FIFA World Cup 2026
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Two leaders of National Citizen Party (NCP) have been arrested in Dinajpur over collecting 'ransom money', police said.
It remains the ultimate paradox of modern football. Lionel Messi can bend a 30-yard free-kick into the stanchion, thread a pass through a needles' eye, and manipulate a moving ball with unparalleled genius. Yet, when the game stops and he is handed a dead ball just 12 yards from the net with only a goalkeeper to beat, the surreal happens and the legendary playmaker becomes entirely human.
In a grueling and intensely tactical battle at BC Place in Vancouver, Switzerland booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia 4–3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0–0 draw through 120 minutes of regular and extra time.
It remains the ultimate paradox of modern football. Lionel Messi can bend a 30-yard free-kick into the stanchion, thread a pass through a needles' eye, and manipulate a moving ball with unparalleled genius. Yet, when the game stops and he is handed a dead ball just 12 yards from the net with only a goalkeeper to beat, the surreal happens and the legendary playmaker becomes entirely human.
In a grueling and intensely tactical battle at BC Place in Vancouver, Switzerland booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia 4–3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0–0 draw through 120 minutes of regular and extra time.
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Bangladesh Mohila Krida Parishad President Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, also the Vice President of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and newly appointed Chairman of Gender Equity Committee, has left for the United Kingdom to participate in the world's largest international conference on gender equality and women's empowerment in sports, 'IWG Global Summit on Women and Sport 2026'.
The Asia Cup will be played in the ODI format next year. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has almost finalised the dates for the tournament, although an official announcement is yet to be made. The tournament is likely to be held in June-July next year, with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as the hosts.
Shapoor Zadran, the former Afghan pace bowler, has passed away. He was 38. The cricketer died today at a hospital in Delhi after battling a rare disease, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has expressed disappointment after his side's 25-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the first ODI, following a similar loss in the Test match. Chasing a modest target of 142 runs, the Tigers were bowled out for 116, giving Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Blessing Muzarabani was busy celebrating after taking a catch with a clenched fist. Richard Ngarava gestured to the sky after dismissing Mustafizur Rahman. The Zimbabwe players in the Harare Stadium dugout were in ecstasy. This sums up Bangladesh's first ODI of the series against Zimbabwe — a 25-run defeat due to batting failure.
Bangladesh produced a clinical bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for just 141 runs in the third ODI of the series at Harare Sports Club on Monday, July 6.
The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has arrived in the holy city of Qom, where hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered for a funeral procession on Tuesday, July 7, as per prior arrangements. State television showed a helicopter carrying Khamenei's body landing in the city south of Tehran.
The US administration has blamed Iran for an attack on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman, which caught fire after being struck by an unidentified object.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, according to the country's National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodriguez, citing official data.
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has strongly opposed the privatization of state-owned companies.
Central President Rakibul Islam Rakib, Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, has claimed that Awami League party offices across the country were set on fire during the July-August mass uprising. He also asserted that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Chhatra Dal, and Jubo Dal played a leading role in the movement to expel the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).
BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu has claimed that domestic and foreign conspiracies are underway to topple the current government. He said attempts are being made to blow minor incidents out of proportion and urged everyone to remain vigilant while calling on party activists to exercise patience.
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a month-long program titled "July Awakening to Build the Nation" to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. However, the party will not be holding any programs in the Gopalganj district.
Spain and Portugal collide in the World Cup's last 16 on Tuesday (July 7) in a match that promises to be more than a contest between two national teams — it is a meeting of generations, philosophies and eras, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal standing in the way of Spain's relentless march through the tournament.
The tragic death of seven-year-old Fatima Akhter in a pond near the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) Shrine in Bagerhat cannot simply be dismissed as an accident, especially given the numerous warning signs that preceded this incident. There have also been previous occurrences of fatalities.
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.
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has expressed his sincere appreciation to Professor Yunus for his leadership of the interim government and for guiding Bangladesh through a peaceful election towards a democratic transition.
US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen has said the United States wants to further strengthen relations between the people of Bangladesh and the US. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting the 'American Fair in the Park' event organised by the US embassy at Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park in Gulshan-2, capital, on Saturday, July 4.
Days after Indian actor Kangana Ranaut announced that she had wrapped shooting for the 'sequel' to her 2014 box office hit Queen, Phantom Studios has moved the Bombay High Court alleging that it is being made without its consent.
Defeat is as inevitable as victory in sports. But for a fan, accepting this truth is not always easy. Loving a team for years, the excitement of every match, debates with friends, watching games in the team jersey — all of it creates an emotional bond. So it is natural to feel down when your favourite team loses. Many feel their whole day is ruined, and some don't even want to go on social media. But remember, the game is for enjoyment; it should never become a source of mental stress.
The price of jet fuel, the fuel used in aircraft, has reduced again. This time it has been reduced by Tk19.22 paisa per liter. As fuel prices in the global market have been falling since May, the price of jet fuel has been continuously decreasing in the country. Last month, it was reduced by Tk15.67 per liter, and the previous month, it was reduced by Tk61.12 in two stages. However, after the war in the Middle East, the price increased by Tk107 in two stages in March and Tk24.79 in one stage in April.
