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In front of Mitford Hospital in the capital, an accused in the murder case of businessman Sohag alias Lal Chand has expressed no confidence in the trial court. Due to this, the court has postponed the taking of testimony in the case to July 27.
The ultimate prize in football will be decided this Sunday at MetLife Stadium when Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final. This blockbuster matchup pits the champions of Europe against the champions of South America, highlighted by a legendary storyline: 39-year-old Lionel Messi going head-to-head with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, who is widely seen as the heir to Messi's legacy at Barcelona.
A supercomputer has predicted that Spain will win the World Cup. La Roja will face Argentina in the showpiece game in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The ultimate prize in football will be decided this Sunday at MetLife Stadium when Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final. This blockbuster matchup pits the champions of Europe against the champions of South America, highlighted by a legendary storyline: 39-year-old Lionel Messi going head-to-head with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, who is widely seen as the heir to Messi's legacy at Barcelona.
The World Cup final is not just a battle between two teams, but also a clash of two football philosophies. On the one hand, European strategy, on the other hand, Latin American creativity. However, even between these two trends, Spain and Argentina have one big similarity—both teams love to control the ball and set the rhythm of the match. Therefore, there is a lot of discussion about the tactical battle surrounding the final to be held in New Jersey on July 20 (1 am Bangladesh time).
“@Maruf, সব হিসেব সব সময় মেলে না...এখন স্পেনের জোর সম্ভাবনা দেখছি”
Bangladesh have created history by winning the Women's Junior AHF Cup hockey title for the first time, defeating Kazakhstan 2-0 in the final in Muscat, Oman on Saturday, July 18.
In the first phase, international standard sports villages will be built in 10 regions of the country, with Narayanganj set to be prioritised on that list, said Youth and Sports State Minister Md Aminul Haque.
The government has dissolved the existing ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Women's Sports Association and formed a new 29-member ad-hoc committee. Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, a senior lawyer of the Bangladesh Supreme Court and sports organiser, has been made president of the new committee.
Sir Garfield (Garry) Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders and legendary cricketers in cricket history, is no more. The West Indian great passed away at the age of 89.
Mohammad Saifuddin's explosive batting in the final over and Rishad Hossain's career-best bowling helped Bangladesh defeat Zimbabwe by 34 runs in Bulawayo on Friday, July 17, levelling the three-match T20 series at 1-1.
Mohammad Saifuddin, the Bangladesh pace-bowling all-rounder, endured a nightmare in 2017 when David Miller smashed five consecutive sixes off his over in Potchefstroom—a record that still stands. Nearly nine years later, Saifuddin has rewritten the script with the bat, hitting four consecutive sixes off Brad Evans in the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
Iran’s supreme leader has warned that the United States will suffer “unforgettable lessons” at the hands of Tehran and its regional allies, accusing the US of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
The US State Department has issued a worldwide security alert for American citizens as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, warning of a rapidly deteriorating security environment and the risk of attacks on US interests across multiple regions.
Iran has announced the suspension of all its commitments under the 'Islamabad Memorandum', accusing the United States of violating the agreement. The decision was announced on Saturday amid ongoing military tensions.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday (July 19) said decisions on which political parties will be allowed to contest elections rest solely with the Election Commission (EC) and the courts, not political parties.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reported a total income of Tk 22.19 crore in 2025, with a surplus of Tk 6.93 crore after expenses, senior party leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Sunday (July 19) while submitting the party's annual financial statement to the Election Commission (EC).
Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged an end to the ongoing debate over the implementation of the July Charter, saying attempts are being made to create unnecessary confusion over the issue.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a show-cause notice to Fakhruddin Ahmed Bacchu, Member of Parliament for the Mymensingh-11 (Bhaluka) constituency, on charges of violating party discipline .
There is a well-known Bengali proverb: "All is well that ends well." In our administrative reality, however, it may now deserve a revised version: "If it ends with a promotion, who cares about the past?" Merit, responsibility, competence, and discipline seem increasingly destined for the dictionary rather than the civil service. In practice, they have been replaced by a mysterious philosopher's stone whose touch can breathe new life into retirement and transform dismissal from service into a stepping stone to promotion.
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.
The US embassy in Dhaka has advised visa applicants to schedule their visa interviews at the embassy or consulate in their own country, warning that applying from another country could complicate the process and reduce the chances of approval.
China's Ambassador to Dhaka, Yao Wen, has said that relations between Bangladesh and China are currently at one of the best points in history.
Social media influencer Andrew Tate, known for his pro-Trump stance, and his brother Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, Florida, on Saturday .
Ice cream is more than a summer indulgence—it has quietly become a symbol of romance, shared memories and emotional connection. As the world marks International Ice Cream Day, relationship experts say the beloved dessert often plays a subtle yet meaningful role in bringing people closer.
The country's only state-owned DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) fertiliser factory, DAP Fertiliser Company Limited in Anwara, Chattogram, has been shut for 20 consecutive days due to a phosphoric acid crisis.
