Category: World

Four Pilots Killed in Mid-Air Philippines Air Force Crash

October 24, 2026

A routine training mission ended in tragedy on Friday afternoon when two military aircraft collided mid-air, claiming the lives of all four pilots on board. The fatal incident occurred within the perimeter of Fernando Air Base, situated south of the Philippine capital, Manila. According to official statements released by the Philippine Air Force, the aircraft […]

Burglars Vanquish Textile Worker’s Lifelong Dream After Stealing £32,000

October 24, 2026

A textiles worker in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, has been left devastated after thieves broke into his rented apartment during the Durga Puja celebrations, absconding with 5 million Bangladeshi Taka (£32,000) in cash and eight bhoris of gold jewellery. The cash, amassed from selling inherited ancestral farmland, was meant to fund Sukhan Chowdhury’s lifelong dream of purchasing […]

Gunman Targets Singer Asif Akbar’s Car in Mogbazar Shooting

October 24, 2026

In a startling incident early on Saturday morning, unidentified miscreants opened fire on the parked private car of prominent Bangladeshi pop singer Asif Akbar in Dhaka’s Mogbazar area. The attack took place at approximately 4:45 am directly outside Vishal Centre. Fortunately, the artist was inside his studio office at the time, and no injuries or […]

Legendary Bangladeshi Rock Band Feedback Announces Golden Jubilee Plans and New Album

October 24, 2026

Five decades after taking its initial steps in the music scene, Feedback, one of Bangladesh’s most pioneering rock bands, is preparing to celebrate its golden jubilee. To mark this 50-year milestone, the band has unveiled an ambitious lineup of events, including its first studio album in 11 years, a retrospective documentary, and a nationwide concert […]

Bangladesh Reports Five More Dengue Deaths as Cases Exceed 121,000

October 24, 2026

Bangladesh continues to grapple with a significant dengue outbreak, with five more people dying from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours to Saturday morning. A further 1,898 people were admitted to hospital after contracting the infection during the same period, according to the country’s health authorities. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed […]

Measles Outbreak Escalates as Eight More Fatalities Push Total Deaths to 1,222

October 24, 2026

Eight more people suffering from measles symptoms have died across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Saturday. The statistics, covering the period from 8:00 AM on Friday to 8:00 AM on Saturday, push the total nationwide death toll from measles-like […]

Bangladesh Bank Updates Foreign Exchange Rates Following Latest Market Adjustments

October 24, 2026

The central bank of Bangladesh has released its latest benchmark foreign exchange rates, providing updated figures for the Bangladeshi Taka against major global currencies. According to official data updated by Bangladesh Bank on 23 October 2026, the local currency continues to maintain relative stability across commercial transactions, commercial import settlements, and personal remittances. Under the […]

Bangladesh Bank Website Remains Offline Following Global Cyber Alert

October 24, 2026

Bangladesh Bank’s official website has remained inaccessible for a third consecutive day following a global cybersecurity alert. Officials took the portal offline as a precautionary measure, though the central bank confirmed that core banking operations and connectivity with commercial banks continue to function without disruption. The site was taken offline on Thursday afternoon immediately after […]

Kieron Pollard Appointed Head Coach of Mumbai Indians

October 24, 2026

Kieron Pollard has been named the new head coach of Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The decision comes after the franchise parted ways with Mahela Jayawardene last week. Pollard, who retired from playing in the IPL prior to the 2023 edition, spent the past four seasons serving as the […]