Pathao Pay Joins Bangla QR Interoperability Network to Accelerate Cashless Payments in Bangladesh

Pathao Pay has officially joined the Bangla QR and NPSB interoperability network, making cashless payments simpler and more accessible across everyday moments in Bangladesh.From rides and deliveries to restaurants and shopping, users can now scan and pay more seamlessly through Pathao Pay using Bangla QR - regardless of their preferred bank or payment platform. The move marks another major step toward a more connected and interoperable digital payment experience in the country.As part of the rollout, Bangla QR payments through Pathao Pay are already being enabled across popular brands and merchants, including Fair Electronics Ltd., Secret Recipe, Praava Health, Madchef, Cheez, Pagla Baburchi, Lotto, and more. The experience is also being expanded across Pathao’s rides ecosystem, bringing scan-and-pay convenience to bikes, cars, and CNGs nationwide.Speaking about the integration, Fahim Ahmed, CEO of Pathao, said, “Digital payments should feel effortless in everyday life. Thr...

Airbus submits fresh 10-jet offer to Biman

European aerospace giant Airbus has made a fresh proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to supply 10 aircraft, days after the national carrier signed a US$3.7 billion deal with rival Boeing, officials said today.Biman sources said, Airbus has formally submitted the new fleet proposal to Biman’s techno-finance committee, offering four Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft and six Airbus A321neo jets as part of the airline’s next phase of expansion.“We have received a fresh proposal ...

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Zero tolerance against drugs, terrorism and two police academies to be established in salimpur: SP Masud Alam

Chattogram District Superintendent of Police (SP) Masud Alam said that the district police will follow a zero-tolerance policy against drugs, terrorism, extortion, and kidnapping. He said, police are working in a planned manner to improve the law and order situation, especially in Raozan, South Chattogram, and Jungle Salimpur areas.He made these remarks during an exchange meeting with journalists held on Sunday at the conference room of the Chattogram District Police Superintendent’s Office at Solashahar in Chattogram.During the meeting, SP said police have already started working to control crimes such as targeted killings, terrorism, and extortion in Raozan and surrounding areas. However, operations will be conducted strategically after properly understanding the situation on the g...

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Litton hits resilient century after Pakistan pacers trigger middle-order collapse

A magnificent, counter-attacking century from wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das rescued Bangladesh from a catastrophic middle-order collapse on the opening day of the second Test in Sylhet.While Litton stood tall with an unbeaten 109 off 136 balls, the day so far belonged to Pakistan’s disciplined pace attack, which relentlessly exploited the conditions.Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad ran through Bangladesh’s batting spine, routinely triggering collapses just as partnerships threatened to develop.The afternoon session turned into a nightmare for the hosts as their steady pre-lunch position evaporated. Abbas broke a grinding 38-run stand by producing a beautiful, curving delivery to dismiss captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (29), tracking a faint edge to Mohammad Rizwan.The wicket marked a personal milestone for Abbas, registering his 100th Test wicket outside Pakistan.Shahzad then took control from the other end. He trapped the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim lbw for 23 via an umpire's call review, before bouncing out Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4) just two overs later.Miraz’s reckless hook flew straight to deep fine leg, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 116-6 after losing three crucial wickets for just ten runs.Stepping up under immense pressure, Litton single-handedly altered the momentum of the final session. He anchored small but vital lower-order partnerships, first putting on 60 runs with Taijul Islam (16) and later finding support from Shoriful Islam (5*). Litton accelerated effortlessly in the evening heat, smashing 13 boundaries and a six to bring up his hundred in ...

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