Duke ball controversy: Cricketers are being tricked, says ball factory owner

Desk Report, Duke ball controversy: Cricketers are being tricked, says ball factory owner The controversy over the ball is not leaving the England-India Test series. The latest is that the umpires were forced to change the ball again at the end of the 56th over of India’s innings today. When the umpires were selecting the ball after the first water break of the day, commentator Ravi Shastri somehow shouted on television. The former Indian coach and captain said, ‘Here it is again. Another ball is being changed! I will call…

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The country where cricket was banned in one city is now in the T20 World Cup

Desk Report, The country where cricket was banned in one city is now in the T20 World Cup Hearing the news that Italy has qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup, another question may first arise in some people’s minds; does Italy also play cricket? The country where cricket was banned in one city is now in the T20 World Cup Actually, Italy is a football-mad country, everyone has known it for generations. Four-time world champions. Their top football league, Serie A, is one of the best in the world.…

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Bengali-dominated Bara angered by Assam CM’s remarks

Desk Report, Bengali-dominated Bara angered by Assam CM’s remarks A comment by BJP Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the northeastern Indian state of Assam has sparked outrage across the Bengali-dominated Barak Valley. Bengali-dominated Bara angered by Assam CM’s remarks The four districts of the Barak Valley, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Cachar and Hojai, are Bengali-dominated. In addition, the neighboring Dhubri and Goalpara are also Bengali-dominated. The residents of these districts have been using Bengali as their mother tongue for a long time. The Assam government had ordered the use of Bengali…

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Garment sector in the face of tariff storm, what should we do?

Desk Report, Garment sector in the face of tariff storm, what should we do? On July 8, 2025, the US government announced a 35 percent tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports, creating an unprecedented crisis in the country’s economy. Garment sector in the face of tariff storm, what should we do? If this tariff comes into effect from August 1, Bangladesh will face a huge competitive disadvantage in one of its main export markets. However, timely and effective diplomatic initiatives from the government to prevent this crisis were not visible. The…

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World Bank Vice President arrives on four-day visit

Desk Report, World Bank Vice President arrives on four-day visit The new Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, Johannes Jatt, arrived in Dhaka on Saturday. He is on a four-day visit. During the visit, he will meet with the Interim Government’s Chief Advisor, Financial Advisor, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, government policymakers and representatives of the private sector. World Bank Vice President arrives on four-day visit This was announced in a World Bank press release. Johannes Jatt assumes office as Vice President for the South Asia…

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Taiwan deploys US-made Humvees in military drills

desk Report, Taiwan deploys US-made Humvees in military drills Taiwan is conducting military exercises to counter any Chinese attack. As part of the exercise, the autonomous island has deployed the US-made advanced rocket launch system ‘HIMARS’ (HIMARS). Two trucks equipped with HIMARS were seen in Taichung city, off Taiwan’s central coast, on Saturday. Taiwan deploys US-made Humvees in military drills Taiwan conducts military exercises called ‘Han Kuang’ every year. However, this time the exercise is being carried out on the largest scale. Today was the fourth day of the 10-day…

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The opportunity that the National Party can wait for

Desk Report, The opportunity that the National Party can wait for Elections are coming up. Those who have been allowed to go to the field are making preparations to go to parliament. Those who have not been allowed are guarding the ‘broken boat’ in the hope that the boat may be ‘repaired’. The opportunity that the National Party can wait for The party that was the ‘opposition party’ in parliament for so many years during Sheikh Hasina’s reign, after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, the people are supposed…

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Law and order situation in the country has deteriorated due to lack of elections: Mirza Fakhrul

Desk Report, Law and order situation in the country has deteriorated due to lack of elections: Mirza Fakhrul BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir believes that the law and order situation in the country is deteriorating because there are no elections. He said that BNP does not support any injustice. He demanded that the government identify the real culprits in the recent killings and bring them to justice. Law and order situation in the country has deteriorated due to lack of elections: Mirza Fakhrul Mirza Fakhrul said, “Elections are…

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The robbers, armed with machetes, took away the phone, wallet, credit cards, as well as clothes and shoes.

Desk Report, The robbers, armed with machetes, took away the phone, wallet, credit cards, as well as clothes and shoes. After snatching a mobile phone and wallet from a man in Shyamoli, the robbers also took his clothes and shoes. The incident took place in a lane in Shyamoli around 5 am on Friday. The robbers, armed with machetes, took away the phone, wallet, credit cards, as well as clothes and shoes. The victim of the robbery, Shimeon Tripura (30), works in a private company. He filed a case on…

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This atrocity is a manifestation of the interim government’s failure to control law and order: Jonayed Saki

Desk Report, This atrocity is a manifestation of the interim government’s failure to control law and order: Jonayed Saki Jonayed Saki, the chief coordinator of the Mass Solidarity Movement, has said that atrocities like killing people with stones in public in post-uprising Bangladesh are a manifestation of the interim government’s failure to control law and order. He also demanded that India be brought to justice under the United Nations for killing people one after another on the border. This atrocity is a manifestation of the interim government’s failure to control…

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