BEIJING, July 16 (BBC): China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, according to a new study by the Pew Research Centre. It is the first time the organisation has recorded such results.The...
KYIV, July 16 (Agencies): Russian strikes on Kyiv killed two people and wounded at least five others, including a child, Ukrainian emergency services said on Thursday, after explosions rocked the capital shortly after midnight.The attack is the latest in Russia's...
Washington Freedom on Thursday (BST) pulled off the highest successful chase in T20 history, running down 266 to beat defending champions MI New York by six wickets in the Eliminator of MLC 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum, a game that...
A majority of the most serious online abuse directed at tennis players during the 2025 season came from gamblers, according to a report published on Thursday.The study, undertaken by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and World Tennis, found that gamblers...
Carlos Alcaraz has entered next month's Cincinnati Open as the world number three moves closer to returning from a wrist injury.The seven-time Grand Slam champion last played on tour in April when he suffered an injury at the Barcelona Open,...
LONDON, July 15 (AFP): England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner's court ruled Wednesday.Stiles, a former Manchester United midfielder, died almost six years ago aged 78 with...
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP): Scotland's 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from football Thursday after being the oldest among more than 1,250 players picked for the World Cup."It has been a privilege to represent you," Gordon, the Heart of Midlothian...
DUBAI, July 16 (Gulf News): Lionel Messi has defined the odds once again with a World Cup campaign at the age of 39 which has blown away football fans across the world.His two assists against England in the semi-final of...
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP): Tens of thousands of football fans flooded the streets of Argentina's capital on Wednesday evening in a collective eruption of ecstasy over their national team's 2-1 victory over England to reach the World Cup final.Some screamed,...
Bangladesh will look to level the three-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe when they face off the hosts in the second match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo today (Friday), reports BSS.The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM...
LONDON, July 16 (Agencies): Britain has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's players after they displayed a banner asserting the country's claim over the disputed Falkland Islands during post-match celebrations following their World Cup semi-final victory over England.Argentina defeated England 2-1...
MILAN, July 16 (AP): The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation and the moment of victory.On Sunday, either Spain or...
England's 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday was more than another painful exit from a major tournament. It revived long-standing questions over England's ability to manage big matches, with tactical caution and...
NARSINGDI, July 16 (bdnews24.com): Bathing in a canal turned fatal for four children at Raipura upazila in Narsingdi district, where they drowned together.The incident occurred near Bordkanda of Chanderkandi Union at 11am on Thursday, said Md Mojibur Rahman of Raipura...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
SYLHET, July 13: What began as an experiment inspired by YouTube has grown into a flourishing orchard of grapes, Malta (a citrus fruit belonging to the sweet orange family) and seedless lemons for Hasan Ahmed, a farmer from Sylhet who...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, July 16: A road rehabilitation project involving more than Tk 16.14 million exists on paper, with approval secured, a contractor appointed, and funds allocated. However, not a single construction activity has begun on the ground. As a result, continuous...
Global Brand PLC, Bangladesh's leading distributor of technology products, has launched 8 new monitor models from the globally renowned brand Lenovo. The monitors were officially unveiled at "City IT Monitor Fest 2026," held at BCS Computer City in the capital...
The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of National Tea Company Limited was held through a hybrid method on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the company Mamun Rashid. Other directors present at the meeting included Md Shakil...
Hotel Sarina Dhaka unveils its exciting July 2026 Food & Beverage Campaign. At Summerfields (Level-2), guests can enjoy one of Dhaka's finest buffet experiences with exclusive promotional offers throughout the month, says a press release.The restaurant serves an international buffet...
SULTANUL ISLAM | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Egg farmers have been making losses almost continuously since December 2025. In the last 7 months, eggs were sold at a profit only in one month, May 2026. The price has been low as egg production has been higher than...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, July 15: The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) sent an emergency letter to the Bangladesh Bank Governor on Wednesday requesting him not to entertain any proposal to impose any new charge or increase existing ones on any...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has directed three food manufacturers to withdraw their specific products from the market after laboratory tests found excessive levels of preservatives that could pose risks to human health.The food safety regulator instructed the companies...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh is seeking to deepen bilateral trade relations with Malaysia while narrowing a persistent trade deficit as bilateral commerce continues to expand despite a slowdown in exports.Official data shows Bangladesh exported goods worth $282.55 million to Malaysia in FY25, while...
Farah Hasan Moutushi | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Six years have passed since I lost my father, yet the silence left by his absence continues to reverberate through my life. Until then, I had never confronted the death of someone so integral to my existence. Grief dismantled my...
Every time the FIFA World Cup arrives, Bangladesh is swept up in football fever. The flags of Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Portugal, and other nations flutter from rooftops across the country. Debates over favourite teams dominate tea stalls, classrooms, and offices....
Introducing Bangla QR has become more of a dilemma for retail traders than a breakthrough. The main issue is the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), which has become the primary concern in promoting financial inclusion. A minimum MDR of 1.0 per...
Shiabur Rahman | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Every monsoon brings out the same distressing reality of Dhaka --- the capital of the country continues to be woefully ill-prepared for dealing with rain. It does not require a heavy downpour for hours to incapacitate the city; a moderate...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister concern of the Economist magazine has published its 2026 edition of liveability index. According to the EIU, Dhaka's position remains unchanged at 171st, like last year's, out of 173 cities in the world....
The unearthing of serious structural deficiencies in Dhaka's MRT Line-6 has understandably caused widespread concern. Barely 30 months after the country's first metro rail system entered service, questions are now being raised not only about the quality of the ride...
Wayej Kuruni | 2026-07-17 00:00:00
One winter evening in Dhaka in 2017, I went with my wife to the 300 Feet Road beside the Bashundhara Residential Area, a popular stretch of the city where many people go to get some fresh air and take a...
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