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$81m seized in Philippines in landmark recovery from 2016 reserve heist
01:41 PM, 21 Sep 2025 SundayIn a major breakthrough in one of the world’s most notorious cyber heists, Bangladeshi authorities have successfully seized $81 million in the Philippines — funds stolen from Bangladesh Bank in 2016 through a sophisticated SWIFT-based cyber fraud.
Bangladesh's leather industry missing out on 80% of its potential
11:03 AM, 21 Sep 2025 SundayFor over a decade, Bangladesh’s leather industry has been unable to breach the $1.0 billion annual export threshold — a ceiling that sector leaders and economists attribute to chronic compliance failures, underinvestment, and systemic inefficiencies.
RU teachers, staff on daylong strike over ‘attack’ on pro-VC
10:16 AM, 21 Sep 2025 SundayTeachers, officials, and employees of Rajshahi University are observing a full-day strike on Sunday, September 21, in protest against the “attack” on a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and several faculty members during a demonstration over the reinstatement of the ward quota system.
Yunus leaves for NY tonight to attend UNGA session
10:08 AM, 21 Sep 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave for New York Sunday night to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Mahalaya marks the spiritual dawn of Durga Puja across Bangladesh
10:00 AM, 21 Sep 2025 SundaySanatan devotees across Bangladesh ushered in Mahalaya on Sunday with reverence and joy, marking the sacred beginning of Sharadiya Durgotsab, the grandest festival of the traditional Hindu faith.
Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA seen as gateway to ASEAN exports
09:41 AM, 21 Sep 2025 SundayBangladesh’s trade with Malaysia remains heavily imbalanced, but business leaders and policymakers say a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could unlock new opportunities in Malaysia and across ASEAN.
RU suspends admissions under ward quota amid student protests
09:06 AM, 21 Sep 2025 SundayRajshahi University administration announced the suspension of admissions under the controversial “ward quota” system early Sunday , following escalating protests and violent clashes on campus.
Bangladesh kick off super four with thrilling 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka
11:55 PM, 20 Sep 2025 SaturdayBangladesh launched their Asia Cup Super Four campaign in dramatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets with just one ball to spare in a nail-biting finish at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
Bangladesh girls fall 3-0 to Chinese University team in friendly match
10:04 PM, 20 Sep 2025 SaturdayBangladesh’s Elite Academy girls’ team suffered a 3–0 defeat against the China University of Women’s Football side in a friendly match held on Saturday at the Dhaka National Stadium.
Workshop in Dhaka trains journalists on AI in newsrooms
09:55 PM, 20 Sep 2025 SaturdayA special workshop on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism was held on Saturday in Gulshan, Dhaka, equipping reporters with hands-on training in the latest AI tools for news editing, content creation, and multimedia integration.
Taskin & Mehedi turn the tide, Sri Lanka reeling at 75/3 after powerplay blitz
09:48 PM, 20 Sep 2025 SaturdayIn a fiery opening spell that swung the momentum firmly in Bangladesh’s favour, Taskin Ahmed and Sheikh Mehedi Hasan Miraz ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order after a blazing start leaving them at 75/3 in 10.2 overs at the time of reporting in Dubai.
Invisible axis now visible, Tarique warns
09:08 PM, 20 Sep 2025 SaturdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman issued a stark warning: the fall of the “dictatorship” was only the beginning, a more insidious, “invisible axis” of power is now rising, and its shadow is becoming unmistakably visible.