West Indies bowl out Australia for 225 after dramatic collapse
Australia lost seven wickets for 68 runs in a dramatic collapse to be all out for 225 on day one of the third Test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. West Indies finished the day on 16 for one -- 209 runs behind -- after Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc dismissed Kevlon Anderson in the pacer's 100th Test. Australia won the toss and opted to bat first for the day-night Test but crumbled despite being 157-3 at one stage as the West Indies bowlers ripped through their middle order before being dismissed in 70.3 overs. West Indies quick Shamar Joseph finished with 4-33, the pick of the home bowlers, while Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves took three wickets each. Time in the middle is key -- just trying to get used to their bowlers, their conditions.
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July 13, 2025 04:36 UTC
Child dies after losing both parents
All 3 victims have now diedA child, who suffered burns in a fire sparked by a suspected gas leak in Dhaka's Jatrabari, has died after losing both of her parents in the incident.Three-and-a-half-year-old Rafia succumbed to her wounds around 3:30am on Saturday, according to Dr Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at the National Burn and Plastic Surgey Institute's emergency department. "Ninety percent of her body was burnt. She was admitted to the intensive care unit due to severe burns in her airways as well. "Around 1am on Thursday, Ripon, 40, his wife Iti, 30, and their daughter Rafia were burnt in a fire sparked by accumulated gas on the ground floor of a building on Shaheed Farooq Road in Jatrabari. They were brought to the hospital at 2am.Iti died on Thursday afternoon, and Ripon passed away around 5:30pm the same day.
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July 13, 2025 02:19 UTC
JnU JCD leader suspended for one month
Mahmudul Hasan, Joint Convener of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Jagannath University (JnU), has been suspended from his organizational duties for one month following an attack on two teachers and three student leaders affiliated with Bangladesh Democratic Student Council (BDSC).The suspension was announced on Thursday (July 10) in an official press release signed by Md. Jahangir Alam, Office Secretary (Vice President status) of the Central JCD.According to the release, "As per the decision of the central committee of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Mahmudul Hasan is suspended from his organizational post for one (1) month due to violation of party discipline. "The decision was approved by JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, the statement added.Earlier that day, around 4:30pm, several JCD activists reportedly attacked Rafique Bin Sadeq Resad, a fourth-year student of the Management department, beneath the university's Shaheed Sajid Building, accusing him of being linked to the Chhatra League.When Dr A K M Rifat Hasan, Student Welfare Adviser of the university, and Assistant Proctor Shafiqul Islam attempted to intervene, they were subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault by the attackers.Additionally, JCD activists allegedly targeted three BDSC leaders Md. Faisal Murad, Chief Organizer Ferdous Hasan, and Joint Convener Faruk, branding them as Chhatra League affiliates and assaulting them as well.All the victims are currently undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. �"bdnews24.com
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July 13, 2025 02:19 UTC
Law and order ‘worsening’ in absence of election, deaths rising: Fakhrul
Law and order ‘worsening’ in absence of election, deaths rising: FakhrulBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the absence of general election is fuelling a “deterioration” in law and order and a surge in deaths across Bangladesh. Addressing the interim authorities, he said: “Let me be clear -- investigate the incidents without delay, identify the real offenders, and ensure punishment. ‘WE WANT SWIFT POLLS’Fakhrul reiterated the party’s call for a swift national election under a reformed state structure. “There is no alternative to democracy, and the first step to democracy is an election,” he said. The senior BNP leader added, “These incidents -- the breakdown in law and order, the rise in deaths -- are happening because there is no election.
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July 13, 2025 00:24 UTC
Flood damage all around Feni, but people have begun leaving shelters
Flood damage all around Feni, but people have begun leaving sheltersThe flooding in Feni has begun to improve with people now leaving shelters and returning to homes that still bear the scars of the earlier deluge. Disaster Management Advisor Faruk E Azam visited the damaged embankment along the Muhuri River in Fulgazi on Saturday morning. Bimal Das of Uttar Dhanikunda village in Parshuram’s Ctholia Union lost everything after the waters of the Muhuri River tore through his home. Feni Additional Deputy Commissioner Ismail Hossain said more than 1,000 people are still housed in 25 shelters. “Reconstruction efforts will begin shortly after the damage assessment is complete.”‘MEGA PROJECT TO BUILD EMBANKMENT ALONG MUHURI RIVER’Advisor Faruk visited several flood-affected areas in Feni.
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July 12, 2025 17:14 UTC
New Trump tariff threats rekindle investor concerns about trade and timelines
A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, US flag and word "Tariffs" in this illustration taken, Apr 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dado RuvicA 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, US flag and word "Tariffs" in this illustration taken, Apr 17, 2025. Trump said in social media posts on Saturday he would impose a 30 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on Aug 1. Three EU officials told Reuters on Saturday that Trump's 30 percent tariff threat is a negotiating tactic. Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist with payments company Corpay in Toronto, said the stream of tariff announcements could reignite market concerns.
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July 12, 2025 16:34 UTC
Shakilur Rahman receives Global Business and CSR Award
Young journalist and entrepreneur Shakilur Rahman (Shakil) has been awarded the Global Business and CSR Award 2025 in recognition of his contributions to the fields of digital media and marketing. The event was organised by the Asian Journalist Human Rights and Cultural Foundation in association with the Global Media Forum of Bangladesh. Shakil currently works in the digital media and marketing department of SA TV. Shakilur Rahman currently serves as the Joint Secretary of the Cultural Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (CJFB). He is also a member of the Electronic Media Marketing Association (EMMA), the Bangladesh Cine-Journalist Association (BACHSAS), and the Greater Jashore Journalists' Forum.
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July 12, 2025 15:13 UTC
Government has zero tolerance for ‘mob justice’, says Advisor Rizwana
Government has zero tolerance for ‘mob justice’, says Advisor RizwanaEnvironment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan says the interim government does not, under any circumstance, tolerate “mob justice”. “In the past three to four months, whenever ‘mob justice’ has taken place, we have arrested those responsible and none of the suspects have been released,” the advisor said. On waste management at Aminbazar, Rizwana said discussions are ongoing with China and South Korea to establish an effective waste disposal system. Turning to pollution caused by tanneries, Rizwana said: “This issue certainly falls under my ministry, but the industries ministry has been identified as the focal point. The industries ministry can provide a better explanation on this,” she said.
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July 12, 2025 14:56 UTC
“I have been framed,” claims suspect arrested over brutal Mitford murder
Two suspects in the brutal murder of a scrap trader outside Old Dhaka’s Mitford Hospital - Tarek Rahman Robin and Titon Gazi - have denied any involvement in the shocking incident. 3 of Mitford Hospital, where Sohag, a scrap trader, was bludgeoned to death with a concrete block in broad daylight. Following his remand, Robin provided his confessional statement in court. The murder took place in the Kotwali-Bangshal area due to a rivalry in the scrap metal business and extortion. When asked if he had any statement, Titon told the court: "Watch the video that has gone viral carefully.
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July 12, 2025 14:56 UTC
Bangladesh to continue tariff talks with US
As the official talks concluded, both sides have agreed to continue inter-ministerial discussions. An additional 37 percent hike in the tariff rate was announced on Bangladeshi goods. However, two days before the Jul 9 deadline, Trump wrote to the heads of state and government of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, to announce new tariff rates. Despite announcing the new tariff rate, the US president said in a letter to Yunus that the door to negotiations would be open. You will never be disappointed with The United States of America.”Currently, the US tariff rate on Bangladeshi goods is 15 percent on average.
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July 12, 2025 14:36 UTC
Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
A banner depicting an European Union flag is reflected in a window outside the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Mar 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/A banner depicting an European Union flag is reflected in a window outside the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Mar 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/President Donald Trump on Saturday imposed a 30 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on Aug 1 after weeks of negotiations with the key trading allies failed to reach a more comprehensive trade deal. The EU had hoped to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the US for the 27-country bloc. The European Union had been bracing for the letter from Trump outlining his planned duties on the United States' largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days.
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July 12, 2025 13:57 UTC
Mitford killing: Suspect confesses in court, another remanded
Tarek Rahman Robin, a suspect in the grisly murder of a scrap trader outside Old Dhaka's Mitford Hospital, has given a confessional statement in court. On Saturday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Giyas recorded Robin’s confessional statement following a request from the investigating officer Md Monir of Kotwali Police Station. After the court issued a two-day remand order, Robin agreed to give a confessional statement, prompting the investigating officer to request its recording. In the wake of the killing, the BNP expelled five members of its affiliated organisations Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal for their alleged involvement in the incident. People familiar with them said they could never have imagined such a horrific killing arising from a business dispute.
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July 12, 2025 13:17 UTC
India's top football league on hold, federation says
India's top-flight soccer league, the Indian Super League (ISL), is on hold, the country's football federation (AIFF) announced on Saturday, citing stalled negotiations for a contract renewal with their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). Talks to renew the 2010 agreement stalled after India's Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew their deal with FSDL until its order, the federation said. A case to implement a new constitution for the AIFF is ongoing at the country's Supreme Court. "Consequently, based on legal advice... renewal discussions have been in abeyance." "The AIFF and its stakeholders will take all possible steps and do all things within their power to ensure continuity of the ISL in the best interests of Indian football," the AIFF added.
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July 12, 2025 12:01 UTC
IGP says police effectiveness ‘dissatisfactory’, still recovering from Uprising ‘trauma’
IGP says police effectiveness ‘dissatisfactory’, still recovering from Uprising ‘trauma’Bangladesh’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said the force has yet to fully regain its effectiveness following last year’s “traumatic” political upheaval and deadly violence targeting police. On Saturday, Baharul said efforts are underway to arrest “identified” criminals and those with pending cases, alongside broader preventive measures. “Our main challenge is making the force 100 percent effective after such a traumatic experience [last year],” he said at the Dhaka Range Reserve Force in Gendaria. We’re still in that process.”The fallout stems from the Aug 5, 2024, mass uprising that toppled the Awami League government. The transition to an interim government took time to stabilise law-enforcing operations, a recovery effort that is still a work in progress.
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July 12, 2025 10:21 UTC
Govt holding off on administrative action to fuel instability: Jubo Dal chief
Speaking at an emergency media briefing organised by the BNP’s three affiliated bodies Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Munna alleged that the government was “deliberately stalling administrative action” to maintain a state of chaos and use it as a pretext to delay the national election. Saturday's briefing came amid protests and widespread outrage over the murder of trader Md Sohag alias Lal Chand. “More than 60 hours have passed since the incident, and despite having evidence of the murder, the main suspects have not been arrested,” Munna said. Several disturbing videos of the murder and its aftermath have circulated on social media, triggering public shock and outrage. We expelled them for life and urged law enforcement to arrest them and bring them to justice without delay,” he said.
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July 12, 2025 10:01 UTC