Rooppur Unit 1 clears key safety test after technical fault stalled commissioning

Three major tests remain before the unit can reach the criticality stage, officials say
1 October 2026

mCapital unveils $1 billion Bangladesh fund plan

mCapital, a private members-only network that connects the global diaspora with investment opportunities in Bangladesh, has launched its flagship “Dakchhe Bangladesh” initiative, announcing a $1 billion investment framework to channel non-resident Bangladeshi capital, expertise and global networks towards the country’s development.
1 October 2026

UN rights chief urges Tennessee not to repeat execution attempt

Christa Pike, who would be the first woman to be executed in Tennessee in 200 years, survived two lethal injection doses
1 October 2026

Indonesia hammer Bangladesh 9-2 to seal final spot

USA-based striker Mitchell Baker scored four goals as Bangladesh suffered a 9-2 defeat against Indonesia in their final FIFA ASEAN Cup fixture at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday.
1 October 2026

BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore

The banking regulator also raised interest rate to 6%
1 October 2026

Man detained for allegedly assaulting class 6 student in Munshiganj school

Police say Nahid Sheikh entered the school after learning of a dispute involving his cousin
1 October 2026

Afghanistan announce all-format squads for Bangladesh, Zimbabwe series

Afghanistan will first play a one-off Test against Bangladesh from October 9 to 13 in Abu Dhabi, with Rashid missing.
1 October 2026

U-17s chase return to AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals

Bangladesh will take on Uzbekistan on October 8 before facing the Philippines on October 11 in Group H.
1 October 2026

Bangladesh’s exports rise 8.54% in September

The country shipped $3.93 billion worth of merchandise in the month
1 October 2026

Jahangirnagar University appoints Prof Md Abdul Halim as new proctor

Botany professor replaces Prof Md Zakir Hossain, whose resignation has been accepted by the university
1 October 2026

Remittance inflow hits 11-month low

However, the figure, $2.76 billion, is 3% higher year-on-year
1 October 2026

ICC introduces new playing conditions: Key changes across formats

The ICC Men’s Cricket Committee Chair, Sourav Ganguly said, “There are some important changes to the Playing Conditions, including provisions relating to cricket balls, greater clarity around certain aspects of fielding and measures aimed at improving the pace of the game."
1 October 2026

Bangladesh turn to Emon for Indonesia test

Already eliminated from the competition following consecutive defeats to Malaysia (3-0) and Singapore (1-0), Bangladesh will line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation as they look to end their campaign on a positive note.
1 October 2026

HC grants bail to prime accused in Mitford-area Sohag murder case

Mahmudul Hasan Mohin gets six months’ ad-interim bail; attorney general says state will seek a stay
1 October 2026

7 Durga Puja idols vandalised at Tangail temple

Police investigate incident at Jamurki Paschimpara in Mirzapur, where preparations were underway for this year’s festivities
1 October 2026

‘Organisational action not enough’ over Radda health centre attack, Shafiqur says

Jamaat chief calls for exemplary punishment after BNP reserved-seat MP Ferdousy Ahmed is ordered to resign
1 October 2026

Ronaldo’s Portugal future uncertain after walkout

Spanish sports daily Marca said Jesus and Portuguese federation president Pedro Proenca followed Ronaldo to Copenhagen airport in an attempt to persuade him to stay with the squad, before the player boarded his private jet.
1 October 2026

Retired schoolteacher found dead with hands, legs and mouth tied in Barishal flat

Police recovered 65-year-old Amena Khanam’s decomposing body from her locked residence after neighbours report a foul smell
1 October 2026

Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil

India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country.
1 October 2026

Indian man faces Official Secrets Act case in Dhaka over espionage allegations

Police accuse Rabiul Islam of maintaining contact with a foreign intelligence agency and passing sensitive information
1 October 2026