Messi: a story with no end
At 39, Lionel Messi stood in a World Cup final at MetLife Stadium — perhaps for the last time — the central figure of a career that has already reshaped football, whatever the result…
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Pakistan's Anica to compete at Miss World for the first time in 74 years
Anica Jamal Iqbal, this year's Miss World Pakistan, will represent Pakistan at Miss World — the first time in nearly 74 years the country has taken part in the pageant.
Technical institutions told not to use PM's photo
The Technical Education Board has directed technical institutions not to use Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's photo on banners, festoons or billboards for government events, following a Cabinet Division circular.
Bangladesh Bank sets ultimatum for 29 banks to cut bad loans
Bangladesh Bank has set separate targets for 29 high-risk banks to bring down defaulted loans within six months or transfer them to an asset management company, as the country's non-performing loan ratio hits 32.26…
'They played well, I sadly accept defeat,' Messi says
After the World Cup final loss to Spain, Argentina captain Lionel Messi accepted his rivals' superiority, saying Spain played better and that he was proud of what his team had achieved despite an unusually…
Unai Simón wins the Golden Glove
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has won the Golden Glove as the tournament's best goalkeeper, conceding only one goal across the World Cup.
Scaloni accepts defeat and credits Spain
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni accepted his side's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final and praised his players, saying Spain were the better team and that Argentina had given everything.
How did Rodri win the Golden Ball without a goal or assist?
Spain midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2026 World Cup despite not scoring or assisting, recognised for controlling the game and anchoring a defence that conceded just one…
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to win the World Cup, Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. It is Spain's first world title since 2010 and…
Wife, man held in India over husband's snakebite murder plot, police say
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a woman and a man over the killing of her husband with a snakebite, alleging they drugged him and released a venomous snake in his bed to…
Where has Palestine's world-famous olive oil gone?
Supplies of Palestinian olive oil have fallen sharply in supermarkets worldwide amid drought, Israeli occupation policy, settler violence and unrest in the West Bank, with last year's output at just 33 percent of the…
Extortionist who posed as Jubo Dal leader arrested in Dhaka, police say
Police have arrested Tanim Reza, alias Bappi, a Motijheel-area criminal accused of running an armed 'shooter squad' and extorting businesses, after his men allegedly opened fire at a trader's office when a 10-lakh-taka demand…
Final ticket prices soar
Frenzy around the World Cup final sent resale ticket prices soaring past $10,000 — about 12.5 lakh taka — with VIP hospitality packages reaching roughly $60,000, as fans thronged New York's Times Square.
Dhaka concert to mark World Cup final, with Sanjoy Deb and Pritom Hasan
Dhaka is hosting a concert to mark the World Cup final, with singers Sanjoy Deb and Pritom Hasan set to perform.
Playing Sita is a blessing, says Sai Pallavi
Actress Sai Pallavi says she turned to meditation and prayer to prepare for the role of Sita in the mythological film 'Ramayana,' calling it not an achievement but a blessing; the two-part film releases…
Supercomputer predicts the Spain-Argentina final
The Opta supercomputer gives Spain a 45.1 percent chance of beating Argentina in 90 minutes in the 2026 World Cup final, against 29.4 percent for Argentina, with a 25.4 percent chance of extra time…
Messi hints at retirement before the final
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reignited talk of his future before the World Cup final, with a social-media message many read as a hint at retirement from international football.
Two women held with 71 yaba pills in Benapole
Benapole Port police in Jashore arrested two women with 71 yaba pills and 19,740 taka in drug-sale cash; the main accused, a man, fled during the raid, police said.
Labour minister meets ILO director-general
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury held bilateral talks with ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo at the Secretariat, discussing labour-law reform, new jobs and international labour standards; Bangladesh has ratified all 10 of the…
Father confesses in Khulna killing of teenage daughter, sent to jail
A man has confessed in court to the killing of his teenage daughter in Khulna and been sent to jail; the girl's mother had earlier confessed, police say, describing a killing that followed a…
Abusive language alone is not 'obscenity,' India's Supreme Court rules
India's Supreme Court has ruled that mere abuse, rude behaviour or offensive language, however objectionable, does not amount to 'obscenity' under Section 294 of the penal code unless it is lascivious and tends to…
Four jailed for drug use in Chuadanga
A Chuadanga court has jailed four men caught using drugs in Darshana, in summary trials — one for a year and three for two months each, police say.
Spain's three special plans to stop Messi's magic
Before the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente built three tactical plans to contain Lionel Messi — swarming him when he has the ball, cutting off his supply and dominating midfield…
Remittances reach $1.8 billion in 18 days of July
Expatriates sent about $1.8 billion in remittances in the first 18 days of the 2026-27 financial year, up 20.2 percent — $302 million more than the same period last year, Bangladesh Bank data show.
Spain vs Argentina: five factors that could decide the final
Al Jazeera highlights five factors that could decide the World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain — from the Yamal-Tagliafico and Messi-marking duels to a clash of contrasting styles and a generational…
Prospects growing for Bangladeshi food products in Europe, says Unidex ambassador
The reach of Bangladeshi food products in the European market is set to widen if quality, long-term ties and regular market links are ensured, says Forkan Haider Chowdhury, ambassador and adviser to the Netherlands-based…
Russia fires record number of ballistic missiles at Ukraine
Russia launched its heaviest ballistic-missile barrage in a single night since the war began in 2022, hitting Kyiv, Ukraine's foreign minister said; at least one person was killed and 15 injured, with fires across…
Investigation report submitted; Hasina among 41 accused in Shapla Chattar case
The International Crimes Tribunal's investigation agency has submitted its report on the 2013 killings at Hefazat-e-Islam's Shapla Chattar rally, naming former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former army chief General Aziz and 41 people as…
Whose side is 'astrologer' Shanto's final prediction on?
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, a devoted Argentina fan who correctly called all his group-stage predictions, declined a firm World Cup final forecast but said he personally believes Argentina will win.
Mojtaba warns of an 'unforgettable lesson' for Washington
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned of an 'unforgettable lesson' for the United States as strikes continue for an eighth day, with Iran's health ministry reporting at least 50 killed since the fighting…
Kayemkola's 'Jamadar' or 'Boro Mosque'
The three-domed 'Jamadar Mosque' at Kayemkola in Jashore, said to date to the mid-18th century, is the village's most important historical monument — but salinity damage has prompted calls for state conservation.
'If Spain score early, they'll add three or four more against Argentina'
Former Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has backed Spain to win the World Cup final, saying that if Spain go 1-0 up they will score three or four more, while praising Messi for carrying Argentina…
Israeli attack takes the life of a 17-year-old Palestinian footballer
Fadi Hamdallah al-Nasan, a 17-year-old member of Palestine's national youth team, has died of gunshot wounds suffered in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials and his family say.
New York street named after Bangladeshi officer Didarul, killed by a gunman
A New York street has been named after Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi-American NYPD officer killed by a gunman in Manhattan in 2025 while trying to stop the attacker.
58 of those killed at Shapla Chattar identified, chief prosecutor says
The identities of 58 people killed at Hefazat-e-Islam's 5 May 2013 rally at Shapla Chattar have been confirmed, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said, as the International Crimes Tribunal reviews the draft investigation report.
What to do if your seedbed floods in the monsoon
With heavy monsoon rain submerging transplanted aman seedbeds in low-lying areas of Jashore, agriculture officers offer field advice to save the seedlings — from draining water to spraying fungicide.
Amit Shah visits Bangladesh border
India's Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Bangladesh border in West Bengal and discussed strengthening security at the 'Chicken's Neck' Siliguri corridor with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, opening 14 new border outposts.
Two women killed in trolley-CNG collision in Jamalpur
Two unidentified women were killed and four people injured in a head-on collision between an engine-driven trolley and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Melandaha, Jamalpur, on Sunday afternoon, police and hospital officials said.
Netanyahu could be arrested if he comes to New York, Mamdani says again
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has again said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he comes to the city for the UN General Assembly in September, saying his administration's legal…
50 soldiers killed, 24 captured in rebel attack in Mali
At least 50 soldiers were killed and at least 24 captured in an attack by armed Tuareg rebels in northern Mali, one of the deadliest attacks on the Malian army in recent years, local…
Continuous rain causes crore-taka losses to vegetable-seedling growers in Jashore
Vegetable-seedling growers in Abdulpur, Jashore, say heavy rain and waterlogging have destroyed seedlings worth crores of taka, deepening their debt to NGOs, and are calling for state incentives and a wider drainage culvert.
US strikes Iran nuclear power plant site
Iran's atomic agency says the United States struck the construction site of the Darkhovin nuclear power plant in Khuzestan province with several missiles early Sunday, strongly condemning the attack.
US issues worldwide travel warning for its citizens
The US State Department has issued a global travel warning for American citizens abroad amid rising Middle East tensions, urging them to exercise the highest caution and warning of possible flight disruptions and threats…
US at risk of a long war because of Trump's obstinacy
US forces resumed air strikes on Iran barely a month after a ceasefire, a sudden decision by President Donald Trump that experts warn could badly hurt Republicans in November's midterms and drag the US…
Temple donation scams on the rise in India
Indian police are investigating the theft of donations at the famous Ram Mandir in Ayodhya — reportedly about 3 crore rupees — with eight people arrested, in the latest scandal to raise questions over…
Five days of rain forecast across the country
With the monsoon active over Bangladesh, the Meteorological Department forecasts continuous rain or thundershowers in all divisions over the next five days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall in places and a slight fall…
Farmers turning to taro cultivation
Farmers along the char of the Madhumati oxbow lake in Alfadanga, Faridpur, are increasingly turning to taro (kachu) cultivation, drawn by strong demand, fertile silty soil and good profits, the upazila agriculture officer says.
Madrasa teachers' salaries to be paid by EFT; data update ordered
MPO-listed madrasa teachers and staff are to be paid salaries and allowances by EFT. The Directorate of Madrasah Education has ordered online records corrected first.
SSC results not being published on 20 July
The Inter-Education Board is preparing to publish the SSC and equivalent results targeting 20 July, but no specific final date has yet been announced, the Dhaka board chairman said; 18,57,344 students sat the exams…
Chinese professor marries CU student after converting to Islam
Jihua Zhang, a professor at China's Shandong University and a visiting teacher in Chittagong University's oceanography department, has married a CU student after converting to Islam and taking the name Al Amin.
Four more die of measles symptoms; toll rises to 788
Four more children have died of measles symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours, taking the toll since 15 March to 788, the health directorate says, with 1,051 new patients recorded.
A single World Cup final ticket for 74 lakh taka!
Prices for the World Cup final soared in the resale market, with last-minute tickets selling for $10,000 to $60,000 — the top hospitality packages reaching about 74 lakh taka — as fans clamoured to…
Mbappé's regret: 'Messi will surely score in the final'
Kylian Mbappé is now the World Cup's all-time top scorer after a brace against England, but the France captain said missing the final outweighs the record, as France lost the third-place match 6-4.
Martínez, the mastermind of psychological warfare
Argentina's Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez is not just a conventional goalkeeper but a match-winner who dominates opponents mentally, especially in shootouts — playing on despite a cracked finger sustained before the World Cup.
Spain's 'three-tier trap' to stop Messi
Stopping Lionel Messi is Spain's biggest challenge in the World Cup final, and coach Luis de la Fuente has built three tactics around him — swarming him, cutting off his supply and dominating midfield…
Housewife found dead, hands bound, in burglary at Jhalokati flats
Police in Jhalokati have recovered the body of Molina Roy, 50, her hands bound, from a rented flat, with two other flats in the building burgled of gold and cash; police believe she was…
Iran tells allies to be ready for a strike on Israel at any time
Iran has told Hezbollah and its other regional allies to prepare for a wider conflict amid military tension with the United States, raising the prospect of Israel being drawn in directly, a Lebanese newspaper…
Flood death toll reaches 59 across seven districts
The death toll in Bangladesh's ongoing floods has risen to 59, and the government has ordered relief efforts stepped up in flood-hit areas, the disaster management and relief ministry says.
Bridge collapse cuts Kawkhali off from Chattogram
A Bailey bridge collapsed under an overloaded brick-laden truck in Kawkhali, completely cutting road links to Chattogram and Rangamati; no casualties were reported, the roads department said.
Politics has become a profitable business, says Dr Iran
Bangladesh Labour Party chairman Dr Mostafizur Rahman Iran said politics has become a profitable business, with honest politicians turning away, in a speech to a party meeting in Barishal.