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Electing to bat first after a disappointing opening match, Bangladesh’s comeback was engineered from the very top. Openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan Tamim set the tone perfectly, both hammering crucial half-centuries to dismantle the initial Zimbabwean bowling attack and lay down a massive platform. Sent in to bat first, the Tigers flew out of the blocks courtesy of a magnificent 120-run opening partnership between Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan Tamim. Both openers struck matching half-centuries to put Zimbabwe on the back foot; Tanzid top-scored with a fluent 58 off 44 balls, while Saif anchored the platform with 55 off…

Following the relief distribution, the Home Minister visited the Shorakul area in Chakaria to inspect severely damaged embankments, rural roads, and homesteads. He interacted directly with the flood-hit locals, listening to their grievances and hardships, and issued immediate directives to the relevant local authorities to implement swift and effective permanent solutions. Regarding post-flood recovery plans, the Home Minister revealed that a comprehensive government survey is currently being conducted across all flood-affected regions of the country. Once the assessment is complete, immediate steps will be taken to reconstruct damaged roads, educational institutions, embankments, and other vital infrastructure. Furthermore, necessary assistance will…

Lionel Messi his 39th during the current campaign continues to challenge conventional expectations of athletic longevity. His unprecedented statistical output and peerless technical execution throughout this North American tournament reinforce his standing at the absolute pinnacle of world football. In the opening salvos of this World Cup campaign, Lionel Messi was precisely what Argentina required: their ultimate spearhead. The record eight-time Ballon d’Or winner made history as the only player to score in eight consecutive World Cup matches, hitting the net in each of Argentina’s first five fixtures. Yet, as the tournament progressed into its highest-stakes territory, the talismanic captain…

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Severe fighting has re-escalated in the Middle East as the United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Thursday evening, targeting critical Iranian transport and communication infrastructure. In rapid retaliation, Tehran has unleashed missile and drone barrages against U.S. bases and Gulf allies across the region. The renewed conflict over the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital global artery for oil and gas flows—comes just a month after a preliminary ceasefire agreement was brokered to halt the hostilities that initially erupted in late February. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday night that its forces were conducting a new wave…

​BARISHAL, July 13, 2026: Abrar Taseen, a brilliant student of Barishal Cantonment Public School and College, has achieved the prestigious ‘Talentpool Scholarship’ in the Primary Scholarship Examination 2025. This remarkable accomplishment has brought immense joy and pride to his family, institution, and well-wishers. ​Through his profound dedication to studies, sincerity, and hard work, Taseen has secured this unique honor at the very beginning of his academic journey. Academics and observers believe that his success demonstrates how any goal can be attained with proper guidance and consistent perseverance. Taseen’s achievement will serve as a great inspiration for other young learners to…

On May 8, 2025 (Thursday), the second edition of the “Founder Members’ Night 2.0” by the Entrepreneurs Club of Bangladesh (E-Club) was successfully held at Hotel Sheraton, Banani. The event was primarily aimed at honoring the club’s founding members and presenting its future plans. The program commenced with moderation by Arupa Dutta, Joint General Secretary of the E-Club Executive Committee and Co-Convenor of the event. Present at the event were members of the E-Club Governing Body, founding members, and leading entrepreneurs. At the beginning, a token of appreciation was presented to the event’s Co-Convenor, Md. Hasan Ekram Ahmed, for his…

The Center for Policy Analysis and Advancement (CPAA) organized a roundtable discussion last Saturday titled “Bangladesh 2.0: Rethinking Partnerships with South and Southeast Asia.” The roundtable was chaired by CPAA President and foreign affairs analyst Dr. Shariful Alam. Participants in the discussion included Professor Shahiduzzaman from the Department of International Relations at the University of Dhaka, Professor Niloy Pradhan from the Department of Political Science at Jahangirnagar University, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Patuakhali Science and Technology University Abdul Latif Basu, Director of the Research and Training Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Abdul Motaleb Sarkar, retired Brigadier General Mohammad…

The inaugural day of Glory Girls Tech Fest 1.0 was vibrant and filled with the promising voices of young women. The event was held on April 24, 2025, at the renowned Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Bashundhara Branch, in Dhaka. It was organized by ICT Olympiad Bangladesh (ICTOB). The project was led by Sabikun Nahar Rimmi as Project Head, Farhana Islam as Head of Communication, and Snigdha Dey as Glory Girls Team Leader. This event marked the beginning of a new journey — aimed at ensuring active and leadership-driven participation of women in the field of technology. Thanks to the…

The Late Alhaj Professor Dr. A.B.M. Mafizul Islam Patwari The man who made the dream a reality Born on January 01, 1953 Expired on February 06, 2004. The founder of Dhaka International University (DIU), Dhaka is Dr. A.B.M. Mafizul Islam Patwari. He was a Professor of the Department of Law, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was truly an academician. He was the author of more than 20 books and 35 articles on different branches of Law. Dr. Patwari studied and conducted research in various fields at different universities both at home and abroad. As a research scholar he worked…

Dhaka International University (DIU) successfully hosted its 8th convocation, conferring graduation certificates to 2,791 students. In recognition of outstanding academic achievements, 4 students received the Chancellor Award, 10 students were honored with the Vice-Chancellor Award, and 13 students were presented with the Dean Award. The event took place on Tuesday, January 28, at the PSC Convention Hall in Mirpur. Key Participants and Dignitaries In the absence of the Honorable President of Bangladesh and Chancellor of the university, Md. Sahabuddin, the ceremony was presided over by his representative, Professor Dr. M. Aminul Islam, Special Assistant to the President (with the rank…