Spanish armada quells French revolution to sail into World Cup final
Spain has advanced to its first World Cup final since 2010 after a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over Kylian Mbappe and France.
Spain has advanced to its first World Cup final since 2010 after a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over Kylian Mbappe and France.
France vs Spain—World Cup: Live score and match stats
Certain World Cup matches, although designated as semi-finals on the schedule, often take on the atmosphere, excitement, and significance of finals. The inaugural semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring France and Spain, exemplifies such an epic encounter. Given the quality of football displayed by both teams throughout this tournament, had their clash occurred in the final, it would have undoubtedly been the most captivating match of the World Cup. However, due to the harsh whims of fate, this contest has reached the penultimate stage. Consequently, one of the two premier footballing nations will be eliminated today, marking a moment of sorrow for football enthusiasts. When the whistle sounds at 1 am tomorrow, Bangladesh time, it will not merely be a confrontation between two teams, but a clash of two philosophies, two footballing cultures, and the pride of two footballing giants.
I was shocked after listening the plights of poor Bazlur Rahman (28) of Manikganj district in Bangladesh. He recently returned home after three weeks from Uganda, an African country. He sold his total land adjacent to his village home and paid Taka one million to a broker / agent of a fake travel agency in Dhaka to be a migrant labor in Italy. But the broker cheated and send him to Uganda in the name of Italy! Bazlur was arrested there by the police and sent back to Bangladesh after 17 days in prison.
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.