FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026
Foreign Affairs
Europe's record June heatwave continued to exact a heavy toll on Thursday, with Dutch authorities estimating around 480 excess deaths linked to last week's extreme temperatures, while firefighters in southern France battled fresh wildfires after weeks of scorching heat and drought.
Switzerland have taken an early lead against Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 fixture at BC Place, going ahead in the 10th minute despite seeing much less of the ball in the opening exchanges.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored for fun at World Cups over the years, but one landmark had eluded him — a goal in the knockout stages. That wait finally ended in Toronto, where the Portuguese talisman converted a crucial penalty against Croatia to fire his side into the Round of 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout round goal! And it boosted Portugal to the round of 16. The 41-year-old soccer icon netted the goal in the second half of Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on Thursday, July 2 at BMO Field in Toronto to advance to the round of 16.
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the last 32 match of the World Cup that started at the first hour of Bangladesh time on Friday at the Sophie Stadium in Los Angeles. This is their first knockout victory since winning the 2010 World Cup. However, countless legends have emerged throughout the history of Spanish football. Some have triumphed in the World Cup, others have dominated Europe, and some have transcended mere trophies, elevating football to an art form. Certain players have served as formidable defenders, while others have orchestrated the game in midfield, and some have netted goals, securing a lasting place in the hearts of millions of supporters.
“ব্রাজিল নিতে ২০২৬ চ্যাম্পিয়ন হলেও হতে পারে ”
The Bangladesh Emerging Team is set to tour South Africa later this month for a multi-format assignment featuring a tri-series followed by two four-day matches, with leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob poised to make his return to the national development setup.
Bangladesh captain Liton Kumar Das will miss the upcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe as he has received permission to play the full Sri Lanka Premier League (LPL). As a result, Towhid Hridoy will once again lead the side in his absence.
Zimbabwe created history by defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test, completing the match in three days. This is the first time in Test cricket that Zimbabwe have won two consecutive matches by an innings.
A glorious chapter in German football has come to an end. Legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football, bringing his long and illustrious career with the national team to a close following Germany's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam equalled Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, but his milestone came on a difficult day as Zimbabwe seized control of the Harare Test.
Brazilian football star Neymar has donated $250,000 to support emergency rescue and humanitarian aid operations in Venezuela following a devastating earthquake. The news was reported by the Venezuelan media outlet El Sumario.
A man has been rescued from a collapsed building eight days after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela. The rescue on Thursday came as attention has begun to shift from finding survivors under the rubble to addressing the humanitarian needs of the thousands of residents displaced.
New York witnessed an unprecedented demonstration of how far one can go to express love. A couple got engaged by hanging a banner after climbing to the very top of the city's iconic Empire State Building. Following the incident, both of them were arrested on Wednesday afternoon (July 1).
India and Japan have entered a new chapter in defense cooperation. Under their first-ever joint defense technology development project, New Delhi and Tokyo will work together to develop the ‘Unicorn’ radio antenna technology for the navy. The announcement came following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday.
Umama Fatema, former spokesperson of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, remarked, "Will issue July warrior certificates after a month, 50 Taka per piece."
Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of the BNP Standing Committee and adviser to the Prime Minister, has been admitted to a hospital in Dhaka after falling ill.
Leaders and activists of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) brought out a protest march in the capital on Tuesday, condemning the 10-year prison sentence handed to party president Hasanul Haq Inu and demanding that the verdict be overturned.
Mirza Abbas, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee and advisor to the Prime Minister, who is undergoing treatment in Malaysia, is gradually recovering. BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter on Monday.
Today marks a decade since the terrorist attack and murder at the Holy Artisan Bakery in Gulshan, the capital. The horrific attack on July 1, 2016, in which 22 people were killed, created a huge stir in the country and abroad. After passing through the stages of the trial court and the High Court, the case is now at the doorstep of the Appellate Division. The leave to appeal filed by the six surviving convicts against the life imprisonment sentence given by the High Court is still awaiting hearing, so the case has not been finally disposed of.
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.
In a bid to take China-Bangladesh relations to the highest level, Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen said that discussions are underway to form a new 'platform' to coordinate diplomacy and defense.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has said that every country's relations with Bangladesh are 'unique'. She made the comment in response to a question about a recent comment by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson regarding India's concerns over the Teesta project.
Following the highly discussed and commercially successful domestic film ‘Borbaad’, director Mehedi Hassan Hridoy and Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan are teaming up once again. Shakib Khan formally signed a contract to star in a new movie produced by Real Energy on Thursday (July 2).
The arrival of the monsoon marks a challenging time for regular leather shoe wearers. Rainwater, mud, and high humidity in the air can easily ruin a favorite pair of leather shoes. Once thoroughly drenched, leather tends to stiffen, crack, develop a foul odor, or even grow fungus. However, by adopting a few simple habits, you can keep your leather shoes durable and pristine even during the rainy season.
The government has finalized the profit rates for the National Savings Schemes for the first six months of the current fiscal year. The Department of National Savings announced that there will be no changes to the interest rates of savings certificates for the next six months.
