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England beat France 6-4 to claim World Cup third place
08:24 AM, 19 Jul 2026 SundayEngland beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history. Bukayo Saka grabbed a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham became the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup in a breathless match.
Govt lays foundation for democratic, discrimination-free Bangladesh in first 150 days: PMO
09:56 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayThe government has laid a strong foundation for building a democratic, discrimination-free and prosperous Bangladesh during its first 150 days in office by restoring public confidence, rebuilding institutions, stabilising the economy and delivering on key election pledges, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Spokesperson.
People criticise because we do the right thing: Mir Shahe Alam
09:37 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayState Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said that people criticise them because they do the right thing, and he accepted the criticism.
Aim is to creating a sustainable apparel sourcing hub through future Leaders
08:47 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayBangladesh has earned global recognition as one of the world’s leading apparel manufacturing hubs. However, its future growth will depend on innovation, technology, sustainable production, skilled talent, and visionary leadership, said Abrar Hossain Sayem, president of the Bangladesh Apparel Youth Leaders Alliance (BAYLA).
Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000
08:21 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayThe death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has climbed to 5,069 as recovery and debris removal operations continue, authorities said on Friday.
Govt to launch pilot Probashi Card programme within next month
06:54 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayThe government will launch a pilot Probashi Card programme within the next month, with an initial rollout of a dual-currency debit card aimed at providing Bangladeshi expatriates with a wide range of financial, travel and public service benefits.
Another dies from dengue; death toll stands at 33 this year
06:01 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayOne dengue-related death was reported and 242 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Saturday, July 18.
Little Argentina to little Bangladesh: La Albiceleste's NYC fans share hope
05:06 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayIt’s dubbed “Little Argentina”, but lifelong resident Christian Gimenez says much has changed in the neighbourhood he grew up in.
Messi breaks silence on Yamal baby bath photo: "It's craziness"
04:07 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayIt should have happened in March, but fans will finally get to watch Argentina take on Spain this Sunday, in a game with much higher stakes.
4 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
03:49 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayFour more people have died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours on Saturday, bringing the combined death toll to 784 since March 15, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
PM orders tougher action against pollution, seeks AI-based horn control
03:36 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities concerned to intensify efforts to curb air and noise pollution, stressing the need for tougher enforcement against polluting vehicles, brick kilns.
AI selloff lifts Apple above Nvidia
03:19 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayApple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, as renewed selling pressure on artificial intelligence-related stocks weighed on the chipmaker.
Israeli ministers plan new illegal Gaza, West Bank settlements
02:54 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayIsrael’s defence and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and more than $400m in funding to expand construction in the occupied West Bank, as Israel’s military commander for the region celebrated violent outposts as his “security partners”.
Bangladesh seeks 3-year LDC graduation extension
02:28 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayCommerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged stronger international support to ensure Bangladesh's smooth, sustainable and stable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category and seeking a three-year extension to the country's graduation preparatory period.
DSE market cap rises Tk 7,049cr in a week
12:56 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayBangladesh's stock market extended its recent rally last week, with the market capitalisation of the Dhaka Stock Exchange increasing by Tk 7,049 crore as share prices advanced for a fourth trading session out of five.
2 killed as wedding party vehicle crashes in Nilphamari
12:10 PM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayTwo people, including a seven-month-old child, were killed and at least 12 others, including a newlywed couple, were injured after a microbus carrying a wedding party crashed into a roadside ditch in Nilphamari early Saturday.
2 killed in clash over local dominance in Kushtia
11:30 AM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayTwo men were hacked to death, and another was critically injured in a clash between two rival groups over local supremacy in Khoksa upazila of Kushtia early Saturday.
Bangladeshi educator wins leadership award in Malaysia
10:29 AM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayA Bangladeshi educator has received the Confidence Spark Award at the Global Leadership Summit 2026 in Malaysia in recognition of his leadership, innovation and presentation skills.
Iran says it struck US military targets in Kuwait, Jordan
09:46 AM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayIran's army said it struck US military targets in Kuwait and Jordan in response to American attacks, according to a statement carried by the Iranian state broadcaster on Saturday.
7.3-magnitude quake jolts Mexico, triggers tsunami alert
08:28 AM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayA powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Friday, shaking neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador and prompting tsunami warnings along parts of the Pacific coastline.