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Following the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has assumed the role of Acting President in accordance with the Constitution. Preparations have been completed for his official transport and security arrangements.
Fresh off their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, Spain have found themselves under scrutiny after two of their tournament matches were flagged in a betting-related review by an independent international integrity body.
Three days after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has announced the tournament's Best XI, as chosen by fans' votes. The team, set in a 4-3-3 formation, features three players each from world champions Spain and runners-up France. Argentina have two representatives, while England, Norway and Cape Verde have one player each.
Spending time with people who have lived through history is something almost magical about. Their stories are like forgotten doorways, opening onto worlds that no longer exist except in memory. Within them lie fragments of a golden era—moments swallowed by time, now resembling fairy tales to a generation born into smartphones, livestreams and social media.
The global banking sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future; it has already become an integral part of banks’ day-to-day operations. From loan analysis, fraud detection and customer service to risk management and document processing, the use of AI is expanding across various areas.
Argentina's veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, closing out a 17-year career with the national team days after playing in the 2026 World Cup final.
Bangladesh have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, securing a direct place in the knockout stage of the men's T20 cricket competition based on international rankings.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing his maiden international T20 half-century off just 18 balls, as India cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series.
Luka Modrić will continue his journey with AC Milan, with the Serie A giants confirming on Thursday (July 23) that the Croatian midfield maestro has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at San Siro until June 30, 2027.
Bangladesh's women's football team face a difficult challenge in the upcoming Asian Games. According to the draw, Sabina Khatun and her teammates have been placed in Group C alongside three-time gold medallists North Korea, strong South Korea and Myanmar.
After winning the World Cup, players usually receive medals, trophies or money as prizes. However, two Spanish footballers, Fabian Ruiz and Gavi, received a completely different gift—tomatoes equal to their own body weight.
The Indian government has firmly rejected demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid nationwide protests over the alleged NEET medical entrance examination paper leak and other irregularities.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly opened fire on fellow personnel inside a BSF battalion headquarters near the Bangladesh border, killing two colleagues and critically injuring another in a rare incident that has sent shockwaves through India's border force.
The United States has begun imposing new import tariffs on goods from Bangladesh and 59 other trading partners, accusing them of failing to adequately curb the importation of goods made with forced labour.
National Citizens' Party (NCP) leader Aftar Majumder Joy has been permanently expelled from the party following his arrest on charges of raping a college student.
Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia, a standing committee member of the BNP and former minister, has been placed on life support at Evercare Hospital in the capital.
A day after allegations surfaced that he had attacked, beaten and threatened to kill a Jagannath University (Jabii) student, his younger brother and fiancée, Sher Ali, a member of the university branch Chhatra Dal's convening committee, has been expelled from the organisation.
After a video of his personal moments went viral on social media, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami expelled its Satkhira-4 constituency Member of Parliament, Gazi Nazrul Islam, on Wednesday. The party informed the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of its decision through letters on Thursday afternoon.
In Bangladesh, justice often means years of waiting. The same reality exists even at the country’s highest court. The long corridors of the Supreme Court have witnessed countless sighs of litigants, repeated hearing dates, legal fees, and the exhausting journeys of people travelling from districts to the capital. For many, pursuing a case eventually costs more than the amount of money involved in the dispute itself.
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.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.
Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations, expand trade and strengthen cooperation on key regional and global issues during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, the Philippines.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has sought Singapore's support for Bangladesh's aspiration to become a 'Sectoral Dialogue Partner' of ASEAN and its efforts to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). He also sought the country's cooperation in achieving a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain's feature film 'The Difficult Bride' has been selected for the Orizzonti Competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking a historic milestone as the first full-length Bangladeshi film to compete in an official competition section at the prestigious festival.
Life's busyness, competition, financial pressure, relationship tensions or uncertainty - all of them make mental unrest a daily companion these days. Many people suffer from inner unrest even after having a good job, a beautiful family or financial well-being. However, mental peace is such an asset without which no achievement in life can be fully enjoyed.
The United States has not imposed any new tariffs on Bangladesh and some other countries, claimed Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. According to him, the previously imposed tariffs are being restored under a new name as their tenure has expired.
