A deadly twin suicide bombing struck a military compound in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring 30 others. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening (March 4) during iftar when two explosives-laden vehicles entered the compound and detonated. The blasts caused severe damage, collapsing a mosque and a nearby […]
Read MoreBarcelona will face Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash tonight. The Catalan side, unbeaten in their last 15 matches, will aim for victory despite uncertainties over Gavi’s availability due to illness. Meanwhile, Liverpool will take on PSG in a high-stakes encounter. The Reds, dominating the Premier League table […]
Read MoreAustralian cricket star Steve Smith announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) after leading his team to a semi-final exit at the ICC Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old, a two-time World Cup winner, scored 5,800 runs in 170 ODIs at an average of 43.28. Smith, who debuted as a spin-bowling all-rounder in 2010, played a key […]
Read MoreA Dhaka court placed retired Supreme Court judge AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik on a two-day remand in connection with the death of 24-year-old Abujor Sheikh during quota reform protests on July 19 last year. Police sought a seven-day remand, but the court granted two days. The victim’s mother, Sobi, filed a murder case on August […]
Read MoreReal Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Rodrygo Goes opened the scoring early, but Julian Alvarez equalized with a stunning effort. Brahim Diaz restored Madrid’s lead in the 55th minute, securing a crucial advantage. Despite Atletico controlling possession for long stretches, […]
Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. The decision, effective immediately, was reported by multiple media outlets on March 3. According to Fox News, Trump will not resume aid until he believes Ukraine’s leadership is genuinely committed to […]
Read MoreArgentina has announced a 33-man squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. Among the call-ups is 18-year-old Claudio Echeverri, dubbed the “New Messi” for his standout performances in youth tournaments. Echeverri shined in the U-20 South American Championship, scoring six goals and providing three assists. He, along with Santiago Castro and […]
Read MoreThe Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has approved a proposal to rename Bangabandhu Satellite-1 as Bangladesh Satellite-1. The decision was made during an advisory council meeting on Monday, March 3. A letter signed by Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology, confirmed the approval and requested necessary actions for […]
Read MoreThe International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has identified the first-ever cluster of Zika virus in the country. According to a report published on March 3, samples collected in 2023 from Dhaka revealed that five individuals within a one-kilometer radius were infected. These individuals had no history of international travel in the past […]
Read MoreLaw enforcement agencies in Bangladesh will intensify operations during Ramadan to curb rising crimes, including robbery, theft, and counterfeit currency circulation. The Home Ministry decided to continue the joint force operation but will discontinue the controversial name “Operation Devil Hunt.” Surveillance has been heightened in crime-prone areas like malls, markets, and transport hubs. Special security […]
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