warning An IDF spokesperson characterized the attack as a direct and severe…

Hollywood’s iconic superhero Spider-Man is set to return to the big screen. The highly anticipated Marvel franchise film, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, is scheduled for its global release on July 31. However, audiences in Bangladesh will get an exclusive opportunity to watch the film a day ahead of its international release. The movie will premiere and begin its regular screening at Star Cineplex across Bangladesh on July 30. Star Cineplex confirmed the news in a press release on Monday. The film marks the 38th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the fourth solo Spider-Man movie. Star-Studded Cast and…

Prominent Turkish conglomerate Sanko Group plans to invest $300 million in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai, Chattogram, to set up an integrated textile production facility targeted at both domestic and international markets. A delegation from Sanko Group expressed their interest during a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at his Secretariat office in Dhaka today. Currently, Sanko supplies fabric to Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector via exports from Turkey. However, to scale up operations, the company aims to establish a local manufacturing footprint in Bangladesh to produce high-value-added fabrics. With a site already selected in the…

Here is the complete news report refined into a clear, professional sports journalism format: Australians Were Looking Forward to Facing Rana, Says Shakib SPORTS DESK Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes Nahid Rana’s injury-enforced absence from the upcoming Test series in Australia is a significant blow not only for Bangladesh but for the hosts as well, revealing that Australian batters were eager to test themselves against the young express pacer. Rana was ruled out of the two-Test series after sustaining a Grade 2 side strain, denying him the opportunity to showcase his raw pace on Australia’s fast and bouncy…

Here is the complete sports news report translated into clear, professional sports journalism English: West Indies Script Impressive Win Over Pakistan: A Story in Numbers SPORTS DESK West Indies secured a sensational 90-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the series in Trinidad. The thrilling encounter produced several notable records and milestones. Here is a breakdown of those standout stats and records by the numbers: 2 — Pakistan’s Second-Lowest Failed Run-Chase Chasing a target of 211 in the fourth innings against West Indies, Pakistan collapsed for just 120 runs. This marks Pakistan’s second-lowest target in Test history that…

At least 20 fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a pro-government Shia militia coalition, have been killed and 32 others injured in joint airstrikes launched by the United States and Saudi Arabia across at least seven provinces in Iraq. Qatar-based news outlet Al Jazeera confirmed the development in a report on Wednesday (July 29). According to the report, US and Saudi warplanes targeted multiple military sites in the capital, Baghdad, as well as in Wasit, Ninawa, Basra, Kirkuk, Karbala, and Diyala. The state-backed paramilitary force stated that these casualties reflect initial estimates and the figures may rise as field…