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Italian sports officials have strongly rejected a proposal suggesting that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the idea as “humiliating” and “offensive”.
Apple has launched the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model in the iPhone 17 lineup, priced at $599. The new device brings several premium upgrades, including MagSafe support, 256GB base storage, and the latest A19 chip.
The mixed-reality space is getting another push forward as Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset receives a new update powered by Google’s Android XR platform, introducing an experimental feature that can convert standard 2D content into immersive 3D-like visuals.
Ride-sharing platform Uber is reportedly sending phantom bills to customers under the pretext of settling outstanding dues for trips taken approximately five to six months ago. Furthermore, Uber has shown a reluctance to address customer complaints concerning these bills. Consequently, users in Dhaka find themselves trapped by Uber's ghost bills.
The measure of a state's strength is not determined by its GDP or large-scale projects, but rather by how well it safeguards its most vulnerable citizens during times of peril.
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Italian sports officials have strongly rejected a proposal suggesting that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the idea as “humiliating” and “offensive”.
Bangladesh women’s hockey team registered a landmark victory, defeating Uzbekistan 3–2 in the Asian Games qualifying round in Indonesia, earning their first-ever international win since the team’s formation.
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI to seal their first bilateral series win over the Kiwis in 12 years. A brilliant century from Najmul Hossain Shanto and a five-wicket haul from Mustafizur Rahman powered the historic victory.
Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a composed century to end a 771-day drought in One Day Internationals, anchoring Bangladesh’s innings in the series-deciding third match against New Zealand national cricket team.
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has floated the idea of asking football’s world governing body, FIFA, to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, according to The Financial Times.
Sri Lanka's cricket board has been asked by the government to step aside amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, according to an official of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who spoke to AFP. The government is already working on restructuring the board, and as part of that process, the current board is being dissolved.
Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, India has issued a fresh advisory asking its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urging those already there to leave the country at the earliest.
Iran has announced that it will waive transit fees for vessels from Russia and other “friendly countries” using the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti.
At least 22 members of the Pakistani Taliban were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the military said on Friday. Armed attacks have increased in the region, posing growing challenges for Pakistani authorities.
The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal held a protest march against what it called “Gupto” politics on campus.
A tense situation unfolded in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on Thursday evening (April 23) when leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) came under attack amid a confrontation involving rival student groups.
A lawmaker from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami paid tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the Jatiya Sangsad, describing him as one of the greatest hero of the country’s independence.
Tensions erupted in the Shahbagh police station area on Thursday evening as activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir engaged in a clash marked by chase and counter-chase.
Ride-sharing platform Uber is reportedly sending phantom bills to customers under the pretext of settling outstanding dues for trips taken approximately five to six months ago. Furthermore, Uber has shown a reluctance to address customer complaints concerning these bills. Consequently, users in Dhaka find themselves trapped by Uber's ghost bills.
The measure of a state's strength is not determined by its GDP or large-scale projects, but rather by how well it safeguards its most vulnerable citizens during times of peril.
Bangladesh’s power policy is caught in a costly contradiction. The state continues to spend enormous sums subsidising electricity, with Tk 37,000 crore allocated for power subsidy in FY2025-26 after the revised figure for FY2024-25 rose to Tk 62,000 crore. Yet even as the country struggles under a subsidy-heavy, import-dependent power model, it continues to make renewable adoption more difficult than sound judgment would suggest.
Bangladesh today handed over emergency medical relief supplies to the Iranian Ambassador in Dhaka for dispatch to Iran following the decision of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Wednesday, April 22.
The 2024–26 executive committee of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association has completed its tenure without an effectively active general secretary, bringing an end to a term marked by prolonged controversy and inactivity surrounding the post.
Stepping outside feels like the sun is pouring fire on your head. In this extreme heat, there is not just discomfort but hidden danger. Doctors warn that as temperatures rise, so does the risk of heatstroke. This is not just an illness — if not treated in time, it can be fatal.
The 19th Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2026 has begun in the capital, showcasing the growing prospects of Bangladesh’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, modern automotive technology and investment opportunities.
