Month: October 2025

Cases Filed Against Over 1,250 Unknown Students Following Violent University Clashes in Savar

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Separate lawsuits have been filed with the Savar Police Station following a violent clash, marked by vandalism, arson, and looting, between students of two adjacent private universities in Birulia, Savar. Both City University and Daffodil International University filed two distinct cases late on Tuesday night, naming over 1,000 unknown individuals as accused in total. The Lawsuits in Detail • City University’s Case: The case was filed by Registrar Mir Akhtar Hossain, naming 1,000 unknown individuals. The charges include vandalism, arson, looting, and attacking their students on the campus. • Daffodil…

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sortie in a Rafale fighter by Indian President

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India’s President Droupadi Murmu made history on Wednesday by undertaking a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. With this flight, she became the first Indian President to fly in the advanced Rafale aircraft. The Rafale jet had been used in ‘Operation Sindoor.’ President Droupadi Murmu was accompanied by Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. Various Pakistani media outlets had previously alleged that Shivangi was captured by their armed forces, claiming she was a prisoner of war and that her fighter jet…

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Saudi Arabia is Hitting the Brakes on Mega-Projects: A $925 Billion Pi

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Saudi Arabia is reportedly making a big shift in its economic plan, moving away from the massive, headline-grabbing real estate developments that have been its focus for the past decade. A source directly familiar with the kingdom’s plans told Reuters that Saudi Arabia is preparing to reallocate its \text{\$925 billion} sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to other sectors. From Dream Cities to Practical Growth This move signals a change in strategy from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MbS) ambitious ‘Vision 2030,’ which was launched in 2016 to…

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Major Digital Security Move: Bangladesh to Launch NEIR to Block Illegal Mobile Handsets from December 16

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DHAKA – In a major step to combat digital fraud, tackle crime, and boost national revenue, the Bangladesh government is set to launch the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system. This will effectively end the trade and use of illegal mobile handsets across the country. The launch date for the centralized system has been set for December 16. The announcement was made today, Wednesday (October 29), by Faiz Ahmed Tayeb, the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant for Post, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, at a press conference held at the BTRC building…

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High-Level Meeting Held in Dhaka on Election Preparations

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DHAKA – Preparations for the upcoming national elections were the focus of a high-level meeting held today, Wednesday, at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka. The meeting was chaired by the Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, according to confirmation from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. The gathering signals a serious move by the Interim Government to advance the electoral process amidst ongoing political discussions and demands for reform.

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Love Triangle Turmoil: Niece-in-Law on Hunger Strike at Nephew’s Home, Groom Flees

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SIRAJGANJ, Bangladesh – A bizarre family drama unfolded in Boaliya village, Tarash upazila, Sirajganj, where an 18-year-old woman—who is the niece-in-law of the groom’s uncle—has been staging a hunger strike at her boyfriend’s home for two days, demanding marriage. The boyfriend, Sohan Hossain (20), reportedly fled the village as soon as he learned his demanding girlfriend had arrived. Sohan is the son of Jabbar Sarkar, who lives in the same village. The Complex Relationship According to local residents, the romantic relationship between Sohan (the nephew) and the young woman (the…

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Turmoil at the Top: Power Struggle Threatens the Tata Group, One Year After Ratan Tata’s Death

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MUMBAI – Just one year after the passing of Ratan Tata, the massive Indian business conglomerate he transformed—the Tata Group—is facing a complex and deep-seated internal crisis. The sprawling empire, which owns global brands like the UK’s Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tetley Tea, and runs Apple iPhone assembly in India, is reportedly being rocked by an intense power struggle among its top trustees. The infighting, which has been escalating for several months, has exposed a fracture within the organization. The situation grew so volatile that the Indian government was…

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Chappell Drops a Bomb: Ex-India Coach Reveals BCCI Attempted to Undermine Ganguly’s Ban

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NEW DELHI – The past actions of the Indian cricket team, particularly off the field, are suddenly under intense scrutiny. Following explosive revelations from former ICC Match Referee Chris Broad, now former India Head Coach Greg Chappell has added fuel to the fire, detailing the board’s attempt to circumvent disciplinary action against then-captain Sourav Ganguly. It’s well-known that Chappell’s tenure (2005–2007) was marked by deep friction with the Indian team. His uncompromising adherence to rules led to Ganguly being suspended for six matches in 2005, preventing him from joining the…

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Myanmar Thwarts Afghanistan’s Plans: Dhaka Friendly Match Called Off!

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DHAKA – Afghanistan’s plan to play a crucial Asian Cup qualifier match—and an accompanying friendly against Bangladesh—in Dhaka has been canceled due to an objection from their opponent, Myanmar. The news was confirmed to Ajker Potrika by Golam Gaus, Chairman of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Competition Committee. The Canceled Plans Bangladesh is set to play its fifth Asian Cup qualifier against India at home on November 18. The BFF had planned a friendly match against Afghanistan on November 13 as preparation. However, Afghanistan also has a qualifier match on…

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Historic Feat: Rohit Sharma Climbs to World No. 1 in ICC ODI Batting Rankings!

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MUMBAI – Despite India’s 2-1 series defeat against Australia, Captain Rohit Sharma was a beacon of brilliance, and his performance has been rewarded with a historic achievement: he has claimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the very first time. In the latest update from the ICC, Rohit jumped two spots to seize the World No. 1 position with 781 rating points. The Series that Delivered the Crown Although India lost the series to Australia, Rohit’s bat spoke volumes in the latter two matches: •…

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