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Tigers unleash fury: Hridoy, Emon’s fireworks seal T20I rout over Pakistan
09:33 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayOn a charged Sunday evening, July 20, 2025, at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Bangladesh’s Tigers roared to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I of a three-match series, clinching a 1-0 lead with 27 balls to spare.
Tigers roar back: Hridoy, Emon steer Bangladesh toward victory after early scare
08:54 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayOn a pulsating Sunday evening, July 20, 2025, at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh’s cricket team transformed early jitters into a surge of confidence, chasing 111 against Pakistan in the first T20I of a three-match series.
East Timor, Zambia step onto the global cricket stage as ICC associate members
08:47 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayOn a landmark day for cricket’s global expansion, the International Cricket Council (ICC) welcomed East Timor and Zambia as its newest associate members during an Executive Committee meeting in Singapore on Sunday, July 20.
Fakhrul cheers Tigers on in high spirits at Ban-Pak T20 opener
08:34 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was spotted in high spirits at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday evening, July 20, enthusiastically watching the first T20 match between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Fakhrul, who arrived at the stadium with a group of party leaders, was visibly excited throughout the game, applauding every wicket and cheering on the Tigers’ bowling unit.
Taskin and Mustafizur’s fiery spell leaves Pakistan reeling at 110
08:21 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayOn a steamy Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2025, at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Bangladesh’s pace duo Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman turned the Mirpur pitch into a graveyard for Pakistan’s batters.
‘Mentally unstable’ man lynched after madrasa teacher's murder
08:09 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayA quiet afternoon in Shahapur village in Tala of Satkhira turned into a scene of horror and vengeance on Sunday, July 20, at around 2:30pm. A mentally unstable young man, Raju Gazi, 36, was killed in a mob lynching moments after he fatally attacked Shariful Gazi, 38, a teacher at Shahapur Madrasa, with a sharp weapon causing his death.
Merging 5 Islamic banks: A bold rescue for banking sector or a risky gamble?
06:58 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayThe collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5, 2024, ripped the veil off Bangladesh’s banking sector, exposing a grim reality of mismanagement, corruption, and defaulted loans. Among the hardest hit are five Islamic banks – First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, and Exim Bank – now slated for a historic merger by Bangladesh Bank.
Tigers strike hard, Pakistan reels at 41/4 in power play
06:43 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayThe Tigers unleashed a ferocious bowling assault in the first ODI of a three-match series against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday, July 20, 2025, dismantling the visitors’ top order with four wickets for just 41 runs in the six-over power play. With spin and pace combining to devastating effect, the hosts set a commanding tone in a high-stakes clash.
Taskin’s rollercoaster returns, drops catch, claims wicket
06:29 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayIn a high-stakes opening match of the three-match T20I series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday, July 20, 2025, Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed experienced a dramatic return to the XI. The fiery right-armer dropped a straightforward catch in the first over but redeemed himself by snaring a crucial wicket, setting the tone for a gripping contest against a formidable Pakistan side.
One man's mission: Preserving Bangladesh's vanishing musical heritage
06:04 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayOnce the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s cultural heritage, instruments like the ektara, sarinda, and dotara are being drowned out by guitars and keyboards. But one man, Rezaul Karim Aslam, is fighting to keep their music alive, curating a treasure trove of history in his Asian Music Museum, a sanctuary for the soul of Bangladesh’s musical past.
OHCHR office in Dhaka: A step forward or a blow to Bangladesh’s image and investment climate?
05:35 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayIn a decision that has ignited both hope and controversy, Bangladesh’s interim government has greenlit the establishment of a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) office in Dhaka. Critics warn that the UN’s presence could tarnish Bangladesh’s international reputation, deter foreign investment, and exacerbate domestic tensions.
Bangladesh, US to launch UAS programme amidst 3 joint military drills
04:57 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Armed Forces and the US military will deepen their defines partnership in 2025 through three joint exercises and the introduction of a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability, aimed at enhancing shared security objectives and regional stability.
Industry leaders warn: US tariffs threaten Bangladesh with export catastrophe
04:28 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayThe proposed US tariffs threaten Bangladesh’s $23 billion textile sector, which supplies 70 per cent of the yarn and fabric for its garment industry, and its growing leather exports. Industry leaders fear that without swift government intervention – such as appointing lobbyists, engaging stakeholders, and securing competitive tariff rates – the sector could face significant losses, impacting millions of jobs and foreign exchange earnings.
Hasina’s allies transact properties in UK, face call for asset freezes
03:57 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayAn investigation by The Guardian and Transparency International has uncovered that several individuals under scrutiny in Dhaka have engaged in property transactions in the UK over the past year, prompting calls from Bangladeshi officials for Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to freeze their assets.
Yunus inaugurates Army Headquarters Selection Board
02:56 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus formally inaugurated the ‘Army Headquarters Selection Board 2025’ of the Bangladesh Army. He attended the inauguration ceremony on Sunday (July 20) and delivered a speech addressing the officers present at the event.
Fakhrul calls Hasina ‘disgrace to humanity,’ says she’s unforgivable
02:08 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that Sheikh Hasina can never be forgiven. "Hasina is a disgrace to humanity and to mothers—there is no forgiveness for her; justice will be served," he stated.
Sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan dies
12:49 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayEminent sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan passed away on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. He had been admitted to the hospital last week after being diagnosed with pneumonia and dengue.
Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
12:38 PM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayA US tech company says its chief executive has quit after he was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing a female co-worker, in a clip that went viral.
‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
11:30 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayPrince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died after spending more than two decades in a coma following a traumatic car accident.
Jamaat Amir thanks Yunus for inquiring about his health
11:07 AM, 20 Jul 2025 SundayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.