The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal lineup is complete, with defending champions Argentina, France, Spain and England securing the final four berths after an enthralling quarterfinal round. The last-four fixtures promise two heavyweight European-South American showdowns, with France taking on Spain before England face Argentina for a place in the final.
Every household has its lights turned on. Fans are operating, refrigerators are cooling, televisions are playing, and air conditioning units are functioning. Electricity serves numerous purposes. However, the consumption of electricity varies across different institutions. A standard calculation underlies this electricity usage, specifically the computation of electricity bills at the end of each month.
A culture of bribery and extortion is allegedly rampant at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura, where patients and their families are being forced to pay bribes at nearly every stage of care. From securing a bed to obtaining test reports and even using a stretcher, the 'bribe syndicate' thrives on the desperation of the sick, a recent investigation has found.
A new discussion has emerged regarding whether journalism qualifies as a creative profession. Two significant questions have surfaced in this context. The first is, what criteria will be established for state acknowledgment as a professional journalist? The second is, will journalists be regarded as professionals akin to lawyers, teachers, doctors, and engineers, or will they be viewed as specialized 'creative individuals' similar to writers, poets, and artists? In addition to these two inquiries, another pressing question arises: is journalism a cursed profession?
Mikel Merino capitalized on a late blunder by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to send Spain into the World Cup semifinals with a victory over Belgium.
Spain vs Belgium —World Cup: Live score and match stats
Today, Spain and Belgium, the two European superpowers, are facing each other in one of the most exciting quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. On one hand, the most organized and impenetrable defense of the tournament, on the other hand, a devastating attack that is gradually getting back into rhythm. The match will start at 12 noon local time on Friday at the Los Angeles Stadium, 1 am Bangladesh time on Saturday.
The people of Bangladesh are no strangers to floods. Every monsoon, rivers swell, sandbars disappear beneath rising waters, roads are cut off, and thousands of families seek refuge in emergency shelters. Yet behind this familiar scene unfolds another silent crisis every year—one that receives far less attention. It is the disruption of children's education. When schools remain closed for weeks or even months, the damage extends far beyond missed lessons. It undermines an entire generation's ability to learn, erodes their confidence, and jeopardizes their future.
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence, has vowed to return Bangladesh December and surrender.
Led by French coach Didier Deschamps, France (ranked third in the FIFA rankings) dominated Morocco (seventh) with a 2-0 victory at Boston Stadium in the United States on the 10th (Korean time), thanks to consecutive goals from match-solvers Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain/PSG).
"All who are born must die; who has ever lived forever?" These immortal lines by the great Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt remain an eternal reminder of the inevitability of death. Although we all know that human beings are mortal, we often choose to forget this fundamental truth. This is precisely why Yudhishthira's famous observation in the Mahabharata remains profoundly relevant:
France vs Morocco —World Cup: Live score and match stats