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Six top office-bearers of Inqilab Cultural Centre, including Chairman Abdullah Al Jaber and Vice-President Fatima Tasnim Zuma, have stepped down from their positions. They made the announcement on their respective Facebook accounts on Wednesday night. The others who resigned are-- the center's President Salahuddin Shuvo, acting Executive Director Fahim Abdullah, Financial Management Director Md Raihan, and Deputy Executive Director Habibullah Misbah.
It remains the ultimate paradox of modern football. Lionel Messi can bend a 30-yard free-kick into the stanchion, thread a pass through a needles' eye, and manipulate a moving ball with unparalleled genius. Yet, when the game stops and he is handed a dead ball just 12 yards from the net with only a goalkeeper to beat, the surreal happens and the legendary playmaker becomes entirely human.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever suggested President Donald Trump may be taking the U.S. World Cup defeat to Belgium “hard,” while joking that he wouldn’t be the one to bring it up when the two meet.
It remains the ultimate paradox of modern football. Lionel Messi can bend a 30-yard free-kick into the stanchion, thread a pass through a needles' eye, and manipulate a moving ball with unparalleled genius. Yet, when the game stops and he is handed a dead ball just 12 yards from the net with only a goalkeeper to beat, the surreal happens and the legendary playmaker becomes entirely human.
A recent statement by Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has reignited public debate over the possible return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death. Speaking on Sunday, he said, "There is no legal barrier preventing Sheikh Hasina from returning to Bangladesh. In fact, the prosecution wants her to come back, face the court, and challenge the verdict against her through the legal process."
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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.
Blessing Muzarabani was busy celebrating after taking a catch with a clenched fist. Richard Ngarava gestured to the sky after dismissing Mustafizur Rahman. The Zimbabwe players in the Harare Stadium dugout were in ecstasy. This sums up Bangladesh's first ODI of the series against Zimbabwe — a 25-run defeat due to batting failure.
Bangladesh produced a clinical bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for just 141 runs in the third ODI of the series at Harare Sports Club on Monday, July 6.
US President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran effectively "over," signalling a sharp deterioration in relations after renewed military exchanges between the two countries.
The body of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq on Tuesday night, where thousands are expected to attend funeral prayers in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday (July 8).
The death toll from severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak in southern China's Guangxi region has risen to 17, with more than 100 people injured and tens of thousands displaced, as rescue efforts continue amid persistent heavy rainfall.
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 Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has strongly opposed the privatization of state-owned companies.
A recent statement by Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has reignited public debate over the possible return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death. Speaking on Sunday, he said, "There is no legal barrier preventing Sheikh Hasina from returning to Bangladesh. In fact, the prosecution wants her to come back, face the court, and challenge the verdict against her through the legal process."
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.
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.
US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen has said the United States wants to further strengthen relations between the people of Bangladesh and the US. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting the 'American Fair in the Park' event organised by the US embassy at Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park in Gulshan-2, capital, on Saturday, July 4.
Deepika Padukone has been away from the screens for a while, but she’s gearing up for King with Shah Rukh Khan, and fans have been waiting to see her back in the movies. However, right now, DP fans have been talking about a new advertisement she featured in, and fans were quick to highlight how she shot it while she was pregnant with her second child.
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health, but sleeping longer than necessary may also have negative effects, health experts warn.
The price of jet fuel, the fuel used in aircraft, has reduced again. This time it has been reduced by Tk19.22 paisa per liter. As fuel prices in the global market have been falling since May, the price of jet fuel has been continuously decreasing in the country. Last month, it was reduced by Tk15.67 per liter, and the previous month, it was reduced by Tk61.12 in two stages. However, after the war in the Middle East, the price increased by Tk107 in two stages in March and Tk24.79 in one stage in April.
