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Experienced middle-order batter and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva has formally resigned as the captain of Sri Lanka’s national Test team. In an official letter submitted to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, the 35-year-old veteran announced his decision to relinquish the captaincy. However, he confirmed that he will remain actively available for selection as a player in red-ball cricket. De Silva has captained Sri Lanka in 18 Test matches since succeeding Dimuth Karunaratne in January 2024. Key highlights of Dhananjaya de Silva’s tenure and tenure exit include: Passing the Baton to Next Generation: In his letter to the selection…

While Bangladesh have played several One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, they are stepping onto this ground for a Test match for the very first time. Hosted by Afghanistan at this neutral venue, cricket enthusiasts are keenly observing how the traditional Abu Dhabi pitch will behave. According to historical statistics and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Abu Dhabi surface will initially offer a batter’s paradise before gradually slowing down and favoring spin as the match progresses. Key characteristics of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch and tactical takeaways…

The first formal gathering and dinner of the Executive Committee of Moitali Foundation was held on Wednesday evening, October 7, at Sky Lounge, Sony Square, in the capital. Nine members of the Foundation’s Executive Committee attended the event. The programme began with a welcome address by Abu Mohammad Shoyeb, Founder President of Moitali Foundation. In his speech, he outlined the background behind the establishment of the Foundation, its vision and objectives, and its future plans. He also called upon the Executive Committee members to actively perform their respective responsibilities from their individual positions. Abu Mohammad Shoyeb said that the combined…

When the referee sounded the final whistle at the historic Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, an emotional chord resonated across millions of football lovers worldwide. Following a friendly match against Benin, amidst thunderous cheers from a packed home stadium, Lionel Andrés Messi—one of the greatest icons in football history—bid a permanent farewell to the Argentine national team and the revered sky-blue and white jersey. Concluding a two-decade-long, illustrious, and record-breaking international career, the Argentine maestro brings down the curtain on a legendary chapter in world football. Key milestones and highlights marking the end of Messi’s international journey: 100 Final Minutes…

A massive civil protest and public rally against the government’s controversial Special Investment Region / State Institutional Reforms (SIR) policy is taking place in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Joining the demonstration on Thursday (October 8, 2026) are prominent socio-political analyst and content creator Dhruv Rathee alongside veteran Indian actor Prakash Raj. Both figures confirmed their attendance through video messages broadcast across their social media handles, urging citizens, youth, and civil society groups to assemble at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to demonstrate solidarity with affected communities.

Over the past eight months since launching military operations against Iran, the United States armed forces have lost or suffered severe damage to at least 81 advanced combat aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and military helicopters. The total financial footprint of the hardware damage is estimated at approximately $3.3 billion (approx. BDT 40,000 crore). These findings were disclosed in a Congressional Research Service (CRS) report and published by the New York Post.

Conflict between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition INDIA bloc has intensified dramatically over the Election Commission of India (ECI). On Thursday morning (October 8, 2026), Delhi Police formally registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several other senior opposition figures. The charges stem from alleged unauthorized entry and disruption at New Delhi’s Akashvani Bhawan during Tuesday night’s protests. The cases were filed at the New Delhi and Parliament Street police stations. Earlier, opposition leaders led a massive march toward the…

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has reaffirmed that the government is working with utmost sincerity to protect equal rights, social security, and dignity for every citizen of Bangladesh, regardless of religion, caste, occupation, or community. He delivered these remarks during a special exchange meeting with senior representatives of the Hindu and Buddhist religious communities at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat on Wednesday (October 7, 2026). The Prime Minister emphasized that in a humanitarian, equitable, and inclusive Bangladesh, no citizen will face discrimination based on religious or social identity. Commitment to an Inclusive Bangladesh: Prime Minister Tarek Rahman stated, “We…

National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formally executed a landmark bilateral agreement with European aerospace giant Airbus to purchase 10 new aircraft as part of its comprehensive fleet expansion and modernization strategy. The contract was officially signed during a ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dhaka on Thursday (October 8, 2026). This deal follows a prior contract signed by the current administration with US aerospace manufacturer Boeing for 25 aircraft. With this new Airbus procurement, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to add a total of 35 state-of-the-art aircraft to its international fleet over the coming years.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 13 key development projects with an estimated total outlay of BDT 16,207.55 crore. Final approval was granted during the ECNEC meeting held at the Cabinet Room of the Secretariat on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), chaired by Prime Minister Tarek Rahman. The approved portfolio allocates substantial funding toward urban infrastructure, rural road connectivity, solar power generation (including the Rampal solar initiative), and information technology expansion across Bangladesh.