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US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has congratulated Dinesh Trivedi as India's new High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
The knockout picture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is becoming clearer after the completion of all three group-stage matches in Groups A to F, with several Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed and others dependent on the tournament's best third-placed teams.
The match ball used during Diego Maradona's iconic "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup is set to go under the hammer, with a starting bid of $2.5 million (approximately Tk 310 million).
The investment landscape in Bangladesh differs significantly from that of its neighboring countries, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In those nations, many first-generation entrepreneurs possess the capability to initiate new investments using their personal savings, without the need for bank loans. Conversely, among the prominent business figures in Bangladesh who have risen to prominence since independence, none have pursued new investments solely through their own savings. Even if some possess the financial means, they tend to embark on new ventures by securing substantial bank loans, largely due to the intricate tax framework.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup. Japan is advancing out of the group stage for the third consecutive World Cup and fifth time in seven tries since first reaching the round of 16 as co-hosts in 2002. The Japanese team finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands and will play Brazil in Houston on Monday.
“স্পেন অথবা আর্জেন্টিনার সম্ভাবনা সবচেয়ে বেশি। তবে ব্রাজিলের কিছুটা সম্ভাবনা আছে।”
India kept their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive with a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Thursday, setting up a decisive final group-stage clash against unbeaten Australia.
The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England — made famous by Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal — is set to go up for auction with a $2.5-million opening bid, Heritage Auctions said.
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect. The world football's governing body confirmed that the suspension was imposed due to third-party interference, casting uncertainty over Nepal's participation in the upcoming SAFF Championship in November this year on Wednesday.
How many players are fortunate enough to have their birthday fall during the Football World Cup? This refers to Lionel Messi, who turned 39 today. His birthday was celebrated with his teammates in the United States.
A 100-year-old American woman, Pauline Kana, captured the hearts of football fans when she appeared in the stands at the 2026 World Cup to cheer on Lionel Messi during Argentina's match against Austria.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its new coaching panel, appointing former national team opener Hannan Sarkar as the head coach of the Under-19 team and former all-rounder Mahmudullah as the mentor on Monday.
The death toll from twin powerful earthquakes that struck near Venezuela's capital, Caracas, has risen to at least 235, while more than 1,500 people have been injured, authorities said, as rescuers race against time to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude have caused widespread devastation across several areas of Venezuela and a high number of casualties, which is expected to rise as the hours pass.
The Indian government has granted Indian envoy to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, the status equivalent to that of a Union cabinet minister. An order issued by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said Trivedi "has been assigned the equivalent status of Union Cabinet Minister in the Table of Precedence (ToP) as a measure personal to him, without amending the Table of Precedence".
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a new chapter in political and institutional engagement between the two parties.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South unit has expelled four of its leaders following an investigation into the attack on journalists in Dhanmondi on Tuesday, June 23.
Prime Minister’s Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has accused opposition parties of displaying what he described as an “authoritarian mindset” despite their frequent criticism of the government over alleged democratic shortcomings.
BNP has described the simultaneous resignation of 18 Jamaat-e-Islami-backed law officers from the Attorney General's Office as a “political stunt”.
The incident involving 18 students who fell ill after consuming food from the school feeding program at Salim Dolpara Government Primary School in Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila has once again brought to light a troubling question: why does a program intended to provide nutritional support for children repeatedly pose health risks to them?
The tragic death of seven-year-old Fatima Akhter in a pond near the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) Shrine in Bagerhat cannot simply be dismissed as an accident, especially given the numerous warning signs that preceded this incident. There have also been previous occurrences of fatalities.
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 termed India's explanation on the return of Prime Minister's Information Advisor Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman from New Delhi as 'not satisfactory'. The Foreign Ministry says the incident with Zahed Ur Rahman at the Delhi airport was 'unexpected and regrettable'.
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on an official visit at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, beginning his first overseas tour.
Indian West Bengal singer Anupam Roy was scheduled to perform tomorrow (June 26) at the United Convention Center in the capital. However, at the last minute on Thursday, the organizing institution, Yamaha Music Bangladesh, announced the postponement of the concert through a notice.
Feeling tired and drained even after a full night’s sleep is becoming an increasingly common complaint. Health experts say persistent weakness, low energy and lack of concentration should not always be dismissed as routine fatigue, as they may signal underlying physical or mental health issues.
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday approved $450 million in financing to help Bangladesh strengthen the foundations for a stronger banking sector, a prerequisite for the revival of the country’s economic growth and job creation.
