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A 14-year-old girl has found to be pregnant in a government children's home (girl) under the Department of Social Services in Faridpur.
Today, Spain and Belgium, the two European superpowers, are facing each other in one of the most exciting quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. On one hand, the most organized and impenetrable defense of the tournament, on the other hand, a devastating attack that is gradually getting back into rhythm. The match will start at 12 noon local time on Friday at the Los Angeles Stadium, 1 am Bangladesh time on Saturday.
A few days after Senegal’s cruel elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup (2-3) against Belgium, Sadio Mané announced that he was bringing his Senegal career to an end in a statement published by the Senegalese outlet Le Quotidien.
Today, Spain and Belgium, the two European superpowers, are facing each other in one of the most exciting quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. On one hand, the most organized and impenetrable defense of the tournament, on the other hand, a devastating attack that is gradually getting back into rhythm. The match will start at 12 noon local time on Friday at the Los Angeles Stadium, 1 am Bangladesh time on Saturday.
The people of Bangladesh are no strangers to floods. Every monsoon, rivers swell, sandbars disappear beneath rising waters, roads are cut off, and thousands of families seek refuge in emergency shelters. Yet behind this familiar scene unfolds another silent crisis every year—one that receives far less attention. It is the disruption of children's education. When schools remain closed for weeks or even months, the damage extends far beyond missed lessons. It undermines an entire generation's ability to learn, erodes their confidence, and jeopardizes their future.
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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.
Shapoor Zadran, the former Afghan pace bowler, has passed away. He was 38. The cricketer died today at a hospital in Delhi after battling a rare disease, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has expressed disappointment after his side's 25-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the first ODI, following a similar loss in the Test match. Chasing a modest target of 142 runs, the Tigers were bowled out for 116, giving Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer. Burnham said he had received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour members of parliament on the first day of nominations on Thursday, leaving him one short of ensuring he can be the only candidate.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was laid to rest on Thursday (July 9) at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace and the holy city of Iraq, concluding a week of state mourning marked by funeral ceremonies in Iran and Iraq.
Malaysia has repatriated a total of 242,093 undocumented migrants from 112 countries under the Migrant Repatriation Programme between May 19, 2025, and June this year. Malaysian Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they accounted for the vast majority of the 264,961 foreigners who registered for the voluntary return initiative.
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.
Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna accused sections of the media of running a "planned smear campaign" against the organisation, claiming recent reports linking the party to various incidents were false and published without proper verification.
The people of Bangladesh are no strangers to floods. Every monsoon, rivers swell, sandbars disappear beneath rising waters, roads are cut off, and thousands of families seek refuge in emergency shelters. Yet behind this familiar scene unfolds another silent crisis every year—one that receives far less attention. It is the disruption of children's education. When schools remain closed for weeks or even months, the damage extends far beyond missed lessons. It undermines an entire generation's ability to learn, erodes their confidence, and jeopardizes their future.
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.
Indian actor Preity Zinta secured a major legal victory at the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, as the court ordered the removal of all deepfakes, morphed images, fake videos, and other unauthorised online content featuring her. The court held that the misuse of such content infringes on a person's fundamental rights.
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.
