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
A recent statement by Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has reignited public debate over the possible return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death. Speaking on Sunday, he said, "There is no legal barrier preventing Sheikh Hasina from returning to Bangladesh. In fact, the prosecution wants her to come back, face the court, and challenge the verdict against her through the legal process."
The lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the northern region of Bangladesh are closely intertwined with the fate of the Teesta River. After decades of suffering caused by India's upstream water diversion through the Gazoldoba Barrage, Bangladesh's long-awaited Teesta Master Plan is finally moving toward implementation, aiming to restore the river and transform the country's northern region.
The beauty of football lies not only in breathtaking goals, dazzling dribbles or dramatic comebacks—it rests equally on fair competition. When that sense of fairness comes under scrutiny, even the most remarkable victory can lose some of its shine.
Bangladesh Railway has temporarily suspended train services on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route after continuous heavy rainfall and flash floods submerged sections of the railway track, disrupting operations.
In a grueling and intensely tactical battle at BC Place in Vancouver, Switzerland booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia 4–3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0–0 draw through 120 minutes of regular and extra time.
Switzerland vs Colombia —World Cup: Live score and match stats