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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.
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.
Kylian Mbappé draws level with Lionel Messi atop the Golden Boot standings. Mbappé scored in the 59th minute to give France a 1-0 lead over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. Both superstars now have eight goals, while Erling Haaland remains just one strike behind as the race for the tournament’s top scorer enters its decisive stage.
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.
Led by French coach Didier Deschamps, France (ranked third in the FIFA rankings) dominated Morocco (seventh) with a 2-0 victory at Boston Stadium in the United States on the 10th (Korean time), thanks to consecutive goals from match-solvers Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain/PSG).
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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.
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.
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.
Iranian state-affiliated media has claimed that the United States launched a missile strike hitting the perimeter of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran.
The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting around 90 military sites across Iran's southern coastline and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further escalating military tensions in the Gulf.
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.
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.
Prominent Tollywood and Bollywood actor Rajesh Sharma has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after falling seriously ill from a toxic insect bite during a film shoot in Hyderabad. He is currently under close observation at a private medical facility. Following the incident, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded an inquiry regarding safety standards on film sets.
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.
