FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026
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Relentless monsoon rain, flash floods and landslides have triggered a worsening humanitarian crisis across seven districts of Bangladesh, with the death toll climbing to 44 and more than 10.22 lakh people affected.
Lionel Messi and Argentina have advanced to the World Cup semi-finals following a controversial 3-1 victory over Switzerland, setting up a highly anticipated clash against England this Wednesday.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni refused to be carried away by his side's dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland that sealed a second consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final appearance, insisting the reigning champions still have significant room for improvement.
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.
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.
“এবার চ্যাম্পিয়ন হবে নরওয়ে, মিলিয়ে নিয়েন”
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.
Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Men’s ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series, with skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz opting to chase in a must-win encounter at Harare on Thursday (July 9).
Bangladesh Mohila Krida Parishad President Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, also the Vice President of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and newly appointed Chairman of Gender Equity Committee, has left for the United Kingdom to participate in the world's largest international conference on gender equality and women's empowerment in sports, 'IWG Global Summit on Women and Sport 2026'.
The Asia Cup will be played in the ODI format next year. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has almost finalised the dates for the tournament, although an official announcement is yet to be made. The tournament is likely to be held in June-July next year, with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as the hosts.
The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and declared the strategic waterway closed until further notice.
Iran on Sunday (July 12) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway will remain shut "until further notice" and until what it described as the end of US intervention in the region.
The Nigerian government has announced that more than 300 armed bandits and kidnappers were killed during a two-day military operation in the northwestern state of Zamfara. Security forces claimed this success after launching a raid on a major bandit stronghold in the Gummi Local Government Area.
The conference of Bangladesh Youth Union, Dhaka Metropolitan North was held at the Dr. Golam Mohiuddin Memorial Library Auditorium in Hatirjheel, Dhaka on Friday (July 10).
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence, has vowed to return Bangladesh December and surrender.
LDP Chairman Col. (retd) Oli Ahmed has advised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman not to spend the night outside Dhaka. At the same time, he claimed that the prime minister is 'surrounded by enemies' and that foreign spies are present in important positions in the government and the ruling party.
National Citizen Party (NCP) has expelled Gazipur Metropolitan Convener Committee Joint Member Secretary Ataullah Shah after his arrest on allegations of involvement with an alleged extremist organisation.
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.
The lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the northern region of Bangladesh are closely intertwined with the fate of the Teesta River. After decades of suffering caused by India's upstream water diversion through the Gazoldoba Barrage, Bangladesh's long-awaited Teesta Master Plan is finally moving toward implementation, aiming to restore the river and transform the country's northern region.
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.
Bangladesh has called for a more adaptive, technology-driven and future-ready United Nations Police, urging reforms to enhance its capacity to respond effectively to increasingly complex global security challenges.
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has expressed his sincere appreciation to Professor Yunus for his leadership of the interim government and for guiding Bangladesh through a peaceful election towards a democratic transition.
Delhi High Court has sentenced popular actor Rajpal Yadav to three months' imprisonment in each of seven cases related to a Rs 9-crore debt.
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health, but sleeping longer than necessary may also have negative effects, health experts warn.
The government has initiated steps to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India to reduce the bilateral trade imbalance. The Minister for Commerce, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, disclosed this in a written response during a parliamentary session.
