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Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further as the United States launched strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night, with President Donald Trump indicating he is also considering an attack on an Iranian nuclear facility.
Emiliano Martinez is set to rewrite history as Argentina's most-capped goalkeeper in World Cup matches, breaking a 48-year-old record when he plays against England in the semi-final.
El Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton has been appointed to officiate the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain. FIFA announced the appointment on Monday, July 13. This will be his fourth match in the current tournament.
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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal lineup is complete, with defending champions Argentina, France, Spain and England securing the final four berths after an enthralling quarterfinal round. The last-four fixtures promise two heavyweight European-South American showdowns, with France taking on Spain before England face Argentina for a place in the final.
“এবার চ্যাম্পিয়ন হবে নরওয়ে, মিলিয়ে নিয়েন”
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 .
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after being dropped from the FIFA World Cup panel just before the tournament began.
India have etched their name in cricketing history with a resounding 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, played in front of a record crowd.
Uruguay have appointed former legendary striker Diego Forlan as interim head coach following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa after a disappointing World Cup campaign. The 47-year-old faces one of the biggest challenges of his coaching career as La Celeste finished third in their group, behind Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, with just two points.
South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, the country's sports ministry announced on Saturday (July 11), just weeks after helping Bafana Bafana reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. No cause of death was disclosed.
After losing the first two ODIs of the series, Bangladesh avoided a whitewash with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final match at Harare on Saturday, July 11.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further as the United States launched strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night, with President Donald Trump indicating he is also considering an attack on an Iranian nuclear facility.
Nepal has once again been gripped by protests over unemployment, economic uncertainty and growing frustration among the youth, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the late-June heatwave, according to official data published by EuroMOMO, a monitoring network backed by the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Shadik Kayem, Vice President of Dhaka University Central Students' Union, has stepped down from his position as International Affairs Secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir.
Pabna district BNP has threatened to declare NCP leaders Sarwar Tushar and Sarjis Alam unwelcome in Pabna if they do not withdraw their remarks about MP Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas and apologise publicly.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will observe a nationwide mourning programme on Monday (July 13) following the death of its Standing Committee member and former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.
Former Speaker of Parliament and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar will be laid to rest with full state honours at the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) Complex in Dhaka.
Every household has its lights turned on. Fans are operating, refrigerators are cooling, televisions are playing, and air conditioning units are functioning. Electricity serves numerous purposes. However, the consumption of electricity varies across different institutions. A standard calculation underlies this electricity usage, specifically the computation of electricity bills at the end of each month.
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.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has expressed condolences over the ongoing floods and landslides in Bangladesh's south-eastern and north-eastern regions.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed condolences over the ongoing floods and landslides in Bangladesh's south-eastern and north-eastern regions.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has crossed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the first biopic in history to achieve the milestone. The film has earned $371.8 million in North America and $629.8 million internationally, bringing its total to $1.001 billion.
The grand finale of 'Miss and Mrs Plus Beauty Season-3' was held with a grand celebration to honour the confidence, personality and beauty of plus-size women. Wafia Sadikah emerged as the champion at the event, held at Guide House on New Bailey Road in the capital on Sunday, July 12.
The price of gold has been slashed again in the country, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) reducing the rate by Tk 2,158 per bhori (11.664 grams). With this new adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 2,19,808 per bhori.
