Month: October 2025

Massacre Fears Rise in Sudan

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Massacre Fears Rises in Sudan Massacre Fears Rise as Sudan’s RSF Seizes El Fasher: A Turning Point in the Bloody Civil War The city of El Fasher in Western Sudan, the capital of the North Darfur region, is now gripped by fears of a massacre following its recent capture by the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is suspected that thousands have already been killed in what is considered the bloodiest manifestation of Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The RSF took full control of El Fasher last Sunday after an…

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Century-Old ‘Hait Utshob’ Revived at Bolla Beel

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Century-Old ‘Hait Utshob’ Revived at Bolla Beel: Traditional Fishing Festival Draws Thousands in Nandail As the dawn broke yesterday (Thursday), the upazila of Nandail in Mymensingh came alive with energy. Thousands of people, armed with traditional fishing gear like ‘polo’ (fishing pots), nets, and other equipment, gathered along the banks of the historic Bolla Beel in Sadar Union for a day of communal fishing and festivity. This age-old community event, known locally as ‘Hait Utshob’ (Fishing Festival), is a tradition that has been maintained in the Bolla Beel area for…

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Saudi Arabia Rejected Loan Move for Lionel Messi

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Saudi Arabia Rejected Loan Move for Lionel Messi, Says Top Football Official While news of Lionel Messi potentially moving to Saudi Arabia in 2023 proved false—with the football legend ultimately joining Inter Miami in the US Major League Soccer (MLS)—a new report has surfaced regarding another proposed link between Messi and the Gulf nation. The latest twist: the Argentine forward reportedly wanted to play for a Saudi club on loan, but the move was rejected by the Saudi government. A top Saudi football official confirmed the situation to Agence France-Presse…

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Eight Years Strong: Bangladesh Cricket Star Taskin Ahmed Celebrates Anniversary

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Eight Years Strong: Bangladesh Cricket Star Taskin Ahmed Celebrates Anniversary with Family Bangladesh’s pace bowling sensation, Taskin Ahmed, and his wife, Syeda Rabeya Naima, are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary! The cricket star, known for his active presence on social media, shared a heartfelt message and requested blessings from his fans. Taskin posted an endearing family photograph on his official Facebook page today (October 31st) around 11:54 AM. The photo features Taskin, his wife Rabeya, and their three children gathered around an anniversary cake. Taskin captioned the picture: “MashaAllah. Please…

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History Made India Women Secure World Cup Final Spot with Record-Breaking Run Chase

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History Made! India Women Secure World Cup Final Spot with Record-Breaking Run Chase The Indian Women’s Cricket Team’s journey to the final of the current Women’s ODI World Cup was far from easy. They faced early setbacks, including a defeat against Australia in Visakhapatnam on October 12, despite posting a massive 330 runs. Furthermore, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side failed to clinch victories against South Africa and England, even after showing promise. But on a thrilling day at the DY Patil Stadium, the Indian squad, which was at risk of being eliminated…

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Saint Martin’s Island Reopens After 9 Months, But Tourists Face Restrictions

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Saint Martin’s Island Reopens After 9 Months, But Tourists Face Restrictions Bangladesh’s only coral-rich island, Saint Martin’s Island in Cox’s Bazar, is set to reopen to tourists starting tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st, after a nine-month closure. While the island—a favourite destination for both domestic and foreign travellers—is welcoming visitors back, a new restriction means tourists must adhere to day trips only for the entire month of November. However, in December and January, the government plans to allow up to 2,000 tourists per day to stay overnight. Ship Owners Balk at…

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Former State Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon Barred from Leaving Bangladesh

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Former State Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon Barred from Leaving Bangladesh at Dhaka Airport Anamul Haque Milon, a former State Minister for Education during the BNP-Jamaat coalition government, was stopped by immigration police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka today (Thursday) while attempting to fly to Thailand for medical treatment. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM when Milon, who served as a prominent member of the cabinet, was scheduled to board a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Upon reaching the immigration counter, officials halted his…

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Cyber Conspiracy Uncovered in Bangladesh ISP Sector; Government Vows Strict Action

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Cyber Conspiracy Uncovered in Bangladesh ISP Sector; Government Vows Strict Action Faiz Ahmad Tayyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor for the Ministry of Post, Telecommunication, and Information Technology, has announced that the government has received evidence of a “dangerous cyber conspiracy” within the country’s Internet Service Providing (ISP) sector. In a Facebook post today (Friday), he wrote that certain unscrupulous ISP companies are attempting to destroy the networks and businesses of their competitors by organizing DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks from abroad. The government and the Bangladesh Telecommunication…

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Military Operation in Kurram: Captain and Six Soldiers

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Military Operation in Kurram: Captain and Six Soldiers Martyred in Fierce Gun Battle Six Pakistani soldiers, including a Captain, were killed in a military operation conducted in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In a swift and effective counter-attack by the security forces, seven terrorists were also eliminated. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani Armed Forces, issued a statement with these details on Wednesday (October 28). Operation Details and Casualties The statement confirmed that the operation was launched after the presence of members of…

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Pakistani Lawyer Challenges ‘Period Tax’ on Sanitary Products

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Historic Legal Battle: Young Pakistani Lawyer Challenges ‘Period Tax’ on Sanitary Products Mahnur Omer, a young lawyer from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, has embarked on a historic legal fight, using her own difficult experiences during adolescence to challenge institutional discrimination against women. She recently took legal action against the unfairly high taxation of menstrual hygiene products in Pakistan. Mahnur told The Express Tribune, “Since childhood, I have seen women in society face various forms of discrimination, especially concerning their health rights.” Motivated by this, the 25-year-old asked herself, “If we have a…

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