Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 28, 2026. Photo: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
English News

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 28, 2026. Photo: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Details of how Myanmar disguised purchases of Iranian jet fuel, as well as the entities involved in the transactions, are reported here for the first time

The Business Standard • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 12:00 PM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Crowne Plaza Dhaka partners with France-Bangladesh Chamber

Dhaka: Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has signed a memorandum of understanding with the France-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB), becoming the organization’s official hospitality partner in Dhaka through December 31, 2027.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:58 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Khilkhet raid: 101 citizens condemn 'moral policing', demand release of 85 arrested

In a statement sent to the media yesterday 101 citizens also expressed serious concern over allegations that those arrested during the DB raid were denied the opportunity to consult lawyers

The Business Standard • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:55 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Salahuddin replaces Ashraful as national team batting coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed Mohammad Salahuddin as the batting coach of the national team on an interim basis, replacing Mohammad Ashraful

Dhaka Tribune • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:54 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Cyclone 'Arnab' forms in Bay, signal 2 issued for ports

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Arnab, prompting Bangladesh to raise the maritime warning

Daily Observer • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:52 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Visitors tour the exhibition booths operated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on 25 June 2026. Photo: UNB/AP

For countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany, which have considerable economic and military capabilities but lack powerful home-grown frontier AI models, alignment with the United States may be essential to securing access to data centres and chip agreements with American companies.

The Business Standard • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:50 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Marble Correspondence: A missionary letter that challenged America’s view of 1971

A missionary couple's January 1972 letter challenged Nixon's stance on Bangladesh's Liberation War, condemned genocide and called for US recognition.

The Daily Star • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:49 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Global Islamic finance assets to hit $10.5tn by 2030, Bangladesh lags

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:47 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Bangladesh plans bonded warehouse reforms to boost export diversification

The government has taken a series of reforms to the bonded warehouse system, customs procedures and export incentives to reduce business costs, simplify import and export operations, and help diversify Bangladesh’s export base beyond readymade garments (RMG).According to the budget document, t

Bangladesh Post • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:46 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Real century 'just a detail' for Mbappe after Clasico win

Kylian Mbappe said reaching a milestone 100 goals for Real Madrid during the 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday was "just a detail" compared to the team

Dhaka Tribune • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:42 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Trump says decision nearing on Iran: Deal or \'finish it off\'

US President Donald Trump said it is

The Asian Age • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:40 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Rooppur power plant receives third uranium consignment for second unit

The third consignment of nuclear fuel, or uranium, for the second unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant arrived at the project site in Pabna on Tuesday morning amid tight security.

UNB • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:40 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

The logo of Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland January 30, 2020. Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

Divarasib also lowered the risk of disease progression or death by 42%

The Business Standard • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:40 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Kane-Mbappe-Yamal.JPG

The incident fuelled speculation on social media, with many questioning whether France Football, the organisers of the prestigious individual award, had accidentally revealed the winner before the ceremony.

The Daily Star • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:39 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Bangladesh-Spain Expo highlights trade, investment opportunities

Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has highlighted Bangladesh's export diversification drive and investment opportunities in emerging sectors at the third Bangladesh-Spain Expo 2026 in Seville, Spain.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:38 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming

Daily Observer • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:37 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Lula’s political comeback: how did he beat Bolsonaro in Brazil?

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

The Business Standard • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:35 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Stocks fall at opening as turnover remains sluggish

Stocks fell sharply in early trading on Monday, as investors remained cautious amid concerns over corporate earnings and dividend declarations and rising global energy prices following renewed escalation of conflicts in the Middle East.

The Financial Express • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:32 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes warmns up ahead of the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Bournemouth in Manchester, England, Sunday (25 October 2026). Photo: UNB/AP

United, who sit 16th in the 20-team Premier League, have struggled to find consistency despite Carrick's efforts to turn their season around.

The Business Standard • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:30 AM
0
• 0 min read
English News

NBR raids Gulshan restaurant, seizes alcohol over suspected duty evasion

A joint team of four intelligence agencies of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) seized a large quantity of alcohol and alcoholic beverages without valid documents during a raid on Kingfisher Restaurant Ltd in the capital’s Gulshan area. The special operation was...

Dhaka Tribune • 9 Days, Oct 26, 2026 11:28 AM
0
• 0 min read
Fri ☀️ 31°
Sat ⛅ 30°
Sun 🌧️ 28°
Mon ⛅ 29°
Tue ☀️ 32°

Trending News

English News Portal