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The Bandarban district administration has extended its ban on tourist travel until July 15, citing ongoing heavy rainfall and the risk of further natural disasters.
Spain secured their ticket to the semifinals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following this breathtaking victory at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Luis de la Fuente's men are now one step closer to the title. However, their toughest test awaits them in the final four against current runners-up, France. Many are already calling this clash between the two European football powerhouses the 'final before the final'.
Just two minutes after coming off the bench, Mikel Merino changed the course of the match. The 30-year-old midfielder secured Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals with a dramatic 88th-minute match-winning goal, sealing a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. His celebration after the goal grabbed equal attention. Running around the corner flag, he recreated his father's iconic celebration from three decades ago, delivering an emotionally charged moment.
Mikel Merino capitalized on a late blunder by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to send Spain into the World Cup semifinals with a victory over Belgium.
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Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Men’s ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series, with skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz opting to chase in a must-win encounter at Harare on Thursday (July 9).
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.
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer. Burnham said he had received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour members of parliament on the first day of nominations on Thursday, leaving him one short of ensuring he can be the only candidate.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was laid to rest on Thursday (July 9) at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace and the holy city of Iraq, concluding a week of state mourning marked by funeral ceremonies in Iran and Iraq.
Malaysia has repatriated a total of 242,093 undocumented migrants from 112 countries under the Migrant Repatriation Programme between May 19, 2025, and June this year. Malaysian Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they accounted for the vast majority of the 264,961 foreigners who registered for the voluntary return initiative.
The conference of Bangladesh Youth Union, Dhaka Metropolitan North was held at the Dr. Golam Mohiuddin Memorial Library Auditorium in Hatirjheel, Dhaka on Friday (July 10).
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence, has vowed to return Bangladesh December and surrender.
LDP Chairman Col. (retd) Oli Ahmed has advised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman not to spend the night outside Dhaka. At the same time, he claimed that the prime minister is 'surrounded by enemies' and that foreign spies are present in important positions in the government and the ruling party.
National Citizen Party (NCP) has expelled Gazipur Metropolitan Convener Committee Joint Member Secretary Ataullah Shah after his arrest on allegations of involvement with an alleged extremist organisation.
The people of Bangladesh are no strangers to floods. Every monsoon, rivers swell, sandbars disappear beneath rising waters, roads are cut off, and thousands of families seek refuge in emergency shelters. Yet behind this familiar scene unfolds another silent crisis every year—one that receives far less attention. It is the disruption of children's education. When schools remain closed for weeks or even months, the damage extends far beyond missed lessons. It undermines an entire generation's ability to learn, erodes their confidence, and jeopardizes their future.
The lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the northern region of Bangladesh are closely intertwined with the fate of the Teesta River. After decades of suffering caused by India's upstream water diversion through the Gazoldoba Barrage, Bangladesh's long-awaited Teesta Master Plan is finally moving toward implementation, aiming to restore the river and transform the country's northern region.
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.
Bangladesh has called for a more adaptive, technology-driven and future-ready United Nations Police, urging reforms to enhance its capacity to respond effectively to increasingly complex global security challenges.
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.
Delhi High Court has sentenced popular actor Rajpal Yadav to three months' imprisonment in each of seven cases related to a Rs 9-crore debt.
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health, but sleeping longer than necessary may also have negative effects, health experts warn.
The government has initiated steps to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India to reduce the bilateral trade imbalance. The Minister for Commerce, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, disclosed this in a written response during a parliamentary session.
