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Three people have died and several others injured in electrocution incidents in two separate locations in Mirzapur, Tangail. The injured have been hospitalised.
Argentina President Javier Milei will not attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday due to his superstitions. The president believes that since the team has won throughout the tournament while he watched from home, breaking that routine could bring bad luck.
US President Donald Trump will be in the stands to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the White House has confirmed.
Justice is not confined to court verdicts alone; timely access to justice is an equally essential element of the rule of law. Yet one of the greatest challenges facing Bangladesh's judiciary for many years has been the ever-growing backlog of pending cases. While new cases are being filed at a rapid pace, the rate of disposal has failed to keep up in many instances. As a result, the number of pending cases has now reached nearly 4.64 million, affecting not only justice seekers but also the overall efficiency of the country's judicial system.
Sometimes in football, a single decision can change the entire history. England's story against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final is similar. After Anthony Gordon's goal in the 55th minute, it seemed that the English dream of reaching the World Cup final for the second time after 1966 was going to come true. But in the end, that dream was shattered by the strategy they had chosen. The decision to cling to over-defense instead of attack seemed to be England's biggest enemy.
“@Maruf, সব হিসেব সব সময় মেলে না...এখন স্পেনের জোর সম্ভাবনা দেখছি”
Bangladesh will face a do-or-die challenge against Zimbabwe in the second T20I today (July 17), with the Tigers needing a victory to keep the three-match series alive after slipping to a 1-0 deficit.
Saudi Arabia has begun seeking private investment to help finance the construction of one of the key venues for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as the kingdom looks to ease mounting fiscal pressure amid its ambitious infrastructure drive.
Bangladesh's batting woes continued on their Zimbabwe tour as they lost the first T20I by 32 runs in Bulawayo on Wednesday, July 15. Chasing a target of 171 runs, the Tigers were bowled out for 138 in 19 overs, giving Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made significant changes to the formats of the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. The new structures were approved at the ICC Annual General Meeting held in Edinburgh, Scotland, as announced in a press release.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the chairman of the newly formed ICC Franchise Leagues Committee. The decision was approved at the end of the ICC's annual conference held in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday, July 15.
FIFA will hold discussions on a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. After debuting a 48-team format at the 2026 tournament in North America, the governing body is exploring the possibility of an even larger event .
India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step toward greener rail transport and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
A British court has sentenced two young hackers, including a British-Bangladeshi, to five-and-a-half years in prison for carrying out a major cyberattack that crippled Transport for London (TfL), disrupted services for months and exposed the personal data of millions of passengers.
US President Donald Trump has declassified a series of intelligence documents alleging that China attempted to interfere in the 2020 US presidential election, reviving a claim that contradicts previous assessments by the US intelligence community.
BNP leader and former DUCSU vice-president Rashed Khan has said current Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice-President Sadik Kayem has lost the moral legitimacy to continue in office after leaving Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir and joining Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Noting that no country trusts BNP-led government, Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman GM Quader said that the BNP government will never be able to implement the Teesta Master Plan.
A Facebook page, the Broiler Chicken Party, has been created amid student protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon over his alleged remark describing HSC candidates as "farm chickens".
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir on Tuesday said there is still scope for the government to reconsider its decision regarding the ongoing student movement demanding the resignation of the Education Minister, adding that the issue can be resolved through dialogue instead of road blockades.
Justice is not confined to court verdicts alone; timely access to justice is an equally essential element of the rule of law. Yet one of the greatest challenges facing Bangladesh's judiciary for many years has been the ever-growing backlog of pending cases. While new cases are being filed at a rapid pace, the rate of disposal has failed to keep up in many instances. As a result, the number of pending cases has now reached nearly 4.64 million, affecting not only justice seekers but also the overall efficiency of the country's judicial system.
I was shocked after listening the plights of poor Bazlur Rahman (28) of Manikganj district in Bangladesh. He recently returned home after three weeks from Uganda, an African country. He sold his total land adjacent to his village home and paid Taka one million to a broker / agent of a fake travel agency in Dhaka to be a migrant labor in Italy. But the broker cheated and send him to Uganda in the name of Italy! Bazlur was arrested there by the police and sent back to Bangladesh after 17 days in prison.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through strengthened humanitarian cooperation and joint assistance programmes.
A high-level Saudi delegation has expressed interest in increasing their investment in Bangladesh's port management to $1 billion and investing an additional $180 million to construct a bay terminal.
Actress Tanjin Tisha has broken her silence over the fraud case filed against her for allegedly failing to pay for a saree. She said she has built a 14-year career and would not ruin her reputation for just Tk 27,000.
Choosing a life partner is one of the most significant decisions a person makes. For many, marrying someone they already know and love offers a stronger foundation built on trust, understanding and emotional connection. As a result, love marriages have become increasingly common in modern society.
Global gold prices are heading for their steepest weekly decline in more than six weeks, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices and growing expectations of further US interest rate hikes weigh heavily on the precious metals market.
