Forward Harry Kane struck twice, including a record-extending first half penalty, to reach 100 goals across all competitions for the German champions as they cruised to a 4-0 victory over visitors Werder Bremen on Friday. It's an honour to reach 100 goals for this great club. Hopefully to another 100 goals." However, Kane, whose deal with Bayern runs to 2027, said he was not thinking of a return at this stage. "It was another great moment for Harry Kane," Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said.

ACC Deputy Director and Public Relations Officer Aktarul Islam confirmed to bdnews24.com that a court order was received to seize Joy's assets. Citing information from the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the ACC application says: "The accused, Sajeeb Wazed, has made illegal investments in the United States. ACC also says, "It is very important to freeze and annex Joy's immovable and movable assets in the United States immediately." Earlier, in July, the court ordered the seizure of Joy's two houses in the United States following an application by the ACC. It said that the accused opened multiple bank accounts abroad under different names and made illegal money transactions.

The "Arakan Army" has accused Bangladeshi officials of involvement in attacks carried out by "Rohingya insurgents" on its bases in Myanmar's Rakhine state. The Irrawaddy, a Myanmar-based outlet run from Thailand, reported that the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) jointly attacked an Arakan Army base in Maungdaw Township on the night of Sept 18. Claiming that Bangladeshi officials "supported" the assault, the armed group chief Tun Myat Naing said his forces were already struggling to restore order in territories taken from the Myanmar government. "Bangladeshi military officers who support militants on the other side of the border told them to attack us," he added. In an interview with Irrawaddy, the Arakan Army chief said Bangladeshi officials instructed the Muslim militants to attack Taungpyo, near the Bangladesh border, or, if that was not possible, military positions north of Taungpyo.

As a first step toward the merger, Bangladesh Bank decided on Sept 16 to appoint administrators to the five banks. Yet, no one has disputed the names circulating in the media: First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, EXIM Bank, and Social Islami Bank. To finalise the merger process, Bangladesh Bank has already held meetings with the boards of these banks. According to Bangladesh Bank officials, the proposed merged bank would have a paid-up capital of Tk 350 billion. Sub-section 2 of the same clause specifies that, for Islamic banks, Bangladesh Bank may clarify the objectives of resolution through regulations as needed.

India overcome Nissanka ton and Super Over drama to edge out Sri LankaDefending champions India survived Pathum Nissanka's blistering hundred and some intense Super Over drama before beating Sri Lanka in a dead rubber to maintain their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup on Friday. Sri Lanka, however, managed only two runs in the Super Over before losing both the wickets in five deliveries from Arshdeep Singh. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka removed Abhishek but Tilak Varma, who made 49 not out, and Sanju Samson (39) maintained the pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers. In their chase, Sri Lanka lost Kusal Mendis for a duck in the first over but cruised to 72-1 after the six powerplay overs. Nissanka raced to a 52-ball hundred but fell in the first ball of the last over, which ended with Sri Lanka also on 202-5 forcing the Super Over.

The first-ever “Election Officers’ Conference” is set to take place, with both central and field-level officers participating. The conference comes at a time when the government has given its consent to amending the law to launch a dedicated “Election Commission Service” for the EC’s own officers. Ahead of the 13th general election, the gathering will provide a platform for officials to raise their demands while also receiving guidance on election preparations. Mohammad Monir Hossain, convenor of the Bangladesh Election Commission Officers’ Association (BECOA), said: “For the first time, a conference of election officers is being organised at the initiative of the association. The conference will not only allow them to present their views but also receive directives from the EC ahead of the polls.”

Three rival factions of the Jatiya Party (JaPa) have begun wrangling over the right to use the election symbol “plough”, amid demands to ban the party. Raushon, widow of Jatiya Party founder Hussain Muhammad Ershad, initially remained silent after breaking away before the 12th parliamentary election. But Secretary General Shameem Haider Patwary, from the GM Quader-led group, said no one else could be allocated the plough. Now political disputes [over JaPa] are ongoing, let us see what happens.”The GM Quader-led faction remains the only registered version with the Election Commission. The leadership split has now left the Election Commission uncertain about which faction is entitled to the symbol.

Bangladesh sea ports on alert as low pressure turns into depressionA well-marked low over the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression near the coast of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh, prompting authorities to issue Local Cautionary Signal No. The special bulletin from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday night said the system had moved west-northwest and developed into a depression. The sea remains rough near the depression centre. Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra ports have been put on alert, with fishing boats in the northern Bay told to stay close to shore and proceed cautiously. It intensified into a well-marked low by Friday morning and turned into a depression by evening.

Speaking once again in Bangla, wearing his trademark Grameen check kurta and waistcoat, Yunus underlined his connection to ordinary citizens. Their recommendations were then discussed by a National Consensus Commission, which brought together more than 30 political parties and alliances. “Thus, whoever receives the people’s mandate in the forthcoming election, there will be no uncertainty about implementing the reforms,” Yunus said. PRESSURE ON MYANMAR URGEDIn his address highlighting the eight-year-long Rohingya crisis, Yunus drew global attention to the need for action, saying: “The ongoing conflict in our neighbouring country Myanmar has created a deeply worrying situation for the entire region. “However, it is important to remember that the Rohingya crisis is not a bilateral issue between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Former state minister for home affairs Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj, has been stopped at Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to travel to the United States. He was scheduled to fly on Wednesday afternoon, but immigration authorities prevented his departure, a close associate of Sohel told bdnews24.com. Speaking to bdnews24.com on Friday night, the associate said: “When Sohel bhai went to the airport to travel to the US, the immigration police stopped him. Son of Bangladesh’s first prime minister Tajuddin Ahmad, Sohel Taj was elected to parliament from Gazipur-4 (Kapasia) on an Awami League ticket in 2001. He was re-elected from the same constituency in 2008 and appointed state minister for home affairs in the cabinet formed on Jan 6, 2009, under Awami League’s leadership.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has rejected Transparency International Bangladesh’s (TIB) claim on the size of Chief Advsior Muhammad Yunus’s delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly, describing it as “incorrect”. Shafiqul revealed that the delegation this year has 62 members, which is far below the figure TIB claimed. He noted that last year’s delegation had 57 members, excluding six high-profile politicians who later joined at Yunus’s invitation. He added that about one-third of this year’s delegation are security officers tasked with protecting Yunus and other senior officials. Shafiqul said their mission is to represent Bangladesh’s interests on the global diplomatic stage.

Rizvi warns national election at risk if ‘irregularities’ seen in DUCSU, JUCSU votes repeatBNP’s senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi believes that the national election could be jeopardised if “irregularities” like those in DUCSU and JUCSU recur. Jamaat-e-Islami leaders have since claimed that Shibir’s big win in both elections will influence the national vote. On this matter, Rizvi said: “If this form of irregularity continues, the next national election will be extremely risky. People will not let that happen.”The senior joint secretary said, “We have already said the DUCSU election was not conducted rightly. How will the vice-chancellor cover it up?”Rizvi said his party had no objection to the DUCSU election itself, but strongly opposed the way it was conducted.

Albanian President Bajram Begaj holds talks with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday. Photo: Press Wing, Chief Adviser's OfficeAlbania has expressed interest in recruiting both skilled and unskilled workers from Bangladesh. “We need workers for our country, and several Albanian companies have already submitted applications to hire from Bangladesh,” Begaj is quoted as saying by BSS. He added that bilateral cooperation could expand further, particularly in the tourism sector, and invited Bangladeshi tourists to visit Albania’s southern coast. Begaj also said that Albanian universities were ready to welcome Bangladeshi students under their existing international admission framework.

Trump says he would consider relocating World Cup matchesUS President Donald Trump and his granddaughter Kai Madison Trump listen to the national anthem during the 45th Ryder Cup golf competition at Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, US, Sept 26, 2025. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERSUS President Donald Trump and his granddaughter Kai Madison Trump listen to the national anthem during the 45th Ryder Cup golf competition at Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, US, Sept 26, 2025. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERSUS President Donald Trump said he would consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches from cities he did not deem safe, months before the United States is set to co-host the quadrennial soccer showcase with Canada and Mexico. A reporter at the Oval Office briefing cited two cities - Democratically-controlled San Francisco and Seattle - as possible targets for having World Cup hosting duties revoked. Trump was set to attend the first day of golf's Ryder Cup competition on Long Island, a Republican stronghold, on Friday.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has reiterated his government’s commitment to implementing major labour reforms before the upcoming national elections in February. Yunus told participants that reforming labour laws in line with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions was critical to attracting foreign direct investment. Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs adviser to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, echoed support for labour reforms, saying they should be expanded by any incoming government. She argued that reforms must be driven by a focus on worker safety. In his closing remarks, Yunus reaffirmed his government’s resolve to pursue “meaningful and lasting” labour reforms, according to the report.