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The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been taken to the holy city of Qom. The helicopter carrying his body arrived in Qom on Monday evening, July 6, after a massive funeral procession attended by millions on the streets of Tehran earlier that day.
Funchal, Madeira, February 5, 1985. A fifth child is born into a family that doesn't have much — his father works as a gardener and kit man for a local club, his mother cooks and cleans in other people's houses. They name him Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, the "Ronaldo" borrowed from Ronald Reagan, whom his father admired. Nobody in that room could have imagined the weight that name would carry one day.
Long before the world knew the name Neymar, there was just a skinny kid with quick feet and quicker hands, growing up in Mogi das Cruzes on the outskirts of São Paulo. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., had been a modest footballer himself, and when his own career faded, he poured everything he had left into his son. Money was tight. The family lived for a time in a small house attached to a gas station where his father worked as a mechanic. There were nights of little food and no comfort — but there was always a ball.
Funchal, Madeira, February 5, 1985. A fifth child is born into a family that doesn't have much — his father works as a gardener and kit man for a local club, his mother cooks and cleans in other people's houses. They name him Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, the "Ronaldo" borrowed from Ronald Reagan, whom his father admired. Nobody in that room could have imagined the weight that name would carry one day.
Long before the world knew the name Neymar, there was just a skinny kid with quick feet and quicker hands, growing up in Mogi das Cruzes on the outskirts of São Paulo. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., had been a modest footballer himself, and when his own career faded, he poured everything he had left into his son. Money was tight. The family lived for a time in a small house attached to a gas station where his father worked as a mechanic. There were nights of little food and no comfort — but there was always a ball.
“Brazil”
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.
Bangladesh produced a clinical bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for just 141 runs in the third ODI of the series at Harare Sports Club on Monday, July 6.
The record for Bangladesh's best bowling figures in ODIs was shared by two pacers - Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Rubel Hossain. Mashrafe took 6 wickets for 26 runs against Kenya in 2006, while Rubel had the same figure against New Zealand in Mirpur in 2013. Nahid Rana has now made the record intact for almost two decades. The pacer now owns the best bowling figures in Bangladesh's history in ODIs, taking 6 wickets for 21 runs in the first ODI of the series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Monday (July 6).
In a bittersweet moment for football fans worldwide, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament, marking the definitive end of an era for international football.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed his heartfelt solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that claimed thousands of lives, offering words of support to grieving families and those still searching for missing loved ones.
The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been taken to the holy city of Qom. The helicopter carrying his body arrived in Qom on Monday evening, July 6, after a massive funeral procession attended by millions on the streets of Tehran earlier that day.
At least 26 people, including seven prison guards, have been killed in two days of bloody clashes at a prison in Sri Lanka. Over a hundred others have been injured.
At least six people, including five children, have died after a building collapsed in Mumbai, India, following continuous heavy rainfall. Train and flight services have been disrupted, and all schools and colleges in the city have been closed for a day.
Central President Rakibul Islam Rakib, Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, has claimed that Awami League party offices across the country were set on fire during the July-August mass uprising. He also asserted that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Chhatra Dal, and Jubo Dal played a leading role in the movement to expel the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).
BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu has claimed that domestic and foreign conspiracies are underway to topple the current government. He said attempts are being made to blow minor incidents out of proportion and urged everyone to remain vigilant while calling on party activists to exercise patience.
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a month-long program titled "July Awakening to Build the Nation" to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. However, the party will not be holding any programs in the Gopalganj district.
Bir Muktijoddha and MP Advocate Fazlur Rahman has said a single pir (spiritual leader) in the country has more followers than the entire Jamaat-e-Islami put together.
Spain and Portugal collide in the World Cup's last 16 on Tuesday (July 7) in a match that promises to be more than a contest between two national teams — it is a meeting of generations, philosophies and eras, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal standing in the way of Spain's relentless march through the tournament.
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.
US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen has said the United States wants to further strengthen relations between the people of Bangladesh and the US. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting the 'American Fair in the Park' event organised by the US embassy at Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park in Gulshan-2, capital, on Saturday, July 4.
In a bid to take China-Bangladesh relations to the highest level, Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen said that discussions are underway to form a new 'platform' to coordinate diplomacy and defense.
Veteran actress Rozina has made her stance clear amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the election of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association. Expressing deep frustration over the current state of the film industry, she has directed that her body must not be taken to the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) premises after her death.
Defeat is as inevitable as victory in sports. But for a fan, accepting this truth is not always easy. Loving a team for years, the excitement of every match, debates with friends, watching games in the team jersey — all of it creates an emotional bond. So it is natural to feel down when your favourite team loses. Many feel their whole day is ruined, and some don't even want to go on social media. But remember, the game is for enjoyment; it should never become a source of mental stress.
Inflation in the country eased slightly in June but remained above 9 per cent for the third consecutive month, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The inflation rate stood at 9.16 per cent in June, the BBS said on Monday, July 6.
