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Bangladesh put up a great fight until the 84th minute. Hamza Choudhury’s side launched one attack after another on Pakistan’s defence. But all dreams ended due to their own mistake in the last moment. Bangladesh’s dream of reaching the final of the SAFF Championship after 21 years on home soil was not fulfilled. The hosts had to exit the semi-final after conceding a goal in the 85th minute. Pakistan have secured a place in the final for the first time in history with a 1-0 win.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 478 people during special operations across the capital over the past 24 hours. A total of 62 cases were filed in connection with various offences, while police seized a large quantity of drugs, mobile phones, bicycles, cash and explosive-related evidence.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 484 people in a series of regular drives across the capital over the past 24 hours, filing 52 cases at different police stations.
Qiaojia County is about 280 kilometres from Kunming. The journey takes travellers through more than a dozen tunnels along winding mountain roads. The Jinsha River runs alongside much of the route, its long, meandering course cutting through the rugged landscape. Impressive buildings dot its banks, some so modern that it is difficult to tell at first glance whether they belong to a town or a village.
As the planet continues to warm under the growing impact of climate change, world leaders and representatives have gathered once again for an international climate summit. The familiar goals remain unchanged: reducing carbon emissions, supporting countries hardest hit by climate disasters and securing a liveable planet for future generations.
Bangladesh put up a great fight until the 84th minute. Hamza Choudhury’s side launched one attack after another on Pakistan’s defence. But all dreams ended due to their own mistake in the last moment. Bangladesh’s dream of reaching the final of the SAFF Championship after 21 years on home soil was not fulfilled. The hosts had to exit the semi-final after conceding a goal in the 85th minute. Pakistan have secured a place in the final for the first time in history with a 1-0 win.
Argentina suffered defeat in their first match following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football, losing 2-1 to Uruguay at the La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. The world champions conceded twice before pulling one goal back late in the match but ultimately failed to avoid defeat.
India's batting lineup collapsed against a devastating spell from Matt Henry as New Zealand secured a massive 244-run victory over Shubman Gill's side. Henry and Matt Fisher's pace attack bowled India out for just 89, handing the visitors their second-biggest defeat by runs in ODI cricket.
Lionel Scaloni has agreed to extend his contract as head coach of Argentina's national team until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.
Bangladesh suffered a major batting collapse against Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup semi-final on Thursday, managing just 138 runs before being bowled out in 31.4 overs. The Young Tigers now face an uphill task of defending the modest total to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Bangladesh produced a commanding performance under new captain Hamza Choudhury, sweeping aside Sri Lanka 4-0 to finish top of their group and book a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship.
The leaders of three major global powers, US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, are set to hold a trilateral meeting in China.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday lifted its order suspending flights across American airspace, allowing air traffic to resume from 8:15 p.m. local time after a technical fault in radar and communications systems halted flights for several hours.
Pakistan's military has claimed that 74 militants were killed in separate counterterrorism operations in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours.
National Citizen Party (NCP) has called for demonstrations and protest marches across the country following an arson attack on the ancestral home of its Political Council member and MP Nusrat Tabassum in Kushtia.
Samantha Sharmin, joint convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has resigned from the party less than two weeks after responsibilities were redistributed within its central committee.
Major (Retd) Akhtaruzzaman, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader and former lawmaker, was released from prison on bail in a case filed over allegations of obstructing official duties at an airport and behaving improperly with an official.
British journalist David Bergman has criticised the National Citizen Party (NCP) for its position after the party criticised several media outlets for publishing news on the 80th birthday of former culture minister Asaduzzaman Noor. He alleged that the NCP is treating allegations of criminal offences as established truth without sufficient evidence.
Qiaojia County is about 280 kilometres from Kunming. The journey takes travellers through more than a dozen tunnels along winding mountain roads. The Jinsha River runs alongside much of the route, its long, meandering course cutting through the rugged landscape. Impressive buildings dot its banks, some so modern that it is difficult to tell at first glance whether they belong to a town or a village.
A military-linked copper mine faces questions over an alleged Rs34.3 billion royalty shortfall, while mining expansion in Balochistan raises concerns over land rights, enforced disappearances and the treatment of local communities.
Chongqing is a mountainous city in south-western China, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. At first glance, its mist-shrouded skyline, towering buildings, elevated roads carved through hills and metro trains running through the middle of buildings make it seem as though the entire city is looking towards the future. Yet, on the banks of the Jialing River, a small village in Yuzhong district called Hongyan reminds visitors that the foundations of this dazzling present were laid upon a past marked by fire, blood and extraordinary patience.
Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal has said various initiatives have been taken under an organised framework in different fields including trade, railway, water resources and border management and regular meetings are being held. He also said India is interested in maintaining a positive, constructive and far-sighted relationship with Bangladesh.
Foreign nationals who travel to the United States on visitor visas and receive publicly funded medical care or other public benefits could become ineligible for future entry into the country, the US Embassy in Dhaka has warned.
‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark in worldwide box office collections within just eight days of its release. The milestone makes it the 11th Indian film to enter the coveted club.
Houseplants can bring a refreshing touch of greenery indoors, particularly during the colder months. Choosing flowering varieties adds vibrant colours to your living space, offering a reminder of the beauty of a summer garden even when outdoor blooms are scarce.
Factory authorities have decided to keep factories closed under Section 13(1) of the Labour Act whenever labour unrest arises in any factory. This decision will come into effect from tomorrow Sunday.
