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Thunderstorms up to 60kph likely in 8 regions by noon
08:04 AM, 18 Jul 2026 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast temporary gusty or squally winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour in eight regions of the country by noon, accompanied by rain or thundershowers.
West Indies cricketing great Sobers dies aged 89
10:09 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayLegendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89.
ICC hands Pakistan all-rounder Nawaz 3-month ban over doping
09:35 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a three-month ban on Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz for violating the ICC Anti-Doping Code, with the suspension backdated to May 1, 2026.
Openers, Mahedi, Rishad help Bangladesh keep series alive
08:35 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayBangladesh ensured their tour of Zimbabwe will end with a decider after squaring the three-match T20I series with a 34-run win in game two in Bulawayo. Put in to bat, Bangladesh innings swayed from the sublime to the ridiculous as Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan put on an opening stand of 120.
2 minor girls drown while bathing in Narsingdi
07:44 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayTwo minor girls drowned while bathing in a beel in Narsingdi's Raipura upazila on Friday afternoon, July 17.
Spain vs. Argentina combined XI: Messi, Yamal lead World Cup final team
06:35 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayThe 2026 FIFA World Cup between Spain and Argentina might not feature the depth of star power that a France and England final would have, but make no mistake: the quality is there with the two finalists, as the two semifinal losers learned.
Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar report Iranian attacks
05:38 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayKuwait reported an Iranian attack on a power and water plant on Friday, while Bahrain and Qatar also said they had intercepted missiles after the US bombed Iran for the sixth consecutive night.
Jamaat urges govt to convene Constitution Reform Council session to avoid ‘conflict’
04:49 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Friday, July 17, urged the government to convene a session of the proposed Constitution Reform Council in Parliament instead of pushing the country towards “political confrontation.”
Fakhrul says BNP committed to implementing July Charter
04:04 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday, July 17, reaffirmed his party's commitment to implementing every provision of the July National Charter, accusing the opposition of trying to mislead the public by claiming otherwise. "We have always said that we want to amend the Constitution.
Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots wasn't based on Sonam Wangchuk
03:56 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayBollywood actor Aamir Khan has firmly shut down the long-standing belief that his iconic character, Phunsukh Wangdu (Rancho), from the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, was based on the life of Ladakhi innovator and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk.
EU, G77 reaffirm support for Bangladesh's LDC graduation
03:43 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayEuropean Union (EU) and the Group of 77 and China (G77) have reaffirmed their support for Bangladesh's efforts to ensure a smooth, sustainable and irreversible graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.
Finance Minister unhurt as stage collapses at Ctg relief event
03:34 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayA stage collapsed during a relief distribution programme for flood-affected residents in Dohazari Municipality of Chattogram's Chandanaish upazila, causing Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and several other leaders to fall. No one on the stage was seriously injured.
Over 200 countries back Infantino for 4th FIFA term despite Balogun scandal
03:06 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayGianni Infantino has the formal endorsement of more than 200 countries for re-election as FIFA’s president despite the climate of unrest that has swirled since the scandal surrounding Folarin Balogun’s reprieve from suspension.
Fish, vegetable, egg prices rise as traders cite flood-hit supplies
02:59 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayPrices of fish have risen sharply in local markets, with sellers attributing the increase to supply disruptions caused by days of heavy rainfall and flash floods in different parts of the country. Just a few days ago, a 2-2.5kg farmed rohu was selling for Tk 350-380 per kilogram. The same fish is now being sold for Tk 400-450 per kg.
Constable dies by suicide at Demra Police Lines
12:55 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayA police constable died by suicide after hanging himself in a multi-storey building at Demra Police Lines in the capital.
FIFA opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner display
12:13 PM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayFIFA has opened an investigation into Argentinian players’ display of a political banner after their World Cup semifinal victory over England, a move that violated its stadium code of conduct and struck a nerve in the United Kingdom over political sovereignty.
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
11:17 AM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayUS President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling –- firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.
Credit card spending rises 10.85% in May, reaches Tk 4,288cr
11:00 AM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayThe use of credit cards in Bangladesh continued to grow, with total spending reaching Tk 4,288 crore in May 2026, up 10.85% from Tk 3,868 crore in April, according to the latest report by Bangladesh Bank. The central bank's data also showed a strong year-on-year increase.
US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges, railway station; 3 killed
10:05 AM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayDeadly US strikes overnight hit an airport, a railway station and two bridges in Iran, killing three people, Iranian state media reported on Friday. The United States and Iran have traded fire as the foes battle over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway in the renewed Middle East war.
Two workers die from burns in Ctg salt factory fire
09:28 AM, 17 Jul 2026 FridayTwo workers who suffered burn injuries in a fire at the Confidence Salt factory in Boalkhali upazila of Chattogram have died. Six other workers remain hospitalised, four of whom are in critical condition, according to doctors.