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Former adviser to the interim government, Mahfuj Alam, stated that the Awami League re-entered politics when the day of the 24th was contrasted with the 71 by the anti-liberation forces. He shared this perspective in a Facebook post on Tuesday. He expressed, ‘The League is a theology before it is a political entity; faith has returned to that theology. Today, I will narrate the story of its return.’
As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, the United States is once again preparing to prove its worth on the global stage. In recent years, the team has shown remarkable progress in international football through disciplined play, rapid attacks and modern tactical approaches. Combining young talent with experienced players competing in European clubs, the US side is now more competitive than ever. The team is comfortable playing in 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations, with fast wing attacks, high pressing and ball possession as their core strategies.
Paraguay, the traditional South American side, is ready to prove their worth once again on the global stage. Known for their physical strength, disciplined defence and fighting spirit, the team has been trying to adapt to modern football in recent years. Combining young and experienced players, Paraguay have become more organised and competitive. Their core strategy remains defensive solidity, physical battles in midfield and swift counter-attacks.
The FIFA World Cup, the world's biggest sporting event, did not exist nearly a century ago. In those days, the Olympic Games were the only stage for determining the world's best football team. Seeing the massive global response to the sport, FIFA's first president, Jules Rimet, wondered: if football is so popular, why should it not have its own global stage?
In the month of Jyeshtha, nature adopts a severe demeanor. The sun unleashes its fiery rays upon the sky, causing the air to become oppressive and scorching. As Rabindranath Tagore eloquently stated, "Jyeshther khorroddroi Jyeshther oshrushunno rodon"—during this period, nature appears to emit a silent yet fervent heat. Consequently, the phrase "struggle of life in the heat of Jyeshtha" transcends mere seasonal description; it vividly illustrates the daily survival challenges faced by the common populace of Bangladesh.
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Former adviser to the interim government, Mahfuj Alam, stated that the Awami League re-entered politics when the day of the 24th was contrasted with the 71 by the anti-liberation forces. He shared this perspective in a Facebook post on Tuesday. He expressed, ‘The League is a theology before it is a political entity; faith has returned to that theology. Today, I will narrate the story of its return.’
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