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Sri Lanka bowls stunning final over to score World Cup win over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has engineered an extraordinary comeback win over Bangladesh to keep her nation alive in the Women's Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh appeared to be cruising to victory as it chased the 203 runs it needed to stay...

Bangladesh Vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch BAN Vs WI In India?
Bangladesh Vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch BAN Vs WI In India? Photo : AP Bangladesh will look to seal the series when they face West Indies in the second ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on...

Dhaka Bank empowers IUB students through 'Financial Literacy & Career Counselling Program'
Dhaka Bank PLC successfully organized a “Financial Literacy & Career Counselling Program for the Young Students of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)” on 14 October 2025 at the IUB Campus, Bashundhara R/A, collaborated by the Office of...

Eight Islamic parties hold rallies in Dhaka
They want referendum on PR system by Nov, level playing field before election Staff Correspondent 21 October, 2025, 01:15 Leaders of eight Islamic parties, including the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the Islami Andolan Bangladesh, on Monday urged...

Activists question Dhaka Stream’s role
SORNOMOYE’S DEATH Staff Correspondent 21 October, 2025, 01:12 Rights activists have raised questions regarding the role of the Dhaka Stream authorities in handling allegations of sexual harassment brought on by many of its employees, including...

After missing India tour, West Indies' Shamar Joseph ruled out of Bangladesh series
West Indies pace sensation Shamar Joseph has been ruled out of the ongoing three-match ODI series against Bangladesh due to discomfort in his shoulder, according to ESPNcricinfo. The 26-year-old, who had been hoping to return to international...

Bangladesh collapses in last over to slip to stunning loss to Sri Lanka at Women’s Cricket World Cup
Poll By Canadian Press on October 20, 2025. NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — Bangladesh lost four wickets off the final six balls in a stunning collapse as it slipped to a seven-run defeat to Sri Lanka at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Monday. With...

Bangladesh lose four wickets in four balls as Sri Lanka secure a 7-run win
Bangladesh suffered a dramatic collapse in the 50th over as Sri Lanka registered a 7-run win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Bangladesh needed 12 runs off 12 deliveries. Sugandika Kumari got rid of Ritu Moni on the fourth delivery of the 49th...

Bangladesh vs West Indies, 2nd ODI- Who will win today BAN vs WI match?
BAN vs WI, 2nd ODI,Cricket Tips:Bangladesh managed to outplay West Indies in the first ODI, and they recorded a 74-run win. They have a 1-0 lead, and the second game will begin at 1 PM IST on Tuesday at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka....

Textile Industry Hit by Massive Fire at Bangladesh’s Dhaka Airport
A fire at Dhaka airport in Bangladesh has burned textile exports worth millions of dollars. The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon and authorities have opened an investigation, local media reported. The fire destroyed storage areas used to store...

Bangladesh crash out after seven-run loss against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka held their nerve in a nail-biting ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 clash to knock Bangladesh out of the tournament in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Defending 203, Bangladesh needed eight runs off the final over but Sri Lanka captain Chamari...

SLW vs BANW Highlights: Athapaththu's last over heroics stuns Bangladesh

Monetary policy under duress: The imperative for a facilitative Bangladesh Bank
The Bangladesh banking sector is experiencing its most severe crisis in decades, marked by a debilitating capital shortfall of approximately $15.5 billion and the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) in...

Kollam police arrest Bangladeshi national for illegal immigration, Aadhaar card forgery
Kollam: Parimal Das(21), a Bangladeshi national, was arrested by Kollam City Police during an inspection under the ‘Surakshitha Theeram’ project. He admitted to entering Bengal illegally from Bangladesh and obtaining an Aadhaar card using a fake...

Dhaka stocks see turnover plunge
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 20 October, 2025, 23:39 | New Age file photo Despite a rebound in key indices after days of decline, the turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange plunged to its lowest level in the current fiscal year 2025-26 and in...

Bangladesh Vs West Indies 2nd Live Streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs WI live?
Bangladesh Vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Cricket Streaming: Bangladesh and West Indies will lock horns once more for the 2nd ODI after the hosts won the 1st match by 74 runs. West Indies will now look to claw back the advantage against the Bangla...

Bangladesh’s FDI landscape: recent shifts and future prospects
Mohammad Zonaed Emran 21 October, 2025, 00:00 FOREIGN direct investment refers to investments made by foreign individuals or companies in the business or productive sectors of another country. Such investment allows the foreign investor to gain...

Hosein, Simmonds drafted into squad for remaining ODI matches against Bangladesh
MIRPUR, India – Akeal Hosein and Ramon Simmonds have named as replacements for the West Indies in the ongoing One Day International series against Bangladesh. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Monday that Hosein and Simmonds will replace...
CRICKET-BAN/WIS-UPDATE Hosein, Simmonds drafted into squad for remaining ODI matches against Bangladesh

Dhaka's 2025 matriculation disaster reflects failing education system
The national pass rate has fallen to 58.83%, the lowest in 21 years. Over half a million students failed, while 77,000 fewer than last year achieved the highest marks (GPA-5). Scholars and educators are questioning the reasons for the crisis....