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One more person has died from confirmed measles and two more with measles symptoms in the country over the past 24 hours. With this, the death toll from confirmed measles has risen to 96, while the number of deaths with measles symptoms has reached 735 since March 15.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup did more than crown a new world champion—it unveiled a remarkable generation of young footballers capable of dominating the global game for years to come. Alongside established stars, players aged between 17 and 23 delivered outstanding performances, combining pace, technical brilliance, tactical intelligence and composure on football's biggest stage.
Cape Verde's Sidney Lopes Cabral has made history by winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award. His stunning strike against Argentina was voted the best goal of the tournament by fans.
The office of the President in Bangladesh has long been surrounded by a paradox. While the President is the country's highest constitutional office-holder, the parliamentary system significantly limits the office's executive authority. It is this intriguing contradiction that K. M. Mohiuddin explores in The President of Bangladesh: Constitution, Convention and Reality.
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
Chasing a modest target of 211 runs, Pakistan collapsed spectacularly, bowled out for just 120 as West Indies cruised to a 90-run victory at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
Star forward Neymar Junior has announced that he will no longer play for the Brazil national football team, putting an end to speculation about his international future.
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes Australia's decision to field a full-strength squad against Bangladesh is driven more by the World Test Championship (WTC) than by the opposition itself.
Bangladesh have made a giant leap in international volleyball rankings, thanks to their impressive performance at the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Championship in Islamabad, Pakistan. After beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in the semi-final on Tuesday, Bangladesh not only secured a place in the final but also jumped from 148th to 75th in the latest FIVB rankings, climbing 73 spots in one go.
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has made comments about his return to the country and his stardom in a recent interview. He claimed that if he returns, the commotion among his fans and supporters would be so immense that it could effectively paralyse Dhaka city. Shakib said it is this fear of a massive public gathering that is preventing some from allowing him to return home .
Questions have been raised over the management of wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das's injury, putting the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) medical department under scrutiny. The board has spent approximately Tk 25 lakh on his treatment, travel to Singapore and other related expenses .
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). President Donald Trump delayed his nomination process for several weeks before he finally secured the permanent position, according to US news agency AP.
Russia has proposed using the Indian rupee for bilateral trade with Bangladesh to mitigate the crisis stemming from US sanctions. It has also expressed interest in creating a separate payment structure and opening a branch of a Russian bank in Dhaka.
At least 20 members of the Iran-backed Shia paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have been killed and 32 injured in joint US-Saudi airstrikes across at least seven provinces in Iraq, according to international media reports citing the PMF on Wednesday (July 29).
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced countrywide protest rallies and demonstrations on Wednesday (July 29) in response to an attack on its leaders and motorcade during a party programme in Habiganj.
An attack and vandalism took place on the convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP) after the conclusion of its 'July March' programme in Habiganj. At least 10 leaders and activists, including NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam, were injured. The NCP has blamed local BNP, Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal leaders and activists for the attack. However, Jubo Dal has denied the allegations.
Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has said the July uprising was built on the foundation of BNP's long 17-year movement. He made the remarks at a discussion titled 'Unity, not division, in building a just and discrimination-free society', organised by 'Amra Bangladeshi' at the National Press Club in the capital on Tuesday.
Those who label BNP as a fascist party suffer from a lack of political knowledge and understanding of history, said the party's Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
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 Japan have agreed to further strengthen Japan's cooperation in infrastructure development, modernisation of communication systems and the public transport sector, including metro rail.
Umme Marufa has been appointed as the First Secretary (Press) of the Press Wing at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India.
Dhaka film actress Meghla Mukta has been critically injured in a road accident. She is currently undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital in the capital. Doctors are preparing for emergency surgery as her condition has deteriorated.
Beauty enthusiasts across the globe are marking International Lipstick Day on Wednesday (July 29), celebrating one of the world's most iconic cosmetic products whose history stretches back more than 5,000 years.
Banks in Bangladesh have been allowed to offer services through international transaction providers such as PayPal and Payoneer by entering into agreements with them. The Foreign Exchange Policy Department of Bangladesh Bank issued a notification on Wednesday, introducing a 'bank-intermediary framework' for cross-border digital payment processing. The central bank said the initiative aims to facilitate international service-oriented trade, enhance digital financial inclusion and modernise the country's transaction framework.
