Spending time with people who have lived through history is something almost magical about. Their stories are like forgotten doorways, opening onto worlds that no longer exist except in memory. Within them lie fragments of a golden era—moments swallowed by time, now resembling fairy tales to a generation born into smartphones, livestreams and social media.
The global banking sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future; it has already become an integral part of banks’ day-to-day operations. From loan analysis, fraud detection and customer service to risk management and document processing, the use of AI is expanding across various areas.
In Bangladesh, justice often means years of waiting. The same reality exists even at the country’s highest court. The long corridors of the Supreme Court have witnessed countless sighs of litigants, repeated hearing dates, legal fees, and the exhausting journeys of people travelling from districts to the capital. For many, pursuing a case eventually costs more than the amount of money involved in the dispute itself.
Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.
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.
Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.
Spain claimed a hat trick of individual awards after beating Argentina 1-0 to claim their second men's World Cup title Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Argentina's players lost their temper after losing 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
Spain captured their second World Cup title, defeating Argentina in extra time at MetLife Stadium in a match that mirrored their historic 2010 breakthrough on Sunday. Substitute Ferran Torres secured the championship for the Spaniards, netting the game's only goal in the 106th minute to deny Lionel Messi and Argentina a consecutive world title.
Spain vs Argentina —World Cup: Live score and match stats
The World Cup final is not just a battle between two teams, but also a clash of two football philosophies. On the one hand, European strategy, on the other hand, Latin American creativity. However, even between these two trends, Spain and Argentina have one big similarity—both teams love to control the ball and set the rhythm of the match. Therefore, there is a lot of discussion about the tactical battle surrounding the final to be held in New Jersey on July 20 (1 am Bangladesh time).
In what will go down as one of the most extraordinary matches in World Cup history, England claimed third place at the 2026 tournament with a breathtaking 6-4 victory over France in a goal-laden thriller at the Hard Rock Stadium.