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Fresh violence has erupted in India's northeastern state of Manipur, with the situation remaining tense. The latest unrest follows allegations of arson by the Kuki community against the Meitei community on Saturday .
The World Cup semi-finals are set, and for the first time in history, the top four teams in the FIFA rankings— France, Argentina, Spain and England— have all made it to the final four. The stage is set for two epic clashes that will determine who reaches the final.
In two decades of international football, Lionel Messi has faced almost every rival football has to offer — except one. That wait ends Wednesday, when Argentina meet England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, marking the first time the 39-year-old superstar will take the pitch against the Three Lions at senior level.
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.
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.
“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.
Fresh violence has erupted in India's northeastern state of Manipur, with the situation remaining tense. The latest unrest follows allegations of arson by the Kuki community against the Meitei community on Saturday .
The Strait of Hormuz is more important than dozens of nuclear bombs, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader has said, pledging to protect the strategic waterway.
Influential Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran lawmaker from South Carolina and one of former President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will observe a nationwide mourning programme on Monday (July 13) following the death of its Standing Committee member and former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.
Former Speaker of Parliament and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar will be laid to rest with full state honours at the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) Complex in Dhaka.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed condolences over the ongoing floods and landslides in Bangladesh's south-eastern and north-eastern regions.
The Bangladesh embassy in Doha and the Bangladesh community have expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the death of Qatar's former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna has performed a lengthy and complex underwater action sequence for the upcoming pan-Indian film 'Maisa' without using a body double. The shoot required her to spend nearly 20 hours underwater over two days.
Relentless monsoon rain has once again brought Dhaka to a standstill, with waterlogged roads, crippling traffic congestion and disrupted daily life. From knee-deep water to hours-long commutes, millions of office workers continue to brave the elements to reach their workplaces. While the weather may be beyond anyone's control, a few practical precautions can make the daily commute safer, drier and far less stressful.
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.
