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Bangladesh has been placed at the lowest 10 percent additional tariff level under the United States' new tariff framework. Under the same system, several of Bangladesh's key competitors have been subjected to a maximum tariff of 12.5 percent.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup did more than crown a new world champion—it unveiled a remarkable generation of young footballers capable of dominating the global game for years to come. Alongside established stars, players aged between 17 and 23 delivered outstanding performances, combining pace, technical brilliance, tactical intelligence and composure on football's biggest stage.
Cape Verde's Sidney Lopes Cabral has made history by winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award. His stunning strike against Argentina was voted the best goal of the tournament by fans.
The office of the President in Bangladesh has long been surrounded by a paradox. While the President is the country's highest constitutional office-holder, the parliamentary system significantly limits the office's executive authority. It is this intriguing contradiction that K. M. Mohiuddin explores in The President of Bangladesh: Constitution, Convention and Reality.
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
Bangladesh have made a giant leap in international volleyball rankings, thanks to their impressive performance at the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Championship in Islamabad, Pakistan. After beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in the semi-final on Tuesday, Bangladesh not only secured a place in the final but also jumped from 148th to 75th in the latest FIVB rankings, climbing 73 spots in one go.
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has made comments about his return to the country and his stardom in a recent interview. He claimed that if he returns, the commotion among his fans and supporters would be so immense that it could effectively paralyse Dhaka city. Shakib said it is this fear of a massive public gathering that is preventing some from allowing him to return home .
Questions have been raised over the management of wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das's injury, putting the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) medical department under scrutiny. The board has spent approximately Tk 25 lakh on his treatment, travel to Singapore and other related expenses .
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Australia due to injury, even before the squad was announced. His absence has disappointed former West Indies pacer and popular cricket analyst Ian Bishop, who said he was looking forward to watching Rana's fiery bowling on Australia's pace-friendly wickets.
Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the head coach of the Italy national football team for a second time, three months after the position fell vacant .
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), football's law-making body, has said the decision to send off Switzerland forward Breel Embolo with a second yellow card during the 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina was incorrect.
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto region on Tuesday at 4:27 pm local time. Preliminary reports indicate it is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Japan in nearly 15 years .
At least 20 people have been killed and over 50 injured in operations by security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid tensions surrounding legislative assembly elections, according to a report by Indian media outlet NDTV.
Iran has publicly executed two individuals convicted of involvement in violence during anti-government protests. The executions were carried out by hanging in the early hours of Tuesday (July 28) at Ali Khani Square in the city of Isfahan.
An attack and vandalism took place on the convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP) after the conclusion of its 'July March' programme in Habiganj. At least 10 leaders and activists, including NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam, were injured. The NCP has blamed local BNP, Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal leaders and activists for the attack. However, Jubo Dal has denied the allegations.
Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has said the July uprising was built on the foundation of BNP's long 17-year movement. He made the remarks at a discussion titled 'Unity, not division, in building a just and discrimination-free society', organised by 'Amra Bangladeshi' at the National Press Club in the capital on Tuesday.
Those who label BNP as a fascist party suffer from a lack of political knowledge and understanding of history, said the party's Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested the general secretary of the now-proscribed Awami League's Satkhira district unit and former chairman of the district council, Md Nazrul Islam. He is also a former member of parliament from the Satkhira-1 constituency.
The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.
Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to further strengthen Japan's cooperation in infrastructure development, modernisation of communication systems and the public transport sector, including metro rail.
Umme Marufa has been appointed as the First Secretary (Press) of the Press Wing at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India.
Tollywood's popular actress Madhumita Sarkar is set to make her debut in Dhaka cinema. She will play the central character in director Mohammad Iqbal's film 'Gulshan's Chameli'. Both the director and the actress have confirmed the matter to the media.
Hereditary factors, hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies are most often discussed as causes of hair loss. However, experts say several common daily habits play an equally significant role. The problem worsens during hot and humid weather, causing many to suffer from hair issues. To keep hair healthy, it is essential to know which habits are silently damaging it.
Bangladesh has been placed at the lowest 10 percent additional tariff level under the United States' new tariff framework. Under the same system, several of Bangladesh's key competitors have been subjected to a maximum tariff of 12.5 percent.
